There are nights in football that define a season. For Barcelona, Tuesday’s trip to Madrid feels like one of them. After slipping to a 2-0 defeat in the first leg, the Spanish giants now head to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano knowing there is no room for error. It is comeback or curtain call in the […]
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For a country that once defined football excellence, the silence is becoming familiar. Italy will not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and for many fans, it feels less like shock and more like a painful pattern repeating itself. While Europe watched one giant fall, a different story was unfolding elsewhere. In Mexico, the […]
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For more than five decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo have carried the weight of a footballing absence that felt far longer than 52 years. On a humid night in Mexico, that long wait finally came to an end. A scrappy, hard-fought 1-0 victory over Jamaica in an intercontinental playoff has booked the Leopards a […]
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African football could be on the brink of its biggest shake-up yet. The Africa Cup of Nations, long considered the heartbeat of the continent’s game, is set to grow again. This time, from 24 teams to 28. It is a move that signals ambition from Confederation of African Football, but also raises questions about how […]
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The dust has not yet settled on one of the most dramatic Africa Cup of Nations finals in recent memory, and now CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe has stepped in with a measured but telling response. After days of debate, outrage and disbelief across the continent, CAF’s Appeal Board officially overturned Senegal’s on-field 1-0 victory […]
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What should have been a moment of lasting celebration for Senegal has instead spiralled into one of African football’s most controversial disputes in recent memory. Just weeks after lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on the pitch, Senegal now finds itself fighting for that same title in a courtroom. Read more: Senegal stripped of […]
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Iran’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken an unexpected turn, with officials now exploring the possibility of relocating their matches away from the United States. The country’s football federation has confirmed that discussions are underway with FIFA to shift their group-stage fixtures to Mexico, raising fresh questions about logistics and safety ahead […]
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Abramovich era investigation Chelsea’s past has come knocking and this time, it has come with a hefty price tag. The Premier League has handed the London club the biggest financial penalty in its history, drawing a firm line under financial irregularities that date back to the Roman Abramovich era. Read more: Arsenal extend lead as […]
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It was a dramatic Sunday in the Premier League as Manchester United surged into third place with a confident win over Aston Villa, while Tottenham kept their survival hopes alive with a dramatic late equaliser against Liverpool at Anfield. The results reshaped the battle near the top of the table and the fight to stay […]
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The Premier League title race took another twist this weekend as Arsenal tightened their grip at the top of the table, Newcastle pulled off a statement win at Stamford Bridge, and Manchester City stumbled again in a damaging draw against West Ham. With the season entering its decisive stretch, every point now carries serious weight. […]
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The UEFA Champions League delivered another dramatic night of knockout football as Paris Saint Germain produced a ruthless display to defeat Chelsea 5-2, while Real Madrid seized control of their tie against Manchester City. Across Europe, goals flowed freely and momentum swung wildly as several last 16 first-leg ties set up intriguing second legs next […]
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Tottenham Hotspur’s season took another grim turn on Thursday night as Crystal Palace punished their mistakes to claim a damaging 3-1 victory in north London. What began as a hopeful evening for Spurs quickly spiralled into chaos, leaving the club staring nervously at the Premier League relegation zone. The result leaves Tottenham sitting 16th on […]
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