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Tottenham vs. AZ Alkmaar lineups, team news: Van de Ven, Romero start

Tottenham's injury crisis has greatly eased but they are still without a few players for a key game against AZ Alkmaar. Get the latest team news and predicted lineups.

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Teraji knocks out Akui in final round of FOTY contender

Kenshiro Teraji became unified flyweight world champion after an astonishing 12th-round knockout of Seigo Yuri Akui.

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Champions League knockouts: Complete bracket and full schedule

The draw for the UEFA Champions League knockout phase takes place on February 21. The bracket for the tournament will be set from this point onwards.

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Where and when is Champions League final 2025?

The 2025 UEFA Champions League final will be held in Germany for the first time since 2015, when Barcelona beat Juventus in Berlin.

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UEFA Champions League fixtures 2024-25: When are UCL matches this season?

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is an expanded competition in an updated format. These are the key dates for the matches in this season's tournament.

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Eric Chelle's Nigeria squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers in March

Nigeria face two critical matches in March as they attempt to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals. Here is how the squad looks.

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Barca into quarterfinals after dazzling to defeat Benfica

Barcelona beat Benfica 3-1 in the second leg and 4-1 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

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Barcelona vs. Benfica lineups, team news: Key players banned for 2nd leg

Barcelona hold a one-goal lead over Benfica heading into the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie.

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Man United new stadium plans: Red Devils to build 'world's greatest' venue

Everything you need to know about Manchester United's plans for the biggest stadium in English football.

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Why there is no Champions League quarterfinal draw this year?

There is no need for a separate UEFA Champions League draw in 2025, unlike in previous seasons.

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MLS top goal scorer rankings 2025: Messi challenges Benteke

The updated standings in the race to be crowned the leading goal-scorer in the 2025 regular MLS season.

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Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano predicted lineups, team news: Bellingham straight back in?

Real Madrid must balance keeping their La Liga title challenge on track against Rayo Vallecano and the UEFA Champions League return leg with Atletico Madrid next week.

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Why Man United fans are wearing black as part of 'Armageddon' protest

Manchester United fans believe they could form one of the largest protests ever seen against the club's owners before their Premier League game with Arsenal.

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The leading goal-scorers in Premier League history

Mohamed Salah is the closest active player to breaking the Premier League goal record, but he is some way short of that mark.

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City beaten again as Forest's UCL dream moves a step closer to reality

Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 1-0, a result that could have a huge impact on their hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.

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Nottingham Forest vs. Man City lineups, team news: Haaland starts

Manchester City's defensive options look a little thin as they face fellow top-four challengers Nottingham Forest.

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Europa League knockout phase bracket and results

Manchester United and Tottenham may be enduring tough Premier League seasons, but they remain among the firm favourites to win the UEFA Europa League.

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Zirkzee scores as United hold Real Sociedad to draw

Manchester United and Real Sociedad played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 tie.

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Bergvall own goal seals Spurs defeat at AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar beat Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16.

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Real Sociedad vs. Man United lineups, team news: Amorim out to save season

Manchester United's injury picture is looking bleak as Ruben Amorim tries to keep their UEFA Europa League challenge alive.

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Rod Laver career, titles: Achievements by Australia's tennis GOAT

Rod Laver is considered by many to be the greatest male tennis player in history. His achievements across the amateur and professional circuits have stood the test of time.

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Raphinha strike downs Benfica after Cubarsi red card

Barcelona will take a 1-0 lead into the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie with Benfica, despite having played most of the first leg with 10 men.

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Benfica vs. Barcelona lineups, team news: Di Maria, Gavi out

Benfica and Barcelona meet again in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, this time in the first knockout phase.

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Laver Cup history and all-time results

The Laver Cup has only existed since 2017 but has already produced some memorable moments featuring all-time greats of men's tennis.

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Key details for the FA Cup quarterfinal draw

All the important details for the FA Cup quarterfinal draw, including the date, time, and ball numbers of each team.

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Advantage Barcelona as Real Madrid slip up at Real Betis

Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 loss to Real Betis to hand Barcelona and Atletico Madrid a big boost in La Liga's title race.

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Mateta 'doing well' after red-card challenge prompts hospital treatment

Jean-Philippe Mateta looked in a bad way after Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts caught him in the face with a raised boot in an FA Cup match.

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Why the Premier League takes a break this weekend, and when it returns

The Premier League takes a break over the first weekend of March as the English football calendar pivots elsewhere.

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Man United vs. Fulham predicted lineups, team news: Dorgu banned

Manchester United will need to make at least one change when they host Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round.

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FA Cup fifth-round draw: Full details and results for 2024/25 matches

Manchester United will play Fulham, and Newcastle host Brighton in the fifth round of the 2024/25 FA Cup.

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Man United vs. Ipswich Town confirmed lineups, team news: Can Amorim build on Everton comeback?

Manchester United host relegation-threatened Ipswich Town on Wednesday. A win would probably ensure the Red Devils will not be dragged into an almost unimaginable battle against the drop.

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Chelsea vs. Southampton predicted lineups, team news: Maresca backing Jorgensen

Chelsea are in desperate need of an upturn in form. Struggling Southampton, meanwhile, are fast running out of time in their battle against relegation.

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Real Madrid vs. Girona predicted lineups, team news: Bellingham, Herrera banned

Real Madrid can move back to the top of La Liga this weekend before Barcelona play their game on Sunday.

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PogBack again? Man United move possible, but unlikely

Paul Pogba and Manchester United. Could we really run it back for a third time?

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Las Palmas vs. Barcelona lineups, team news: Flick makes changes

Barcelona face an important and busy week in their season, beginning with a visit to Las Palmas.

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Was it right to overturn Ashley Young's penalty? EPL rules hold the key to VAR call

Everton were awarded a late penalty against Manchester United, but the decision was overturned. Ashley Young was certainly not happy.

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Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 purses, salaries: How much will they make?

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol clash again for the light heavyweight world championship. Here's a breakdown of the fight purse.

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Everton vs. Man United lineups, team news: Ugarte back, Garnacho benched

Manchester United are desperate for an upturn in results, but they head to a rejuvenated Everton amid a serious injury crisis.

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Chelsea learn path to final as UEFA Conference League draw is completed

Chelsea are the clear favourites to win the UEFA Conference League. The knockout draw maps the Blues' potential path to the final.

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All you need to know about the Europa League Round of 16 draw

The key details for this week's UEFA Europa League draw, in which the knockout-stage bracket for 2024/25 will be set.

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Ipswich Town vs. Tottenham predicted lineups, team news: Things look brighter for Spurs

Tottenham will hope to build on last week's win over Manchester United as their injury picture improves.

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Can teams still drop from the Champions League to the Europa League?

UEFA's club competitions have undergone big changes for 2024/25. That includes the rule about whether teams can drop out of the Champions League and into the Europa League.

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Key draw details for Champions League Round of 16

The UEFA Champions League's inaugural league phase concluded on January 29 with dozens of sides jockeying for their positions in the expanded knockout stages.

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Bellingham given a ban after red card for swearing at referee

Jude Bellingham received a straight red card against Osasuna and looked as confused as everyone watching felt.

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Why Villa vs. Liverpool is being played this Wednesday

Liverpool head to Aston Villa for a potentially important Premier League game that is taking place in a strange time slot.

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Spurs edge United as Amorim's struggles go on

Tottenham beat Manchester United in a game that felt like a relegation battle. Ruben Amorim's Red Devils are now 15th in the Premier League.

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Tottenham vs. Man United predicted lineups, team news: Maddison back as Amorim turns to youngsters

Tottenham's injury problems may finally be abating as they prepare to host Manchester United.

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Leicester vs. Arsenal lineups, team news: Trossard, Vardy start

Mikel Arteta may have to get creative with Arsenal's attack amid an injury crisis over the rest of the season.

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Brighton vs. Chelsea predicted lineups, team news: Pressure on Nkunku

Chelsea return to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League this week amid injury problems in their forward line.

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Date, time and ball numbers for FA Cup fifth-round draw

The draw for the FA Cup fifth round takes place this coming weekend amid the fourth-round ties.

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FA Cup fourth round draw in full: List of ties and schedule

The fourth round of the FA Cup sees the final 32 teams in the competition find out who they will face next.

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Plymouth Argyle vs. Liverpool predicted lineups, team news: Slot to make changes

Premier League leaders head to Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

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Ruben Amorim is right: His job at Man United is at risk

Ruben Amorim took control of a bad Manchester United team and somehow made them worse. Sir Jim Ratcliffe will not have the patience to let him persist much longer without better results.

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Man United vs. Leicester City predicted lineups, team news: Dorgu hoping for debut

Ruud van Nistelrooy is back at Old Trafford this week as Leicester City visit Manchester United in the FA Cup.

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Newcastle vs. Arsenal lineups, team news: Joelinton out, Trossard starts

Arsenal will attempt to overturn a two-goal deficit to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup semifinal second leg.

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Leganes vs. Real Madrid lineups, team news: No Bellingham or Mbappe

Real Madrid face Leganes in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey at the start of a critical run of games in their season.

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Luke Shaw fears eased after report of yet another Man United injury setback

Luke Shaw has not played for Manchester United has played three times in the Premier League in the past 14 months.

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Eddie Howe wants Newcastle United stars to be talked about 'for years and years'

Newcastle United have waited a long, long time to celebrate something significant.

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Man United are taking a big risk with Tyrell Malacia loan to PSV

Tyrell Malacia needs game time to return to form and fitness, but he leaves Manchester United at a time when the squad is alarmingly weak.

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How Ronaldo compares to the oldest male player in history

Cristiano Ronaldo is still playing professional football after turning 40, but he has some way to go to match the world record in that regard.

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Brighton vs. Chelsea predicted lineups, team news: Changes likely for FA Cup

Brighton & Hove Albion host Chelsea in an all-EPL affair in the FA Cup fourth round.

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Mikel Arteta makes transfer feelings clear after Arsenal fail to sign striker

Mikel Areta says Arsenal had a "clear intention" in the transfer window, but they were still left "disappointed".

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Why Wrexham's stunning new stadium design includes 'Terracottapolis' theme

Wrexham's proposed new Kop stand is an impressive idea that pays homage to the local region.

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Cristiano Ronaldo declares himself football's GOAT for one simple reason

Cristiano Ronaldo respects those who believe Lionel Messi, Pele, or Diego Maradona are the greatest footballers in history. But he doesn't agree with them.

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When Mathys Tel could make his Tottenham debut

Mathys Tel could be thrust straight into action after signing for Tottenham on loan.

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All the done deals, news, and rumours from Deadline Day 2025

Get the latest rumours and done deals as the transfer window closes for the Premier League and some other major countries.

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Chelsea vs. West Ham lineups, team news: Sanchez dropped

Chelsea and West Ham meet in a Premier League London derby on February 3, with the Blues hoping to recover their top-four hopes.

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Why Rashford signed for Aston Villa — and what could come next

Marcus Rashford signed for Aston Villa on loan late in the mid-season transfer window. His long-term Manchester United future remains unclar.

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Man United vs. Crystal Palace confirmed lineups, team news: Fernandes starts as false nine

Manchester United are bidding to win consecutive league games for the first time this season as they prepare to host Crystal Palace.

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Arsenal target Watkins suffers injury in Villa game at Wolves

Ollie Watkins could become an Arsenal player before the transfer deadline on February 3.

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Doucoure scores fourth-fastest Premier League goal ever

Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure scored after 10 seconds against Leicester City, but it wasn't the quickest goal ever scored in a match in the competition.

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Date and time of UEFA Champions League knockout playoff draw

The key details you need to know on when and where the draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League knockout-round playoffs will take place.

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The full Europa League knockout-playoff draw: Roma paired with Porto

Roma taken on Porto is an intriguing clash among the UEFA Europa League knockout playoff round.

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UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw result in full: Real Madrid draw Man City

Real Madrid or Manchester City have featured in each of their past four UEFA Champions League finals. This season. one of them will be bowing out in the new playoff round.

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Barcelona vs. Alaves predicted lineups, team news: Olmo could return

Barcelona resume La Liga duties against relegation-threatened Alaves this weekend.

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Rogers' first Villa hat-trick settles crazy game against Celtic

Aston Villa and Celtic had potential automatic qualification to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 up for grabs.

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Aston Villa vs. Celtic lineups, team news: Mings injured, Maeda banned

Aston Villa host Celtic in a hugely important UEFA Champions League game this week.

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Six Nations 2025 prize money: How much men's champions will win

The 2025 men's Six Nations includes a reported prize pot of approximately £18 million ($22.4m).

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Full draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

The draw for the 2025 AFCON tournament takes place in Rabat, Morocco's capital and the host city for the final.

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Why no Champions League games are being played today

The league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League comes to a conclusion this week.

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Ruben Amorim says Man United fans are 'not normal'

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was left amazed by the club's fans at Fulham.

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Ferdinand expects 'fingers pointed' at Hojlund after poor performance at Fulham

Rasmus Hojlund endured a deeply frustrating time at Craven Cottage.

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Fulham vs. Man United lineups, team news: Hojlund, Garnacho start

Manchester United head to Fulham for an unusual late kickoff on Sunday.

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Postecoglou under huge pressure after Spurs lose to Leicester

Ange Postecoglou is enduring the longest winless run experienced by a Tottenham manager in 17 years.

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Why Fulham vs. Man United has a bizarre Sunday kickoff time

Manchester United face Fulham in a very unusual time slot on January 26.

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Tottenham vs. Leicester City predicted lineups, team news: Spurs out to sustain winning run

Tottenham will want to build on their midweek win at Hoffeheim when they host Leicester City.

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Man United vs. Rangers lineups, team news: Bayindir, Collyer start for MUFC

Manchester United host Rangers in the UEFA Europa League this week at Old Trafford.

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Valladolid vs. Real Madrid predicted lineups, team news: Vinicius banned, Alaba could start

Real Madrid face Valladolid in La Liga action on Sunday.

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Key details of the Europa League playoff draw

The Europa League in 2024/25 includes a playoff round that will determine half of the draw for the Round of 16.

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Date and time of January transfer deadline

The key details on the closing of the transfer window in early 2025.

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Vinicius, Rodrygo dazzle as Real Madrid claim big UCL win

Real Madrid boosted their UEFA Champions League knockout hopes with an emphatic 5-1 win over Salzburg on matchday seven.

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Liverpool vs. Lille lineups, team news: Jota, Mbappe set to miss out

Liverpool and Lille are bidding to reach the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

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Patrick Dorgu: Lecce star tipped to solve Amorim's wingback problem

Patrick Dorgu has been linked with a move to Manchester United, who are trying to bring in reinforcements while balancing the books.

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The United Trinity: How Law, Best and Charlton defined an era

Denis Law was the last surviving member of the fabled United Trinity. Together with George Best and Bobby Charlton, he helped to rebuild Manchester United after the Munich Air Disaster threatened to destroy it.

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Arsenal throw away 2-0 lead as Villa strike a blow in title race

Arsenal were 2-0 up against Aston Villa in the second half but had to settle for a point after an impressive comeback from Unai Emery's team.

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Stretford End's Joshua Zirkzee song shows striker is winning back Man Utd fans

Joshua Zirkzee helped change the game against Southampton, and Manchester United fans recognised it. Is he on the path towards redemption?

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Antony branded 'worst signing of all time' after astonishing open-goal miss

Fans could not believe Antony's miss during Manchester United's Premier League clash with Southampton.

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How much did Man United pay for Antony?

Antony has not exactly lit up the Premier League since his transfer from Ajax to Manchester United in 2022, which was concluded when the Red Devils agree to pay a huge fee.

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Rio Ferdinand explains who is to blame for Marcus Rashford situation

Marcus Rashford looks destined to leave Manchester United after effectively being removed from Ruben Amorim's plans.

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Guardiola reveals what he said to Ortega and Gvardiol in angry tirade after Brentford draw

Manchester City threw away a two-goal lead at Brentford, leading to Pep Guardiola shouting at some of his own players on the pitch.

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Who has the most assists in Premier League history?

Kevin De Bruyne has surpassed 100 assists in the Premier League. Here is the list of the top goal-creating players in the competition's history.

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Barca win astonishing Supercopa final as Real Madrid defence implodes

Real Madrid and Barcelona met once again in the final of the 2025 Spanish Super Cup. Barca claimed a quite remarkable 5-2 victory.

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Zirkzee holds his nerve as 10-man United dump Arsenal out of FA Cup

Arsenal host FA Cup holders Manchester United in the most eagerly-anticipated Third Round clash of the weekend.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona lineups, team news for El Clasico Supercopa final

Real Madrid and Barcelona once more lock horns in the final of the Spanish Super Cup.

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Date and time of FA Cup fourth-round draw, ball numbers confirmed

There will be 32 teams in the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup, which takes place before the third round has been completed.

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Arsenal vs. Man Utd lineups, team news: Bayindir starts, Jesus recalled

Arsenal have had less time than Manchester United to prepare for Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie at Emirates Stadium and Mikel Arteta rotates his team.

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Man Utd fans offered Mainoo hope as Amorim discusses possible transfer

Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with a possible move away from Manchester United, much to the anger of fans.

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Accrington Stanley: Liverpool's FA Cup opponents made famous by a commercial

Liverpool face Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup this weekend. Who are they?

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Real Madrid vs. Mallorca confirmed lineups, team news: Vinicius starts alongside Rodrygo

Vinicius Junior's suspension applies only to La Liga, meaning he takes the field in Real Madrid's Supercopa de Espana match with Mallorca.

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Eric Chelle: The new Nigeria head coach already under pressure

Eric Chelle was appointed Nigeria head coach in January 2025, but the decision was not met with widespread positivity by Super Eagles fans.

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Arsenal vs. Newcastle starting lineups, team news: Nwaneri, Guimaraes out

Arsenal have a handful of injuries to contend with ahead of the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinals, while Newcastle United have two key players suspended.

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Why Matheus Cunha was banned for two games and fined £80,000

Matheus Cunha must sit out Wolves' next two matches due to an incident after a Premier League loss to Ipswich Town.

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Fernandes, Amorim explain why Anfield performance left them 'angry'

Manchester United snapped a four-game losing streak by drawing 2-2 with Premier League leaders Liverpool, but Ruben Amorim and Bruno Fernandes had good reason to be annoyed.

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Liverpool vs. Man United to go ahead despite heavy snowfall

Heavy snow fell across much of the UK, particularly in the northwest, in the early hours of Sunday. However, the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United will take place.

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New Spurs signing sends Ange Postecoglou clear message after £12.5m transfer

Tottenham's first signing of the January 2025 transfer window is determined to earn a place in the first team — and quickly.

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Viktor Gyokeres sends fans wild after scoring hat-trick in first Sporting CP game of 2025

Viktor Gyokeres started 2025 in typical goal-scoring style, leading to plenty of Manchester United fans to call for the club to sign him.

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Spurs vs. Newcastle predicted lineups, team news: Defensive crisis continues

Tottenham's defensive options remain severely limited for the visit of in-form Newcastle United in the Premier League this week.

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Rangers rout Celtic in Old Firm derby shock

Philippe Clement's Rangers desperately needed a win over Celtic. They got one — and in more one-sided fashion than anyone really expected.

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Rangers vs. Celtic lineups, team news: Kelly in, Maeda starts

Old Firm rivals Rangers and Celtic resume hostilities on January 2 in a game that could be pivotal in the Scottish Premiership's title race.

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Football schedule for New Year: What games are on each day

The soccer schedule gets a little difficult to remember over the Christmas and New Year period. Here is your daily plan for the best football games on offer.

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Bellingham shares heartwarming moment he gives tearful young fan his jersey

Jude Bellingham gave his Real Madrid jersey to a young fan who will not soon forget the encounter.

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Gyokeres finishes 2024 as world's leading goal-scorer

Viktor Gyokeres stands clear as the leading goal-scorer among the top domestic and international competitions around the world in 2024.

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Ruben Amorim issues dire warning about Man United's January transfer plans

Manchester United desperately need to turn their season around, but January reinforcements look unlikely.

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Vinicius' huge Real Madrid pay rise after winning The Best award revealed

AS claim Vinicius earned a sizeable salary increase thanks to being named the best male player in the world by FIFA.

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Ruben Amorim explains why Marcus Rashford was recalled to face Newcastle

Marcus Rashford's exile from the Manchester United squad ended when Newcastle United visited Old Trafford on December 30.

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Man United vs. Newcastle confirmed lineups, team news: Rashford back on bench; Casemiro, Eriksen and Zirkzee start

Newcastle United will fancy their chances on Monday against a Manchester United side in disarray.

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Neal Maupay angers ex-boxing world champion after mocking Everton

Everton fans are not exactly fond of Neal Maupay. One of their most famous has made that perfectly clear.

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World Darts Championship 2024 prize money: How much does the winner get?

Here's all the information you need to know about the prize fund for this year's World Darts Championship, which started on December 15.

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Believe it or not, Man United are not as bad as they seem

An awful run of results has left Manchester United closer to relegation than the UEFA Champions League places, but Ruben Amorim's team are actually better than you might think. No, really.

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Man City vs. Everton confirmed lineups, team news: Walker, Grealish add to Pep's woes

Manchester City's injury problems show few signs of abating, leaving them looking light at the back for the Boxing Day visit of Everton.

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The last time English football saw a top-flight game on Christmas Day

The Premier League tends to have a day off for Christmas Day, but that hasn't always been the case in England.

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Guardiola thinks blaming Haaland for City crisis would be 'easy' option

Manchester City's dire form is down to much more than the performances of one player, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

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Amorim says Rashford 'wants to play' but reminds forward of 'big responsibility'

Ruben Amorim has not closed the door to Marcus Rashford's first-team return, but his demands to the Manchester United squad are clear.

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Ange Postecoglou accuses Spurs critics of wanting to 'poke the bear'

It's fair to say Ange Postecoglou has had enough of questions about Tottenham's tactical approach.

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Ferdinand reveals moment when Ferguson made Ronaldo cry

Rio Ferdinand believes Cristiano Ronaldo became the player he is partly because of Sir Alex Ferguson's handling of the youngster at Manchester United.

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Ratcliffe's 12 months at United summed up in 12 numbers

Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a minority stake in Manchester United on Christmas Eve, 2024. The year since has been one of notable numbers — and many of them not particularly good.

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Kylian Mbappe: When I hit rock bottom at Real Madrid — and why it did me good

Kylian Mbappe has come through a rocky start to life at Real Madrid and is beginning to show La Liga fans what he can do.

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Lisandro Martinez 'so angry' with glaring Man United weaknesses

Bournemouth embarrassed Manchester United on their home patch for the second season running. Lisandro Martinez was not happy.

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Carragher warns Arteta to 'start delivering' or risk being compared to Tottenham

Arsenal have got themselves back in the Premier League title hunt, but Jamie Carragher says the acid test will come towards the end of the season.

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Erling Haaland admits 'I haven't been good enough' in awful Man City run

Erling Haaland is focusing on improving his own performances as Manchester City attempt to turn their season around.

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Man City beaten yet again as Villa prove too good

Manchester City have now lost nine of their past 12 games in all competitions after falling 2-1 to Aston Villa in the early Premier League kickoff.

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Aston Villa vs. Man City lineups, team news: Grealish starts

Manchester City head to Aston Villa in dire need of a result, both to boost morale and their faint hopes of defending their Premier League title.

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Tottenham vs. Man United predicted lineups, team news: Rashford, Garnacho back?

Tottenham have several injury concerns ahead of Manchester United's visit in the Carabao Cup. The Red Devils could also be missing some players.

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Garnacho follows in Ronaldo's foosteps with Puskas Award win

Alejandro Garnacho and Cristiano Ronaldo are the only Manchester United players to win the FIFA Puskas Award.

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The complete list of FIFA's Best award winners in 2024

FIFA's Best awards for 2024 will be presented at a gala dinner in Qatar on December 17.

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The Best 2024 nominees, including Messi, Haaland, and Guardiola

The Best FIFA Football Award winners for 2024 will be announced at a gala dinner in Qatar on December 17.

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Celtic win shootout after spectacular Scottish League Cup final

Celtic and Rangers went head to head at Hampden Park for the first major trophy of the 2024/25 season in Scotland. An enthralling contest ended 3-3, with the Bhoys winning 5-4 on penalties.

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Man City vs. Man United confirmed lineups, team news: Garnacho, Rashford not in squad

Manchester City are in dire straights and Manchester United are way off the pace in the Premier League. This could be a fascinating derby clash — not least in terms of the players selected.

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Scottish League Cup final lineups, team news: How Celtic and Rangers line up

The Old Firm rivalry is renewed at Hampden Park on Sunday as Celtic and Rangers clash in the final of the Scottish League Cup.

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Amorim seems to agree with Neville's scathing Man United assessment

Gary Neville sees little reason to be optimistic about Manchester United at the moment, and Ruben Amorim appears to be thinking along similar lines.

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Solskjaer favourite for Wolves job after O'Neil sacked

Wolves dismissed manager Gary O'Neil after the Premier League defeat to Ipswich Town on December 14.

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Everything you need to know about European World Cup qualifiers

The draw for the UEFA World Cup qualifying section for the 2026 finals takes place on December 13. Here is everything you need to know about the European section.

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Viktoria Plzen vs. Man United predicted lineups, team news: More changes to come

Ruben Amorim is likely to make more changes when Manchester United face Viktoria Plzen just three days before the Manchester derby.

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Astana vs. Chelsea lineups, team news: Maresca hands chance to three youngsters

Chelsea rotate once more for their UEFA Conference League visit to Kazakhstan's Astana, with a win needed to secure a knockout place.

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New UEFA Champions League format explained: Everything you need to know

The UEFA Champions League underwent fairly major changes for the 2024/25 season. Here is a run-down of everything you need to know about the new format.

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Why the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia is so controversial

Saudi Arabia has been ratified as host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup on December 11 and there is already concern about the decision.

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Lionel Messi's astonishing FIFPRO World XI record streak ends in 2024

Lionel Messi was not included in the FIFPRO World XI for 2024. He had been part of that selection every year for nearly two decades.

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Girona vs. Liverpool predicted lineups, team news: Alisson, Jota could return

Alisson and Diogo Jota trained on Monday prior to Liverpool's UEFA Champions League visit to La Liga side Girona.

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Dan Ashworth exit points to behind-the-scenes problems at Man United

Manchester United waited months to ratify the appointment of sporting director Dan Ashworth. After less than half a year in the role, he was gone.

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'El Sackico' could seal the fate of Wolves and West Ham managers

West Ham host Wolves in a Monday Premier League game — one that could decide the futures of their respective managers: Gary O'Neil and Julen Lopetegui.

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Enzo Maresca offers four-word response to Chelsea's Premier League title chances

Chelsea went second in the Premier League after beating Tottenham in a thriller. Enzo Maresca said their "reality" means a title challenge is not so simple.

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Spurs implode as Chelsea win seven-goal thriller to go second

Tottenham threw away a two-goal lead to lose 4-3 at home to Chelsea, who now seriously seem to believe they are in the Premier League title race.

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Key dates for start of 2025 F1 season

With the 2024 season having wrapped up in Qatar on December 8, these are the key early dates for 2025.

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Morgan Gibbs-White says Andre Onana should have easily saved his goal against Man United

Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in a game that goalkeeper Andre Onana will want to forget, and quickly.

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Man United vs. Nottingham Forest lineups, team news: More changes from Amorim

Manchester United will hope to recover from defeat to Arsenal when they face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at Old Trafford.

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Mamelodi Sundowns' fixture schedule at the 2025 Club World Cup

South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns will compete against some of the world's most glamorous clubs at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

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Real Madrid Club World Cup 2025 confirmed fixture schedule

Real Madrid enter the FIFA Club World Cup as one of the tournament favourites. Here is how their schedule at the competition in 2025 will look.

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Everton vs. Liverpool called off on safety grounds

The 245th Merseyside derby was due to take place on Saturday, December 7, but severe weather meant the game was postponed.

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How Chelsea earned a place at the new FIFA Club World Cup

Chelsea will feature at FIFA's expanded Club World Cup in 2025, despite the fact they have not been champions of England or Europe for some time.

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Everton vs. Liverpool predicted lineups, team news: Reds' defensive worry

Liverpool still have injury concerns in defence as they prepare to face Merseyside rivals Everton in a Premier League derby.

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All-time winners of the Club World Cup

With FIFA expanding its Club World Cup for 2025, here's a look at the most successful teams in the tournament's history.

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Why Liverpool are not playing at the 2025 Club World Cup

Liverpool are six-time champions of Europe, most recently in 2019, so why are they not in the expanded Club World Cup?

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Mallorca vs. Barcelona predicted lineups, team news: Lamine Yamal to start

Barcelona are expected to be at almost full strength against Real Mallorca, with Hansi Flick's team eager to arrest their poor recent run.

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Coventry could be taking a gamble with Lampard appointment

Frank Lampard is the next permanent Coventry City boss. His career as a manager has yielded mixed results until now.

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Barcelona receive positive update on Balde injury

Alejandro Balde went off on a stretcher after a sickening collision with Sandro Ramirez in Barcelona's match with Las Palmas.

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Sporting release new CR7 kit modelled by Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.

Sporting CP's new third kit for 2024/25 pays tribute to the club's most famous No. 7 — and it was modelled by his son for its release.

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Man United vs. Bodo/Glimt lineups, team news: Martinez starts in six Red Devils changes

Ruben Amorim has changed up his Manchester United side for his first game in charge at Old Trafford against Bodo/Glimt.

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Heidenheim vs. Chelsea lineups, team news: Disasi captains Blues, Sancho starts

Chelsea make several changes for tonight's UEFA Conference League game at Heidenheim with Aston Villa their next Premier League opponents.

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Mbappe warned he faces 'ruthless' criticism after Anfield nightmare

Kylian Mbappe endured a torrid night as Real Madrid lost to Liverpool. While teammates defended him, a former professional expects the backlash to be huge.

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Real Madrid in huge Champions League trouble after defeat to Liverpool

Liverpool made it five wins from five in this season's UEFA Champions League, with Real Madrid falling to a 2-0 defeat in which Kylian Mbappe endured an awful night.

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Lamine Yamal leads Barcelona awards sweep as star wins Golden Boy prize

Tuttosport named Lamine Yamal its 2024 Golden Boy — the best male footballer under the age of 23. Jude Bellingham won the prize last year.

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Van Nistelrooy favourite to be named new Leicester City manager

Steve Cooper was dismissed just five months after replacing Enzo Maresca in charge of Leicester City. Ruud van Nistelrooy appears to be the top candidate to replace him.

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Rio Ferdinand makes defiant claim about Bukayo Saka and Arsenal captaincy

Bukayo Saka helped Arsenal to a thumping UEFA Champions League win over Sporting CP, leaving Rio Ferdinand impressed with his leadership skills.

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Pep Guardiola left stunned as Man City blow 3-0 lead against Feyenoord

Pep Guardiola looked as though he could barely believe it as Manchester City drew 3-3 with Feyenoord having been 3-0 up in the UEFA Champions League match.

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Lewandowski's latest feat puts him above both Messi and Ronaldo

Robert Lewandowski is only the third player to score 100 UEFA Champions League goals. His goal-scoring in the competition is actually at a better ratio than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Erling Haaland breaks Ruud van Nistelrooy's UEFA Champions League record

Erling Haaland made more history after scoring for Manchester City against Feyenoord.

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Why Mascherano is seen as perfect coach for Messi and Inter Miami young stars

Javier Mascherano is the new Inter Miami coach, and his experience is considered a potentially vital quality when it comes to coaching Lionel Messi and the team's young stars together.

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Why Arsenal could be clear favourites to sign Viktor Gyokeres in January

Arsenal could put themselves in a strong position to sign Viktor Gyokeres in January if they act quickly to get the jump on their rivals.

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The potential cost of signing Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres might just be the most in-demand striker in the transfer windows of 2025. How much would the Sporting CP star cost?

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Who won the first Champions League? There are two correct answers

A look back at the first winners of the inaugural European Cup and the modern UEFA Champions League, which has come to be recognised as club football's greatest competition.

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Mohamed Salah contract: Salary and expiry date

Mohamed Salah faces a key decision on his Liverpool future with his contract expiring at the end of the 2024/25 season.

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Rugby Union internationals 2024: Schedule of Test matches and tours

Plenty of rugby union's major international sides are taking part in significant tours and Test matches in 2024. Here is a run-down of the schedule for this year.

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Roy Keane points out 'huge problem' for Ruben Amorim at Man United

Ruben Amorim's first game in charge of Manchester United ended in a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town. Former captain Roy Keane was not surprised to see a persistent issue raise its head.

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Ipswich hold Man United as Amorim's first game yields little improvement

Ruben Amorim's first Manchester United match ended in a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town.

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Ipswich vs. Man United confirmed lineups, team news for Ruben Amorim's first game

The Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United begins on November 24, with the Red Devils facing Ipswich Town in the Premier League.

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Ed Sheeran's links to Ipswich Town explained

Ed Sheeran has attended a few games this season after Ipswich Town returned to the Premier League for the first time in 22 years. What is the singer-songwriter's connection with the soccer team?

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Do Man United play today? Schedule, time, channel for next game

Manchester United are still competing in four competitions in 2024/25, although it's fair to say a Premier League title challenge is unlikely. Here are the details of their next game.

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AC Milan vs. Juventus predicted lineups, team news: Pulisic faces Tim Weah

Only eight points separate the top eight in Serie A as we approach matchday 13, but AC Milan and Juventus could each use a win to bolster any title ambitions they have.

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Rafael Nadal career history and grand slams won by Spanish great

Rafael Nadal announced on October 10 that he would be retiring from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in 2024, which will be held in Malaga, southern Spain.

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Brazil vs. Uruguay lineups, predicted 11, team news: Dorival considers changes

After a 1-1 draw with Venezuela, Brazil are in sore need of a good result against Uruguay in their next World Cup 2026 qualifying match.

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