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Tottenham held by Leeds after late penalty blow in survival fight
Tottenham missed the chance to move closer to Premier League survival after being forced to settle for a damaging home draw against Leeds United. De Zerbi’s side looked set to claim a third straight league victory following important wins over Wolves and Aston Villa when Mathys Tel produced a stunning strike from 20 yards five…
Read MoreEdin Dzeko poised to make World Cup history with Bosnia at 40
Former Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko is on course to become one of the very few players aged 40 or older to appear at a World Cup after being selected in Bosnia-Herzegovina’s squad for this summer’s competition. His inclusion places him alongside a highly exclusive group of senior internationals who have reached football’s biggest stage…
Read MoreRashford’s Barcelona future remains unresolved despite title-winning impact
Marcus Rashford’s spectacular free-kick in Barcelona’s decisive El Clasico triumph over Real Madrid only intensified the conversation surrounding his future. After helping secure the league title, the forward admitted he could not predict what comes next, joking that he was “not a magician” before acknowledging that time will tell. For now, uncertainty surrounds whether his…
Read MoreReal Madrid’s galáctico gamble fails again as Mbappé era begins with back-to-back trophyless seasons
Real Madrid assembled what many believed would become football’s next unstoppable dynasty over the last five years, with Kylian Mbappé arriving to join Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Federico Valverde, and one of the most expensive collections of talent in world football last season. That plan seems to be backfiring. For the second-straight season, Real…
Read MoreHansi Flick delivers back-to-back La Liga titles for Barcelona
Barcelona are La Liga champions for the 29th time in their history, defying the odds to claim the title from what was very much a losing position at the turn of the year. Hansi Flick has not only stabilised the club as he was brought in to do but has also constructed a new domestic…
Read MoreLeandro Trossard gives Arsenal victory over West Ham
Arsenal find themselves within touching distance of winning the Premier League for the first time in 22 years. The Gunners last won the title in 2004 and are currently on the verge of doing so once again—provided they can win their remaining two fixtures. However, there was a brief moment when everything looked like it…
Read MoreInjury-stricken Real Madrid will face Barcelona without Mbappé
Real Madrid head into Sunday’s meeting with Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou knowing only a victory will keep their La Liga hopes alive beyond this weekend. Anything less would leave their title challenge on the brink, and their mission has become even more difficult because of a growing list of unavailable players. Federico Valverde…
Read MoreFiorentina hand Braschi big chance
Fiorentina entrusted 19-year-old centre-forward Riccardo Braschi with his first start at senior level for Sunday’s Serie A encounter against Genoa, marking another major milestone in his rise through the club’s ranks. At 6’3, the striker has progressed entirely within Fiorentina’s academy structure, having been born and raised in Florence before advancing through every level of…
Read MoreCity stay alive in race after Brentford win
Erling Haaland has revealed that competing for trophies is a constant mindset at Manchester City as the Premier League battle with Arsenal intensifies. Following a stalemate at Everton, City understood that defeating Brentford was essential to keep meaningful pressure on the league leaders. Keith Andrews’ team caused problems early on, preventing the home side from…
Read MoreDebut goal from Mezian Soares keeps Lens in Ligue 1 title chase
Mezian Soares made an unforgettable first appearance for RC Lens by scoring the only goal in Friday’s 1-0 victory over FC Nantes. The 16-year-old attacker, who has represented Portugal at the youth level, entered the match in the 79th minute and found the net with his very first touch of the game. His strike completed…
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