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Palace advance as Zrinjski outclassed at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace booked their place in the Conference League last 16 after overcoming Bosnian outfit Zrinjski at Selhurst Park. The London side, playing in Europe for the first time after lifting the FA Cup in 2024-25, had returned from Mostar with a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Back on home soil, however, they were…
Read MoreCeltic claim historic win in Stuttgart but exit Europa League
Celtic delivered a stunning victory away to Stuttgart, earning their first-ever triumph on German soil, yet the result was not enough to keep them in the Europa League knockout play-offs. Luke McCowan struck after just 28 seconds, offering hope to a heavily rotated side still reeling from last week’s 4-1 loss. Stuttgart thought they had…
Read MoreVinicius Jr. fires Madrid into Champions League last 16
Real Madrid confirmed their progression to the knockout stage with a win over Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu, as Vinicius Jr once again proved decisive. The Brazilian had dominated the pre-match conversation after claiming he was racially abused by Gianluca Prestianni during the first encounter between the sides, a game in which he netted the…
Read MoreGalatasaray survive Juventus comeback to reach last 16
Victor Osimhen and Baris Yilmaz struck in extra time as Galatasaray withstood a remarkable rally from 10-man Juventus to advance to the Champions League last 16. The Italian side appeared on the verge of a famous recovery when Weston McKennie headed home with eight minutes remaining, drawing the tie level at 5-5 on aggregate. Juventus…
Read MoreAtalanta complete stunning late turnaround to eliminate Dortmund
Atalanta produced a breathtaking comeback to overturn a two-goal first-leg loss and defeat Borussia Dortmund, sealing their place in the Champions League last 16 with a penalty scored at the very end of stoppage time. Trailing 2-0 from the match in Germany, the Italian side made the perfect start in Bergamo. Just five minutes in,…
Read MoreBlack Rhinos FC unveils Betterbrands Gold as sponsor, targets PSL promotion
In a glittering ceremony held last night at Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks in Harare, Black Rhinos FC officially unveiled Betterbrands Gold as their main sponsor for the 2026 MCM Estates Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) season.The sponsorship package, valued at US$500,000, is a significant boost for the club as they eye a return to the…
Read MoreFC Hunters gear up for PSL debut with friendly clash
FC Hunters is set to face ZPC Kariba in a friendly match today at Rudhaka Stadium in Marondera, a key preseason test as they prepare for their maiden Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign.Kick-off is slated for 9 am.This will be their first pre-season preparation since their merger with N’ombeyaora became official a few weeks…
Read MoreHow the GMI-Dream Inn Cup will be played in Central Region
The ZIFA Central Region Soccer League has revealed the format for their upcoming cup tournament, sponsored by GMI and Dream Inn. The Central Region recently unveiled a USD 16,000 sponsorship deal for a tournament modelled after the PSL’s Chibuku Super Cup. Fanzone has it on good authority that the prize money will be increased as…
Read MoreBodo/Glimt stun Inter to reach Champions League last 16
Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt delivered one of the most remarkable results in Champions League history by eliminating last season’s runners-up, Inter Milan, and advancing to the round of 16 for the first time. Returning to San Siro, where he previously endured two challenging seasons with AC Milan, Jens Petter Hauge made a decisive impact. He opened…
Read MoreSorloth treble sends Atletico into last 16
Alexander Sorloth struck his maiden Champions League hat-trick as Atletico Madrid overcame a determined Club Brugge to secure a last-16 showdown with either Tottenham or Liverpool. The Norwegian forward broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, latching on to a long clearance from Jan Oblak before firing a half-volley that slipped past Simon Mignolet. Brugge…
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