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PSG defender Hakimi to miss key fixtures after thigh problem
Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt a significant setback after full-back Achraf Hakimi was sidelined for the coming weeks due to an injury picked up during their dramatic Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. The Moroccan international completed the entire match despite discomfort, as the French side secured a 5-4 victory in the first leg of…
Read MoreAshley Young confirms retirement after 23-year career
Former England defender Ashley Young has revealed that he will retire from professional football at the age of 40, bringing to a close a career that began in 2003. In a message posted on social media, Young reflected on the path he had followed since childhood, describing it as a dream come true while acknowledging…
Read MorePSG survive Bayern comeback in nine-goal Champions League thriller
Paris Saint-Germain claimed a narrow advantage over Bayern Munich after an extraordinary 5-4 victory in a Champions League semi-final first leg packed with drama, controversy, and attacking brilliance at Parc des Princes. In a clash between the competition’s two most prolific sides this season, the French champions surged into a commanding position before Bayern’s late…
Read MoreLate Clarke equaliser leaves automatic promotion battle unresolved
Ipswich Town snatched a vital late point against Southampton in a pulsating encounter at St Mary’s, with Jack Clarke’s late volley securing a 2-2 draw and ensuring the battle for automatic promotion will go down to the final Championship weekend. That result guarantees Southampton a place in the playoffs, while Ipswich remain in a strong…
Read MoreMourinho, Pochettino and others emerge in Real Madrid succession race
Real Madrid’s season has taken a troubling turn, with their Champions League exit and fading La Liga challenge intensifying scrutiny on Alvaro Arbeloa. Since replacing Xabi Alonso in January, Arbeloa has struggled to match the standards set by his predecessor, producing weaker domestic results and suffering more league defeats despite overseeing fewer matches. His win…
Read MoreUnited close in on Champions League return with crucial win over Brentford
Manchester United moved to within two points of sealing their return to the Champions League after a lively victory over Brentford, built on two decisive first-half goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko. Michael Carrick’s team made their breakthrough after 11 minutes when Harry Maguire directed a header across goal, allowing Casemiro to nod in from…
Read MoreModric undergoes surgery but Croatia expect captain for World Cup
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic remains optimistic that Luka Modric will recover in time to captain his country at this summer’s World Cup after the veteran midfielder underwent surgery for a serious facial fracture. The 40-year-old AC Milan player suffered the injury during Sunday’s goalless draw against Juventus after an aerial collision with Manuel Locatelli. Following…
Read MoreMbappe injury clouds Real Madrid’s Clasico plans
Real Madrid may have to prepare for next month’s meeting with Barcelona without Kylian Mbappe after the striker suffered a hamstring problem. The France international was taken off in the 81st minute during Friday’s 1-1 La Liga draw against Real Betis. Following medical tests, Madrid confirmed he has an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in…
Read MoreArsenal handed Premier League lifeline after win over Newcastle
Arsenal will once again fancy their chances of winning the Premier League after going top at the weekend, following their 1-0 win over Newcastle. Manchester City had moved to the top earlier in the week after a victory over Burnley, but City’s FA Cup involvement against Southampton gave the Gunners the perfect opportunity to move…
Read MoreBarcelona are close to winning another La Liga title
FC Barcelona took another decisive step toward the La Liga title with a composed 2-0 win away at Getafe, extending their lead at the summit to 11 points with five matches remaining. In a potentially awkward fixture (Barcelona have not won at the Coliseum since 2019), the Catalans stayed patient before Fermín López broke the…
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