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Højlund praises his team’s efforts after Napoli’s key victory
Napoli secured another important Serie A victory, edging Genoa 2-1 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, and once again it was Rasmus Højlund who delivered at a decisive moment. The Danish forward, who arrived from Manchester United during the summer transfer window, found the net and continued his impressive run under Antonio Conte. Speaking after…
Read MoreAlonso praises Vinicius and Valverde after a key victory
Real Madrid have returned to the summit of La Liga following a determined 3-1 triumph over Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu. Vinícius Júnior struck twice and Kylian Mbappé added another to secure the points for Xabi Alonso’s side. Madrid will hold first place if Barcelona fail to collect three points against Sevilla on Sunday afternoon.…
Read MoreGrealish’s late goal ended Palace’s 19-match unbeaten run
Jack Grealish emerged as Everton’s hero with a last-gasp strike in the 93rd minute, sealing a remarkable comeback and ending Crystal Palace’s club-record 19-game unbeaten streak. On loan from Manchester City, the winger was in the right place at the right moment, calmly finishing after Dean Henderson had denied Beto with a reflex save from…
Read MorePSG suffers multiple injuries ahead of match against Lille
Paris Saint-Germain faces another injury setback as midfielder Fabián Ruiz will miss Sunday’s Ligue 1 visit to Lille. The Spain international is being treated for an adductor issue, which forced him off during the second half of PSG’s Champions League match against Barcelona on Wednesday. The absence of Ruiz adds to PSG’s growing list of…
Read MoreBarcelona’s Flick expressed doubts about the fitness of Yamal and Bernal
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addressed the media ahead of Sunday’s clash with Sevilla, focusing heavily on the status of Lamine Yamal. The 18-year-old had been called up to the Spain squad for the upcoming fixtures against Georgia and Bulgaria, but had to withdraw shortly after due to a recurrence of the pubis injury he suffered…
Read MoreTensions between Conte and De Bruyne ease
Kevin De Bruyne’s switch from Manchester City to Napoli has been anything but smooth. After departing the Premier League champions this summer as a club legend, the 34-year-old has found life in Serie A under Antonio Conte unexpectedly challenging. Many expected the Belgian star to blend effortlessly into the reigning champions’ system, but his adaptation…
Read MoreCentral Region title race: The drama, the two-horse race, the ‘controversy’, the uncertainty
Hardrock’s 13-0 victory over Gokwe North in the Central Region Soccer League has, expectedly, had tongues wagging. Calvin Maphosa’s charges were rampant against Gokwe, with Donald Ngoma netting a record six goals in a victory that has generated a lot of debate among football stakeholders, not only in the region but across the entire football…
Read MoreMcGinn strikes again as Villa beat Feyenoord
John McGinn continued his excellent run by finding the net once more, guiding Aston Villa to a spirited triumph over Feyenoord in the Europa League. The English side arrived in Rotterdam aiming to build on a recent upturn, having failed to win any of their first six outings this season. Consecutive victories in Europe, together…
Read MoreOzer saves three penalties as Lille edge Roma
Lille struck first in Rome thanks to a costly defensive lapse from the hosts. Hakon Arnar Haraldsson pounced on the error just six minutes after kick-off, finishing clinically to hand the French team an early advantage. The opener gave the visitors confidence, allowing them to frustrate Roma for much of the match and limit their…
Read MoreBentancur commits to long-term future with Tottenham
Rodrigo Bentancur has agreed to a fresh contract with Tottenham Hotspur. The Premier League side announced the new deal without disclosing its exact length, describing it only as “long-term.” The 28-year-old has represented the north London club on 122 occasions since his switch from Juventus in 2022. Bentancur featured from the start as Spurs ended…
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