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Vieira and Vuskovic played key roles in Hamburg’s Bundesliga drought
Hamburg finally celebrated a league victory again, their first in more than seven years. Two Premier League loanees from London clubs played decisive roles in the 2-1 triumph over FC Heidenheim. Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic put the hosts ahead in the 42nd minute, scoring the club’s first Bundesliga goal since 2018. Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira, who…
Read MoreGasperini elogia Pellegrini dopo la vittoria per 1-0 a Roma
Gian Piero Gasperini explained that Lorenzo Pellegrini earned his starting place in the Rome derby due to the intensity and quality shown in recent training sessions. The midfielder made his season debut against Lazio and netted his fourth career goal in this fixture, sealing Roma’s 1-0 triumph and giving their coach a winning introduction to…
Read MoreGuehi chooses Madrid over Liverpool and Barcelona
Real Madrid are widely expected to reinforce their backline next summer, with Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba both tipped to depart the club. The Spanish giants have identified Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté as their main candidate, although Marc Guehi has also emerged as a serious alternative. The England international has drawn Madrid’s attention after it…
Read MoreFernandes’ 200th appearance for United showcases his tireless work ethic
Bruno Fernandes’ landmark 200th game for Manchester United against Chelsea underlined his influence on Ruben Amorim’s side. Late in the 2-1 win at Old Trafford, he dispossessed Chelsea skipper Reece James, sprinted nearly half the length of the pitch, and forced a diving save from Filip Jorgensen. His reaction was immediate — turning to the…
Read MoreLookman is ready to return to Atalanta despite his health issues
Atalanta boss Ivan Juric has revealed that Ademola Lookman will be included in the squad for Sunday’s Serie A encounter against Torino, though he admitted the forward is not yet at full fitness. The Nigerian international has been absent from competitive action since the close of the 2024–25 campaign. Over the summer, Inter Milan tabled…
Read MoreHowe hails Newcastle spirit after narrow Barcelona loss
St James’ Park rose to its feet even as the scoreboard showed a 2-1 loss to Barcelona in Newcastle United’s Champions League opener. The home fans, hoarse but proud, chanted their love for the club and applauded the players off the pitch, recognising the effort that had been poured into the contest. Marcus Rashford struck…
Read MoreHaaland sets another milestone in Champions League
Erling Haaland once again etched his name into the record books as he guided Manchester City to victory over Napoli in the Champions League on Thursday night. City had struggled to break down a stubborn Napoli side reduced to 10 men, but the Norwegian forward broke the deadlock with a close-range header from Phil Foden’s…
Read MoreMourinho returns to Benfica after 21 years away
Benfica confirmed on Thursday that José Mourinho has taken charge of the club, marking his first managerial job in Portugal since leaving Porto for Chelsea 21 years ago. The 62-year-old, who has previously led teams such as Real Madrid and Manchester United, was dismissed by Fenerbahce in August after the Turkish side lost to Benfica…
Read MoreLiverpool claim last-gasp win over Atletico Madrid
Liverpool got their Champions League campaign off to a dramatic start with a thrilling victory against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. The Premier League champions surged ahead inside six minutes thanks to Mohamed Salah’s influence. A deflected free-kick from Salah put Liverpool in front after four minutes, followed by a composed finish after a quick exchange…
Read MoreBayern Munich outclass Chelsea in Champions League opener
England striker Harry Kane was the standout performer as Bayern Munich defeated Chelsea 3-1 in their opening Champions League match. The 32-year-old earned and converted a penalty before finishing a second goal with a curled strike following a misplaced pass by Malo Gusto. Chelsea’s own struggles contributed to the early setbacks. Defender Trevoh Chalobah inadvertently…
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