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Newcastle surge into last 16 with commanding aggregate win over Qarabag
Newcastle United confirmed their place in the Champions League last 16 with another triumph over Qarabag at St James’ Park, completing a resounding 9-3 aggregate success. The damage had largely been done in Azerbaijan a week earlier, where Eddie Howe’s side recorded a 6-1 victory to seize firm control of the tie. Despite holding a…
Read MoreSesko strikes again as United edge Everton to strengthen top-four grip
Manchester United relied on Benjamin Sesko’s impact from the bench for the second consecutive match as the Slovenian secured a 1-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Thirteen days after netting deep into stoppage time to salvage a draw at West Ham, the £73.7m forward delivered again. This time, he capped a swift…
Read MoreLoftus-Cheek faces eight-week absence after jaw fracture
England international Ruben Loftus-Cheek is expected to miss roughly eight weeks after AC Milan confirmed he had surgery on a fractured jaw. The club announced on Monday that the 30-year-old sustained serious facial damage, identifying it as a fracture of the alveolar process. He has since left the hospital after the procedure was successfully completed.…
Read MorePrestianni to miss Madrid trip after provisional UEFA sanction
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been given a provisional one-game suspension after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr alleged he was subjected to racist abuse during last week’s Champions League encounter. The temporary measure means the Argentine will be unavailable for Wednesday’s second leg in Madrid, scheduled for 20:00 GMT. UEFA confirmed that the sanction has…
Read MoreHarry Kane responds to Barcelona transfer links (2)
Bayern Munich star and England Three Lions captain Harry Kane has effectively dismissed all reports linking him with a move away from the Allianz Arena to the Spotify Camp Nou to don the FC Barcelona colours. Kane’s future with the German giants has been a big subject of debate in the football transfer world since…
Read More“Improve or be relegated”, Jamie Redknapp tells Spurs (2)
The latest iteration of the North London Derby ended in a bruising defeat for Tottenham Hotspur, and Jamie Redknapp has sounded a relegation warning to them. Spurs hosted the clash but were unable to use their home advantage to silence the Gunners in the stands and on the pitch. Mikel Arteta’s men controlled the game…
Read MoreMichael Carrick revealed the shocking teammate he thought would win Ballon d’Or
According to Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick once regarded a former Manchester United teammate as possessing the qualities required to win the Ballon d’Or. Michael Carrick shared the pitch with and later managed Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or recipient who secured his first title with Manchester United in 2008. However, Michael Carrick believed another player…
Read MoreDespite the Energy he had for football, getting a breakthrough was never easy for Murambadoro
When a then 17-year old Energy Murambadoro left Chomumvuri Village in Gokwe for Harare to pursue a career in football, he did so against the wishes of his parents. After writing his Ordinary Level examinations, Murambadoro got a job in Gokwe, where he temporarily worked as a records keeper. In the eyes of his parents,…
Read MoreCeballos takes blame for costly defeat to Osasuna
Real Madrid endured a painful setback away to Osasuna at El Sadar, surrendering three crucial points in La Liga. The outcome hands Barcelona an opportunity to reclaim first place just days after Los Blancos had moved ahead in the standings. Osasuna’s triumph was not against the run of play. The hosts dictated much of the…
Read MoreGrealish’s support amid Zinchenko’s failure at Ajax
Jack Grealish has offered his backing to Oleksandr Zinchenko after the defender confirmed he had undergone an operation. The pair previously shared a dressing room at Manchester City, and Grealish reacted swiftly on social media with a blue heart and praying hands in response to Zinchenko’s update. Zinchenko revealed on Instagram that he had successfully…
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