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Malen makes Serie A move after Villa spell
Roma have completed the arrival of Netherlands attacker Donyell Malen from Aston Villa, ending his stay in England after a single season. The Premier League outfit described the transaction as one involving a confidential amount, while the Italian club clarified that the agreement is structured as a temporary transfer with a future purchase clause. The…
Read MoreArsenal capitalise on Chelsea errors in lively semi-final opener
Chelsea endured a turbulent night in the Carabao Cup semi-final opener as goalkeeping lapses played a decisive role, even though Alejandro Garnacho struck twice to limit the damage. Robert Sanchez struggled early on, misjudging Declan Rice’s corner and allowing Ben White to nod home from close range inside seven minutes to give Arsenal the lead.…
Read MoreMane decisive as Senegal deny Egypt place in AFCON final
Senegal booked their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final after edging past Egypt in a tense semi-final, with Sadio Mane delivering the defining moment late on. The forward struck with 12 minutes left, reacting quickest when the ball spilled to him outside the area and drilling a low right-footed effort just inside…
Read MoreMadrid stunned as Arbeloa debut ends in cup exit
Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey journey ended abruptly on Wednesday night as Segunda División side Albacete eliminated the holders in Álvaro Arbeloa’s first match at the helm. The former defender opted to rotate heavily ahead of an upcoming league fixture with Levante, leaving Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois, and Jude Bellingham out of the starting…
Read MoreSemenyo and Cherki hand City semi-final edge at St. James’ Park
Manchester City moved into a strong position in their Carabao Cup semi-final after goals from Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki secured a first-leg victory away to Newcastle United. The January recruit Semenyo, who finalised a £65m switch from Bournemouth less than a week earlier, continued his fast start in sky blue by opening the scoring.…
Read MoreWhy Victor Osimhen stands as the face of Nigerian football
Victor Osimhen has become a symbol of belief for Nigeria whenever he steps onto the pitch. The Super Eagles have drawn strength from his presence as they prepare to face hosts Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, having recorded five victories from five matches. The 27-year-old forward has played a decisive role in…
Read MoreTottenham close in on Gallagher with £35m move
Tottenham Hotspur are set to finalise a £35 million agreement to bring Conor Gallagher to North London from Atletico Madrid, moving ahead of Aston Villa in the pursuit of the England midfielder. Villa had been leading discussions for the 25-year-old, but their proposal focused on a temporary switch that included the possibility of a later…
Read MoreDerby defeat sends defending champions out of Coupe de France
The reigning cup winners have been eliminated from the Coupe de France following an unexpected home loss against their newly promoted neighbours. Despite lifting the trophy for a record-extending 16th time last season, the hosts were unable to convert territorial control into goals on this occasion. The defeat marked a rare early exit, as it…
Read MoreXabi Alonso departs Real Madrid as Arbeloa steps in
Xabi Alonso has ended his stint as Real Madrid head coach before completing a full season, with the club confirming his departure following fewer than eight months in the role. The Spanish giants explained that the 44-year-old’s exit was agreed upon jointly, announcing the decision before swiftly revealing his successor. Alonso arrived in the Spanish…
Read MoreSzoboszlai shines and stumbles as Liverpool advance in the FA Cup
Dominik Szoboszlai produced a strike of outstanding quality that few goalkeepers could have prevented, yet the same opening period also contained an error he will want erased from memory. After racing back and beating Adam Phillips to possession, the Liverpool midfielder attempted an audacious backheel inside his own penalty area, aiming to find Giorgi Mamardashvili.…
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