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Senegal open AFCON campaign with convincing win
Senegal began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations journey with an assured 3-0 success against Botswana in a Group D clash played under heavy rainfall in Tangier. From the outset, the 2021 titleholders dictated the tempo, pinning their opponents back and repeatedly testing a defence that struggled to adjust to the conditions. Botswana’s resistance initially…
Read MoreNigeria open AFCON bid with narrow win
Nigeria started their pursuit of a fourth Africa Cup of Nations crown with a demanding contest against Tanzania, played in rainy conditions in Fes. From the opening exchanges, the Super Eagles asserted authority on the ball and pressed high up the pitch, keeping their opponents pinned back for long periods. Akor Adams came close to…
Read MoreNapoli reach Super Cup decider after Milan defeat
Napoli booked a place in the Italian Super Cup final after overcoming AC Milan in Riyadh, with Rasmus Hojlund playing a central role in the victory. The opening goal arrived shortly before halftime when David Neres reacted quickest after Hojlund’s pull-back was stopped, forcing the ball over the line from close range. The advantage was…
Read MorePalace face longer route after Selhurst Park stalemate
Crystal Palace’s European campaign will continue through a February playoff after a home draw with KuPS denied them direct passage to the Conference League last 16. With a league visit to Leeds scheduled less than two days after the final whistle, Oliver Glasner rotated heavily, combining squad players with academy prospects for a fixture that…
Read MoreJohnson’s Tottenham future in doubt amid transfer interest
Brennan Johnson’s long-term place at Tottenham has become uncertain as Premier League rivals circle the attacker following a reduced role this season. While Tottenham are not actively seeking to offload the Wales international, the club are prepared to consider a departure if an acceptable proposal is submitted. Crystal Palace are currently leading the pursuit, though…
Read MoreMan City keep December perfect despite setbacks
Manchester City navigated their fifth outing of a demanding December program, with two further league fixtures still ahead before year’s end. A tough night against Brentford, played in difficult conditions, ended in success and preserved an unblemished month so far. The result stretched their sequence to six victories in every competition and added to a…
Read MoreKylian Mbappé closes in on Ronaldo’s record after brace in the Copa del Rey win
Kylian Mbappé is just one goal shy of equaling Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most goals scored in a calendar year for Real Madrid. The French forward netted twice in his team’s 3-1 victory over Talavera in the Copa del Rey, taking his tally to 58 goals in 2025, just one behind Ronaldo’s 59 goals…
Read MoreMiley’s last-gasp header sends Newcastle into cup semi-finals
Holders Newcastle United booked a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time goal from 19-year-old Lewis Miley against Fulham. The quarter-final appeared destined for penalties after the scores were level late on, but the home side found a decisive moment at the death. Yoane Wissa had earlier put Newcastle ahead during…
Read MoreDembele crowned best at FIFA awards after historic season
Paris St-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele has been chosen as the men’s player of the year at the FIFA Best ceremony, held in Qatar on Tuesday evening. The 28-year-old France international adds the honor to the Ballon d’Or he collected in September, capping a memorable 2024-25 campaign with the Ligue 1 champions. Dembele was rewarded after…
Read MoreChelsea edge spirited Cardiff to reach EFL Cup last four
Chelsea navigated a testing night in South Wales to book a place in the EFL Cup semi-finals, overcoming a bold Cardiff City side in an engrossing contest at Cardiff City Stadium. Driven on by a sell-out crowd, the League One leaders matched their Premier League visitors for long periods, defending with intensity and offering flashes…
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