Liverpool delivered a composed display in France, emerging with a clear victory that moved them into fourth place in the Champions League table. The outcome placed Arne Slot’s team in a favourable position ahead of their upcoming Anfield meeting with Qarabag, as they aim to stay inside the top eight and bypass the playoff round.…
The contest unfolded in harsh winter conditions, with the thermometer showing minus six degrees as the home side struck first. In ten minutes, a corner was glanced onward by Tomas Holes, allowing Vasil Kusej to force the ball across the line from close range. That opener briefly lifted the hosts, who required victory to keep…
Athletic Club mounted an impressive recovery after the interval to undermine Atalanta’s pursuit of a direct place in the Champions League last 16 and to strengthen their own chances of reaching the playoffs. The home side had been in control before the break, with Gianluca Scamacca rising to head them in front and reward their…
Bulawayo giants Highlanders have appointed legendary former Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari as head coach. Bosso, who had previously appointed South African gaffer Thabo Senong ahead of the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, have made a dramatic u-turn and accepted businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s proposal for them to appoint Mwaruwari, and get a sponsorship package of…
Real Madrid produced an emphatic display in Álvaro Arbeloa’s opening Champions League match as head coach, overpowering Monaco and strengthening their position in the competition. The former defender, appointed on 12 January following Xabi Alonso’s removal after defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final, oversaw a performance that quickly eased any early pressure. The hosts…
Arsenal travelled to Italy knowing a strong outcome would confirm their position near the summit of the Champions League standings, and they delivered with authority against Inter Milan. From the opening moments, the visitors dictated play and pressed high, hemming Inter into their own half. That dominance was rewarded early when Gabriel Jesus reacted quickest…
Pressure surrounded Thomas Frank before kickoff, with dissatisfaction growing after a weekend setback against West Ham. A positive outcome was essential, and Tottenham responded with urgency from the outset under the stadium lights. Supporter unease was visible as the match began, with noticeable gaps in the upper sections of the ground. However, that tension eased…
Brighton avoided defeat in stoppage time as 18-year-old Charalampos Kostoulas produced an extraordinary overhead strike to snatch a point against Bournemouth in the Premier League. The visitors appeared on course for a rare success away from home after Marcus Tavernier converted a first-half penalty, which had been awarded following a video assistant referee review. That…
Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies is set to undergo an operation after sustaining a fracture to his left ankle, an injury that places his involvement in Wales’ upcoming World Cup play-off in serious doubt. The 32-year-old was injured early in Saturday’s Premier League match against West Ham, which ended in a 2-1 loss for Spurs.…
Bournemouth have finalised the recruitment of Hungary international Alex Toth from Ferencváros in a transfer worth £10.4m. The 20-year-old has agreed to a five-and-a-half-year stay on the south coast, with the agreement also containing potential add-ons valued at £2.6m. Ferencváros has additionally secured a clause guaranteeing them 10% from any future move involving the player.…
