Where the responsibility lies for Celtic’s Champions League failure

Celtic’s elimination in Almaty has forced another reflection on their long line of painful qualifying exits in Europe’s premier competition. Over the last dozen years, defeats to Maribor, Malmo, AEK Athens, CFR Cluj, Ferencvaros and FC Midtjylland each sparked anger and self-criticism. Those losses highlighted the gulf between the club’s ambitions and their actual standing.…

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West Ham boss urges togetherness after cup exit

Jarrod Bowen was restrained by security personnel following West Ham’s 3-2 Carabao Cup loss at Wolves. The skipper initially moved towards the travelling contingent to acknowledge them but reacted angrily after words were exchanged. The England international later addressed the situation, posting an apology online within an hour of full time. Bowen explained that his…

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Lucas Vazquez moves to Bayer Leverkusen on free deal

After spending his entire professional career with Real Madrid, Lucas Vazquez has now left the Spanish capital. The 34-year-old has committed to a two-year contract with Bayer Leverkusen following the end of his agreement with Los Blancos this summer. During his time at Madrid, the versatile Spaniard made 402 appearances across competitions. He collected 20…

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Game Time: Week 2

Welcome back to Game Time – Fanzone’s exciting weekly quiz where football knowledge meets social engagement! This week, we’ve turned up the heat with some awesome prizes for the sharpest fans in Zimbabwe. Up for grabs: a MWOS FC replica shirt, a bucket hat, a cap, and even a power bank. Think you know your…

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Rivalry reignited on Tyneside

Newcastle United and Liverpool staged a turbulent contest at St. James’ Park that confirmed the edge in their increasingly hostile meetings. Alexander Isak, the forward at the center of transfer tensions between the two clubs, was absent, yet his situation framed the night. Liverpool’s pursuit of the Swedish striker, along with frustration over valuations and…

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Leeds complete deal for James Justin

Leeds United has secured the signing of defender James Justin from Leicester City in a transfer valued at £10m. The 27-year-old has penned a four-year agreement at Elland Road, becoming the Yorkshire club’s 10th arrival of the summer. The package includes an initial £8m fee plus £2m in performance-related clauses. Justin will not feature in…

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Saka sidelined with hamstring setback

Bukayo Saka will be absent from Arsenal’s upcoming trip to Liverpool on Sunday and will also sit out England’s World Cup qualifying fixtures against Andorra and Serbia in the following month. The forward, aged 23, sustained a hamstring issue during the weekend victory over Leeds United at Emirates Stadium. Initial assessments suggest he will not…

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Dynamos Keep Survival Hopes Alive With Win Over Green Fuel

Dynamos kept their hopes of avoiding relegation alive with a vital 2-0 victory over Green Fuel at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday. The result, their third consecutive league win, gave the Harare giants a much-needed boost as they fight to climb out of the drop zone in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. After a tense…

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Zimbabwe Gear Up for ODI Challenge Against Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, set for August 29 and 31 at Harare Sports Club. The series marks a significant moment as Brendan Taylor returns to the 50-over format for the first time since September 2021. Craig Ervine will captain the side, leading a…

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