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Madrid 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 MoreNew Ngezi Platinum Stars role excites Dzvairo
In a whirlwind move, Clifford Dzvairo has been officially unveiled as the new assistant coach of Ngezi Platinum Stars, joining the ranks of Zimbabwe’s football elite after steering FC Hunters to Premier Soccer League promotion.The 28-year-old tactician, fresh from securing his CAF B coaching license in Tanzania, spoke exclusively to Fanzone about his new role,…
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 MoreNakamba to ‘soldier on’ in Warriors fold despite immense criticism
Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba will dust himself off and aim to recover from the criticism he got following Zimbabwe’s elimination from AFCON 2025 while aiming to do well for the team in future, it has emerged. The England-based midfielder’s late handball gifted South Africa a penalty, which was converted by Oswin Appollis, as Bafana Bafana…
Read MoreFC Hunters’ future shrouded in uncertainty: Title-winning players still owed salaries dating back to September
FC Hunters’ fairytale tale season has turned into a nightmare, with the club’s future hanging in the balance just months after winning promotion to the Castle Premier Soccer League.The Marondera-based side, who made history as champions of the Eastern Region Soccer League, are struggling to pay players’ salaries and bonuses. The coach who led them…
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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