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Valencia held by Rayo Vallecano at Mestalla
Valencia CF drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano on Thursday evening in their Matchday 36 La Liga fixture at Mestalla. Diego López scored for the hosts in a match that featured chances at both ends and a dramatic missed penalty in the first half. The atmosphere inside Mestalla was intense from the opening moments, with the…
Read MoreDivine Lunga’s decisive moment: Sundowns chase Champions League crown
Warriors star Divine Lunga is facing a career-defining moment at Mamelodi Sundowns, with hopes of finally bagging a continental medal as they prepare for the two-legged 2025/26 CAF Champions League final against AS FAR. The serial Betway Premiership winners host the Moroccan side in the first leg of the final at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday.…
Read MoreDeschamps reflects on final World Cup squad selection
Didier Deschamps spoke to reporters on Thursday evening after revealing the 26 players selected for France’s World Cup squad. The announcement came during an appearance on TF1’s evening news, where the 57-year-old presented the final tournament group of his tenure as national team manager. With his contract ending after the competition, Deschamps admitted the occasion…
Read MoreMbappé responds after boos at the Bernabéu
Kylian Mbappé said he understood why he had not been included in Real Madrid’s starting XI for the 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo, claiming he was viewed as the fourth attacking option by coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The France international entered the match in the 69th minute on Thursday and was greeted by whistles from sections…
Read MoreBenjani Mwaruwari: ‘We must feel the pain…..’
Highlanders coach Benjani Mwaruwari is not getting complacent after two wins on the trot, saying his team still has a long way to go and must ‘feel the pain’ until they are firing on all cylinders. On Wednesday, they beat Hardrock FC, sealing their second win in a row – only the first time they…
Read MoreTension galore in the blue half of Harare, as Dynamos fail to win again
The word ‘Tamirira’ is often used in the blue half of Zimbabwe’s capital city Harare. Current and former Dynamos players, players, officials and fans of the Harare giants can easily relate to the word —which simply means ‘we are waiting.’ Tamirira was also the first word which came out of Zexie Manatsa’s mouth when the…
Read MorePSG triumph over Lens to secure record-extending 14th league crown
Paris Saint-Germain clinched the Ligue 1 championship by defeating nearest challengers Lens at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, sealing the trophy with one match still to play. Entering the contest knowing a draw would be enough to finish beyond Lens’ reach, PSG instead delivered victory to confirm their dominance once again. The result ensured the Paris club collected…
Read MoreManchester City stay in contention after dominant Palace victory
Manchester City returned to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal after a convincing home success over Crystal Palace, ensuring the championship battle will continue into the closing week of the campaign. Victory was essential for Pep Guardiola’s side, as anything less would have given Arsenal the chance to secure the crown against Burnley…
Read MoreCeltic snatch dramatic late victory to keep title destiny alive
Celtic preserved their hopes of retaining the Scottish Premiership crown in astonishing fashion after Kelechi Iheanacho converted a fiercely disputed penalty in the 99th minute to secure victory over Motherwell at Fir Park. The dramatic finale altered the entire title picture, leaving Martin O’Neill’s team just one point behind leaders Hearts ahead of Saturday’s decisive…
Read MoreHansi Flick extends Barcelona stay after title-winning campaign
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has reached an agreement to remain with the club until 2028 after guiding the team to another Spanish league crown. Victory over Real Madrid on Sunday confirmed Barca’s 29th La Liga championship, marking Flick’s second domestic title in his two seasons at the helm. The German coach had already been tied…
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