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Materazzi believes Inter will beat Milan in the derby
Inter icon Marco Materazzi believes his former side step into tonight’s derby with a clear sense of superiority over their city rivals. The Nerazzurri face Milan at San Siro at 20:45 CET, with Football Italia present at the Stadio Meazza for the clash. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, the 2006 World Cup winner and member…
Read MoreBarcelona returns home with a convincing victory
Barcelona celebrated their return to the Spotify Camp Nou with a commanding win, marking their second consecutive league victory. After spending 909 days away from their iconic stadium, the team came home to a vibrant atmosphere that set the tone for the afternoon. From the opening whistle, the players were energized by the crowd’s enthusiasm.…
Read MoreCunha’s injury raises concerns for Manchester United
Concerns over Matheus Cunha’s fitness emerged after the Manchester United forward unexpectedly cancelled a scheduled appearance at Altrincham’s Christmas lights switch-on. The Brazilian attacker had been set to attend Saturday evening’s celebration with actor Sam Aston, known for portraying Chesney in Coronation Street. Just hours before the festivities, Visit Altrincham announced on Facebook that Cunha…
Read MoreGasperini reassured Roma about title talk
Roma resume Serie A action on Sunday afternoon at the Stadio Giovanni Zini, entering the match as joint leaders alongside Inter. With several rivals facing demanding fixtures this weekend, the Giallorossi have a chance to strengthen their position at the top of the table. Despite the excitement surrounding their form, coach Gian Piero Gasperini resisted…
Read MoreWright says some ‘not ready for black superstar’ like Bellingham
Former England striker Ian Wright believes the response to Jude Bellingham’s behavior during recent international duty shows that certain observers “are not ready for a black superstar.” His comments follow criticism aimed at the Real Madrid midfielder after he displayed frustration when taken off in England’s World Cup qualifier against Albania. England head coach Thomas…
Read MoreParamount secures UK Champions League rights from 2027
US entertainment corporation Paramount has obtained exclusive access to broadcast Champions League matches in the United Kingdom for four seasons starting in 2027. According to BBC Sport, the company’s payment will significantly surpass the roughly £1bn value of TNT Sports’ current arrangement. Amazon Prime will retain its Tuesday night fixture slot for the 2027–2031 cycle,…
Read MoreVAR decision on Liverpool’s ruled-out goal supported by expert review
Liverpool saw a first-half equalizer against Manchester City chalked off earlier this month, and a Premier League review group has now confirmed that the video officials were right not to overturn the call. The Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel, which examines major refereeing choices after every round of fixtures, agreed that the on-field ruling should…
Read MoreZimbabwe bounces back: A 67‑run victory that sparks hope
After that gut‑punch loss to Bangladesh, the boys in green found a spark that lit up Rawalpindi. Zimbabwe posted a modest 162‑8 – thanks to Brian Bennett’s 49 and Sikandar Raza’s quick‑fire 47 – and then turned the screws, bowling Sri Lanka out for just 95. The 67‑run win not only gave us a much‑needed confidence boost, it…
Read MoreArsenal hit by another injury blow during troubled international break
Arsenal’s troublesome pause from league fixtures has taken another negative turn after confirmation that Kai Havertz has suffered what Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann described as a minor setback in his rehabilitation. The forward, who has not appeared for club or country since injuring his knee on the opening matchday against Manchester United, has faced a…
Read MoreWhy Solskjaer deserves greater recognition for his Man Utd tenure
Manchester United’s late equaliser against Tottenham stretched their unbeaten run and lifted spirits around Old Trafford. Sitting just outside the top six and close to the Champions League places, confidence is returning after two grim campaigns. The renewed optimism invites a look back at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s spell, which ended only a few years ago…
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