Ramsey strike lifts Newcastle and deepens Spurs worries

By Staff Writer | February 11, 2026

Jacob Ramsey delivered a vital moment as Newcastle United earned an uncommon league success away from home, a result that steadied Eddie Howe while increasing scrutiny on Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank. The contest arrived with both managers under pressure. Tottenham had not secured a domestic victory in 2026, while Newcastle travelled to north…

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Sesko rescues United late as Carrick’s run continues

By Staff Writer | February 11, 2026

Benjamin Sesko found the net deep into stoppage time to ensure Michael Carrick’s unbeaten beginning as Manchester United’s caretaker boss stayed intact, while West Ham United were denied a vital success in their struggle near the bottom of the table. Carrick had overseen four straight victories since stepping into the role, something his predecessor Ruben…

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Blues surrender control as Leeds fight back at Stamford Bridge

By Staff Writer | February 11, 2026

Chelsea let a prime opportunity slip as a commanding position dissolved into frustration, allowing Leeds United to claim a share of the points at Stamford Bridge. The London side were cruising after building a two-goal advantage, yet lapses in concentration and costly errors reopened the contest and ultimately denied them victory. The outcome prevented Chelsea…

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All set for crunch Central Region AGM

By Central Region Correspondent | February 10, 2026

The ZIFA Central Region Soccer League is gearing up for its Annual General Meeting [AGM] scheduled for Sunday, 15 February, in Zvishavane. A key agenda item is the issue of affiliation fees, as the region has faced significant defaults from several errand clubs in recent times. To address this, the league governors are expected to…

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Grealish surgery brings abrupt halt to Everton loan season

By Staff Writer | February 10, 2026

Jack Grealish has revealed that a surgical procedure has brought his season to a premature close, following a stress-related problem in his foot. The midfielder confirmed the operation through a social media message, expressing disappointment at how the campaign concluded. The issue occurred on 18 January while he was featuring for Everton in a narrow…

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Lyon loan fuels Endrick’s World Cup ambition

By Staff Writer | February 10, 2026

Few outside France fully grasped how close Lyon came to disaster ahead of the new campaign. Only weeks before kickoff, administrative demotion to Ligue 2 loomed, with survival in the top tier dependent on meeting strict financial guarantees. Once the threat eased, reality hit fast. To stabilise the situation, the club offloaded several high-value players,…

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Why Joan Laporta stepped aside as Barcelona president

By Staff Writer | February 10, 2026

Five years after taking charge at Barcelona, Joan Laporta has officially vacated the presidency. Ordinarily, an exit at an institution of this scale would trigger global alarm. However, the Catalan club’s member-led structure makes this development far less dramatic than it may first appear. Rather than signalling instability, the move follows internal regulations and sets…

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Seamers run riot as Zimbabwe cruise past Oman

By Yvonne Mangunda | February 10, 2026

Zimbabwe’s pace attack found their rhythm at the Sinhalese Sports Club, utilising a lively pitch to dismantle Oman and secure a comprehensive eight-wicket victory in their opening ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group B encounter on Monday. The pace trio of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Brad Evans dismantled the Oman batting lineup, with each…

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