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Cologne under-19s set new UEFA Youth League crowd mark
Cologne’s youth side attracted an unprecedented audience for a UEFA Youth League fixture, drawing 50,000 spectators for their meeting with Inter Milan. That turnout surpassed the earlier benchmark of 40,368, established when Trabzonspor welcomed Inter in Turkey during April 2025. Wednesday’s encounter took place at the RheinEnergieStadion, among the Bundesliga’s biggest venues, where every seat…
Read MoreFormer Gunner and Red midfielder nearing Celtic switch
Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is edging toward a move to Scottish Premiership title holders Celtic. Now aged 32, the midfielder has been unattached since his contract with Turkish outfit Besiktas ended in August. Although an agreement has not yet been completed, sources have indicated that a transfer to Celtic Park is increasingly probable.…
Read MoreLeicester suffer six-point punishment after financial ruling
Leicester City has been handed a six-point deduction by the English Football League after being found in breach of financial regulations. The sanction takes effect immediately and drops the club from 17th to 20th place in the Championship standings. As a result, the Foxes sit level with teams in the relegation positions and are currently…
Read MoreThe bitter taste of Mugove: FC Hunters players’ unpaid dues spark outrage as championship celebrations turn sour
In 1994, Leonard Zhakata’s iconic song “Mugove” shook Zimbabwe, echoing the struggles of the common man and the importance of familial obligation and social responsibility.Mugove became an instant anthem as it resonated with the struggle of the working class.The song’s themes of struggle, equity, and social responsibility resonate deeply with the players of FC Hunters,…
Read MorePartson Jaure spotted at Kwekwe United in career twilight bid
After a failed reunion with Dynamos, veteran defender Partson Jaure is trying his luck at Kwekwe United in the Central Region Soccer League, Fanzone can reveal. Jaure, who spent half of the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season without a club, is back on the market in search for a new club. The 35-year-old…
Read MoreHighlanders unveils Wicknell Chivayo donated bus
Highlanders FC has received a major boost ahead of the upcoming season, with businessman Sir Wicknell Chivayo donating a new team bus to the club. The bus was unveiled at Highlanders Sports Club in a ceremony attended by club officials, players, and the media. Speaking on behalf of Sir Wicknell, Highlanders’ Jabulani Nkomo said the…
Read MoreWake-up call for Chevrons after Oman upset in warm-up
Zimbabwe suffered a surprise defeat to Oman in their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up match, a result that will sting, but one that could prove valuable ahead of the real battles to come. After an encouraging win over the Netherlands in their opening warm-up, the Chevrons were brought back down to earth by…
Read MoreCity cruise into Wembley as Newcastle collapse
Manchester City secured a mouthwatering Carabao Cup showdown against Premier League pace-setters Arsenal after cruising past Newcastle United 5-1 across two legs in a thoroughly dominant semi-final. Eddie Howe’s team arrived at the Etihad Stadium already facing a steep uphill climb after a two-goal deficit from the opening match, and their hopes were dented almost…
Read MoreCarrick rewards academy brilliance with first-team training call-up
Manchester United supporters hoping for an early glimpse of teenage sensation JJ Gabriel may not have long to wait. The 15-year-old forward was asked to take part in first-team training this week after being noticed by interim head coach Michael Carrick. Gabriel has been one of the standout performers at the youth level this season,…
Read MoreLuka Vuskovic announces himself on the biggest stage
Standing atop the hoardings behind the goal, Luka Vuskovic spread his arms wide and soaked in the roar from the Hamburg supporters. The teenager had just dragged his side level against Bayern Munich and made sure the moment belonged to him. At only 18, the defender celebrated with the assurance of someone far older. That…
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