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Former Arsenal star Vieira leaves his post as Genoa coach
Patrick Vieira has stepped down from his position as Genoa’s head coach by mutual agreement, with the club sitting at the bottom of Serie A. The former Arsenal captain, who took charge in November 2024, oversaw a winless start to the league campaign. Genoa confirmed in a brief statement that Vieira “is no longer in…
Read MoreThuram out, Martinez back in Inter squad ahead of trip to Verona
Marcus Thuram will not feature for Inter Milan in their upcoming Serie A match against Verona, set for Sunday at 11:30 GMT at the Stadio Bentegodi. The French attacker has been out of action for nearly a month due to a muscular injury that has taken longer than anticipated to heal. Although he recently resumed…
Read MoreMagaya arrested
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of popular cleric and football benefactor Walter Magaya on allegations of rape and fraud. Magaya was picked up by detectives this morning, for what police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed to be related to “multiple reports of rape and fraud.” “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest…
Read MoreSpalletti returns to Serie A as Juventus appoint new head coach
Luciano Spalletti has been named as Juventus’ manager until the end of the current campaign. The 66-year-old takes over from Igor Tudor, who was dismissed following the team’s loss to Lazio on Sunday. Tudor had stepped in last March to succeed Thiago Motta but departed after enduring eight consecutive matches without victory. His short tenure…
Read MoreMan Utd take cautious approach with Martinez comeback
Manchester United will not be hurrying Lisandro Martinez back into action despite the center-back’s return to full training following knee surgery. The Argentine international has been sidelined since February after sustaining a cruciate ligament injury during the home loss to Crystal Palace. It was the fourth major setback of his United career, coming after previous…
Read MoreCrystal Palace face hectic schedule after Carabao Cup progress
Crystal Palace are set for an exhausting December after advancing to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Their 3-0 triumph over Liverpool on Wednesday secured a last-eight tie against Arsenal, to be held during the week starting 15 December. The packed calendar means Palace are due to play four matches in just eight days. They will host…
Read MoreSimba Bhora desperate for victory as they face Highlanders in crucial Matchday 32 clash
Title holders Simba Bhora head into their Matchday 32 fixture against Highlanders FC knowing that anything less than a win could cost them the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title. The defending champions have endured a rough spell, failing to secure a single victory in their last five outings — drawing three and losing two,…
Read MoreAlleged player boycott at Highlanders amid bonus dispute
Reports suggest that players from Highlanders FC refused to train at Barbourfields Stadium on Thursday, apparently due to unpaid winning bonuses and outstanding sign-on fees. Sources indicate some athletes claim sign-on payments from as far back as 2024 remain unsettled. The protest follows the club’s recent receipt of US$250,000 from businessman Wicknell Chivayo—part of a…
Read MoreSlot’s risky rotation ends in Liverpool’s home defeat to Palace
Liverpool’s hopes of progressing in the Carabao Cup ended with a 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace as Arne Slot’s heavily altered line-up struggled to cope at Anfield. The Reds’ boss, who made ten changes from the team that lost at Brentford, entrusted three teenagers from the start and filled his bench with more academy…
Read MoreCity recover from early shock to reach Carabao Cup quarters
Manchester City advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after overturning an early deficit to defeat Swansea City at the Swansea.com Stadium. The Championship side stunned their visitors when Goncalo Franco produced a stunning finish, curling a 20-yard effort into the top corner following Josh Key’s assist after Melker Widell’s neat pass out wide. Widell almost…
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