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Gyokeres and Alvarez penalties leave Champions League tie wide open
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid played out a tense and eventful Champions League semi-final first leg in Madrid, with both teams converting penalties in a 1-1 draw that keeps everything to play for ahead of next week’s return meeting in London. The opening stages were cautious, with neither side willing to overcommit or hand over an…
Read MorePSG defender Hakimi to miss key fixtures after thigh problem
Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt a significant setback after full-back Achraf Hakimi was sidelined for the coming weeks due to an injury picked up during their dramatic Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. The Moroccan international completed the entire match despite discomfort, as the French side secured a 5-4 victory in the first leg of…
Read MoreAshley Young confirms retirement after 23-year career
Former England defender Ashley Young has revealed that he will retire from professional football at the age of 40, bringing to a close a career that began in 2003. In a message posted on social media, Young reflected on the path he had followed since childhood, describing it as a dream come true while acknowledging…
Read MoreThe making of Dylan Nyakadzumbu: From Railton to the big dream
The first thing you notice about Dylan Nyakadzumbu is the calm. For a 20-year-old centre back who has started every minute of Africa Mineral Ventures FC’s first seven games in the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League, there’s no panic in his play. No wild lunges. Just quiet authority, clean tackles, and a voice that…
Read MoreMunhumutapa Challenge Cup roars into life
All is set for the first round of the ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup in the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League. With US$5 million on the table this year, the Eastern Region begins its first round this weekend with four last-32 slots up for grabs from this side. Launched last month by His Excellency President…
Read MoreGame Time: Week 7
Welcome back to Game Time – Fanzone’s exciting weekly quiz where football knowledge meets social engagement! This week, we’ve turned up the heat with some awesome prizes for the sharpest fans in Zimbabwe. How Game Time Works Game Time is simple but clever – a quiz that brings Zimbabwe’s football community together across every platform.…
Read MorePSG survive Bayern comeback in nine-goal Champions League thriller
Paris Saint-Germain claimed a narrow advantage over Bayern Munich after an extraordinary 5-4 victory in a Champions League semi-final first leg packed with drama, controversy, and attacking brilliance at Parc des Princes. In a clash between the competition’s two most prolific sides this season, the French champions surged into a commanding position before Bayern’s late…
Read MoreLate Clarke equaliser leaves automatic promotion battle unresolved
Ipswich Town snatched a vital late point against Southampton in a pulsating encounter at St Mary’s, with Jack Clarke’s late volley securing a 2-2 draw and ensuring the battle for automatic promotion will go down to the final Championship weekend. That result guarantees Southampton a place in the playoffs, while Ipswich remain in a strong…
Read MoreMourinho, Pochettino and others emerge in Real Madrid succession race
Real Madrid’s season has taken a troubling turn, with their Champions League exit and fading La Liga challenge intensifying scrutiny on Alvaro Arbeloa. Since replacing Xabi Alonso in January, Arbeloa has struggled to match the standards set by his predecessor, producing weaker domestic results and suffering more league defeats despite overseeing fewer matches. His win…
Read MoreTelOne cut ties with Maruwa but who will replace him?
TelOne FC have cut ties with coach Herbert Maruwa after days of speculation over his future at the struggling Gweru-based side, Fanzone can reveal. Maruwa, who led The Wifi Boys to a historic fifth-place finish last season, struggled to keep the team on track this season. In nine games, they lost six games and drew…
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