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Rice shines as Arsenal stun Madrid with dominant first-leg win
Declan Rice delivered a career-best performance as Arsenal took control of their Champions League quarter-final tie with a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium. The English midfielder scored two outstanding free kicks – his first goals of this kind – to give the Gunners a significant advantage heading into the second…
Read MoreInter edge Bayern in thriller to take first-leg advantage
Bayern Munich’s Champions League campaign took a major hit after a 2-1 home loss to Inter Milan in the first leg of their quarterfinal clash on Tuesday. Despite dominating the ball with nearly 60% possession, Vincent Kompany’s side struggled to make their control count. Inter’s Lautaro Martinez delivered a moment of brilliance in the first…
Read MoreBikita Minerals and Triangle United Clash in Desperate Bid for positive results
Two teams rooted to the foot of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table will lock horns in a high-stakes survival battle as Bikita Minerals hosts Triangle United in what promises to be a tense and gritty encounter. With just three points combined from their opening five matches, both sides are in dire need of…
Read MoreNedbank Rugby Challenge Cup Round 2: Junior Sables Test Their Mettle Against Ruthless Old Hararians
Round 2 of the Nedbank Rugby Challenge Cup served up a fiery fixture that had all the ingredients of a classic: youth vs experience, rising talent vs national pedigree, and pride on the line. The Junior Sables, riding high after an impressive victory over Old Georgians in Round 1, walked into a lion’s den as…
Read MoreNewcastle cruise to victory as Leicester’s struggles deepen
Newcastle United delivered another high-scoring display, dispatching a struggling Leicester City side whose season continues to spiral. The result propelled Eddie Howe’s team above Manchester City into fifth place, putting them level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea. Newcastle still holds a game in hand, adding to their growing hopes of securing a Champions League berth.…
Read MoreCan CAPS United restore order against Bosso?
Struggling Harare giants CAPS United will be hoping to return to winning ways and calm the storm brewing in the green half of the capital when they take on Highlanders at Babourfields Stadium on Sunday. The Green Machine’s woes continued when they succumbed to a 2–1 defeat at home to log leaders Ngezi Platinum Stars…
Read MoreZimbabwe U19 Make It Two in Two Against Ireland U19 – One Win Away from Series Victory
At Harare Sports Club on Saturday, the Zimbabwe Under-19 team delivered another spirited performance to edge out Ireland U19 by 12 runs in the second Youth One-Day International (YODI) of the five-match series. Ireland won the toss; they elected to bowl first—perhaps hoping to exploit early conditions—but it was Zimbabwe who once again showed composure…
Read MoreVan Dijk suggests talks are moving forward on Liverpool future
Virgil van Dijk has hinted that discussions over a new Liverpool contract are advancing, with the Dutch defender sounding more hopeful about staying at the club. The 33-year-old’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season, and just last month he admitted uncertainty about his long-term future at Anfield. After Liverpool’s…
Read MoreNdoye’s stunning strike frustrates Napoli’s title hopes
Napoli missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan, settling for a 1-1 draw against Bologna on Monday night. The result came just two days after Inter were held to a 2-2 draw with Parma, offering Napoli a chance to move within a single point at the top of…
Read MorePep Guardiola urges his team to move forward after draw with Manchester United
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken well of his team’s performance after they drew with their city rivals Manchester United at the weekend. City crossed town to Old Trafford to face off against United in the latest iteration of the Manchester derby in the 2024/25 Premier League season. The week 31 clash was important…
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