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Xabi Alonso urged Real Madrid to take lessons from their bruising 5-2 loss to Atletico Madrid, admitting his side were deservedly beaten in Saturday’s derby. The defeat was real’s first of the LaLiga season and the first time in 75 years Atletico

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted Crystal Palace were worthy winners after his side’s perfect start to the season was halted in a 2-1 defeat at Selhurst Park. Palace dominated the first half and went ahead through Ismaila Sarr, only to be denied

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will battle Ghana’s Black Starlets in the semi-finals of the 2025 WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers after finishing top of Group B. The Eaglets secured progression following a tense 0-0 draw with Burkina Faso in

Carlos Alcaraz showed no lingering effects of an ankle injury as he swept past Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to book his place in the Japan Open quarter-finals. The world number one had sparked concern earlier in the week after

West Ham are poised to appoint Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager following the dismissal of Graham Potter, who leaves after just eight months in charge. Potter’s exit was confirmed on Saturday morning with the Hammers languishing in 19th place, having

Harry Kane etched another milestone into the record books on Friday, netting twice in Bayern Munich’s 4-0 win over Werder Bremen to become the fastest player in Europe’s top five leagues to reach 100 goals for a club. He achieved the feat

Carlos Alcaraz showed no lingering effects of an ankle injury as he swept past Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday to book his place in the Japan Open quarter-finals. The world number one had sparked concern earlier in the week after

Tottenham have dismissed a fresh approach from a consortium led by American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick, insisting the club is not for sale despite mounting speculation over its future ownership. Enic Sports & Developments Holdings Ltd, which controls almost 87% of the

Barcelona extended their winning run with a 3-1 triumph over Real Oviedo in their first meeting for 24 years, condemning the newly promoted side to a fifth defeat in six matches. The hosts stunned the champions when Alberto Reina scored from 40

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike faces a two-week wage fine after being sent off in the Carabao Cup win over Southampton. The French forward scored a late winner but was dismissed for a second yellow card after removing his shirt in celebration. Manager

Sergio Busquets has confirmed he will retire from professional football when the MLS season ends in October, bringing down the curtain on one of the most decorated careers in modern football. The 36-year-old Inter Miami midfielder made the announcement on Instagram after

Aston Villa finally tasted victory this season as John McGinn’s first-half strike secured a 1-0 win over Bologna in their UEFA Europa League opener, extending the Italians’ winless run against English clubs to six matches. Unai Emery’s side came out firing, with

Werder Bremen striker Victor Boniface has been called in for talks with club officials after a string of unusual social media posts drew criticism in Germany. The 24-year-old Nigerian forward, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, arrived in the summer as a key

Nottingham Forest’s long-awaited return to European football ended in frustration as Real Betis snatched a late equaliser to seal a 2-2 draw in the Europa League on Wednesday night. New boss Ange Postecoglou looked on course for his first victory in charge

The EFL Cup fourth-round draw has handed holders Newcastle United a stern challenge in the form of Tottenham Hotspur, setting up one of the most anticipated fixtures of the round. Eddie Howe’s side, who lifted the trophy last season, will need to