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Barcelona and Atletico Madrid lock horns in a blockbuster La Liga clash on Saturday evening, with the winner guaranteed to sit atop the table heading into 2025. The two sides are tied on 38 points, but Barcelona currently hold first place on

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are set to lock horns in a high-stakes Premier League clash on Sunday, December 22, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The encounter promises thrilling action as both sides aim to solidify their positions

The Chicago Bulls stunned the reigning champion Boston Celtics, securing a 117-108 victory led by Zach LaVine’s season-high 36 points. LaVine’s stellar performance, with six 3-pointers, highlighted a gritty Bulls comeback as they outscored Boston 35-22 in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, LeBron

The stage is set for an electrifying Carabao Cup semi-final as holders Liverpool take on Tottenham Hotspur, while Arsenal will clash with Newcastle United. Liverpool, the competition’s most successful club with 10 titles, will visit Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first leg

Tottenham Hotspur overcame a late surge from Manchester United and their own defensive lapses to secure a dramatic 4-3 victory and a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Ange Postecoglou’s side appeared in complete control, leading 3-0 with just under 30 minutes

British billionaire, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made a significant financial move, injecting an additional $100 million into Manchester United, increasing his ownership stake to 28.94%. This investment completes the planned $300 million commitment made when Ratcliffe purchased a share of the club,

The Friedkin Group has officially completed its majority takeover of Everton, marking the end of Farhad Moshiri’s controversial ownership. The £400m deal makes the Toffees the 10th Premier League club with majority American ownership. The agreement, initially reached in September, was pending

Carlo Ancelotti etched his name in Real Madrid’s history books, becoming the club’s most decorated manager after a commanding 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. Goals from Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Rodrygo secured the title, marking Ancelotti’s

Gabriel Jesus delivered a stunning second-half hat-trick as Arsenal overcame an early scare to defeat Crystal Palace 3-2 and secure a spot in the EFL Cup semi-finals. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early goal put Palace ahead, but Arsenal’s introduction of Martin Ødegaard and William

Atalanta stormed into the Italian Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 6-1 victory over Serie B side Cesena in Bergamo. The Serie A leaders were unstoppable, racing to a 3-0 lead within 30 minutes. Davide Zappacosta opened the scoring early, followed by braces

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is under provisional suspension following a positive test for meldonium, a substance banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Here’s a closer look at the situation, the substance involved, and the potential consequences. What is Meldonium? Meldonium is

Simona Halep, the two-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one, is set to make her Australian Open return after being granted a wildcard for the tournament’s qualifying rounds. Halep, 33, has been working her way back into competitive tennis following

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a stunning triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, clinching the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. The two-time MVP racked up 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists, along with two

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has been named FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year, topping off a remarkable 2023-24 season where he helped his club clinch Champions League and La Liga titles. The Brazilian winger, who scored 24 goals and delivered