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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted there is no escaping the club’s current struggles following their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The loss marks United’s 12th in 25 Premier League matches this season, leaving them languishing in 15th place.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was full of praise for his players after they fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo, despite playing almost the entire match with 10 men. The dramatic LaLiga encounter saw Atletico go behind to

AC Milan took another step toward European qualification with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Verona, securing consecutive Serie A victories for the first time since September. Santiago Gimenez proved to be the difference-maker, scoring in the second half to hand the Rossoneri

Napoli manager Antonio Conte commended his squad’s adaptability after their 2-2 draw against Lazio on Saturday, a result that could see them relinquish the Serie A top spot if Inter Milan secure a win against Juventus on Sunday. “I can’t help but

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique praised his team’s mentality after they extended their unbeaten Ligue 1 run to 22 games with a composed 1-0 victory over Toulouse on Saturday. Despite their ongoing Champions League campaign, PSG remained focused on domestic duty, maintaining

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso remains determined in the Bundesliga title race despite a frustrating 0-0 draw against league leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday. The result leaves Leverkusen eight points behind Bayern with 12 games remaining, but Alonso is not ready to

Jude Bellingham has denied any wrongdoing after receiving a controversial red card during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Osasuna at El Sadar on Saturday. The 21-year-old midfielder insists he did not insult referee Jose Munuera Montero, calling the decision a misunderstanding. Bellingham

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has acknowledged that the team’s poor performances on the pitch have played a role in the job cuts affecting the club. Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos group have come under scrutiny after reducing United’s workforce

Kenyan long-distance runner Edwin Koech emerged victorious in the men’s category of the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Saturday, securing his second title in the prestigious race. Koech crossed the finish line in a record time of 2 hours and

World number one Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month suspension after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over two positive drug tests last year. The ban, effective from February 9 to May 4, means the Italian star will miss

Bayer Leverkusen host league leaders Bayern Munich at BayArena on Saturday in a clash that could have a major impact on the Bundesliga title race. Leverkusen sit second with 46 points, trailing Bayern by eight after their goalless draw against Wolfsburg on

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed his deep frustration after his side suffered a dismal 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Friday, failing to register a single shot on target. Kaoru Mitoma, who also scored the winner in Brighton’s FA Cup triumph over Chelsea

Fifth-placed Manchester City welcome sixth-placed Newcastle United to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday for a crucial Premier League clash that could have major implications on the top-four race. Both teams enter this fixture in contrasting moods. Manchester City suffered a heartbreaking 3-2

The Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder, snapping their seven-game winning streak with a commanding 116-101 victory on Thursday night. Despite missing Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves stepped up, with Naz Reid leading the charge with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists.