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AZ Alkmaar took a commanding step towards the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 with a resounding 4-1 victory over 10-man Galatasaray in their play-off first leg, marking their fourth straight win across all competitions. The Dutch side struck early, with Sven

In a baffling decision that raises questions about consistency in Nigerian football, the NFF Disciplinary Committee has overturned the three-point deductions handed to Bendel Insurance and Nasarawa United for fan misconduct. Both clubs had been penalized after incidents of crowd trouble during

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been handed a tough Group B draw for the 2025 U-20 AFCON, where they will battle Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco for a place in the knockout stage. The draw, conducted at CAF headquarters in Cairo on Thursday,

The Premier League’s clubs have agreed to retain the current Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for at least another season, postponing the introduction of the proposed Squad Cost Rules (SCR). At a meeting in London, clubs opted to continue discussions on the

Fenerbahçe took a giant step toward the UEFA Europa League last 16 with a dominant 3-0 win over Anderlecht in the first leg of their play-off tie at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. The victory extended their unbeaten run across all competitions to

Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes have taken a massive hit after Kai Havertz suffered a severe hamstring injury during the team’s training camp in Dubai. The German forward is expected to miss the rest of the season, with sources suggesting he may

Botafogo defender Alexander Barboza had a front tooth knocked out in a heated post-match brawl following his team’s 1-0 defeat to Flamengo in the Carioca Championship at the Maracanã on Wednesday. The altercation began when Bruno Henrique and Barboza clashed, leading to

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that striker Nicolas Jackson will be sidelined until April due to a significant hamstring injury. The Senegal international suffered the setback against West Ham earlier this month, and scans have now revealed he could miss up

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was left frustrated as James Tarkowski’s 98th-minute strike secured a 2-2 draw for Everton in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. The match ended in chaos, with Abdoulaye Doucoure and Curtis Jones sent off, while Liverpool

Jayson Tatum delivered a dominant performance, posting 32 points and 14 rebounds to guide the Boston Celtics to a 116-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Playing without Jaylen Brown, who was sidelined with a sore knee, the Celtics

Borussia Dortmund delivered a ruthless second-half display to dismantle Sporting CP 3-0 at Estadio Jose Alvalade, securing a crucial first-leg advantage in their Champions League knockout tie. Despite a four-game winless run at the end of the league phase, Sporting had reason

Juventus coach Thiago Motta hailed his side’s strength in depth after substitute Samuel Mbangula’s late winner secured a vital 2-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League knockout playoffs on Tuesday. It was the second consecutive late triumph for the Bianconeri,

Everton and Liverpool face off in a historic Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, marking the final Premier League clash between the two at this iconic venue. Originally scheduled for December but postponed due to Storm Darragh, this highly anticipated

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was full of praise for his team after their impressive 3-2 comeback victory against Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie. The Spanish giants secured their first-ever win at the Etihad Stadium,