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Erling Haaland’s smooth entry into the Premier League and his remarkable scoring frequency have sparked conversations about his potential to surpass Alan Shearer’s all-time goal record since his initial days at Manchester City. While these discussions were often moderated by questions about

In a thrilling encounter at St James’ Park, Bournemouth showcased their resilience and attacking prowess, securing a remarkable 4-1 victory against Newcastle United. Justin Kluivert emerged as the star of the match, netting a stunning hat-trick that not only propelled his team

Pre-Match Summary: Atalanta vs Napoli – Serie A, January 18, 2025 As the Serie A clash between Atalanta and Napoli approaches, both teams find themselves at contrasting points in their campaigns. Atalanta, fresh off their journey to Saudi Arabia for the Italian

Match Preview: Getafe vs Barcelona Barcelona is set to return to La Liga action this Saturday night as they make their way to the Spanish capital to take on Getafe at the Estadio Coliseum. The kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 WAT or

Match Preview: Brentford vs. Liverpool As Brentford prepares to host Liverpool in an exciting Premier League clash, both teams come into the match with intriguing storylines and form to assess. With no fresh injury concerns, Brentford is looking to capitalize on their

Denis Law, the legendary striker who represented Scotland, Manchester United, and Manchester City, has passed away at the age of 84. Notably, he was the only Scottish player to ever win the prestigious Ballon d’Or. Known as ‘The King’ and ‘The Lawman,’

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has committed his future to the club with a staggering nine-and-a-half-year contract extension, keeping him at the Etihad until 2034. The new deal eliminates all release clauses from his previous contract, which was set to expire in

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti dismissed concerns over fan boos during his team’s dramatic 5-2 extra-time win against Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey round of 16. The home crowd expressed frustration following the team’s recent 5-2 Spanish Super Cup loss

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Australian Open fourth round on Friday, overcoming a spirited challenge from Portugal’s Nuno Borges with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7, 6-2 victory on Rod Laver Arena. The 21-year-old Spanish third seed, aiming to become the youngest man to

Super Eagles B coach Daniel Ogunmodede has expressed disappointment over the postponement of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which led to the team halting their preparations after weeks of camping. The tournament, initially set for February in East Africa, was rescheduled

Real Madrid advanced to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a 4-2 extra-time victory over Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu. Brazilian teenager Endrick proved decisive, scoring twice in the second half of extra time to secure the win after the match

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka edged past Denmark’s Clara Tauson in a challenging straight-sets victory, winning 7-6(5), 6-4 to secure her spot in the fourth round of the Australian Open. The 26-year-old Belarusian needed over two hours on Rod Laver Arena to overcome

In an exhilarating finish at Old Trafford, Manchester United snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a stunning hat-trick from Amad Diallo, turning what looked to be a disappointing evening into a memorable comeback. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions,

Crystal Palace secured a 2-0 victory over Leicester City, piling pressure on manager Ruud van Nistelrooy as his side suffered their sixth consecutive Premier League loss. Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring seven minutes into the second half, calmly rounding the goalkeeper after

Harry Kane scored and assisted as Bayern Munich dismantled Hoffenheim 5-0, restoring their four-point lead atop the Bundesliga table. Leroy Sane opened the scoring early, with Kane assisting Raphael Guerreiro for the second. The England captain then converted a 26th-minute penalty, bringing