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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,

Manchester City and Real Madrid, the last two winners of the Champions League, will battle for a place in the last 16 when they meet at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. The reigning European champions, City, barely secured a spot in

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has expressed his gratitude after his thrilling 2019 showdown with Kelvin Gastelum was selected for induction into the UFC Hall of Fame. The five-round war at UFC 236, which saw Adesanya claim the interim middleweight title

Inter Milan kept the pressure on Serie A leaders Napoli with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Fiorentina, gaining revenge for their midweek defeat. The hosts started brightly, with Lautaro Martinez and Nicolo Barella going close before a chaotic sequence saw Marin Pongracic

Mallorca’s struggles continued as they extended their winless streak to six games after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Osasuna at Son Moix. A lackluster first half saw both defenses dominate, with Osasuna’s Flavien Boyomo missing a golden chance from close range, while

The FA Cup fifth-round draw has thrown up some thrilling matchups, with defending champions Manchester United set to host Fulham after their dramatic victory over Leicester. Last year’s runners-up, Manchester City, will visit Plymouth, who stunned Liverpool with a 1-0 upset. Aston

Aston Villa secured their place in the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 10 years with a commanding 2-0 win over Tottenham, piling more pressure on Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou. Jacob Ramsey fired Villa ahead within the first minute,

A late header from Timothy Zechariah ended Rivers United’s five-game winless run as they edged Lobi Stars 1-0 in Port Harcourt on Sunday. The victory eased pressure on coach Finidi George and revived the team’s title hopes. The hard-fought win lifted Rivers

Denis Shapovalov capped a stunning run at the Dallas Open with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 victory over world number five Casper Ruud, securing his third career ATP title. The unseeded Canadian took down three top-10 players, including Taylor Fritz and defending champion

Napoli coach Antonio Conte believes his side deserved more after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Udinese on Sunday, but praised his players for their effort as they extended their unbeaten run to nine games. Napoli dominated the first half and created several

The Philadelphia Eagles delivered a dominant 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, denying them a historic third consecutive Super Bowl title. Playing in their fifth Super Bowl in six years, the Chiefs entered with high expectations, but the Eagles’ top-ranked defense

Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first indoor title with a hard-fought victory over Alex de Minaur in the Rotterdam Open final on Sunday. The world number three overcame a second-set fightback to win 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, securing his 17th ATP Tour title. The