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In a sensational display of determination and grit, Plymouth Argyle delivered a classic FA Cup upset by toppling Premier League giants Liverpool at the raucous Home Park. The Championship’s bottom club seized a golden opportunity as Liverpool manager Arne Slot made a

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and his assistant Hedi Taboubi have begun scouting key Nigerian players in Europe as preparations intensify for next month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Chelle, who was appointed on January 7, started his European tour

Derek Chisora proved too strong for Otto Wallin, securing a unanimous decision victory in his final fight on UK soil at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. The veteran heavyweight set the pace early, dropping Wallin twice en route to the win. Judges scored

Kaoru Mitoma fired Brighton & Hove Albion into the FA Cup fifth round with a brilliant winner in a 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea on Saturday. Chelsea took an early lead after Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen fumbled Cole Palmer’s cross into his

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone rued his team’s wastefulness in front of goal after they were held to a 1-1 draw against rivals Real Madrid in a fiery LaLiga derby on Saturday. Julian Alvarez gave Atletico an early lead, but Kylian Mbappe’s

Denis Shapovalov continued his impressive run at the ATP Dallas Open, defeating defending champion Tommy Paul 7-5, 6-3 on Saturday to secure a spot in the final against Casper Ruud. The unseeded Canadian, who earlier took down world No. 4 Taylor Fritz,

Barcelona look to extend their winning streak in LaLiga as they visit Sevilla at Estadio Ramon on Sunday night. The Catalans sit third in the table, four points behind leaders Real Madrid, while Sevilla, currently 12th, are still in the hunt for

Luis Enrique has expressed his delight at signing a two-year contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain, emphasizing his ambition to make history with the French giants. The Spaniard, who took charge in 2023, credited the club’s unwavering support for his decision to stay,

Pep Guardiola has rejected suggestions that Manchester City’s heavy spending in the January transfer window was a precaution against a potential transfer ban. City invested around £170 million on Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Nico Gonzalez before the deadline, bolstering

Tottenham Hotspur face another crucial test in their pursuit of silverware as they travel to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday. Ange Postecoglou’s side are looking to bounce back from a crushing 4-0

Brighton’s early-season form, which included wins over top sides, has faded, with pressure mounting on Fabian Hurzeler after a humiliating 7-0 loss to Nottingham Forest. Sitting 10th in the league and struggling for consistency, the Seagulls need a strong response to regain

Manchester United kept their FA Cup defence alive with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Leicester at Old Trafford, denying Ruud van Nistelrooy a dream return. Bobby De Cordova-Reid put Leicester ahead just before halftime, but substitute Joshua Zirkzee equalized in the

FIFA has imposed suspensions on the Congo Republic’s football association (FECOFOOT) and the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), barring both nations from international competitions. FECOFOOT’s suspension stems from third-party interference, violating FIFA’s statutes. The decision followed joint FIFA and CAF (Confederation of African

The Madrid derby takes center stage this Saturday as Real Madrid hosts Atletico Madrid in a high-stakes La Liga showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu. With just one point separating the two sides at the top of the table, this clash could have

Fulham has successfully brought back Willian on a free transfer after he parted ways with Olympiacos at the end of the previous year. The ex-Chelsea player had already spent two seasons at Craven Cottage, during which he made 67 competitive appearances before