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Udinese staged an impressive comeback to beat Fiorentina 2-1 at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, handing La Viola their first home defeat in 19 Serie A matches. Fiorentina, seeking to regain momentum in the title race, started brightly with Moise Kean converting an

Inter Milan maintained their title chase with a steady 2-0 victory over Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, closing the gap on league leaders Atalanta to three points with a game in hand.Despite a lackluster first-half display, Simone Inzaghi’s men secured their

The Federal Government has approved ₦3 billion to bolster the Super Eagles’ campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu tipped to lead a newly formed Presidential Task Force. The initiative, championed by President Bola Tinubu, comes

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Kayserispor in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday. The Nigerian striker put Okan Buruk’s side ahead early, converting a penalty in the 4th minute. Osimhen completed

Remo Stars reclaimed the top spot in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League with a 2-0 victory over Bayelsa United at home on Sunday. Jabbar Malik’s late double in the 84th and 88th minutes sealed the win, pushing Remo Stars to 33

Ghana defeated Nigeria 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout to win the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The two sides had drawn 2-2 in regulation time, with Gertrude Amoafo and Priscilla

Atalanta secured a dramatic 3-2 win over Empoli, with Charles De Ketelaere’s late strike ensuring they lead Serie A at Christmas for the first time. Lorenzo Colombo’s volley gave Empoli an early advantage, but Atalanta hit back through De Ketelaere’s diving header

Andoni Iraola hailed his Bournemouth side’s dominant 3-0 win at Manchester United, a result that’s becoming an Old Trafford tradition for the Cherries. For the second time in a year, Bournemouth dismantled United on their own turf. Dean Huijsen opened the scoring,

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea were left ruing missed opportunities as they played out a frustrating 0-0 draw against a resilient Everton, handing Premier League leaders Liverpool a significant boost. Despite dreadful conditions at Goodison Park, Chelsea created the better chances. Jordan Pickford denied

In a thrilling display of attacking football, Liverpool dispatched Tottenham Hotspur with a commanding 6-3 victory at Anfield, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points. The match served as a stark reminder of Liverpool’s title credentials

In a commanding performance at Selhurst Park, Arsenal secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Crystal Palace, with Gabriel Jesus stealing the spotlight by netting two first-half goals—his first in the Premier League this season. This match marked a significant turnaround for the

Arsenal face concerns over Bukayo Saka’s fitness after the winger appeared to suffer a suspected hamstring injury during Saturday’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace. The England international started the match on the right wing, having been rested on the bench for