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Liverpool have announced they will permanently retire the number 20 shirt to honour Diogo Jota, who died alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car crash in Spain on July 3rd. It is the first time in the club’s 133-year history that

A global showdown awaits in New Jersey as European champions Paris Saint-Germain lock horns with Premier League giants Chelsea in Sunday’s FIFA Club World Cup final. Both sides have navigated contrasting paths to the decider, setting up a battle brimming with star

Fiorentina have reappointed Stefano Pioli as their new head coach on a three-year deal, marking his return to the club after six years. The 58-year-old, who left Al-Nassr last month, takes over from Raffaele Palladino, who surprisingly exited just three weeks after

Crystal Palace’s hopes of Europa League football have collapsed as the club is relegated to the Conference League next season, triggering a fresh wave of criticism from co-owner John Textor toward chairman Steve Parish. Textor, who is selling his 43% stake in

Tottenham have wrapped up the £55 million signing of Ghanaian winger Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, handing new boss Thomas Frank another weapon for his attacking plans.Kudus becomes Spurs’ fifth signing of the summer, joining Mathys Tel, Kevin Danso, Luka Vuskovic and

Theo Hernandez has sealed his move from AC Milan to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, with both clubs confirming the transfer on Thursday. The 27-year-old French left-back signs a three-year contract, ending his six-season stay at the San Siro after arriving

Tottenham are poised to sign Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White after deciding to trigger the England international’s £60 million release clause. According to BBC reports on Thursday, the 25-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Friday as Spurs push forward with an

Nigeria secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a late 1-0 victory over Botswana in Casablanca on Thursday night. Chinwendu Ihezuo struck in the 88th minute to finally break the deadlock after the Super

Arsenal are on the verge of sealing a deal to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke for just over £50 million, with an agreement in principle now in place between the London rivals. BBC Sport previously reported that personal terms had already been

Paris Saint-Germain produced a devastating performance to destroy Real Madrid 4-0 and book their place in the FIFA Club World Cup final, brutally ending Xabi Alonso’s brief unbeaten start in charge of Los Blancos. Despite enjoying the backing of most of the

Jamal Musiala has confirmed he’s come through successful surgery after suffering a horrific leg injury during Bayern Munich’s Club World Cup quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. The 22-year-old midfielder fractured his fibula and dislocated his ankle following a violent collision with PSG

Jannik Sinner brushed aside concerns over his injured elbow to dispatch Ben Shelton in straight sets and secure his place in the Wimbledon semi-finals for the second year running. Wearing a protective sleeve on his right arm, the world number one delivered

Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull Racing’s team principal after two decades at the helm, ending a tenure that delivered six constructors’ titles and eight drivers’ championships for the Formula 1 outfit. No official reason was given for Horner’s dismissal.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will attend Sunday’s FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as football’s governing body deepens its ties with the United States by opening a new office in New York’s Trump Tower.