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Jannik Sinner has returned to the top of the ATP rankings after capturing the Paris Masters title, yet the Italian insists his year-end number one hopes depend on more than just his own results. The 24-year-old defeated Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6(4)

victory over Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena, ending the visitors’ 37-game unbeaten away streak. The match began cautiously, but Bayern soon took control as Serge Gnabry raced through to slot past Mark Flekken for the opener. Nicolas Jackson doubled the lead

Joao Pedro’s first goal in ten games sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win for Chelsea, deepening Tottenham’s struggles and sparking boos from the home crowd at full-time. The Brazilian forward, who has battled for both form and fitness, showed composure when it mattered

Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche was left fuming after a controversial corner led to Manchester United’s opener in a 2-2 draw at the City Ground, describing the decision as “farcical.” The flashpoint came when Nicolo Savona appeared to prevent Bryan Mbeumo’s delivery

Goncalo Ramos delivered in stoppage time to hand Paris Saint-Germain a dramatic 1-0 win over OGC Nice at the Parc des Princes, securing a vital victory that kept the champions clear at the top of Ligue 1. Nice arrived in strong form

The Premier League has confirmed that this season’s Boxing Day will feature just one match, Manchester United versus Newcastle United, marking a significant break from one of English football’s most beloved traditions. It will be the fewest top-flight fixtures played on Boxing

Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena has emerged as the sole candidate to host the 2028 UEFA Champions League final, UEFA confirmed on Friday. Meanwhile, Wembley Stadium in London and the soon-to-be-completed Camp Nou in Barcelona will compete to stage the 2029 showpiece. Munich

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has branded the club’s upcoming fixture congestion “irresponsible,” warning that forcing players to compete in multiple competitions within days would endanger their welfare. Palace face a daunting stretch in December, with Manchester City visiting Selhurst Park on

Jannik Sinner closed in on reclaiming the world number one ranking after dispatching Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Paris Masters for the first time. With Carlos Alcaraz crashing out in the second round to Cameron Norrie, the

Arsenal booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Brighton at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, setting up a home clash against Crystal Palace. The Gunners, unbeaten in eight straight matches across all competitions, are eyeing

Harry Kane struck twice as Bayern Munich maintained their flawless start to the season with a 4-1 comeback victory over Cologne in the German Cup second round on Wednesday night, setting a new European record of 14 straight wins across all competitions.

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the Super Eagles will open camp in Rabat on Sunday, November 10, ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup African playoffs in Morocco. Nigeria will face Gabon in one of the semi-final fixtures on November

Inter Milan climbed back into Serie A’s top four with a commanding 3-0 win over struggling Fiorentina at the San Siro, ending a two-game winless run and securing their third straight home victory against La Viola. After a cautious start on a

Juventus snapped their eight-game winless streak in style, defeating Udinese 3-1 in Turin to hand interim coach Massimo Brambilla a dream start to his tenure. The result came just days after the dismissal of Igor Tudor, marking a much-needed response from a

Luciano Spalletti has been appointed as Juventus manager until the end of the season following the dismissal of Igor Tudor. The 66-year-old returns to club management less than five months after being sacked by Italy, taking charge of a Juventus side that