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Joey Barton has sparked controversy by claiming that Africa has never produced a defender better than Jamie Carragher. His comments, made on the Common Sense Podcast, came in defense of Carragher’s earlier remarks about AFCON. The statement has triggered backlash from football fans and pundits...
Alisson Becker delivered a sensational performance as Liverpool secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over PSG in their Champions League last-16 first leg. The Brazilian goalkeeper made nine crucial saves, keeping Liverpool in the game before Harvey Elliott netted the late winner. The Reds take a narrow...
Barcelona battled to a 1-0 Champions League victory over Benfica despite going down to 10 men early. Raphinha’s deflected strike secured the win, while Wojciech Szczesny’s heroic saves kept the hosts at bay. Pau Cubarsi’s red card put Barça under pressure, but they held on for a crucial...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the 2026 World Cup final will feature a halftime musical show for the first time. The match, set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium, will include performances curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Phil Harvey, inspired by the Super Bowl’s famous...
Arsenal thrashed PSV Eindhoven 7-1, securing the biggest away win in Champions League knockout history. Despite the record, Mikel Arteta insists trophies matter more than milestones. Goals from Timber, Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard, Ødegaard, and Calafiori sealed the win as Arsenal eyes the next...
Real Madrid edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League last-16 first-leg clash. Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz scored for Los Blancos, while Julian Alvarez netted for Atleti. Federico Valverde starred, while Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe had quiet nights. The second leg promises high drama...
Vinicius Jr has revealed that Real Madrid instructed him to skip the Ballon d'Or ceremony, where Man City’s Rodri won the top prize. The Brazilian insisted he wasn’t disappointed and remains focused on winning more trophies. His absence fueled speculation that Madrid was protesting the award...
Manchester United's FA Cup run ended in a penalty shootout loss to Fulham at Old Trafford. The quarter-final draw saw Fulham host Crystal Palace, Preston North End play Aston Villa, Bournemouth face Manchester City, and Brighton meet the winner of Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town. In a...
Barcelona secured a dominant 4-0 victory over 10-man Real Sociedad, reclaiming top spot in La Liga. Goals from Gerard Martin, Marc Casado, Ronald Araujo, and Robert Lewandowski ensured the hosts capitalized on an early red card to Sociedad, extending their winning streak to six matches in the...
Manchester City defeated Plymouth 3-1 in the FA Cup Fifth Round, with O'Reilly scoring a brace. Bournemouth triumphed over Wolves on penalties, while Crystal Palace, Preston, and Aston Villa also progressed. The Fifth Round results saw exciting matches, with more action scheduled for Sunday and...
Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 loss to Betis, ending their unbeaten streak. Kylian Mbappé struggled in the match and was substituted due to a dental issue affecting his fitness. Carlo Ancelotti explained the decision, stating that Mbappé hadn’t trained well and was not at his best for the game...
Liverpool extended their Premier League lead to 13 points with a 2-0 win over Newcastle at Anfield. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister secured victory as Arsenal dropped points. Despite missing Alexander Isak, Newcastle threatened but couldn’t break through, while Liverpool’s...
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