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PSG – Liverpool: Dugarry predicts ‘a total rout’ for the Reds.
Very critical of Liverpool, Christophe Dugarry believes PSG, in top form, would easily outclass the English ahead of their Champions League quarterfinal. The former French international Christophe Dugarry did not mince his words as the Champions League quarterfinal between Paris… -
Real Madrid pays tribute to Mircea Lucescu after his passing.
Died at the age of 80, former Romanian national team coach Mircea Lucescu received a heartfelt tribute from Real Madrid, which praised a leading figure in European football. Real Madrid reacted to the passing of Mircea Lucescu, former Romania national… -
Real Madrid: Tchouaméni suspended for the return leg against Bayern Munich in Germany
Booked in the first leg against Bayern, Aurélien Tchouaméni will miss the Champions League quarter-final return leg, depriving Real Madrid of a key man in a decisive match. Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has been handed a one-match ban in… -
UCL: Real – Bayern, the official lineups
Real Madrid face Bayern Munich this Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. The official lineups for both teams have been released. For this clash, Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa is without Courtois, Mendy and Rodrygo, injured. On… -
Real Madrid: Vinicius in the crosshairs of Bayern legends
On the eve of the Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Bayern Munich, Vinicius Junior finds himself in turmoil. Lothar Matthäus and Markus Babbel have harshly criticized the Brazilian winger for his provocations and repeated dives on the pitch. The… -
Real Madrid – Bayern: Arbeloa reveals an armed squad for the showdown
With Mbappé, Vinícius and Bellingham at the forefront, Real Madrid head into their Champions League quarter-final first leg with ambition against Bayern Munich. Álvaro Arbeloa’s squad for this first leg has been named. The Real Madrid coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, has… -
World Cup 2026: “Cristiano Ronaldo will cry”, DR Congo takes on Portugal
Ahead of the clash with Portugal, the Congolese Minister of Sports issued a sensational statement, promising an intense encounter with Cristiano Ronaldo. The Minister of Sports of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Didier Bodembo, did not hesitate to display… -
UCL: Serge Gnabry warns Bayern ahead of Real Madrid’s potent attacking lineup
Ahead of the Champions League quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid on Tuesday night, the German forward Serge Gnabry urged his teammates to stay vigilant against Vinícius, Mbappé and Brahim Díaz, the spearheads of Madrid’s attack. The Bayern Munich… -
Real Madrid: Vinícius Júnior opens up about his frosty relationship with Xabi Alonso
The Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior admitted there wasn’t much of a connection with his former coach Xabi Alonso, explaining his silence after the Spaniard’s departure. The Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior revisited his relationship with his former coach Xabi… -
La Liga: Barça’s squad faces Atlético Madrid
La Liga leader, FC Barcelona hosts Atlético Madrid with the ambition to strike hard, despite several absences, in a decisive top-of-the-table clash. The Blaugrana’s squad for this top-of-the-table showdown has been announced. The top clash of the 30th matchday in… -
Manchester City: Guardiola opens the door to Rodri’s departure
Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has stated that he would not keep any unhappy player, reacting to Rodri’s recent comments about a possible future at Real Madrid. Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has taken a clear position on Rodri’s future.… -
Al Nassr: “It’s good to be back,” CR7 after his brace against Al Najma
Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace against Al-Najma marked a notable return, allowing Al-Nassr to consolidate their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League. The captain of Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, expressed satisfaction after his team’s comfortable 5-2 victory over Al-Najma on… -
Chelsea: severe sanction for Enzo Fernandez after his remarks about Real Madrid
The Argentine midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, is sidelined for two matches by Liam Rosenior, who did not appreciate his remarks about a possible departure, notably to Real Madrid. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior announced that Enzo Fernández would not be selected for… -
Turkey: Victor Osimhen named Player of the Year
A standout performer with Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen was honored at the Milliyet Sports Awards, confirming his status as a leading attacking figure. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was named footballer of the year at the 72nd Milliyet Sports Awards, according to… -
«The best Arsenal player», Gabriel Jesus extols Martinelli
The Brazilian forward, Gabriel Jesus, did not hesitate to name his compatriot Gabriel Martinelli as the standout player for the Gunners, praising the talent he had already spotted from his early days. The Arsenal forward, Gabriel Jesus, did not hesitate… -
Manchester City: Enzo Maresca tipped to replace Pep Guardiola
As Pep Guardiola’s future remains uncertain, Manchester City has already identified Enzo Maresca as its preferred successor to take the reins of the team. Manchester City is already preparing for life after Pep Guardiola. The Manchester club would consider entrusting… -
CAFS U15 2026: The School Cheetahs inherit a tough group, full draw revealed
Placed alongside Tanzania, Senegal and Zambia, the School Cheetahs will have to rise to a major challenge to reach the semi-finals of the African school football championship in Zimbabwe. The stage is set for Africa’s young talents. The draw for… -
Friendly: Nigeria will face Poland and Portugal in June.
The Nigerian national team will face two European opponents in June, before taking part in the Unity Cup, with a view to refining its preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Nigerian national team will play two… -
Liverpool: Steven Gerrard Predicts Mo Salah’s Next Destination
Steven Gerrard has ruled out a transfer of Mohamed Salah to a Premier League rival and is favoring a destination in the Saudi Pro League, while the Egyptian has already confirmed his departure from Liverpool. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard believes… -
Earthquake in Italy: the federation president, Gabriele Gravina, resigns after the 2026 World Cup fiasco
The day after the national team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, the president of the Italian Football Federation, Gabriele Gravina, stepped down, opening a period of uncertainty at the helm of Italian football. A thunderclap in Italian… -
World Cup 2026: after Italy’s elimination, Gattuso flees to Spain.
Stung by the Nazionale’s elimination, Gennaro Gattuso endured difficult hours, torn between emotion in the locker room and a withdrawal abroad, while his future at the helm of the Italian national team seems compromised. The failure left deep marks. After… -
Chelsea: Enzo Fernandez flirts with Real Madrid
The Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, has expressed his attachment to the Spanish capital, which he compares to Buenos Aires, fueling speculation about a possible interest from Real Madrid. The Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernández, spoke of his particular attachment to Real… -
Nigeria: Atlético Madrid annoyed by the way Ademola Lookman is being used in the national team
After the international break, Atlético Madrid pointed to what it called excessive use of Ademola Lookman with Nigeria, fearing an impact on his physical freshness at this stage of the season. Atlético Madrid did not hide its displeasure with Ademola… -
Ghana: more than 600 candidates in the running to become the new national team coach.
After Otto Addo’s departure, the Ghana Football Association is awash with applications and is set to make a quick decision to relaunch the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Ghana Football Association has seen a massive influx… -
Argentina: Scaloni sees Lionel Messi reach 1,000 career goals
After Argentina’s display of strength against Zambia (5-0) in a friendly on Tuesday, Lionel Scaloni expressed optimism about Lionel Messi’s ability to reach the symbolic 1,000-goal milestone, praising his captain’s longevity and unwavering motivation. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni expressed… -
“His injury won’t jeopardize his World Cup participation,” Martinez provides an update on Cristiano Ronaldo.
Absent during the international break, Cristiano Ronaldo is recovering well from his injury according to Roberto Martínez, who dismisses any concern about his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal’s coach, Roberto Martínez, has given reassuring news about his… -
«More talent than Messi and Ronaldo», Zico extols Neymar
While paying tribute to Neymar’s exceptional talent, Brazilian legend Zico believes that Neymar has not managed to reach the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, notably pointing to a lack of consistency and recurring injuries. Brazilian legend Zico recently… -
Al Nassr: Ronaldo “tries to convince Casemiro” not to join Messi at Inter Miami
Seeking to strengthen his squad, Cristiano Ronaldo is trying to convince Casemiro to join Saudi Arabia, while the Brazilian is being courted by Inter Miami to play alongside Lionel Messi. Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo is working behind the scenes to… -
Friendly: Jordan draw with Nigeria, Japan upends England at Wembley
Stymied by Jordan despite a half-time lead, Nigeria had a frustrating evening, while Japan achieved a historic feat by beating England on Wembley’s pitch. The Nigerians were held by Jordan (2-2), Tuesday evening in Antalya, Turkey, at the end of… -
World Cup 2026: 48 teams known; now it’s time for the groups.
After the decisive play-offs, the six final nations have secured their qualification, completing the lineup for the 2026 World Cup. The list of the 48 qualified nations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is now complete. This outcome follows the…