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Mamelodi Sundowns' incredible CAF Champions League knockout record when winning first leg
Nick Said · 2 months ago
The omens are good for Mamelodi Sundowns as they head into Sunday’s away leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final with Stade Malien holding a commanding 3-0 lead after a clinical performance in Pretoria last weekend.
EXCLUSIVE: Diawara keeps comeback door open for Stade Malien against Mamelodi Sundowns
Shina Oludare · 2 months ago
Former Mali star Lamine Diarra believes Stade Malien still have what it takes to overturn their deficit against Mamelodi Sundowns and reach the CAF Champions League semi-finals.
One stat for each of the UEFA Conference League teams after the round of 16 return legs
David Parkes · 2 months ago
Thursday night saw the UEFA Conference League round of 16 conclude with thrilling matches across the continent. With the quarter-finalists now known, here is one stat for each club after the return legs.
A stat from each of the Europa League teams in the round of 16 return legs
David Parkes · 2 months ago
The UEFA Europa League round of 16 is now over, with eight sides advancing to the quarter-finals. We were not left without drama, though. Here is a stat from each of the 16 teams involved.
Michael Carrick left 'baffled' with non-penalty call in Manchester United draw
AFP · 2 months ago
Michael Carrick described the inconsistency of penalty decisions in Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth as "crazy" after his side twice blew a lead on Friday.
Maguire sees red as Cherries come back to salvage draw against Man Utd
Danny Clark · 2 months ago
Bournemouth twice came from behind to salvage a well-deserved 2-2 draw against Manchester United in the Premier League, as the Cherries extended their unbeaten league run to 11 matches (W4, D7).
First-half flurry sees Villarreal down Real Sociedad to go third in LaLiga
Ben Sully · 2 months ago
Villarreal’s blistering start proved decisive in their impressive 3-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Estadio de la Cerámica, as the Yellow Submarine celebrated their first LaLiga double over the Basque giants since 2016/17.
Chaos: Cambuur miss out on promotion after Suarez-esque save and double-touch penalty
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
An absolutely chaotic final 10 minutes in the Dutch Keuken Kampioen Divisie game between Cambuur Leeuwarden and Jong AZ saw the hosts miss out on promotion following a Luis Suárez-esque save and an illegal double-touch penalty that stood.
Thauvin stars as Lens thump Angers to leapfrog PSG in Ligue 1 again
Fabio Duarte · 2 months ago
A goal and two assists from Florian Thauvin helped RC Lens record their seventh straight win over Angers SCO, comprehensively defeating Les Scoïstes 5-1 to go top of Ligue 1, at least temporarily.
Five-star Leipzig thrash Hoffenheim in statement win to move into Champions League places
Ryan Fisher · 2 months ago
RB Leipzig leapfrogged their Bundesliga top four rivals - including opponents here Hoffenheim - whom they thrashed 5-0 at the Red Bull Arena to record a sixth successive home victory in the fixture.
England boss Tuchel labels March camp 'last opportunity to impress' before World Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
England boss Thomas Tuchel said this month's friendlies are the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup, but insisted "no one is on the plane" yet.
In-form Napoli edge past Cagliari to move within six points of Serie A leaders Inter
Tom McNeil · 2 months ago
SSC Napoli made it four straight wins in Serie A, earning a deserved 1-0 win over Cagliari, who are now seven league games without victory (D2, L5).
Argentina to play Mauritania in World Cup tune-up in place of Finalissima
Reuters · 2 months ago
Argentina will face Mauritania this month in a World Cup warm-up match, the country's Football Association (AFA) said on Friday.
PSG's Luis Enrique admits Liverpool showdown brings back 'beautiful memories'
AFP · 2 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday that the prospect of a Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool brought back "beautiful memories" of last year's encounter between the sides which his team won on penalties.
Federico Chiesa earns recall to Italy squad for World Cup play-offs
AFP · 2 months ago
Liverpool's Federico Chiesa was recalled on Friday to the Italy squad for the World Cup qualifying play-offs while Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was dropped.
Bayern star Nicolas Jackson headlines Senegal squad for Peru and Gambia friendlies
Shina Oludare · 2 months ago
Senegal have announced a strong squad for this month’s international friendlies against Gambia and Peru.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta urges players to prove they are winners in EFL Cup final
AFP · 2 months ago
Mikel Arteta said Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester City would be a defining moment for Arsenal as they seek to shed their tag of "nearly men".
Betting company pays out winnings for Morocco's delayed AFCON triumph as drama continues
Pavel Křiklan · 2 months ago
First, Senegal, then from Tuesday, Morocco by default. The winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) changed after two months, making the tournament one of the most bizarre in the history of major sporting events. Even though Senegal have appealed the African federation's decision to the sports arbitration court in Lausanne, one British betting company has already started paying out winnings to those who had Morocco as the champion on their tickets.
Tottenham's Vicario to undergo hernia surgery next week, set for a month on sidelines
Reuters · 2 months ago
Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will undergo hernia surgery next week, Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur said on Friday, adding that the procedure could sideline the 29-year-old Italian international for a month.
FC Porto confirm Rodrigo Mora injury, ruling him out of national team duty
André Guerra · 2 months ago
FC Porto announced on Friday that midfielder Rodrigo Mora has a muscle injury that "prevents him from joining the national team squad." Diogo Costa is also listed in the medical report after undergoing "treatment for lower back pain."
