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BIG PETE: Fabiański on competition at Arsenal and a European trophy with West Ham
Flashscore · one month ago
In previous episodes of the Big Pete series by Flashscore and CANAL+, goalkeeper Petr Čech interviewed John Terry, Robert Pirès, and Emile Heskey. Now, we continue with Lukasz Fabiański, who looks back at his early days in the Premier League, the tough competition at Arsenal, and why his first memories of Wembley aren’t the fondest. He also talks about his triumph in a European cup, which he describes as one of the greatest moments of his career.
Manchester United's Harry Maguire to miss Chelsea clash after one-match ban for misconduct
Reuters · one month ago
Manchester United centre back Harry Maguire will miss their Premier League match at Chelsea after receiving a one-match ban following a misconduct charge, the Football Association said on Wednesday.
Kobe manager Skibbe anticipating tough test in AFC Champions League quarter-finals
Reuters · one month ago
Vissel Kobe coach Michael Skibbe is relishing the opportunity to test his team against a higher calibre of opposition when the J-League side play Roberto Mancini's Al-Sadd in the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League Elite on Thursday.
Everton mark Hillsborough anniversary with permanent memorial at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Reuters · one month ago
Everton on Wednesday marked the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster by unveiling a permanent tribute at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium to the 97 football fans who died after the tragedy in 1989.
Memphis set for longer spell on sidelines after medical error from Corinthians
Alex Xavier · one month ago
Memphis Depay is set for an even longer spell on the sidelines after the Dutch striker suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury due to a mistake by Corinthians' fitness team.
Mohau Nkota on life in Saudi Arabia, leaving Orlando Pirates and the 2026 World Cup
Nick Said · one month ago
Winger Mohau Nkota says it was not easy leaving Orlando Pirates, but he does not regret his move to the Saudi Pro League, where he plays for Al Ettifaq and will hope to book a place at the 2026 World Cup in the coming weeks.
Asian Cup draw rescheduled for May after Middle East conflict delay
Reuters · one month ago
The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been rescheduled for May 9 in Riyadh after the conflict in the Middle East disrupted regional sporting events, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday.
Liverpool & France striker Hugo Ekitike reportedly ruled out of World Cup with injury
Reuters · one month ago
France forward Hugo Ekitike suffered a ruptured Achilles during Liverpool's Champions League clash against PSG on Tuesday and will miss the World Cup, French newspapers Le Parisien and L'Equipe reported on Wednesday.
Former Liverpool striker Collymore unhappy with Salah's behaviour in final season
Chris Beattie / · one month ago
Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore is unhappy with how Mohamed Salah has behaved in his final season at the club
Raphinha hits out at refereeing after Barcelona's Champions League exit to Atletico
Reuters · one month ago
Barcelona forward Raphinha launched a scathing attack on the refereeing in their Champions League quarter-final tie as his side were knocked out 3-2 on aggregate by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, having finished both legs with 10 men.
Lookman overtakes Ikpeba in Champions League standings, Osimhen and Martins ahead
Shina Oludare · one month ago
Atletico Madrid star Ademola Lookman became Nigeria’s third-top scorer in Champions League history with his goal in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.
Joao Palhinha in limbo with Tottenham and Bayern unwilling to commit
Dean Jones · one month ago
Joao Palhinha is heading towards an uncertain summer, with no plans from Tottenham Hotspur or Bayern Munich to keep him.
FIFA Series: Beldine Odemba says Kenya ready to show Australia 'what we are made of’
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
Kenya women’s national team coach Beldine Odemba has made it clear that their intention is to defeat Australia when they face off in the FIFA Women’s Series fixture at Nyayo Stadium on Wednesday.
FIFA sets dates for Bafana Bafana to name preliminary and final 2026 World Cup squads
Nick Said · one month ago
FIFA has set out the schedule for when Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, and all 48 teams, will have to name their preliminary and final squads for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
'Clear penalty': Ibrahima Konate fumes after Liverpool denied spot-kick in PSG loss
AFP · one month ago
Ibrahima Konate claimed that the decision to deny Liverpool a penalty in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain was the defining moment in their Champions League exit.
Chelsea risk losing key players without Champions League qualification
Dean Jones · one month ago
Chelsea face a battle to keep the core of their squad together if they fail to secure Champions League qualification.
Concerned Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits Hugo Ekitike injury 'looks really bad'
AFP · one month ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he would be surprised if Hugo Ekitike features again this season after being stretchered off in his side's Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain.
'All-or-nothing' clash with Bayern will define Real Madrid's season, insists Bellingham
AFP · one month ago
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said Wednesday's second Champions League quarter-final leg at Bayern Munich would define his club's season amid a stuttering domestic campaign.
Ousmane Dembele full of praise for PSG resilience in victory over Liverpool
AFP · one month ago
Double goal hero Ousmane Dembele hailed his Paris Saint-Germain teammates for holding on under pressure and in difficult conditions to beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield on Tuesday in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final and reach the last four with a 4-0 aggregate triumph.
Dembele the difference as PSG breeze past Liverpool into Champions League final four
Max Davis · one month ago
Paris Saint-Germain became the first French side to make a third consecutive UEFA Champions League (UCL) semi-final after defeating Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield, matching their victorious first-leg scoreline to knock out Arne Slot’s side for the second year in a row.
