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Habib Beye has dismissed suggestions that Tochukwu Nnadi could leave Olympique de Marseille this summer, despite the Nigerian midfielder’s limited playing time. The 22-year-old joined the French giants from Zulte Waregem for €6 million in January but has struggled to break into a congested starting eleven. Since his arrival, Nnadi has managed only 26 minutes…
Former England striker Gary Lineker has dismissed suggestions that Arsenal’s season is unravelling, insisting the Gunners remain on course to capture their first Premier League title in two decades despite consecutive cup exits. The assertion comes after a turbulent fortnight that saw Mikel Arteta’s side eliminated from both domestic knockout competitions, raising questions about…
Manchester City humiliated Liverpool with a 4-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium to secure a place in the FA Cup semifinals. Erling Haaland spearheaded the assault with a clinical hat-trick, while Antoine Semenyo added a fourth to dismantle Arne Slot’s side. The result marks City’s eighth consecutive appearance in the competition’s final four. For Liverpool,…
Werder Bremen manager Daniel Thioune is preparing to move Felix Agu into a more offensive position for the upcoming clash against RB Leipzig. The 26-year-old, traditionally a full-back, has impressed the coaching staff during training with his finishing and involvement in attacking sequences. Thioune confirmed that the tactical shift is a calculated attempt to exploit…
The Democratic Republic of Congo have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing Africa’s 10th and final slot in the expanded tournament following a dramatic 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental play-off final at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico. Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal in the 100th…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 24 to 28 teams, CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced on Sunday, marking the tournament’s second expansion in under a decade. Motsepe made the disclosure at a press conference following an executive committee meeting, describing the decision as a reflection of…
Jordan Bos delivered a match-winning strike in the dying minutes to hand Australia a narrow 1-0 victory over Cameroon in a largely uninspiring FIFA Series 2026 friendly at Stadium Australia in Sydney, giving the Socceroos a timely confidence boost ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Feyenoord…
Ange Postecoglou has declared he is ready to return to football management, insisting his recent difficult experiences have only sharpened his hunger to succeed at the highest level. The 60-year-old Australian, who has been without a club since October after a brief and troubled stint at Nottingham Forest, spoke candidly to Australian sports radio…
Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2024/25 season, drawing the curtain on a nine-year association with one of English football’s most storied clubs. The Egyptian forward, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Liverpool’s history, made the announcement himself in a video message shared on…
French captain Kylian Mbappe has confirmed that the knee injury which sidelined him for 54 days is fully resolved, dispelling concerns about his fitness ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals scheduled for June. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker, speaking at an insurance company event in Paris on Monday, admitted the extended absence…
