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Hugo Ekitike: 'I'm not that happy' despite 16 goals in debut season

Hugo Ekitike said he was "not that happy" with his scoring return despite netting 16 times in all competitions as Liverpool beat West Ham 5-2 at Anfield. The 23-year-old opened the scoring and set up goals for Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo, and was named Player of

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Arbeloa insists Rodrygo is central to Real Madrid plans despite exit talk

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has issued a defiant stance regarding the future of Rodrygo, insisting the Brazilian forward remains a fundamental part of his plans despite swirling transfer rumours. With Kylian Mbappe currently sidelined through injury, the spotlight has turned back to the 25-year-old winger, who is returning

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Finalissima in doubt after Qatar suspends football until further notice

The Finalissima between reigning European champions Spain and South American champions Argentina, scheduled for March 27 in Doha, has been thrown into doubt after Qatar halted all sporting activity following Iranian strikes on bases within the country and an escalation of conflict across the Middle East. The Qatar Football Association

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Heaps, Dickey and Shaw rise in USWNT's fiery SheBelieves Cup win

What started as fun in Nashville — the broadcast crew walked away with cowboy hats courtesy of coach Emma Hayes — quickly became scrappier, with cheap shots, hair pulling and rising tension. In a match defined more by those moments than by clean play, the players who kept their composure had the

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Amorim assistant: manager needed more time to implement ideas

Ruben Amorim was sacked in January after a 14-month spell at Manchester United that left a divided fanbase and a struggling squad. His assistant, Adelio Candido, has said the management team were not given the runway to execute a long-term vision in the Premier League. Amorim arrived with a strong

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Man Utd fans unfurl pro-immigration banner featuring seven club heroes

Manchester United supporters unfurled a pro-immigration banner at Old Trafford before the second half of a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace that moved the team to third in the Premier League with 51 points. The banner read: “MUFC proudly colonised by immigrants,” and pictured seven club figures — Eric Cantona, Patrice

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Heaps leads, Shaw scores as USWNT scrape past Argentina; Rodman injury concern

The USWNT opened the SheBelieves Cup with a scrappy but effective 2-0 victory over Argentina at GEODIS Stadium. The match was physical, chippy and uneven early, forcing the backline to think rather than simply circulate, but goals from Lindsey Heaps and Jaedyn Shaw proved decisive. Heaps wore the captain’s

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Bruno Fernandes surpasses David Beckham in Man Utd history

Bruno Fernandes further cemented his place among Manchester United’s modern greats after producing the decisive moments in a 2-1 comeback win over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. The Portuguese midfielder converted a penalty and then set up Benjamin Sesko’s winner to turn the game around. Crystal Palace had

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Igor Tudor: 'There are big problems here' after dismal defeat

Following the final whistle, Tudor did not hold back when asked about the decisive first goal, pointing the finger at the lack of consistency from the Premier League's match officials and suggesting Jimenez "cheated". "Of course it's a foul, I think. Nine out

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Why Martin Odegaard was left out of Arsenal squad for Chelsea

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was unexpectedly omitted from the matchday squad for the London derby with Chelsea despite having trained during the week and recently returning to first-team action. He had appeared as a second-half substitute in the North London derby with Tottenham last weekend and was pictured at an

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Arsenal edge Chelsea as title race becomes a painful, gripping spectacle

At a swanky London hotel the Premier League chief executive, Richard Masters, outlined a future “Premflix” direct‑to‑consumer app to sluice the game into the eyeballs of 8 billion rapt humans, echoing words Todd Boehly used on the same stage a year earlier about the league as a new

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Jose Mourinho hints he could leave Benfica over officiating standards

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has voiced deep frustration with officiating standards in the Liga Portugal, saying they appear to benefit rivals. He described managing in two championships at once and hinted he could leave the Estadio da Luz if a level playing field is not restored. Benfica sit third on

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Americans Abroad: Balogun, Wright and Musah among weekend scorers

USMNT forwards continued to make headlines across Europe as Folarin Balogun and Haji Wright found the net, while Yunus Musah and Weston McKennie produced important moments for their clubs. Multiple strikers scoring in top leagues only adds pressure to Mauricio Pochettino’s decision at No. 9 as the World Cup

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Kiana James suffers wardrobe malfunction during Elimination Chamber match

WWE star Kiana James experienced a wardrobe malfunction during the Women’s Elimination Chamber match in Chicago on Saturday. Wearing a low-cut crop top and matching briefs while facing Tiffany Stratton, James dropped to the floor as Stratton’s legs came down on her torso, leaving her breasts exposed on

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Igor Tudor calls Raul Jimenez a 'cheat' after Fulham defeat

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor labelled Fulham forward Raul Jimenez a 'cheat' after his side lost 2-1 at Craven Cottage, their second London derby defeat in a week following a 4-1 reverse to Arsenal. The opening goal proved decisive and controversial: Harry Wilson scored after a heavy challenge from

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Arteta gives Declan Rice injury update after Chelsea win

Mikel Arteta said Declan Rice will be assessed after the midfielder was forced off in Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Chelsea, a win that restored a five-point lead over Manchester City but leaves a worrying question mark ahead of a busy run of fixtures. Arsenal took the lead through

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Arteta: 'My heart almost stopped' as Raya's late save keeps Arsenal top

Mikel Arteta said his heart almost stopped before David Raya kept Arsenal’s title challenge on track with a stunning late save to deny 10-man Chelsea a late equaliser at the Emirates Stadium. Raya was in exceptional form during a crucial 2-1 win, making a series of excellent stops during

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Rosenior demands change after Chelsea's ninth red card

Liam Rosenior pulled no punches after Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Arsenal, which saw Pedro Neto sent off in the 70th minute. The dismissal — the club’s ninth of the campaign, including a red card for former head coach Enzo Maresca — effectively ended hopes of a comeback. The match turned

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Antony confronts Real Betis fans after derby collapse

The Seville derby ended in chaos after Antony was filmed in a heated exchange with Real Betis supporters following a 2-2 draw with Sevilla, having opened the scoring with a first-half strike at the Villamarín. Fifteen minutes in, after a deflected ball in the penalty area, Antony timed an overhead

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Ex-Chelsea star calls Pedro Neto an 'idiot' after red card vs Arsenal

Chelsea’s disciplinary problems surfaced again as Pedro Neto was sent off in a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The Portuguese winger lost his composure in a frantic second half, leaving his side a man down while they were chasing an equaliser, and prompting a sharp reaction

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Antony scores stunning overhead kick in Seville derby for Real Betis

In Seville’s Gran Derbi at the Benito Villamarín, Antony opened the scoring with a stunning overhead kick. The breakthrough came 15 minutes in after a deflected ball bounced into the penalty area; Antony repositioned himself, launched into the air and connected with a strike that left the goalkeeper with

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Arsenal equal Premier League corner record with nine games left

Arsenal equalled their Premier League record after scoring twice from set-pieces in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. William Saliba and Jurrien Timber found the net as Mikel Arteta’s side moved five points clear of Manchester City, albeit having played a game more. The Gunners

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Neil Warnock returns at 77 to take interim charge of Torquay United

Neil Warnock has come out of retirement again at the age of 77 to take interim charge of seventh-tier Torquay United after the dismissal of Paul Wotton. He will lead the Gulls as they push for promotion. Warnock had officially confirmed his retirement in April 2024 following a brief interim

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Set-piece success sees Arsenal edge Chelsea as Raya shines

Arsenal scraped a 2-1 win over Chelsea at the Emirates, moving five points clear at the top of the Premier League. Both Gunners goals came from corners: William Saliba opened the scoring from a Gabriel Magalhaes header back across the six-yard box, and Jurrien Timber nodded home a Declan Rice

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Team USA hockey stars call truce on SNL after Trump remark

Members of the US Olympic women’s and men’s hockey teams appeared alongside actor Connor Storrie on "Saturday Night Live" to call a truce after President Trump snubbed the women in a "distasteful and unfortunate" remark. Hilary Knight, the women’s team’s captain, joined