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Pochettino return to Spurs faces World Cup disruption warning

Tottenham have been cautioned that bringing Mauricio Pochettino back this summer may be complicated by his USMNT commitments. The club are searching for a new head coach after sacking Thomas Frank, with Bobby Zamora speaking about the options in an interview with GOAL. Zamora said Pochettino could not begin until

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Moratti criticises Juventus protests, defends Bastoni over Kalulu red card

The fallout from Saturday's Derby d'Italia continued as former Inter president Massimo Moratti hit back at Juventus over their reaction to a contentious refereeing decision. Pierre Kalulu was given a second yellow after Alessandro Bastoni went down under light contact, a moment that sparked fury from

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James Trafford says Donnarumma transfer blindsided him and could prompt exit

James Trafford says he was taken by surprise when Pep Guardiola signed Gianluigi Donnarumma after Trafford rejoined Manchester City in the summer of 2025 from Burnley for £27 million. Donnarumma was acquired from Paris Saint-Germain for £26m and immediately became City’s first-choice, leaving the 23-year-old as the club’s

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Mason Greenwood shines as Marseille squander two-goal lead in 2-2 draw

Marseille threw away a two-goal lead as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Strasbourg at the Stade Vélodrome, in the club’s first match since Roberto De Zerbi was relieved of his managerial duties. Frustrated supporters staged protests after the draw, with some attempting to gain access to

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FA Cup fourth round: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Support for Scott Parker at Burnley looks increasingly fragile. Despite loyalty from figures such as chairman Alan Pace, fan backing has dwindled and the squad’s lack of winter reinforcements has left few routes out of their predicament. The head coach’s Premier League record and an unentertaining style have

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Al‑Ettifaq vs Al‑Qadsiah tickets: prices, where to buy

Fans can buy tickets for the Eastern Derby between Al‑Ettifaq and Al‑Qadsiah on Sunday, April 5 at EGO Stadium in Dammam, with kick‑off at 10pm local time. The most reliable route is the Saudi Pro League’s official site—look for the ‘Fixture/Tickets’ section under the

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Neymar returns for Santos but misses sitter and fumes at denied penalty

Neymar returned to action for Santos after knee surgery, making an eventful cameo off the bench in their meeting with Velo Clube. Santos ran out 6-0 winners, with Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa scoring twice — one goal created when Neymar tackled the ball into his team-mate's path. The 34-year-old, who

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Ex-Marseille star says 'fear' and 'negativity' are holding club back

Marseille have been plunged into fresh turmoil after the side surrendered a two-goal lead at home to draw 2-2 with Strasbourg, a result that followed a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and the departures of manager Roberto De Zerbi and director of football Medhi Benatia. Former defender Adil Rami

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Money isn't his top priority - Matthaus convinced Kane will stay

Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus is convinced Harry Kane will remain at the Allianz Arena and sign a contract extension, saying 'I don't believe he'll leave Bayern. Money isn't his top priority; it's feeling comfortable – with the coaches, his team-mates, and

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Van Dijk on Mohamed Salah's Liverpool future amid Saudi and MLS interest

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has spoken about the future of "good friend" Mohamed Salah as interest from the Saudi Pro League and MLS persists. Both players signed extensions that run to the summer of 2027. Salah, who was restricted to the bench in December 2025, criticised the

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Zinchenko faces doubt over Ajax spell after early debut injury

Oleksandr Zinchenko could already have seen his Ajax spell end after suffering a left-knee injury just two-and-a-half minutes into his first home start for the club. He collided with Dimitrios Limnios, required on-field treatment and was helped off into the dressing room. Ajax boss Fred Grim said the severity was

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Olympics Schedule: February 16, 2026

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are a little over halfway finished, and the Games have delivered heartbreaking, inspirational and game-changing moments. One of the most touching images came when figure skater Max Naumov, after making his Olympic debut in the men's short program, held up a picture of

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Giannis says he’s closer to Cristiano Ronaldo than Lionel Messi

Speaking at the NBA All‑Star Game’s Media Day, Giannis said he sees Messi as "a pure talent" who combined natural ability with hard work, discipline and long‑term consistency — "probably, maybe, the best player of all time." He added that he personally relates more

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Saga of the Silkmen: calm before the storm in Macclesfield as Brentford await

A frieze along the passenger bridge at Macclesfield railway station lists milestones: "1874, Macclesfield Town established" and "1979, Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures released". Local humour has it that for 105 years nothing happened in Macclesfield; "Macc’s Macc," say those who know of

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Jude Bellingham takes girlfriend Ashlyn Castro to Bernabeu during 4-1 win

Jude Bellingham took his girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro, to the Santiago Bernabéu on Valentine's Day, sitting in the VIP section as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1. The England international remains sidelined after suffering a hamstring injury in the 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano earlier this month. Real Madrid

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Cortina’s 70-Year-Old Curling Stadium Shines at the Winter Olympics

During a break in a tense mixed doubles curling match with a medal on the line, stadium announcer Daniele Coscarella asked the crowd if they were ready to sing and cued “Eye of the Tiger.” The fans danced and belted out the tune, another memorable night in 70 years at

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‘If he didn’t win, he’d cry!’ Nani on Cristiano Ronaldo’s GOAT mindset

Nani says Cristiano Ronaldo has always been a bad loser, breaking down in tears when things did not go his way. CR7 spent a record-shattering career chasing perfection, and any stumbles on that path led to an outpouring of emotion. Recalling their early days, Nani said they simply played and

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Real Madrid give Mbappe injury update before Benfica tie

Real Madrid issued an update on Kylian Mbappe ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League playoff first leg with Benfica in Lisbon. Mbappe was an unused substitute in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, prompting questions over his availability for the tie. Boss Alvaro Arbeloa said the decision to leave

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Americans Abroad: McKennie shines in disordered Juventus loss; Agyemang hits 10

It was an eventful weekend for Americans playing in Europe. Juventus’ trip to Inter finished 3-2 amid a controversial second‑half red card that has left club leadership furious and taken over the headlines. Weston McKennie assisted both of Juventus’ goals, bringing a run that now includes seven goals and

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Harry Kane: 'Anything is possible' as he eyes Lewandowski's 41-goal mark

Harry Kane is eyeing Robert Lewandowski's Bundesliga single-season record of 41 goals, saying "anything is possible." Kane has 26 so far this season, with Bayern having 12 Bundesliga fixtures left; he needs 15 goals to tie the mark and 16 to overtake it, and his current

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How to watch Coventry vs Middlesbrough: live stream and kick-off time

Coventry and Middlesbrough, the top two in the Championship, meet on 16 Feb 2026 with kick-off at 15:00 EST and 20:00 GMT as both sides vie for automatic promotion to the Premier League. In the United States the match is on Fubo, in the UK Sky Sports, in

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James Trafford could leave Manchester City after Donnarumma arrival

James Trafford said he did not expect Manchester City to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma after he returned from Burnley last summer. Trafford rejoined City on 31 July in a deal worth £31m, and Pep Guardiola later told the club executive that he wanted Donnarumma. The Italian joined on 2 September from

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How to watch Girona vs Barcelona: kick-off time, TV channels and streams

English-language live streams for Girona vs Barcelona are available on multiple broadcasters: USA – Fubo; UK – Premier Sports; Australia – beIN Sports Australia; Canada – TSN+; India – FanCode; South / Sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport; Malaysia – beIN Sports Malaysia; Middle East – beIN Sports MENA. Kick-off is on 16 Feb 2026 at 20:00 GMT / 15:00

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Many Olympians Keep Their Medals in Sock Drawers

Athletes spend years chasing Olympic glory, yet many of the medals they win end up in unremarkable places — often a sock drawer. Alex Hall, a 27-year-old slopestyle skier, hides his 2022 gold beneath socks and thermal underwear and said it “hasn’t seen sunlight in a long time.” Other decorated

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How to watch Al Hilal vs Al-Wahda: live stream, TV and kick-off time

Al Hilal will try to preserve their unbeaten run in the AFC Champions League Elite when they face Al Wahda. Kick-off is on 16 Feb 2026 at 18:15 GMT (13:15 EST). English-language coverage is available on the following broadcasters: USA — Fubo USA; UK — TNT Sports; Australia — Paramount+; Canada