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Amorim gifts long suffering United fans something to celebrate at last
"That was the biggest win in my time at Manchester United. It means a lot today but tomorrow it won't mean a lot," said Amorim.
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CAF Champions League Wrap: Sundowns, Simba victorious, Pirates troubled
South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns, last season's finalists, took a commanding lead in their CAF Champions League 2025/26 second preliminary round tie after thrashing Nigeria’s Remo Stars 5–1 away on Sunday.
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English Premier League Review: What we learnt this weekend
United's first victory at Anfield since 2016 gave under-fire boss Ruben Amorim a much-needed boost.
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CAF Confederation Cup Wrap: Nairobi United upset Etoile' in Nairobi
Nairobi United went ahead in the 37th minute through Ovella Ochieng, who fired home from close range after a defensive lapse. Buoyed by a vocal crowd, Nairobi United doubled their lead shortly after halftime when John Otieno’s curling effort found the back of the net in the 52nd minute.
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Barcelona extend shirt, stadium naming deal with Spotify to 2030
The deal extends a collaboration that began three years ago and ensures Spotify retains naming rights for the Camp Nou until 2034, as the iconic stadium undergoes extensive renovation.
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2026 World Cup: African playoff matches confirmed
There is the possibility of an added slot for Africa at next year’s finals with the winners of next month’s playoffs advancing to an intercontinental playoff tournament in March from which the last two World Cup places will be decided.
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CAF Champions League: Kenya Police FC lose 1-0 to Sudan's Al Hilal
In a match played behind closed doors at a gloomy Ulinzi ground, the Sudanese side took the initiative with an early goal that will ensure they carry a healthy lead back home ahead of the second leg clash next week in Omdurman.
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Slot demands more from Liverpool as title race resumes
Liverpool suffered defeats to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray in the Champions League and Chelsea before the international break, leaving them to fall one point behind title rivals Arsenal.
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Preview: CAF Champions League second round, weekend fixtures
Continental heavyweights enter at this stage while several in-form sides arrive with momentum from the opening round, setting up a compelling set of fixtures.
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Odegaard not returning soon, Arteta admits
Arsenal captain Odegaard, who was sidelined for two weeks last month due to a shoulder issue, is the club's fourth player currently out of action with a knee injury after Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke.
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CAF Champions League: Kenya Police play Al Hilal behind Ulinzi Stadium's closed doors
Just three days ago, Police were ready to host their Sudanese counterparts Al Hilal at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, with a sizeable crowd purchasing tickets to watch their second round first leg CAF Champions League clash. Suddenly though on Wednesday, Odinga died in India and the chain reaction to his death has put their plans in disarray.
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English Premier League returns: Liverpool face Man United test at Anfield
The champions have lost just one of their past 14 Premier League meetings against United but have suffered three straight defeats in all competitions, with Arsenal now top of the pile.
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FKF technical team concludes three day FIFA working visit
During the visit, Mr. Chibsah guided the FKF Technical team through a comprehensive review and practical alignment of Kenya’s player development structures with FIFA’s global TDS framework.
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Bundesliga: Bayern's 100% record on the line against Dortmund
Vincent Kompany's team have chalked up six league wins on the trot, scoring more than four goals per game on average.
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Jonjo Shelvey’s Dubai detour: Not for money, but for peace and purpose
Jonjo Shelvey’s penalty miss in the UAE Second Division felt like a meme waiting to happen. The Arabian Falcons captain rolled up to the spot at Jebel Ali Shooting Club before fluffing the finish, a clip that erupted online and pulled a million views.
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Overseas La Liga match declared "good for football" by Spain's FA Chief
La Liga executives pitched the relocation as a strategic showpiece designed to celebrate and monetize the league's international audience. Louzan presented the fixture as a direct gesture to overseas viewers and subscribers, arguing that staging marquee matches abroad promotes the Spanish competition and strengthens its global brand.
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2026 World Cup: List of qualified teams
The opening match will take place on 11 June 2026 in Mexico City, with the final on 19 July in New Jersey.
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Transfer gossip: Semenyo has a release clause?
Inter Milan have jumped into the sprint for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, but Liverpool still appear to be leading the pack for the England international. At 25, Guehi’s blend of composure and pace has clubs circling, and Serie A heavyweight Inter want to add his steel to their back line as the January market heats up.
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England demolish Latvia to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in Riga before Kane took his tally for club and country this season to 21 goals in 13 games. An own-goal and Eberechi Eze's strike then guaranteed England top spot in Group K of UEFA qualifying with two games to spare.
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2026 World Cup: South Africa, Senegal book Africa's final tickets
In Group C, South Africa took advantage of Benin's loss to Nigeria to leapfrog into first, with the Super Eagles soaring into second. Côte d'Ivoire left no doubt in downing Kenya to clinch Group F, while Senegal ran rampant at home against Mauritania to sew up Group B.
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2026 World Cup: Harambee Stars surrender to Ivory Coast in Abidjan, Ivorians qualify
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo cut inside his marker and sent a gorgeous pass into Franck Kessie, who took it in his stride and fired home for Emerson Fae’s men early on, to rapturous applause from a now party like crowd at the stadium. The excellent Yan Diomende made it two, before Diallo put the result to bed late on.
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2026 World Cup: Tuesday's fixtures as three teams aim to book ticket to North America
Senegal, leading Group B with a two-point advantage over DR Congo, will look to seal the deal against Mauritania. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast must not slip up against Kenya to secure their group win. The suspense is also at its peak in Group C, where three teams are still in the running for qualification: Benin (17 pts), South Africa (15 pts), and Nigeria (14 pts).
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Ivory Coast coach expects defensive Kenyan display in World Cup qualifier
“Most teams that play against us defend deep,” he said. “But we believe the best form of defence is attack. We’ll start strong, apply pressure, and show that we’re at home. The fans will push us, and that energy will help us impose our rhythm.”
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2026 World Cup: Historic achievement puts 'tiny' Cape Verde on the world map
The remarkable qualification of Cape Verde came after they made a disappointing start to the 10-match campaign, drawing 0-0 at home with Angola and slumping to a 4-1 loss in Cameroon.
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Tuchel’s tough love: Rashford urged to unleash world-class potential
“He can be one of the best in the world,” Tuchel declared, praising Rashford’s explosive pace, aerial strength, and ambidextrous finishing. “But the numbers don’t match the potential. He knows that from me.”
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2026 World Cup qualifiers preview: Ivory Coast V Kenya
The Elephants have won seven of their nine matches in the campaign, with the only blemishes being goalless draws against Kenya and Gabon on matchdays three and seven respectively.
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Neymar still in Brazil plans but must be fit, Ancelotti says
Neymar, 33, has not featured for Brazil in two years, with injuries hampering his ability to perform consistently since returning to Santos last year after a stint in Saudi Arabia.
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2026 World Cup: Four remaining African slots to be filled Tuesday
The Teranga Lions and the Elephants are top of Groups B and F respectively, but will need home wins in the late-evening slot of games to guarantee a place at next year’s World Cup.
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Harambee Stars walking into lion's den in Ivory Coast, McCarthy admits
“It is World Cup qualifiers, it is opportunity for us to try and collect maximum points, but we know what is at stake as well, and we know that it’s us going into the lion’s Den because for Ivory Coast a win will definitely secure them automatic qualification for the World Cup,” McCarthy said.
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Olmo fighting to be fit for Clasico following latest injury
"Olmo has a muscle injury in his left calf, without connective tissue involvement," said Barcelona in a statement, not specifying his expected recovery time.