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World Cup 2026 draw: Africa’s toughest paths and the battles ahead
Some African teams landed favourable paths; others drew gauntlets that will test depth, experience and nerves.
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Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United
Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim after 14 months, following inconsistent results, public clashes over transfers and a power struggle with senior figures. The club now turns to interim staff and a summ...
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Hakimi’s return sends Morocco into AFCON quarters
The Paris Saint-Germain full-back, starting his first match in over two months after an ankle layoff, delivered the decisive assist for Brahim Díaz, whose fierce finish beat goalkeeper Hussein Masalanga at the...
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Arsenal Go Six Clear After Chelsea’s Late Blow to Man City’s Title Charge
Enzo Fernández’s 94th-minute equaliser at the Etihad denied Manchester City a ninth straight home league win, widening Arsenal’s Premier League lead to six points and exposing City’s growing injury and form con...
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Rogers lights way as Villa keep title hopes alive
Morgan Rogers scored twice as Aston Villa beat Manchester United 2-1, securing a 10th straight win and strengthening their Premier League title push while Unai Emery urges caution.
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Guardiola to weigh players on return as city eye forest clash
The Spaniard’s reputation for exacting standards stretches back years, including a 2016 episode where players were temporarily excluded from first-team training until they hit weight targets.
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Bayern roar into the new year with a statement win
The contest was settled long before the final whistle. Josip Stanisic opened the scoring with a thunderous close‑range header, and Michael Olise added a second before the break, drilling home from inside the bo...
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Explainer: Golden Boy and Girl 2026 favourites
With the 2024–25 season over, attention turns to Golden Boy and Golden Girl 2026. Estêvão and Lily Yohannes headline a new wave of under‑21 talents aiming to succeed Doué and Agyemang.
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Maresca calls Man City links ‘100% speculation’ as he commits to Chelsea
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has rejected links to the Manchester City job as “100% speculation”, stressing his commitment to his 2029 contract and welcoming injury boosts before Aston Villa.
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Thierry Henry receives BBC Lifetime Achievement at SPOTY 2025
Thierry Henry received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 Lifetime Achievement award, presented by his children, recognising a record‑breaking career for Arsenal, France and beyond.
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Inside Arsenal’s 100-Injury Crisis and How It Affects Arteta’s Squad
Arsenal have reached 100 separate injuries since the 2024/25 season began, topping the Premier League injury table and stretching Mikel Arteta’s squad depth and title ambitions.
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How Granit Xhaka’s arrival is driving Sunderland’s Premier League push
Dan Ballard says Granit Xhaka’s arrival and captaincy have transformed Sunderland’s standards, as Régis Le Bris’s tactics help the promoted side push into Premier League contention.