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target=_blank>Semenyo: Man arrested for alleged racist abuse gets stadium ban
The match against Liverpool at Anfield on Friday was briefly stopped in the first half after Semenyo reported the incident to the referee.
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target=_blank>Joao Felix says late Jota ‘will forever be part of football history’
Joao Felix said Monday that Portugal team-mate and close friend Diogo Jota will “forever be a part of football history” following the Liverpool star’s death aged 28.
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target=_blank>Atletico suffer shock defeat to Espanyol in season opener
Espanyol staged a late comeback to grab a shock 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Diego Simeone’s men made a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign.
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target=_blank>PSG get Ligue 1 title defence off to winning start
Paris Saint-Germain got their defence of the Ligue 1 title off to a winning start on Sunday as Vitinha’s deflected strike proved enough to earn the European champions a 1-0 victory away to Nantes.
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target=_blank>Brighton fan dies after falling ill at Fulham game
A 72-year-old Brighton fan has died after falling ill during the second half of his team’s Premier League clash with Fulham at the Amex Stadium.
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target=_blank>Arsenal escape with 1-0 win over Man United at Old Trafford
Man United’s expensively-assembled new forward line drew a blank as Arsenal began their quest for the Premier League title by grinding out a 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Chelsea start Premier League season with stalemate against Crystal Palace
Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Preview: Man United host Arsenal in EPL’s first big clash
The Premier League returns with its first heavyweight showdown on Sunday as Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford.
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target=_blank>Alcaraz to face defending champ Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final
World number one Jannik Sinner and hot rival Carlos Alcaraz will face off in a major final for the fourth time this season after both booked straight-set wins into the title match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Messi returns from injury, scores late to seal Inter Miami win over Galaxy
Lionel Messi returned from injury as a reserve and scored in the 84th minute to spark Inter Miami over the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 on Saturday.
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target=_blank>EPL: Micah Richards snubs Liverpool, Arsenal, names team to win title this season
Former England defender, Micah Richards, is tipping Manchester City to win the Premier League title this season. Richards was speaking to Sky Sports on Sunday, after nine of 10 opening day fixtures had been played. City, who had won the title four years in a row, were dethroned by Liverpool last campaign. The Reds finished
EPL: Micah Richards snubs Liverpool, Arsenal, names team to win title this season
target=_blank>EPL: They were threat – Burley praises two Man Utd players after defeat to Arsenal
Former Chelsea star, Craig Burley has hailed two Manchester United players Matheus Cunha and Beyan Mbeumo following their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. According to Burley, both Cunha and Mbeumo were threat against the Gunners during the encounter. Recall that a first-half goal from Riccardo Calafiori gave Arsenal the win
EPL: They were threat – Burley praises two Man Utd players after defeat to Arsenal
target=_blank>LaLiga: Uche wins Match of the Match in Getafe’s victory at Celta Vigo
Nigeria forward Christantus Uche was named Man of the Match after inspiring Getafe to victory at Celta Vigo on Sunday night. Getafe started the 2025/26 campaign with a 2-0 win over Celta Vigo. Uche was the standout performer for the Azuolones in the game scoring once , and also providing an assist. The 22-year-old teed
LaLiga: Uche wins Match of the Match in Getafe’s victory at Celta Vigo
target=_blank>Turkey: Ndidi relishes winning debut for Besiktas
Wilfred Ndidi has talked up his debut for Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas, DAILY POST reports. Ndidi moved to the Istanbul giants from Sky Bet Championship side Leicester City two weeks ago. The Nigeria international made his debut for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side in the 2-1 win over Eyupspor on Sunday night. The 28-year-old was
Turkey: Ndidi relishes winning debut for Besiktas
target=_blank>EPL: Gary Neville names three teams that will not win title this season
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has picked three teams that will not win the Premier League title this season. Neville ruled them out following an intriguing opening weekend of the new campaign. Defending champions Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 in the first game, while Manchester City and Arsenal also recorded wins. Neville believes the trio
EPL: Gary Neville names three teams that will not win title this season
target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola speaks on Lewis leaving Man City for Nottingham Forest
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has ruled out any possibility of full-back Rico Lewis leaving the club for Nottingham Forest this summer transfer window. Lewis has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League side Nottingham Forest this summer. Nottingham made a £25million bid for the England youngster, including £4.3m in add-ons, which has
EPL: Guardiola speaks on Lewis leaving Man City for Nottingham Forest
target=_blank>Transfer: Chelsea still working on exit of two first-team players
Chelsea are still working on the exit of two first-team players this summer transfer window. According to Fabrizio Romano, the two players are Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson. As a result, Premier League clubs and Serie A side AC Milan are informed on Jackson’s situation, but nothing advanced yet at the moment. For Nkunku, the
Transfer: Chelsea still working on exit of two first-team players
target=_blank>EPL: Why Arsenal beat Man Utd 1-0 – Gary Neville
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, was full of praise for Arsenal’s resilience after they defeated the Red Devils 1-0 on Sunday. Riccardo Calafiori’s goal in the 13th minute proved to be the winner. Although United tried to fight back, the Gunners’ defence held firm to keep their first clean sheet of the season. David
EPL: Why Arsenal beat Man Utd 1-0 – Gary Neville
target=_blank>NNL to hold AGM September 10 in Kaduna
The Nigeria National League, NNL, has concluded plans to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM), on Wednesday, September 10. The NNL disclosed this in a statement signed by the Chief Operating Officer, Danlami Alanana on Sunday. According to the statement, the AGM will take place at the Fifth Chukker Resort, KM2 Kaduna–Jos Road, Maraba Jos, Kaduna State.
NNL to hold AGM September 10 in Kaduna
target=_blank>EPL: Amorim sets unwanted record as Man Utd lose 1-0 to Arsenal
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, on Sunday set an unwanted Premier League record following their 1-0 loss to Arsenal. Riccardo Calafiori’s header ensured the visitors left Old Trafford with all three points. Although United looked much better than last season, the defeat means Amorim again entered the record books for the wrong reasons. According to
EPL: Amorim sets unwanted record as Man Utd lose 1-0 to Arsenal
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