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target=_blank>Liverpool boss Slot says Isak in ‘final stages of rehab’
“Alex has been on the pitch, not with his football boots but with his running shoes for the first time this week,” Slot told reporters.
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target=_blank>Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘stand up’ after title bid rocked by Wolves draw
“Incredibly disappointed. We need to accept it. We need to be critical of ourselves because it was not good enough,” Arteta said.
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target=_blank>Arsenal slip again in title race, held to 2-2 draw at Wolves
Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge suffered a major blow as they squandered a two-goal lead and conceded a stoppage-time equaliser in a damaging 2-2 draw at rock-bottom Wolves on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Onyedika, Lookman on target as Club Bruge, Atletico share 3-3 draw
Atletico Madrid twice let the lead slip in a 3-3 Champions League play-off first leg draw at Club Brugge on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>UCL: Norway’s Bodo/Glimt beat Inter Milan 3-1 in play-off 1st leg
Bodo/Glimt continued their remarkable debut Champions League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in the knockout play-off round first leg on Wednesday, as Kasper Hogh scored once and created two other goals.
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target=_blank>All 104 World Cup matches sold out – FIFA
All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup will be “sold out,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday, even though tickets are still available ahead of the tournament’s June 11 kickoff.
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target=_blank>Why I chose to move to Galatasaray – Osimhen
Victor Osimhen has revealed that his decision to leave Napoli for Turkish giants Galatasaray was driven by emotion and passion rather than advice or financial considerations.
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target=_blank>UCL playoff: Gordon scores four as Newcastle thrash Qarabag 6-1
Anthony Gordon starred with a brilliant four-goal haul as Newcastle crushed Qarabag 6-1 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Sevilla coach Almeyda suspended for 7 matches over ref confrontation
Sevilla now faces the challenge of navigating the rest of the season without their experienced coach on the sidelines.
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target=_blank>Russian athletes: Ukrainian officials to boycott Paralympics
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on other countries to also shun the opening ceremony.
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target=_blank>Super Eagles head coach Chelle changes agent
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has signed with a new management agency, DAILY POST reports. Chelle recently ended his relationship with agent Abraham Sidibe, who facilitated his appointment as Super Eagles’ head coach. The Malian enhanced his profile after guiding the Super Eagles to third position at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in
Super Eagles head coach Chelle changes agent
target=_blank>EPL: Supercomputer makes fresh title prediction
Opta’s Supercomputer has backed Arsenal to beat Manchester City in the Premier League title race this season. This is despite the Gunners’ 2-2 draw against Wolves at the Monlineux Stadium on Wednesday night. Goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie ensured Arsenal got a point against Wolves. The outcome of the match of the encounter
EPL: Supercomputer makes fresh title prediction
target=_blank>NWFL: Olujohungbe unhappy despite Sunshine Queens win over Nasarawa Amazons
Sunshine Queens head coach, Kayode Olujohungbe, has confessed that his team didn’t play with the confidence required despite the victory over Nasarawa Amazons. The Owena Whales edged Nasarawa 1-0 at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure, on Wednesday. The win halted Nasarawa Amazons unbeaten run since the start of the 2025-26 NWFL season. Olujohungbe however
NWFL: Olujohungbe unhappy despite Sunshine Queens win over Nasarawa Amazons
target=_blank>UCL: Ademola Lookman makes history after Atletico Madrid’s 3-3 draw with Club Brugge
Atletico Madrid forward, Ademola Lookman, on Wednesday made history following his side’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff first-leg clash with Club Brugge. Lookman was on the scoresheet as the Spanish LaLiga giants played a 3-3 draw with the Belgium outfit. According to OptaJose, the Nigerian international is the first player to score in
UCL: Ademola Lookman makes history after Atletico Madrid’s 3-3 draw with Club Brugge
target=_blank>NWFL: Remo Stars Ladies players praised after victory over Delta Queens
Remo Stars Ladies head coach, Wemimo Matthew, has commended her players for the victory over Delta Queens in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, week eight fixture. The Ikenne-based club thrashed Delta Queens 4-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Wednesday. Daniella Fagbenro opened the floodgates with with a brace for Remo Stars
NWFL: Remo Stars Ladies players praised after victory over Delta Queens
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United face heavy sanction over supporters violent conduct
Kwara United are expected to be sanctioned heavily by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following the violence that marred their home clash with Rivers United on Wednesday. Violence erupted after Rivers United scored a late equaliser through David Sholumade. The home fans attacked match officials and prevented visiting players from leaving the stadium. Rivers
NPFL: Kwara United face heavy sanction over supporters violent conduct
target=_blank>Ronaldo number one on list of players with most UEFA club competition appearances Top 20
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo is currently number one on the list of players with the most UEFA club competition appearances. The Portugal forward is ahead of the likes of former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina and former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas on the all-time list. The 41-year-old has 197 outings at the pinnacle of world
Ronaldo number one on list of players with most UEFA club competition appearances Top 20
target=_blank>‘Go ask Van Dijk’ – Osimhen names Galatasaray among world’s top three most passionate clubs
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has named the Turkish Super Lig champions among the top three most passionate clubs in the world. Osimhen spoke in a recent interview with The Players’ Tribune, as he recalled his chat with Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk following their UEFA Champions League encounter. “Galatasaray is one of the top three clubs
‘Go ask Van Dijk’ – Osimhen names Galatasaray among world’s top three most passionate clubs
target=_blank>UCL: Brugge coach laments Onyedika’s suspension for Atletico’s second leg
Club Brugge head coach, Ivan Leko has expressed disappointment with Raphael Onyedika’s suspension for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League playoffs tie against Atletico Madrid. Onyedika was booked in the 76th minute of Club Brugge’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Diego Simeone’s side at the Jan Breydelstadion on Wednesday night. The defensive midfielder starred
UCL: Brugge coach laments Onyedika’s suspension for Atletico’s second leg
target=_blank>EPL: Paul Merson worried over Arteta’s post-match interview after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Wolves
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson has said that he was worried about manager, Mikel Arteta’s post-match interview after the Gunners’ Premier League 2-2 draw with Wolves on Wednesday. Arteta watched as goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie ensured Arsenal got a point against Wolves. The Spaniard had admitted at his post-match interview that his
EPL: Paul Merson worried over Arteta’s post-match interview after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Wolves
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