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target=_blank>Van der Sar picks Onana over Raya in ‘World Class Goalkeepers’ list
Former Manchester United and Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has named André Onana among the current world-class goalkeepers, placing him ahead of Arsenal’s David Raya in his latest assessment of elite shot-stoppers.
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target=_blank>Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates
“I shouldn’t say this because I’m old, but I watched Pele play,” Trump said. “I don’t know, you (Messi) may be better than Pele. Pele was pretty good.”
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target=_blank>Tottenham slip deeper into relegation trouble after loss to Palace
Furious fans in the half-empty arena jeered interim boss Tudor and his team at the final whistle after thousands headed home long before Tottenham were put out of their misery.
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target=_blank>Seven countries to boycott Paralympics ceremony over Russia – Organisers
Organisers of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics confirmed on Thursday that seven countries will boycott the opening ceremony in protest at Russian athletes being allowed to compete under their own flag for the first time since 2014.
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target=_blank>Banned players gain small CAS win in Malaysian passport scandal
Seven players banned for falsifying documents to play for Malaysia had their punishments slightly reduced on Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), but the country’s football association lost its appeal.
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target=_blank>CAF shifts WAFCON 2026 to July over logistical setbacks
In a statement, CAF said the decision followed consultations with FIFA and other stakeholders, stressing that the revised timeline would help ensure a successful tournament.
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target=_blank>PSG prepare for Chelsea clash with Monaco rematch
Paris Saint-Germain warm up for their Champions League last-16 showdown with Chelsea by once again taking on Monaco on Friday, as coach Luis Enrique looked forward to “the best part of the season” starting.
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target=_blank>Liverpool injuries frustrating Slot in tough season
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is adamant that injuries have played a major role in his side’s faltering defence of their Premier League title.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid will ‘keep fighting’ in Laliga title race, vows Arbeloa
Real Madrid will “keep fighting” as long as they mathematically have a chance of winning La Liga, after slipping four points behind Barcelona, under-pressure coach Alvaro Arbeloa said on Thursday.
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target=_blank>EFL Championship play-offs to increase to six teams next season
The English Championship play-offs will increase from four clubs to six from next season, officials announced Thursday.
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target=_blank>Why I joined Real Madrid over Man United – Bale
Former Wales international, Gareth Bale has revealed why he joined Real Madrid over Manchester United in the past. Speaking on The Overlap’s Stick To Football podcast, Bale said he had an agreement with former Tottenham chairman, Daniel Levy not to join a Premier League rival. According to Bale, Man United offered more money to Tottenham
Why I joined Real Madrid over Man United – Bale
target=_blank>Romano clears air on Iniesta becoming new technical director of Morocco after Regragui’s resignation
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has cleared the air on Barcelona legend, Andres Iniesta becoming the new technical director of the Moroccan national football team after Walid Regragui resigned as head coach. Recall that Regragui left his job with immediate effect yesterday, just six weeks on from Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final defeat
Romano clears air on Iniesta becoming new technical director of Morocco after Regragui’s resignation
target=_blank>Wakama unveils D’Tigress squad for FIBA World Cup qualifier
D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has named 12 players in her final roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament, DAILY POST reports. The tournament which will hold in Villeurbanne, France, will run from March 11 to 17. Wakama selected the players from an earlier released provisional squad. Regulars, including Ezinne Kalu, Promise
Wakama unveils D’Tigress squad for FIBA World Cup qualifier
target=_blank>EPL: SuperComputer predicts top team to miss out on Champions League spot
The Opta SuperComputer has predicted Liverpool won’t make it to the UEFA Champions League next year. Liverpool lost 2-1 to the bottom team, Wolves, which really hurt their chances of finishing in the top five. Only Chelsea, who are trying to get into the Champions League, got all three points by beating Aston Villa 4-1.
EPL: SuperComputer predicts top team to miss out on Champions League spot
target=_blank>Ronaldo is great, you may be better than Pele – Trump tells Messi in White House
US president, Donald Trump, has praised the duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Pele during Lionel Messi’s visit to the White House on Thursday. Messi and his Inter Miami team-mates were attending a reception, to celebrate winning MLS Cup for the first time in club history. It was the first time the 39-year-old had visited the
Ronaldo is great, you may be better than Pele – Trump tells Messi in White House
target=_blank>Bale snubs Ronaldo, names three best trainers he ever played with
Former Real Madrid star, Gareth Bale has snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo while naming the three best trainers he ever played with. The former Wales international named Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Isco as the three best trainers he witnessed across his illustrious career at Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton and Los Angeles. When asked to pick
Bale snubs Ronaldo, names three best trainers he ever played with
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Ajibade disappointed with postponement
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed disappointment over the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The biennial competition which was initially scheduled to kick-off on March 17 was moved to July by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Thursday. CAF announced that the postponement was due to “some unforseen circumstances”.
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Ajibade disappointed with postponement
target=_blank>EPL: Iwobi shortlisted for Fulham’s Goal of the Month
Alex Iwobi is in the running for Fulham’s Goal of the Month for February, DAILY POST reports. Iwobi will battle six other players, Raúl Jiménez, Kevin, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Harrison Reed, Anna Grey, and Macauley Zepa for the individual accolade. The 29-year-old’s clinical strike in Fulham’s 3-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light was
EPL: Iwobi shortlisted for Fulham’s Goal of the Month
target=_blank>EPL: I would pay money to watch two Chelsea players – Peter Crouch
Former Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur striker, Peter Crouch has insisted that he would pay money to watch two Chelsea players. Crouch spoke following Chelsea’s recent Premier League 4-1 win against Aston Villa. Chelsea thrashed Aston Villa on Wednesday night, thanks to Joao Pedro’s hat-trick and a goal from Cole Palmer. The outcome of the match
EPL: I would pay money to watch two Chelsea players – Peter Crouch
target=_blank>EPL: He’ll get best out of players – Bale recommends manager Man Utd should appoint
Former Real Madrid star, Gareth Bale has recommended Brazil’s current head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, as the perfect successor to Ruben Amorim at Manchester United after his recent dismissal. Bale believes Ancelotti’s vast experience could unlock the full potential of Man United’s squad, praising him as a “genius manager.” Following Amorim’s exit, the Premier League club
EPL: He’ll get best out of players – Bale recommends manager Man Utd should appoint
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