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target=_blank>Osimhen breaks arm, Lang set for thumb surgery in Liverpool
“The decision regarding surgery will be made in the coming days after further examinations,” the Turkish club added.
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target=_blank>After CAF ruling, Morocco says ready to host WAFCON
“The FRMF will continue to advocate with continental and international bodies for the fair application of the rules governing the competitions it participates in. It now intends to turn its attention towards upcoming sporting events, in particular the upcoming FIFA World Cup and the Women’s AFCON this summer.
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target=_blank>Full list: UEFA Champions League quarter-final fixtures
All is set for the Champions League quarter-final fixtures following the completion of the round of 16 games on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Iran ‘boycotting’ USA but not World Cup: football federation chief
Iran will “boycott the United States” but “not the World Cup”, Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars.
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target=_blank>Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out
Messi, 38, scored his milestone goal after just seven minutes to put Miami 1-0 up in the second leg of their last-16 clash in the regional club competition.
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target=_blank>UCL: Bayern to face Real Madrid after thrashing Atalanta
Bayern last faced Real in the semi-finals of the 2023-24 competition, crashing out to two Joselu goals in the dying minutes. Bayern have not beaten the Spanish giants since the semi-finals of the 2011-12 competition.
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target=_blank>Atletico qualify for UCL quarters despite defeat at Tottenham
Atletico Madrid held off Tottenham’s bid for an epic Champions League escape as they reached the quarter-finals despite a 3-2 defeat in the last-16 second leg on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0 to reach Champions League quarters
Liverpool shrugged off their Premier League malaise to storm into the Champions League quarter-finals by thrashing Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Barcelona demolish Newcastle 7-2 to reach UCL quarters
Barcelona stormed to a 7-2 victory over Newcastle on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, winning 8-3 on aggregate.
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target=_blank>Iran women’s football team return home after asylum tussle
With their demands for protection an embarrassment for Iran’s leaders, but lauded by US President Donald Trump, five later changed their minds, including captain Zahra Ghanbari.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Iran to continue preparation for tournament
The Iran Football Federation, Mehdi Taj announced on Wednesday that Iran will continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but it is unclear whether the team will travel to the United States for its scheduled group-stage matches. Speaking in a video shared by the Iranian news agency Fars, Taj said, “We will be preparing
2026 World Cup: Iran to continue preparation for tournament
target=_blank>UCL: Players with most assists ahead of quarter-final fixtures confirmed
The players with the most assists in the UEFA Champions League so far this season have been confirmed. This is coming ahead of the Champions League quarter-final stage in April. Recall that Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Sporting CP and Arsenal qualified for the Champions League last-8 after winning their
UCL: Players with most assists ahead of quarter-final fixtures confirmed
target=_blank>UCL: Osimhen’s pain worsened, Noa Lang visits hospital – Galatasaray manager Buruk
Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk, has provided the latest update regarding two of his players, Noa Lang and Victor Osimhen. Recall that the Turkish Super Lig champions were outclassed in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg at Anfield, losing 4-0 to Liverpool. However, the heaviest losses may be felt in the treatment room as
UCL: Osimhen’s pain worsened, Noa Lang visits hospital – Galatasaray manager Buruk
target=_blank>EPL: Gerrard names Arsenal player he wishes Liverpool signed
Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard, has said he ‘wishes’ the Reds had signed Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice. Liverpool failed to bring the England international to Anfield three years ago as the Gunners signed him from West Ham United. Arsenal paid over £100 million for Rice’s signature, and the midfielder has now become among the best midfielders
EPL: Gerrard names Arsenal player he wishes Liverpool signed
target=_blank>Champions League: Bashir Ahmad predicts two teams to play final
Bashir Ahmad, ex-media aide to former president Muhammadu Buhari, has predicted the two teams that will play this season’s Champions League final. A well-known fan of Real Madrid, Ahmad has claimed the LaLiga giants will face Arsenal for the trophy in June. Madrid has eliminated Manchester City in the Round of 16 and will face
Champions League: Bashir Ahmad predicts two teams to play final
target=_blank>Transfer: Rangers line up summer move for Sanusi
Scottish Premiership giants Rangers are weighing up a summer move for FC Porto defender, Zaidu Sanusi. Rangers are desparate to reinforce their squad, and Sanusi has emerged as an option for the defence. Their scouts were in attendance during Rangers’ recent league encounter against Moreirense FC, according to Sport Witness. Sanusi has worked his way
Transfer: Rangers line up summer move for Sanusi
target=_blank>Senegal refuses to return AFCON trophy after CAF awards title to Morocco
Senegal is refusing to send the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, trophy back. This follows a decision from the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to strip them of the title. CAF has declared the 2025 AFCON final a walkover and awarded hosts Morocco a 3-0 win. The football body upheld Morocco’s claim that Senegal’s stoppage
Senegal refuses to return AFCON trophy after CAF awards title to Morocco
target=_blank>Europa League: Aina upbeat Nottingham Forest can progress ahead FC Midtylland
Ola Aina is hopeful Nottingham Forest can overturn their first leg deficit to Danish side, FC Midtylland. The Tricky Trees lost 1-0 at home to FC Midtylland in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 encounter last week Thursday. The reverse fixture is scheduled for tonight at the MCH Arena. Vitor
Europa League: Aina upbeat Nottingham Forest can progress ahead FC Midtylland
target=_blank>Turkey: I was ready to pay anything to sign Osimhen – Fenerbahce board member, Safi
A member of Fenerbahçe’s board, Hakan Safi, has claimed he was willing to pay whatever it took to bring Victor Osimhen to the club. Safi tried to stop Osimhen from joining their rivals Galatasaray in the summer of 2025. He insisted that the problem wasn’t money, but the rest of the board didn’t agree with
Turkey: I was ready to pay anything to sign Osimhen – Fenerbahce board member, Safi
target=_blank>Lionel Messi scores 900th career goal
Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi, has hit the 900-goal mark in his career. Messi achieved the milestone, after he scored in their 1-1 draw with Nashville SC in a CONCACAF Champions Cup second leg on Wednesday. The Argentine World Cup winner becomes only the second male footballer in history to achieve the feat – the
Lionel Messi scores 900th career goal
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