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target=_blank>Simeone casts doubts on Atletico future after UCL defeat by Arsenal
Arsenal’s Champions League elimination of Atletico Madrid condemned Diego Simeone’s side to a fifth straight season without silverware, inevitably raising questions over the Argentine coach’s future.
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target=_blank>Full list of teams that have won the Champions League unbeaten
Arsenal are now just one game away from joining an elite class of European clubs after sealing qualification for the 2026 UEFA Champions League final.
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target=_blank>FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices
“If some people put on the resale market, some tickets for the final at $2 million, number one it doesn’t mean that the tickets cost $2 million,” Infantino said.
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target=_blank>UCL: ‘Celebrate after you’ve won it’ – Rooney tells Arsenal
Wayne Rooney has voiced his disapproval of Arsenal’s post-match celebrations after their Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid.
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target=_blank>10 young players ready to take over 2026 FIFA World Cup
These players, who range from teenage wonderkids to emerging stars currently making waves in Europe’s top leagues, have the potential to become the tournament’s breakout stars in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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target=_blank>Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Like 2002, Turkey young talents ready to take charge
A flood of relief and excitement surged through the Turkish ranks as the final whistle blew in the play-off match against Kosovo; the European country will be attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in 24 years.
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target=_blank>‘Stop begging foreign-born players’ — Odemwingie fires warning to NFF
Former Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation’s growing push to recruit foreign-born players, warning that the country risks diminishing the pride attached to representing Nigeria.
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target=_blank>Countdown to FIFA World Cup: Can Haiti survive another group of death?
2026 will be Haiti’s second appearance at the FIFA World Cup since 1974. On both occasions, they have found themselves in a group of death.
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target=_blank>US hotel bookings lag far behind expectations ahead of World Cup
US hotel reservations associated with the World Cup are falling far short of industry expectations, a business group said, with just over a month to go until football’s flagship tournament.
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target=_blank>NFL star Diggs cleared of assaulting personal chef
Former New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs was acquitted Tuesday of charges that he assaulted his live-in personal chef.
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target=_blank>WSL: Nnadozie targets golden glove in debut season
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie is aiming to win the golden glove in the Women Super League, WSL, DAILY POST reports. Nnadozie, who joined Brighton on a free transfer last summer has kept six clean sheets in 18 league appearances this season. The 24-year-old is behind Ayaka Yamashita, Hannah Hampton, and Phallon Tullis-Joyce, who have
WSL: Nnadozie targets golden glove in debut season
target=_blank>UCL Final: ‘They can beat them’ – Reo-Coker names team Arsenal would like to face
Former West Ham United and Aston Villa midfielder, Nigel Reo-Coker, has insisted that Arsenal will want to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League final and not Paris Saint-Germain. Reo-Coker stated this after Arsenal eliminated Atletico Madrid from the Champions League semi-final stage on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium. Recall that the Gunners booked
UCL Final: ‘They can beat them’ – Reo-Coker names team Arsenal would like to face
target=_blank>UCL: This is their year – Rooney picks team to win trophy as Arsenal reach final
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has said it is Arsenal’s year to win the UEFA Champions League. Rooney was speaking on Amazon Prime, after the Gunners beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg of their semi-final tie. Mikel Arteta’s men had been held to a 1-1 draw last week at the Wanda Metropolitano. At
UCL: This is their year – Rooney picks team to win trophy as Arsenal reach final
target=_blank>Transfer: Premier League clubs scramble for Dele-Bashiru
Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports. Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January. La Biancolesti are bracing up for more interests in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports. The 24-year-old
Transfer: Premier League clubs scramble for Dele-Bashiru
target=_blank>UCL: Diego Simeone singles out two Atletico Madrid players after defeat to Arsenal
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has singled out two of his players following his side’s Champions League semi-final second leg 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday. Simeone’s side was eliminated from the Champions League on a 2-1 aggregate defeat following Bukayo Saka’s only goal of the match at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking to reporters after
UCL: Diego Simeone singles out two Atletico Madrid players after defeat to Arsenal
target=_blank>UCL: ‘You haven’t won it yet’ – Rooney slams Arsenal over celebrations after Atletico win
Manchester United icon, Wayne Rooney has expressed his disapproval of Arsenal’s celebrations following their victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final. Arsenal triumphed over Atletico Madrid with a 2-1 aggregate score, advancing to the final of the tournament, thanks to a late first-half goal from Bukayo Saka during the second leg at the
UCL: ‘You haven’t won it yet’ – Rooney slams Arsenal over celebrations after Atletico win
target=_blank>UCL: ‘Magnificent warrior, he was immense’ – Piers Morgan, Arteta praise Arsenal star
British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has singled out midfielder, Declan Rice for praise following Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final second leg 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Recall that Arsenal progressed to the Champions League final, thanks to Bukayo Saka’s only goal. Reacting, Morgan, in a post on X, described Rice as a magnificent warrior for
UCL: ‘Magnificent warrior, he was immense’ – Piers Morgan, Arteta praise Arsenal star
target=_blank>UCL: ‘Credit to him’ – Thierry Henry on Arsenal player who proved people wrong
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has identified Viktor Gyokeres as the Gunners player who proved people wrong following his side’s Champions League semi-final second leg 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Speaking on CBS Sports after the game, the Frenchman gave credit to Gyokeres for his display against the LaLiga giants at the Emirates Stadium.
UCL: ‘Credit to him’ – Thierry Henry on Arsenal player who proved people wrong
target=_blank>UCL: All records Arsenal created after beating Atletico Madrid to qualify for final
Arsenal, on Tuesday, created records after beating Atletico Madrid to qualify for the UEFA Champions League final. Bukayo Saka’s only goal of the encounter ensured the Gunners defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the semi-final second leg encounter. However, according to OptaJoe, the win over the LaLiga giants means Arsenal have reached the Champions League final
UCL: All records Arsenal created after beating Atletico Madrid to qualify for final
target=_blank>UCL: ‘We were afraid’ – Atletico goalkeeper, Oblak names team that deserves to play in final
Following their exit from the Champions League on Tuesday night, Atletico Madrid goalkeeper, Jan Oblak has said that Arsenal deserve a place in the final. The Gunners eliminated the Spanish opponents to book their place in the final. All the Gunners needed was a first half tap-in from Bukayo Saka to earn their place in
UCL: ‘We were afraid’ – Atletico goalkeeper, Oblak names team that deserves to play in final
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