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Iheanacho set for Super Eagles duty

Kelechi Iheanacho is set to join the Super Eagles squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming a muscular issue that delayed his arrival at the team’s camp in Abu Dhabi. Head coach Jose Peseiro confirmed that Iheanacho has completed treatment for the injury at his club, Leicester City. Meanwhile, his teammate Wilfred […]

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Pochettino to Chelsea: Be careful in today’s semi-final

Mauricio Pochettino has cautioned his Chelsea team about the absence of VAR in their upcoming League Cup semi-final first leg against Middlesbrough, emphasizing the need for caution and adaptability in the face of unfamiliar circumstances. Pochettino recognizes that many of the Chelsea players have grown accustomed to playing with VAR and stresses the importance of […]

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FA Cup fourth round draw: See Full fixtures

The FA Cup fourth round draw took place on Monday, with Manchester City, the current holders, being drawn to play away against Tottenham Hotspur. Manchester City has not scored or won a match at Tottenham’s ground since its opening. Additionally, Maidstone United, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition, will be traveling to play against […]

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Gauff and Svitolina to clash in Auckland Classic final

In the Auckland Classic semi-finals, US Open champion Coco Gauff maintained her strong performance by defeating Emma Navarro 6-3, 6-1. Gauff, the top seed, will defend her title against the second seed Elina Svitolina, who overcame a back injury to defeat Wang Xiyu in a hard-fought match. Gauff, having not dropped a set all week, […]

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Napoli’s nightmare continues after suffering defeat at Torino

Napoli’s troubles deepened after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Torino, with disgruntled fans even launching flares onto the pitch in protest. The team, currently in ninth place, seems a far cry from their title-winning form last season. Sporting director Mauro Meluso publicly apologized to fans for the team’s performance and emphasized the club’s commitment to […]

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Chelsea thrashed Preston to advance to FA cup fourth round

In the second half, Chelsea secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Preston to advance to the FA Cup fourth round after a slow start. They exhibited a remarkable turnaround, with three goals in just 11 minutes. Armando Broja, Thiago Silva, and Raheem Sterling were the scorers, with Enzo Fernandez sealing the win late in the […]

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Arsenal’s misery continues as they crashed out of FA Cup

In a closely fought contest in north London on Sunday, Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Arsenal, advancing to the fourth round of the FA Cup. The match saw Arsenal dominate the first half, with Martin Odegaard coming close to scoring as he hit the crossbar from close range. Despite this, Liverpool had their chances, […]

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Nadal withdraws from Australian Open because of injury.

Spanish tennis icon Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a “micro tear on a muscle” following his recent return from a lengthy injury hiatus. The 37-year-old had been sidelined since sustaining a hip injury at the 2023 Australian Open and had just made his comeback at the Brisbane International tournament where […]

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Mario Zagallo, a Brazilian legend dies at 92

Mario Zagallo, a key figure in Brazil’s football journey, passed away at the age of 92. He played a crucial role in Brazil’s first World Cup win in 1958, which helped heal the wounds of a previous defeat. Zagallo’s career as a player and coach left a lasting impact on Brazilian football, with his involvement […]

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