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As the sun sets over the stadiums in Morocco today, January 3, 2026, the atmosphere is electric. We have officially reached the end of the opening chapter of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and the story so far is one for the history books. For a long time, the group stages of this tournament […]

When UEFA scrapped the away goals rule in 2021, the headline message was “fairness.” The idea was simple. A goal scored in the 90th minute away from home should not carry more weight than one scored in front of your own fans. Many pundits nodded in agreement. Managers like Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola applauded

The summer mess surrounding Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa has sparked a familiar outrage. These players were labelled “unprofessional,” “disgraceful,” even “disgusting,” as Alan Shearer put it regarding their refusal to play to force moves. Yet strangely, when clubs banish players and treat them as surplus by forcing them to train alone or sit out

Manchester City are poised to bring James Trafford back to the club, two years after the goalkeeper departed for Burnley. The 22-year-old goalkeeper, who was astounding for Burnley in their promotion bid, has been linked with a move to Newcastle United this summer, and some reports even say he has given them his word about

Real Madrid youngster Endrick is keen to remain at the club despite reports stating that the Spanish side are considering sending him out on loan. Endrick, who recently turned 19, played a bit-part role under former head coach Carlo Ancelotti, and with the arrival of Xabi Alonso, it remains to be seen whether he will

New Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has explained the reason behind his decision to join the Gunners instead of Liverpool this summer. After a slow start in the transfer window, the Gunners have kicked into top gear with the likes of Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, and Noni Madueke arriving at the Emirates. Meanwhile, Valencia

Ajax and FC Twente will clash at Johan Cruijff ArenA for this match day 34 encounter in the 2024-25 Eredivisie League campaign. It is the final game of the season. As of the time of writing, Ajax have garnered 74 points from 31 games and they sit top of the Eredivisie standings with four points

Hoffenheim will host newly crowned Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich in this match-day 34 clash at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. As of the time of writing, Hoffenheim have 31 points from 32 games played and they are placed 15th on the log. Bayern Munich are top of the log with 76 points from 32 games