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Porto head coach Sergio Conceicao has hit back at Mikel Arteta’s suggestion that his team had ‘no intention of playing’ during Arsenal’s Champions League defeat on Wednesday evening. Arsenal looked on course to escape the Estadio do…

Kylian Mbappe is set to sign a lucrative contract at his new side, but one pundit in particular isn't convinced by the move Kylian Mbappe of PSG looks on during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between FC Nantes (FCN) and Paris Saint-Germain…

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has charged Nigerian referees to make conscious, deliberate efforts to change the running narratives of sheer incompetence, flagrant disregard of the rules by some…

Dwight Yorke has warned Marcus Rashford there is no better place for him to fulfil his potential than at Manchester United. The England international has struggled to recapture his best form this season under Erik ten Hag and has, at…

Jakub Kiwior produced the ‘best display of the season’ in Arsenal’s 5-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday, says Premier League legend Alan Shearer. Kiwior can operate as a central defender or left-back and has impressed while playing in…

Thierry Henry said Arsenal last five away games will decide whether they win or lose the Premier League title. After 25 games, Arsenal sit third in the table, just two points behind leaders Liverpool and a point off Manchester City…

Bayern Munich have made Xabi Alonso their No.1 target to replace Thomas Tuchel as their next manager. Following a disastrous run of form the German giants confirmed the former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss will stand down at the…

The 50-year-old replaced Julian Nagelsmann at the German champions in March 2023 on a deal until June 2025. But the former Chelsea boss will depart a year earlier than planned as part of "a sporting realignment" at Bayern. He led…

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee according to reports. Manchester United and Arsenal are already said to be monitoring the 22-year-old Dutch international, who has nine goals in Serie A so far this…

Following the successful conclusion of the 34th edition of TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, the focus has shifted to the next edition, with the preliminary draw of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 scheduled for Today, 20…

Bayern Munich are targeting two surprise candidates to replace Thomas Tuchel as the club's manager before the end of the season. Thomas Tuchel is coming under increasing pressure at Bayern Munich following a disastrous eight days, in…

Premier League clubs will meet on 29 February to have another attempt agreeing a funding deal for the English Football League (EFL). Agreement over how the 'New Deal' should be financed has proved elusive over the past few months. …

Marseille have sacked Gennaro Gattuso as their manager and replaced him with Jean-Louis Gasset. Gattuso took over at the French club in late September and leaves with the club ninth in Ligue 1. The Italian claimed just nine wins from…

Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has agreed to join Real Madrid this summer. The France captain, 25, has told PSG he intends to leave the club with his contract expiring in June. Mbappe has not signed a contract with Real yet,…

The summer transfer window is still a ways from reopening in Europe, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done…

Heineken's "Cheers to The Real Hardcore Fans" campaign has been a smash hit since its launch, adding another layer of excitement to Champions League football. As the action resumes this week, the spotlight shines on four crucial battles…

Roy Hodgson has stepped down as Crystal Palace boss so the club can "bring forward their plans to appoint a new manager". Hodgson, 76, was "taken ill" during training on Thursday amid reports he was to be sacked. The Eagles have lost…

Mohamed Salah and Bernardo Silva are being considered by PSG as possible Kylian Mbappe replacements, reports in France say Paris Saint-Germain are making a mockery of the concept of a ‘shortlist’ as they consider how to go about trying…

Reigning African champions, Al Ahly were held to a goalless stalemate at the 5 July 1962 stadium Algiers on Friday, 16 February in their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League fixture against Algeria’s CR Belouizdad. The two sides clashed…

France striker Kylian Mbappe has told Paris St-Germain he intends to leave the club at the end of the season. The 25-year-old's deal with the Ligue 1 champions is scheduled to expire and he has been heavily linked with a move to Real…