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Aston Villa responded emphatically to their midweek setback by defeating struggling Nottingham Forest 3-1 at Villa Park on Saturday, easing the sting of their heavy loss to Arsenal and climbing to second place in the Premier League table. Goals from Ollie Watkins and a second-half double by John McGinn sealed the victory for Unai Emery’s […]
Declan Rice shook off a knee injury scare to inspire Arsenal to a thrilling 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Bournemouth, extending the Gunners’ lead at the top of the Premier League table to six points. Rice, who had been a major doubt after missing Tuesday’s emphatic 4-1 win over Aston Villa due to knee swelling, returned […]
Gabon’s government has taken drastic measures following the national football team’s disastrous performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), announcing the suspension of the entire squad, the dismissal of the coaching staff, and the banning of veteran players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga. The decision was announced late Wednesday by Sports Minister Simplice-Désiré […]
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side is beginning to reap the rewards of months of hard work and sacrifice after the Gunners closed out the year top of the Premier League table. A commanding 4-1 home victory over title rivals Aston Villa on Tuesday night lifted Arsenal five points clear at the summit, ahead […]
All eyes will be on the Grand Stade de Tanger on Tuesday evening as Senegal and Benin square off in a decisive Group D encounter at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, with a place in the Round of 16 firmly on the line. Senegal head into the final group match sitting […]
(From L) Barcelona’s Spanish defender Jofre Torrents, Barcelona’s Uruguayan defender Ronald Federico Araujo da Silva, Barcelona’s Spanish forward Lamine Yamal and Barcelona’s Spanish midfielder Pedri attend an open door training session at Johan Cruyff Stadium in Sant Joan Despi on December 29, 2025 Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo returned to training on Monday after several weeks […]
Former Arsenal and Manchester City star Gael Clichy was appointed coach at French third division side Caen on Monday. The Norman club is owned by Kylian Mbappe, whose takeover was followed by relegation to the third tier of French league football last season. The 40-year-old Clichy was assistant to Thierry Henry as coach of the […]
South Africa’s defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi jumps over South Africa’s goalkeeper Ricardo Goss during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group B football match between Zimbabwe and South Africa at Marrakesh Stadium in Marrakesh on December 29, 2025 Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to hand South Africa a dramatic 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in the […]
For generations, Boxing Day has been sacred in English football. A full slate of Premier League fixtures, families gathered around televisions, pubs filling up before noon, and the familiar chaos of multiple matches kicking off at the same time. This year, that tradition pauses. On December 26, 2025, there is just one Premier League fixture […]
Just the second matchday of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, and already the sense of judgment looms large. After defeats in their opening fixtures, Angola and Zimbabwe meet this Thursday at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in a clash that could prove decisive in the race for qualification. In a group where […]
