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Morocco were awarded a controversial penalty towards the end of the match, sparking outrage from Senegal’s players. A farce ensued, with coach Pape Tiau ordering his team to leave the stadium in protest of the decision. The game was delayed for nearly 20 minutes, but Sadio Mane ran into the dressing room and persuaded his teammates to come back.Moroccan forward Brahim Dias finally came forward to take the decisive spot-kick, but his attempted chip hit Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy’s gloves and missed wide.This failure proved to be costly for Morocco, and in extra time, Gueye found the top corner of…
Arsenal suffered a disappointing 0-0 loss to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, with Bukayo Saka suddenly absent from the starting XI, with Mikel Arteta later revealing the reason for his absence.Bukayo Saka deals with ‘niggles’ (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka will not start for Nottingham Forest due to a “minor injury”, according to Mikel Arteta. Saka was surprisingly left out of the Gunners’ line-up on Saturday night as the weight of the game was starting to take its toll.The top teams in the Premier League were unable to capitalize on Manchester City’s 2-0 loss to Manchester…
Aston Villa’s run of 11 straight home wins in all competitions was ended by Everton on Sunday as Tierno Barry scored the only goal of the game.Unai Emery was depressed after the defeat (Image: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)Disappointed manager Unai Emery insisted third-placed Aston Villa are not even “top-five contenders” in the Premier League after their 1-0 defeat to Everton. In one of the strangest post-match interviews this season, Emery appeared to bemoan the lack of depth in his squad after Villa’s run of 11 consecutive home wins in all competitions suddenly came to an end.Tierno Barry’s second-half goal…
Talk has grown that Liverpool’s hierarchy will limit Slott’s tenure, especially with the availability of Xabi Alonso in recent weeks. If the Reds choose to sack Slot and hire Alonso in his place, Express Sport has picked up a number of potential deals the former Liverpool midfielder could bring with him.One of the big talking points during Alonso’s tenure at Real Madrid was his troubled relationship with Vinicius Junior, but on the opposite wing, Alonso seemed to be linking up well with Rodrygo. The Brazilian ace has been linked with a move away from Los Blancos, with Liverpool also considered…
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Despite not scoring a goal, Sadio Mane emerged as a hero. Senegal unlikely to beat hosts Morocco Sunday’s African Cup of Nations final.”We knew it was important to win this trophy today. We all knew in our hearts that we would win it because of Sadio. And to see what he did today, it’s really unbelievable,” said Lamine Camara.Just minutes after what appeared to be a perfectly good goal for Senegal was canceled out at the other end, a controversial penalty call in favor of the home team towards the end of second-half stoppage time nearly…
Senegal won an eventful African Cup of Nations final, with Gary Lineker coming on despite troubles on and off the pitch.January 18, 2026, 23:02Updated January 18, 2026 23:02Senegalese supporters protest and clash with security officials (Image: AP)Gary Lineker described the disturbing scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco as “very violent”. The incident-filled showdown was decided by Papa Gueye’s winner in extra time after Brahim Diaz missed the penalty that would have won the tournament with the last kick of normal time.The Real Madrid forward, who is the top scorer at the 2025 tournament in…
Thomas Frank is in serious danger of losing his job as Tottenham manager after Spurs’ defeat at home to rivals West Ham on Saturday.Thomas Frank under pressure to keep his job at Tottenham (Image: PA)Thomas Frank is fighting to keep his job as Tottenham manager. Spurs are determined to give Frank every chance of success, but there are growing concerns within the club about the outcome.This leaves Mr Frank at serious risk, with his future believed to have been discussed at board level.Frank hopes to remain in charge for Tottenham’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night, but…
Jose Mourinho has strongly ruled out a sensational return to Real Madrid amid speculation over Jurgen Klopp’s potential appointment as manager. Xabi Alonso was shown the door for the first time in 34 games this week after losing to Barcelona in the Supercopa.The 62-year-old is back in charge of Portugal, taking charge of Benfica, who are third in the table. Mourinho returned to his home country after leaving Fenerbahce, but is not expected to return to Los Blancos.It comes amid heightened speculation over Klopp’s role as manager after former Liverpool star Alonso was relieved of his duties and replaced by…
MADRID (AP) — A disallowed goal, a fifth hit on the crate and a great save. On Sunday, it was too much for Barcelona to overcome as they lost 2-1 to Real Sociedad in the Spanish league, ending their winning streak at 11.Barcelona had three goals canceled in the first half alone, and a penalty kick decision was also canceled after a video review. Five shots hit the woodwork, including Jules Kounde’s close-range header in the 84th minute, with Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro making a series of impressive saves. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said: “Unfortunately, we created a lot of…
Real Madrid are preparing to bring back Brahim Das after a controversial final, an African Cup of Nations campaign that brought both personal glory and a sense of unfinished business. Brahim’s name dominated headlines across Europe and Africa after Morocco’s heartbreaking defeat to Senegal. This match turned the Golden Boot run into one of the most debated endings in recent AFCON history.Morocco advanced to the final in Rabat as hosts and favorites, boosted by Brahim’s five goals throughout the tournament and his growing influence as the creative pulse of the team. The match itself unfolded at a tense pace, with…