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NEW YORK, Switzerland (AP) – Title holders Arsenal must win a quick rematch with O Reuven to earn the right to face city rivals Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals drawn on Thursday.Arsenal beat Leuven 3-0 in Belgium on wednesday Finished 5th in the first race 18 team standings format, sending the defending champion to the knockout playoff round.Arsenal return to Leuven for the play-off first leg on February 11 or 12, with the winner of the two games hosting English champions Chelsea in the quarter-final first leg on March 24 or 25.The Spanish quarter-finals will be drawn with…
Lionel Messi did not return empty-handed from his chaotic tour of India. Received expensive gift from billionaire after visiting Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New DelhiDecember 18, 2025, 11:00Updated December 18, 2025 11:07Lionel Messi’s tour ends(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Lionel Messi was gifted a limited edition watch worth £825,000 during his tour of India. Messi, 38, recently visited the country on his ‘GOAT Tour’ which included cities such as Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.The match started in confusion, with the Argentina captain appearing at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium for just 20 minutes. Many of the 85,000 fans who paid up…
Manchester City are reportedly considering a surprise move for Enzo Maresca to replace manager Josep Guardiola if he chooses to leave next summer. Maresca left City to pursue his own managerial career, working under the former Bayern and Barcelona manager at the Etihad before moving to Leicester before Chelsea.Maresca won the Club World Cup in the summer, oversaw an overhaul of the West London squad and impressed at Stamford Bridge. His side, Chelsea, currently sit fourth in the Premier League, six points behind City and eight points behind leaders Arsenal. The Athletic claim the Chelsea manager is among the top…
TVictories against Alaves in LaLiga and Talavera in the Copa del Rey helped buy time, but they are not guaranteed. The manager’s credibility is still at rock bottom, and the club’s doubts persist. This is not because of concrete results, but because of a more worrying reality. They feel that soccer is not improving and the sports project is going nowhere.There will be a new test against Sevilla on Saturday, after which a new period of reflection will begin at the office. Without a strong immediate reaction, Xabi Alonso’s future does not look good. If he passes the Sevilla test,…
Coby Mainu’s future at Manchester United has been the subject of much debate in recent months, but Roy Keane didn’t hold back when giving his view on the situation.December 18, 2025, 11:13Updated December 18, 2025 11:56Roy Keane has urged Koby Mainu to fight for a place at Manchester United(Image: “Stick to Football” podcast on YouTube)Manager Roy Keane has urged Coby Mainu to fight for his place in the Manchester United squad rather than seek a transfer. The United legend also slammed his midfielder brother, who wore a ‘Free My Nu’ shirt at Old Trafford, calling him an ‘idiot’.Questions over Maynou’s…
LONDON (AP) — The Conference League concludes its first phase with Thursday’s sixth round, with Strasbourg the only team to have already booked a direct place into the round of 16.The French team is in first place with four wins and one draw, closing in on Breidablik of Iceland at home.The 36 clubs in the European tertiary leagues will play six different opponents and will be ranked in a single standings format. Clubs in the Champions League and Europa League will each play eight matches.The top eight teams in the conference league advance directly to the Round of 16 in…
Manager Roy Keane has urged Coby Mainu to fight for his place in the Manchester United squad rather than pursue other options, amid speculation over his future at Old Trafford. The England international’s situation at United has been a hot topic since he requested a loan move in the summer transfer window, but the club ultimately thwarted the move.The 20-year-old has been limited to just 11 Premier League appearances this season under manager Ruben Amorim, all coming as a substitute. His only start came in the Carabao Cup defeat to League Two side Grimsby Town in August. The debate intensified…
RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Hosting the African Cup of Nations starting Sunday is a dry run for Morocco and another big step towards becoming a world soccer power. Co-host of the 2030 World Cup.Three years after reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, the North African kingdom will welcome 24 teams from across the continent and spectators to nine new or renovated stadiums in six cities.It’s only the second time Morocco has hosted tournaments every other year, regularly at times when they host other tournaments. “Home” games for African countries After participating in the World Cup qualifying round, they…
IBarcelona de Guayaquil international footballer Mario Pineida has been killed in an armed attack in the north of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s most populous and violent city, according to the Interior Ministry and the club.”The Barcelona Sporting Club officially informs us that it is with deep regret that our player Mario Pineida has been killed in an attack,” Barcelona Sporting Club said in a statement.The club said it was “deeply embarrassed” by the news of his death and “the Barcelona family expresses its condolences.”The club also said it would announce his memorable act in the coming hours. Barcelona added: “We ask our…
Andrea Berta is approaching his second transfer window as Arsenal’s sporting director, but Emirates bosses are keen to seal a deal with a current player before the start of the season.Arsenal set to hand new contract to another player(Image: Mark Leach/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)Arsenal are confident Julian Timber will sign a new contract following positive negotiations led by Andrea Berta. The Gunners have offered new contracts to a number of key players over the past six months as they look to the team’s future.Centre-back duo Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba have both extended their stays, as have academy products Ethan…