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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahly successfully defended their AFC Champions League Elite title on Saturday by defeating first-time finalist Machida Zelbia of Japan 1-0.In front of a crowd of 60,000 mostly Al Ahly fans in Jeddah, it took an extra-time goal from Saudi international striker Firas Al Burikan to settle a rough final.Al Ahly played for almost an hour with 10 men, but Machida was unable to capitalize on their advantage.”It’s amazing,” said Al Ahly winger Riyad Mahrez, who won the UEFA Champions League with Manchester City in 2023. “Once again it was difficult for us.…
FC Bayern Munich didn’t just win, they made a statement. They were chasing the match down 2-0, but everything seemed to be slipping away. However, by the time the final whistle blew, the scoreboard showed a completely different result. 4-3. Come back again. Another reminder that this team never stands still and knows exactly how to respond under pressure.Bayern’s comeback puts PSG on guardThe reaction, the intensity, and most of all the goal. Because if there’s one thing that has defined Bayern this season, it’s their ability to keep scoring goals no matter the situation. In both the UEFA Champions…
He posted a photo of himself wearing United jersey bottoms and football boots. “Running back,” Rooney wrote on his Instagram Story alongside the image.This is a far more encouraging message than his post acknowledging that his season as a Reds youngster is over. He wrote, “It’s a shame to miss the rest of the season. I’ll be back stronger next preseason.”This is not the first time Rooney has been seriously injured. In September 2025, immediately after scoring a wonderful volley for the Under-18s, he was selected for the Under-19s despite playing against young players much older than himself.Nevertheless, he subsequently…
TORONTO (AP) — Alexei Milanchuk and Tristan Muyumba scored second-half goals and Atlanta United won 2-1 over Toronto FC on Saturday.Neither team could find the net. Miranchuk scores without an assist He took a free kick in the third minute of the second half. In his first two seasons at the club, he played 42 games and scored nine goals, his fifth of the season.Muyumba moves to Atlanta United He scored his first goal of the season in the 67th minute with assists from Fafa Picoult and 18-year-old rookie Cooper Sanchez, giving them a two-goal lead. Muyumba has played in…
Liverpool head coach Arne Slott is under huge pressure this season as the Premier League champions have fallen well below the standards many expected.Arne Slott faces big questions over his future at Liverpool (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool’s bosses have reportedly agreed that Arne Slott will remain in charge of the team next season. The Dutch head coach is under intense pressure this season.Slot’s defending Premier League champions have endured a miserable season with the Reds sitting fifth in the table, 15 points behind league leaders Manchester City. Liverpool were also eliminated from both the domestic cup competition and the Champions League.The…
After Saturday night’s game against Newcastle United, manager Mikel Arteta provided an update on the fitness of Kai Havertz and Eberechi Eze. The Gunners returned to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Newcastle. Eze widened the gap between both teams.The Englishman scored a stunning goal in the first half of the game, but his night was cut short as he limped off with an injury shortly after the restart. This was Arteta’s second substitution due to injury, as Havertz was also sent off in the opening 45 minutes.The Arsenal manager said in an interview with…
ANGERS, France (AP) – Paris Saint-Germain boosted their hopes of retaining the Ligue 1 title with a 3-0 win over Angers on Saturday.The result put the PSG champions six points ahead of second-placed Reims, with Reims forced into a rescue. Dramatic 3-3 draw in Brest on friday.PSG host Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the Champions League semi-final first leg.Lee Gang-in put PSG ahead with a rebound in the seventh minute after Achraf Hakimi’s shot was blocked by Angers goalkeeper Hervé Coffi.Just before half-time, Seny Mayuru doubled their advantage with a counter-attack, and just after the break Lucas Berardo headed in…
POrtugar has never won a World Cup, but we all know that this title is missing from Cristiano Ronaldo’s record. Especially in the individual competition, where he aims to be the best of all time, to rival Lionel Messi. The Argentine was able to lift the coveted trophy at the last World Cup in 2022, taking a weight off his shoulders.Cristiano, 41, will play in his final World Cup in the United States this year, but he has not ruled out playing in the 2030 World Cup if his size allows. Whether it’s the last time or not, the Al…
President Donald Trump was asked about the possibility of Italy replacing Iran in this summer’s World Cup due to the ongoing conflict.08:18, April 24, 2026Updated April 24, 2026 09:32Donald Trump talks about the World Cup (Image: AP)Donald Trump held his cards close to his chest when asked what he thought about Italy potentially replacing Iran at this summer’s World Cup. The US president previously said he would “welcome” people to attend the tournament, which will be held across North America, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.But President Trump’s envoy this week called on FIFA to allow Italy to…
Mohamed Salah played his final game for Liverpool limping with what appeared to be a hamstring injury. A few weeks ago, Salah announced that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.His emotional announcement sparked the start of his Reds’ farewell tour. This afternoon, in his final game as a Liverpool player, his most recent opponents were Crystal Palace. However, the Eagles may have been their last opponent after the Egyptian player went down with what appeared to be a hamstring injury. He was quickly replaced by Jeremy Frimpong and the iconic forward looked on emotionally…