Karim Benzema was rewarded for his remarkable success with Real Madrid by winning the Ballon d’Or at a star-studded ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s prize. Continue reading Benzema wins Ballon d’Or as Putellas retains women’s prize
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Arsenal subdue Liverpool as Saka scores late penalty
Arsenal defeated Liverpool 3-2 on Sunday in a sensational encounter that saw the Gunners reclaim their grip on the Premier League’s top spot. Continue reading Arsenal subdue Liverpool as Saka scores late penalty
Lionel Messi says Qatar World Cup will “surely” be his last.
The 35-year-old Paris St-Germain forward has played at four World Cups with Argentina, scoring six goals and making five assists in 19 appearances. Continue reading Lionel Messi says Qatar World Cup will “surely” be his last.
Uganda beat South Sudan 4-1 to seal semi-final place
South Sudan U-17 national football team was beaten 4-1 by Uganda on Thursday in the African Cup of Nations Qualifiers at Abebe Bikila Stadium, Ethiopia. Continue reading Uganda beat South Sudan 4-1 to seal semi-final place
City humiliate United in Manchester derby
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland became the first player to score three successive Premier League home hat-tricks as Manchester United were humiliated in the derby at Etihad Stadium. Continue reading City humiliate United in Manchester derby
More than 120 dead in Indonesia football riots
At least 129 people died at an Indonesian football stadium riot on Sunday in which thousands of angry home fans invaded the pitch, prompting police response that triggered a stampede, authorities said.
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Brilliant Arsenal beat Spurs to cling to top
Arsenal inflicted first defeat of the season to 10-man rivals Tottenham Hotspur to move four points clear at the top of the Premier League table as Gabriel Jesus scored on his first North London derby. Continue reading Brilliant Arsenal beat Spurs to cling to top
United boss ten Hag: I believe in Maguire
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he still believes in Harry Maguire despite criticism of the English defender. Continue reading United boss ten Hag: I believe in Maguire
Arsenal brush Brentford aside to go top
Arsenal moved back to top of the Premier League as goals from William Saliba, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira put the Gunners on a dominant performance to beat Brentford 3-0.
Paul Pogba’s brother Mathias charged over alleged extortion plot
Mathias Pogba has been charged and detained over an alleged plot to extort money from his brother Paul, the France and Juventus midfielder. Continue reading Paul Pogba’s brother Mathias charged over alleged extortion plot