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Have Man United or Man City won more trophies?

Manchester City are the dominant force in this era of English football. But how do they compare to Manchester United in historical terms?

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How much prize money do FA Cup winners Man United earn?

Manchester United shocked rivals Man City in a re-run of last season's FA Cup final on Saturday, securing a pot of prize money alongside the famous old trophy.

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Top scorers in the Manchester derby: Haaland, Foden closing on top 10

Manchester City face Manchester United in a re-run of last season's FA Cup final. Erling Haaland has six goals in his first five appearances in the fixture.

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Man United and Liverpool did it for years: Walker demands lasting Man City dominance

Manchester City face Manchester United in a re-run of last season's FA Cup final this weekend. The mood around both club's could not be more different.

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Why 'Hate Runs Deep' between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall

Twenty-seven months have passed since Josh Taylor claimed a controversial points win over Jack Catterall. World titles are not on the line this time, but careers are.

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Lookman hat-trick gives Atalanta Europa League glory over Leverkusen invincibles

Bayern Leverkusen were looking to add the UEFA Europa League to their Bundesliga crown and continue their phenomenal unbeaten season against Atalanta in Dublin but Ademola Lookman's stunning hat-trick tore up the script.

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Pochettino leaves Chelsea: Latest updates on Stamford Bridge exit

Chelsea are once again searching for a new manager. Who might replace Pochettino at Stamford Bridge and what's next for the ex-PSG and Spurs boss?

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When Pep Guardiola may leave Man City

Pep Guardiola led Manchester City to their fourth consecutive Premier League title in 2023/24. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss has won six times in eight seasons in England overall.

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Arne Slot tactics and style of play as Liverpool confirm appointment

Arne Slot was officially named the next Liverpool manager on May 20, 2024. The Feyenoord coach has some notable parallels with the Anfield icon.

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Arne Slot contract, salary and compensation for new Liverpool manager

Liverpool have moved quickly to line up Jurgen Klopp's successor. But how much did Arne Slot set them back financially and how much is the new manager being paid?

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Why is Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool? Reasons behind his Anfield exit

Jurgen Klopp stunned Liverpool fans after announcing that this season would be his last at Anfield.

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How much money do Premier League winners make?

Manchester City won a fourth consecutive Premier League title in 2023/24, and such achievements pay very well in England's top division.

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Why Jurgen Klopp is right about his great rival Pep Guardiola

Manchester City's latest slice of history will be accompanied by ever-more frenzied talk around 115 charges and the club ownership. Pep Guardiola's great rival Jurgen Klopp cut through the noise.

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Is Guardiola's Man City the greatest Premier League dynasty?

After their historic treble triumph in 2022/23, Manchester City became the first English team to win four consecutive league titles. But where do they rank among the Premier League's all-time greatest dynasties?

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Has any team ever won four Premier League titles in a row?

Manchester City are aiming for a fourth successive Premier League title. It would be a feat to make Pep Guardiola's side stand apart in English football history.

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Where is the Premier League trophy on the final day?

Manchester City beat Arsenal to the Premier League title on the final day of the 2023/24 campaign.

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Foden and Rodri fire Man City to fourth straight Premier League title

Manchester City must beat West Ham on the final day of the Premier League season to secure a historic fourth successive title. FWA and Premier League player of the year Phil Foden netted a brilliant first-half brace before Rodri got in on the act.

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How many Premier League titles have Man City won?

Manchester City are chasing a fourth consecutive Premier League title and sixth overall in the Pep Guardiola era. How does their all-time record stack up among English football's heavyweights?

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What Man City must do on final day to be Premier League champions

Manchester City are within touching distance of a fourth consecutive Premier League title after beating Tottenham in their penultimate game. Here's what they need to do on the final day to be crowned champions.

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Why are all Premier League games at the same time today?

All 10 Premier League games kick off at the same time on the final day of the season and it has led to some incredible drama. But why does English football enforce this scheduling quirk?

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Has any team ever lost a Premier League title when starting the final day top?

Manchester City are two points ahead of Arsenal heading into the final day of the Premier League season. It means the title is still up for grabs, but has the team leading on the final day ever missed out in that situation?

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Usyk scrambles Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

Oleksandr Usyk was crowned undisputed heavyweight champion via split decision after an enthralling high-quality battle with Tyson Fury in Riyadh.

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Usyk scrambles Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

Oleksandr Usyk was crowned undisputed heavyweight champion via split decision after an enthralling high-quality battle with Tyson Fury in Riyadh.

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Cristiano Ronaldo attends Fury vs. Usyk

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s undisputed heavyweight title fight brought the stars out as expected in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Was Cristiano Ronaldo among them?

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Lionel Messi's famous Barcelona "contract" on a napkin sells for $965,000

One of the most famous items in modern football folklore has cost a huge sum of money at auction. Here's the breakdown of what Lionel Messi's famous Barcelona napkin "contract" cost one bidder.

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Which Man United players will be fit for the FA Cup final?

Wayne Rooney accused unnamed Manchester United players of feigning injury so they can be fresh for the FA Cup final on May 25. Who will Erik ten Hag have available to face Manchester City?

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Tyson Fury: Wilder scared me more than Usyk

Tyson Fury believes Oleksandr Usyk is the best fighter he will ever face, but Deontay Wilder remains unmatched for fear factor.

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Ranking Tyson Fury's top five wins

Tyson Fury puts his undefeated record and WBC title on the line this Saturday when he faces Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed glory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We've ranked the five best wins of his career.

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Haaland double, Son miss put Guardiola on brink of another Premier League title

A second-half brace from Erling Haaland and some heroics from substitute goalkeeper Stefan Ortega put Manchester City 2-0 up against Tottenham and within touching distance of a fourth consecutive Premier League title.

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Fury: I'm not the fighter I was but experience will beat Usyk

Tyson Fury has arrived in Saudi Arabia in superb shape for his showdown with Oleksandr Usyk. But the Gypsy King concedes he could be a fading force in the boxing ring.

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Tyson Fury's father headbutts Team Usyk member, left bloodied in Saudi

Tyson Fury's father John Fury headbutted a member of Oleksandr Usyk's entourage in Riyadh ahead of their undisputed heavyweight title fight. The 59-year-old was left with blood streaming down his face.

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When is Kylian Mbappe's final PSG game?

Kylian Mbappe will bid farewell to Paris Saint-Germain supporters at the Parc des Princes when Luis Enrique's team host Toulouse on Sunday. But he still has more to do with PSG before his June exit.

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Who beat boxing great Vasiliy Lomachenko's as an amateur?

Vasiliy Lomachenko will take on Devin Haney for the undisputed lightweight championship in Las Vegas on May 20. The Ukrainian's amateur record is viewed as one of boxing's most incredible feats.

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Brazil group, bracket, and path to final at 2024 Copa America

Brazil have suffered a dreadful downturn in form during World Cup qualification and Neymar is sidelined with a serious injury. Does their potential route to glory in the Copa America hint at a brighter future?

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Has any soccer team ever gone an entire season unbeaten?

Bayer Leverkusen have completed a historic Bundesliga triumph at Bayern Munich's expense. Can they claim more trophies and go the entire season unbeaten?

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The anatomy of a Real Madrid remontada

Real Madrid have a proud history of European comebacks. Bayern Munich are just the latest team to feel their wrath.

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Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich head to head: How the most-played Champions League rivalry has panned out

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have been pitted together once again in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League semifinals. WIth 20 titles between them, the clubs boast a rich shared history in the competition.

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Joselu's last-gasp double breaks Bayern hearts and puts Madrid in UCL final

Alphonso Davies thought he had fired Bayern Munich into the Champions League final but unheralded Real Madrid substitute Joselu had other ideas.

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Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich lineups, starting 11, team news

Bayern Munich impressed during their 2-2 draw against Real Madrid but Thomas Tuchel's team were beaten by Stuttgart at the weekend and the German has more defensive injury worries.

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Casemiro wages and contract length after damning Carragher verdict

Casemiro endured a torrid evening as an emergency centre-back during Manchester United's 4-0 thrashing at Crystal Palace. Has the esteemed former Real Madrid midfielder reached the end of the line?

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Man United could be missing SIX centre-backs against Crystal Palace

Bruno Fernandes has never missed a Manchester United match through injury but the Portugal midfielder is a doubt for the Red Devils' Premier League trip to Crystal Palace. Harry Maguire will also be absent.

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Haaland on Keane: 'I don't really care about that man'

Roy Keane compared Erling Haaland's play to that of a League Two player. The Man City star gave a withering response after he scored four times against Wolves and there is family history behind this feud.

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How Real Madrid got back on top of LaLiga

A year ago, Real Madrid were second best in their own league and battered and bruised in Europe. Here's how Carlo Ancelotti turned it around at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Where to watch the 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix

Two weeks on from Max Verstappen's fourth win of the season in China, the Formula One season returns with the glitz and glamour of the Miami Grand Prix.

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Erling Haaland scores four as Man City punish Wolves

Manchester City thrashed Wolves 5-1 to move within one point of Arsenal at the Premier League summit. Erling Haaland racked up a four-goal haul.

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Man City vs Wolves lineups, starting 11, team news: Foden, Haaland return

Manchester City know four wins from their final four games will guarantee a fourth successive Premier League title and Pep Guardiola has some key men ready to return against Wolves.

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Saka and Rice shine to keep Arsenal on track

Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice kept Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge on track as they claimed an assured 3-0 victory over Bournemouth.

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Who would win the Inoue vs. Pacquiao fantasy fight?

Naoya Inoue will aim to further cement his status as a modern great when he tangles with Luis Nery. How would a super bantamweight fantasy fight between The Monster and the legendary Manny Pacquiao have played out?

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Fullkrug gives Dortmund Champions League semifinal advantage over PSG

Niclas Fullkrug’s superb goal gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 victory in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain. Kylian Mbappe hit the post in the second half.

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Dortmund vs PSG lineups, stating 11, team news

Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain each progressed from the toughest group in this season's UEFA Champions League. They are reunited in this week's semifinals.

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Bayern and Real Madrid deadlocked after Kane, Vinicius exchange penalties

Harry Kane and Vinicius Junior each scored second-half penalties as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid played out a compelling 2-2- draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal.

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Premier League clubs vote for 'anchoring' spending cap

Premier League clubs have voted in principle to adopt a spending cap anchored to the commercial income of the division's bottom club from the 2025/26 season.

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Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid lineups, starting 11, team news

Jude Bellingham was battling a stomach bug last week. Will he face off against England teammate Harry Kane when Real Madrid travel to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League semifinals.

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Can players be suspended from the 2024 UEFA Champions League final?

Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund will continue their quest to reach the Champions League final. But are any of their players at risk of being suspended from the final if they get there?

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Complete list of PSG trophies as French giants win Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain have dominated French football since their Qatari takeover and became Ligue 1 champions again on April 28, 2024. Here is how many trophies they have won.

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Haaland strikes to keep Premier League title in Man City's hands

Manchester City know they will become Premier League champions if they win all their remaining games. A 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, secured by Erling Haaland, kept them on track.

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Arsenal survive late Tottenham scare to extend Premier League lead

Arsenal survived a late scare to beat rivals Tottenham 3-2 in the north London derby and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

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Nottingham Forest vs Man City lineups, starting 11, team news

Manchester City remained on course for a fourth consecutive Premier League title by beating Brighton 4-0 in midweek. Erling Haaland is on the bench for their trip to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.

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Tottenham vs Arsenal lineups, starting 11, team news

Arsenal were in sparkling form when they hammered Chelsea 5-0 in midweek. They face another of their bitter rivals on Sunday with a short trip to Tottenham in the north London derby.

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When were Leicester City last in the Premier League?

Leicester City have secured their return to the Premier League after an impressive campaign under Enzo Maresca. Here, we look at the club's history in England's top flight.

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Who will replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool? The top contenders including Arne Slot

Who will be Liverpool's new manager? That's the question everyone's asking after Jurgen Klopp announced his impending exit. We look at the favorites for the Anfield hot seat.

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West Ham vs Liverpool lineups, starting 11, team news

Liverpool's Premier League title hopes have dwindled amid a run of one win in four matches but Jurgen Klopp's men can apply some pressure to Arsenal and Manchester City with victory at West Ham.

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Everton claim first Goodison win over Liverpool since 2010 to torpedo Klopp's title hopes

Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave Everton a 2-0 victory in the Merseyside derby at a raucous Goodison Park to leave Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes in tatters.

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Everton vs Liverpool lineups, starting 11, team news

Everton will aim to take another step towards Premier League survival and throw a spanner in Liverpool's Premier League title bid when Jurgen Klopp contests his final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

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Brighton vs Man City lineups, starting 11, team news: Haaland out of vital Premier League clash

Manchester City will aim to stay on course for a record fourth consecutive Premier League title when they travel to Brighton. Erling Haaland scored in the reverse fixture but is not available to boss Pep Guardiola this time.

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Arsenal go clear at top of Premier League with 5-0 destruction of Chelsea

Kai Havertz and Ben White each scored twice after halftime as Arsenal they thrashed Chelsea 5-0 in a demolition derby at Emirates Stadium.

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Arsenal vs Chelsea lineups, starting 11, team news

Chelsea will try to disturb Arsenal's Premier League title bid when they visit Emirates Stadium. But they might have to do so without star man Cole Palmer.

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Thuram fires Inter to Serie A glory with ill-tempered derby win over AC Milan

Internazionale were crowned Serie A champions thanks to a 2-1 win over bitter rivals AC Milan at San Siro. Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram were on target in a game where three players were sent off during stoppage time.

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Ryan Garcia P4P? Make the weight, then we can talk

Oscar De La Hoya dubbed Ryan Garcia "the face of boxing" after his shock win over Devin Haney. But when disturbing antics and deciding not to make weight go unchecked, what sort of a sport is Garcia the face of?

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Bellingham settles Clasico thriller to put Madrid on brink of LaLiga title

Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time winner gave Real Madrid a thrilling 3-2 victory over bitter rivals Barcelona in El Clasico and all-but secured LaLiga glory for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

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Alexander-Arnold shines as Liverpool beat Fulham to go level with leaders Arsenal

Trent-Alexander Arnold, Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota were all on target as Liverpool returned to winning way in the Premier League at Fulham. Jurgen Klopp's men are level on points with leaders Arsenal.

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Man United throw away 3-0 lead, beat Coventry on penalties to reach FA Cup final

Coventry City completed an astonishing comeback from 3-0 down to force extra time against a beleaguered Manchester United in Sunday's FA Cup semifinal at Wembley. Erik Ten Hag's men prevailed 4-2 on spot kicks.

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Why did Man City sell Cole Palmer to Chelsea?

Cole Palmer has been a revelation since joining Chelsea from Manchester City last August. Now he stands in the way of his former club's bid for back-to-back FA Cups.

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Is Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia good for boxing?

Ryan Garcia's erratic behaviour has dominated the build-up to his fight with WBC super lightweight champion and long-time rival Devin Haney. It's easy to be apprehensive about Saturday's showdown in Brooklyn.

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UEFA Europa League quarterfinal draw 2024 in full: Liverpool face Atalanta

The UEFA Europa League is into its final stages. Can Liverpool say farewell to Jurgen Klopp with another piece of major European silverware in Dublin?

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Why Guardiola took Haaland and De Bruyne off before Man City's Madrid shootout woe

European champions Manchester City were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League on penalties by Real Madrid. Why did Pep Guardiola substitute Erlign Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne before the shootout?

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Man City reign ends as Rudiger wins shootout for Real Madrid

Kevin De Bruyne cancelled out Rodrygo's early opener but Manchester City could not make their dominance count against Real Madrid and the Champions League quarterfinal went to penalties. Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic has efforts saved for the hosts before Antonio Rudiger settled it for Madrid.

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Man City vs Real Madrid lineups, starting 11, team news for UCL second leg

Manchester City and Real Madrid played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. Will he holders or the 14-time winners progress at the Etihad Stadium?

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Which teams are in UEFA Champions League quarterfinals?

The second legs in the Champions League Round of 16 are underway. Which heavyweight teams have bowed out and can the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, Man City, Arsenal and Bayern Munich still make it to Wembley?

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Mbappe fires PSG into semis as 10-man Barca unravel

Barcelona led their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg 1-0 before a Ronald Araujo red card and a Kylian Mbappe double helped Paris Saint-Germain go through.

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What happened to former Tottenham star Dele Alli?

Everton travel to Chelsea on Monday in a key fixture in their fight for Premier League survival and Dele Alli will take centre stage... as a television pundit analysing his team's performance.

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Tributes paid after Scottish boxing hero Willie Limond dies, aged 45

Former British and Commonwealth super lightweight champion Willie Limond died aged 45 on April 15, 2024. Also a title-winner at super featherweight and lightweight, Limond shared the ring with the likes of Erik Morales and Amir Khan.

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What is the number 97 on Liverpool jerseys?

Liverpool play every game with the number 97 on their jerseys. Here, we explain the Premier League club's ongoing tributes and campaigns in relation to the Hillsborough disaster.

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Bailey and Watkins sink Arsenal to hand Man City title advantage

Late goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins gave Aston Villa a superb 2-0 win at Arsenal that left Manchester City two points ahead at the top of the Premier League with six games to play.

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Barrett's brutal body assault secures superb win over brave Gill

Zelfa Barrett topped the bill at the Manchester Arena for the first time and followed in the footsteps of Ricky Hatton and Anthony Crolla by stopping Jordan Gill with some body shots to savour.

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Five-star Man City return to top of Premier League

Manchester City hammered Luton Town 5-1 to return to the top of the Premier League. Arsenal and Liverpool are both in action on Sunday.

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Raphinha, Christensen see Barca to thrilling win in Paris

Paris Saint-Germain's latest bid for Champions League glory has gotten off to a poor start after a 3-2 defeat at home to Barcelona in the first leg of the quarterfinals.

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PSG vs Barcelona lineups, starting 11, team news

Luis Enrique leads Paris Saint-Germain against his former club Barcelona in an intriguing UEFA Champions League quarterfinal.

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Fury pledges double beating for Joshua after dealing with Usyk

Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk in their much-anticipated and long-delayed undisputed heavyweight showdown on May 18. But when Turki Alalshikh says he wants Fury for 10 more fights, thoughts of Anthony Joshua will never be far away.

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What happens if an IPL match is rained off?

Rain has often made its presence felt in the IPL. But what needs to happen for a game to be rained off?

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Valverde volley sees Madrid peg back Man City after Foden and Gvardiol stunners

Bernardo Silva gave Manchester City a second-minute lead but Pep Guardiola's team were stunned as Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo turned the tables for Real Madrid. The Champions League quarterfinal ended 3-3 as Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol and Federico Valverde scored stunning goals.

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Why are there no Bayern Munich fans at Emirates Stadium?

Bayern Munich face a tough task against Premier League leaders Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals. Thomas Tuchel's team will not have the backing of travelling fans at Emirates Stadium.

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Ronaldo sent off as Al Hilal down Al Nassr in Saudi Super Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as Al Nassr lost 2-1 to rivals Al Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup. Salem Aldawsari and Malcom were on target for Jorge Jesus' team before Sadio Mane netted a stoppage-time consolation.

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Real Madrid vs Man City lineups, starting 11, team news

Real Madrid broke Manchester City's hearts in 2022 before Pep Guardiola's side gained emphatic revenge en route to glory last season. Who will prevail in this latest titanic Champions League clash?

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Why have Everton been docked more Premier League points?

For the second time this season, Everton have incurred a points deduction for breaching Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Sean Dyche's side are battling against relegation.

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What are the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules?

Everton and Nottingham Forest have both been punished this season for falling foul of the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules. But what do the regulations mean and what are the consequences of not complying?

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Why did Fenerbahce walk off in the Turkish Super Cup?

Fenerbahce fielded their under-19s, Mauro Icardi scored inside a minute for Galatasaray and their rivals then forfeited the match. What was going on in the Turkish Super Cup and why?

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Man United vs Liverpool lineups, starting 11 and team news

Manchester United claimed a stirring win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals but have since descended into familiar shambles. Jurgen Klopp's side have the Premier League title in their sights.

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Matondo snatches draw for Rangers in Old Firm classic with Celtic

Rangers twice came from behind to claim a thrilling 3-3 draw against Celtic in an Old Firm classic at Ibrox, keeping the destiny of the Scottish Premiership title in their hands.

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What is tragedy chanting in football?

Jurgen Klopp asked Liverpool and Manchester United fans to refrain from tragedy chanting at this weekend's Premier League match.

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Ronaldo rested before Laporte extends Al Nassr winning streak

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr made it four consecutive Saudi Pro League wins when Aymeric Laporte dispatched a stoppage-time header to sink Damac 1-0.

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Ederson injury latest: Ortega continues to impress in Brazil star's absence

Ederson was hurt during Manchester City's draw with Liverpool and that setback has ruled him out of some important games in the 2023/24 season run-in.

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Hat-trick hero Foden thrives in centre stage as Man City demolish Villa

Reigning champions Manchester City returned to winning ways with an emphatic 4-1 win over Aston Villa. Phil Foden was the star of the show with a sensational hat-trick.

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Odegaard on target as Arsenal return to Premier League summit

Martin Odegaard and a Daiki Hashioka own-goal gave Arsenal a 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Luton Town. Mikel Arteta's team are back on top of the Premier League ahead of Liverpool's game with Sheffield United on Thursday.

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Why Man City dropped Haaland and De Bruyne

Criticism of Erling Haaland has been weirdly over the top of late, with Kevin De Bruyne also short of his best form. Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez can give Pep Guardiola and Manchester City a different solution.

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When is Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest?

Tottenham are in the hunt for Champions League qualification. Their re-arranged game against relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest could prove crucial in the final analysis for Ange Postecoglou's men.

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Who is the referee for Man United vs Liverpool?

Manchester United host Liverpool in a huge Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday. As you'd expect, one of England's highest-profile referees has been given the job.

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Man City 0-0 Arsenal makes you miss Guardiola vs. Klopp already

Manchester City and Arsenal served up a tight, tense and forgettable top-of-the-table encounter in the Premier League. Our thirst for nostalgia means we forget it often used to be this way.

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Wardley retains British title after blood-soaked draw with Clarke

Fabio Wardley was battered and bloodied by Frazer Clarke, who was dropped in round five and docked a point in round seven. Their British heavyweight title thriller ended in a split-decision draw.

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Advantage Liverpool: Arsenal stifle Man City in bore draw

Arsenal avoided being turned over at the Etihad Stadium once again but their dour 0-0 draw against Premier League champions Manchester City handed Liverpool a title advantage.

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Foden vs Saka: Man City vs Arsenal showdown ramps up English football's big debate

Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka are each enjoying superb seasons for Manchester City and Arsenal. Which of the England stars will prevail in Sunday's crunch Premier League clash?

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Will Bukayo Saka be fit for Man City vs. Arsenal?

Bukayo Saka sat out England's March friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. Will Arsenal have their main man available for the Premier League title showdown against Manchester City?

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Will Kevin De Bruyne be fit for Man City vs. Arsenal?

Kevin De Bruyne recently spent another spell on the sidelines and sat out Belgium's March internationals. Will Pep Guardiola's midfield superstar be fit for the crunch title clash with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on March 31?

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Endrick strikes at Bernabeu as Spain and Brazil share thriller

Teenage sensation Endrick made his mark at the Santiago Bernabeu in Brazil's 3-3 draw against Spain. Lucas Paqueta dispatched the third penalty of the match to snatch a draw for the visitors deep into stoppage time.

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Argentina group, bracket, and path to final at 2024 Copa America

Lionel Messi and Argentina ended their recent miserable history in the Copa America by lifting the trophy in Brazil in 2021. They look to retain it in the US in 2024.

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When postponed Brighton vs. Man City match will take place

Reigning champions Manchester City were slated to travel to Brighton in the Premier League this weekend. However, their FA Cup quarterfinal against Newcastle means the fixture must be rearranged.

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When will postponed Everton vs. Liverpool match take place?

Liverpool were originally slated to travel to Everton in the Premier League on March 17. When will the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park take place?

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Rodri: Of course Man City can win everything again

Pep Guardiola had Lionel Messi at his peak and saw Erling Haaland smash records. But Rodri is arguably more important to the Manchester City boss right now than any player has been during his esteemed coaching career.

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FA Cup semi final draw 2024: Coventry to face Man United

Manchester City reached their sixth successive FA Cup semifinal with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United, while Coventry City stunned Wolves, Chelsea beat Leicester City, and Manchester United won a remarkable game against Liverpool.

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Six Nations 2024 schedule, results, standings

Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 edition of the Six Nations, the premier international rugby union tournament in Europe.

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Deflected Silva double puts Man City in sixth consecutive FA Cup semifinal

Manchester City reached a sixth consecutive FA Cup semifinal thanks to Bernardo Silva's deflected first-half double against Newcastle United. The treble winners remain in contention across the three remaining major competitions this season.

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Ronaldo penalty gets Al Nassr back to winning ways

Al Nassr were looking to bounce back from the AFC Champions League heartache when they took on Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo gave them the points with a second-half penalty.

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Joe Joyce's heavyweight comeback: 'Everyone should just fight everyone, it's entertainment'

Joe Joyce was close to the top of the heavyweight mountain before Zhilei Zhang sent him tumbling down. The Briton wants more high-profile showdowns but can't afford another slip-up against Kash Ali.

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Jamie Carragher to stay on air after comment made to CBS Sports presenter Kate Abdo

CBS Sports has put together a much-loved pundit panel for its UEFA Champions League coverage. However, Jamie Carragher's comments to hosts Kate Abdo crossed a line.

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Raya the shootout hero as Arsenal break Porto hearts

Leandro Trossard gave Arsenal a 1-0 lead on the night against Porto at Emirates Stadium before the Champions League Round of 16 encounter headed all the way to penalties. David Raya saw the Gunners through with two saves.

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Barcelona vs Napoli lineups, starting 11, team news

Barcelona are seeking a return to the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in four seasons. But Xavi has injury problems in midfield as their tie with Napoli remains all square.

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Al Ain dump Ronaldo and Al Nassr out on penalties after AFC Champions League epic

Al Nassr came back from 3-0 down on aggregate and a goal and a man down in extra time to force a penalty shoot-out in their AFC Champions League quarterfinal against Al Ain. The Abu Dhabi side won 3-1 on spot kicks, with Cristiano Ronaldo the only Al Nassr player to find the target.

Dom Farrell

Arsenal vs. Porto lineups, starting 11, team news for UCL Round of 16 second leg

Gabriel Martinelli has been a key part of Arsenal's bid for glory at home and abroad this season, but will the Brazil winger recover from a foot injury in time to face Porto?

Dom Farrell

Klopp vs. Guardiola rivalry ends with Liverpool and City draw

John Stones gave Manchester City a first-half lead at Anfield before Alexis Mac Allister equalised for Liverpool from the penalty spot. The result left Arsenal top of the Premier League.

Dom Farrell

Has Harry Kane's trophy curse followed him to Bayern Munich?

After a record-breaking career with Tottenham and England, Harry Kane's move to Bayern Munich appeared to guarantee long-awaited major honours. Heading into this weekend's crunch showdown, it seems Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen have other ideas.

Dom Farrell

Joshua obliterates Ngannou: As it happened

Anthony Joshua floored Francis Ngannou twice before icing him with a spectacular KO. He is now on course for a shot at the winner of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk.

Dom Farrell

Christian Horner: Red Bull 'suspends F1 chief's accuser'

Christian Horner was cleared by an independent investigation over allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a Red Bull colleague. An email purportedly containing images of messages from the F1 team principal was then shared with journalists and F1 staff. The accuser has now been suspended by the company.

Dom Farrell

Behind the scenes of Anthony Joshua's fight camp for Francis Ngannou

Anthony Joshua has found a new lease of life under coach Ben Davison. Super featherweight Jordan Gill also recently moved to the gym and enjoyed a career-best win over Michael Conlan.

Dom Farrell

Hearn: AJ was naive, now he believes more than ever

Promoter Eddie Hearn thinks Anthony Joshua "is in a great place" as he prepares to fight Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.

Dom Farrell

Alvarez, Haaland on target as Man City stroll into Champions League quarters

Manchester City beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 away from home last month. It was the same scoreline at the Etihad Stadium as goals from Manuel Akanji, Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland secured a quarterfinal place for the holders.

Dom Farrell

Is Francis Ngannou a good boxer and can he beat AJ?

Francis Ngannou shocked the world with his performance against Tyson Fury, but is he actually a good boxer? Anthony Joshua might be about to find out.

Dom Farrell

Man City vs Copenhagen lineups, starting 11, team news for

Pep Guardiola is expected to rotate his line-up for Manchester City's Champions League encounter against FC Copenhagen. The holders won the first leg of the last-16 tie 3-1 in the Danish capital.

Dom Farrell

Kane at the double to fire Bayern past Lazio in Champions League

Harry Kane scored in each half as Bayern Munich beat Lazio 3-0 to overturn a first-leg deficit and progress to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

Dom Farrell

Drama, ecstasy and pain: Three days in the Premier League title race

Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal are neck-and-neck heading into the final stretch of the Premier League season. Over the weekend, The Sporting News was on the ground as the top three claimed very different victories.

Dom Farrell

Six of the best as Arsenal demolish sorry Sheffield United

Arsenal continued their free-scoring form by romping to a 6-0 win over bottom club Sheffield United in the Premier League. Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Ben White were all on target.

Dom Farrell

Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig lineups, starting 11, team news

Real Madrid were involved in a crazy and controversial LaLiga encounter with Valencia. Carlo Ancelotti will net his team focused and ready to preserve a slender Champions League advantage over RB Leipzig.

Dom Farrell

Is Phil Foden the best player in the Premier League?

Pep Guardiola has long waxed lyrical about Phil Foden while challenging him to improve. The 23-year-old who won the derby for Manchester City is a dazzlingly complete footballer with the world at his feet.

Dom Farrell

Has Saudi Arabia taken over boxing?

Anthony Joshua's heavyweight showdown against Francis Ngannou is the latest blockbuster fight to land in Saudi Arabia. Is the Middle East state the new capital of the boxing world?

Dom Farrell

Come on Phil the noise: City hero Foden downs United at raucous Etihad

Marcus Rashford scored a stunning early goal to give Manchester United a 1-0 lead in the derby at the Etihad Stadium. Another Manchester native, Phil Foden equalised in similarly impressive fashion and added a second before Erling Haaland sealed victory.

Dom Farrell

Survival of the fittest: Darwin scores 99th-minute Liverpool winner

Liverpool looked set to cede the initiative in the Premier League title race as they entered the ninth minute of stoppage time at Nottingham Forest. Darwin Nunez had other ideas.

Dom Farrell

What is a blue card in soccer? IFAB reconsiders sin-bin rule change

IFAB, football's rulemaking body, wanted to introduce a sin-bin element to the game, but the blue card proposal is in jeopardy after public backlash regarding the proposed law change.

Dom Farrell

Latest Liverpool team news: Will Mohamed Salah face Nottingham Forest?

Liverpool won the Carabao Cup and progressed in the FA Cup while nursing a hefty injury list. How many of their stars will be back for the return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest?

Dom Farrell

Verstappen secures pole at F1 season opener in Bahrain

World champion Max Verstappen ensured it was normal service resumed in Bahrain as he put his Red Bull on pole position for the opening race of the 2024 season.

Dom Farrell

Why do footballers cut holes in their socks?

Fans of the Premier League will have seen players such as Bukayo Saka, Kyle Walker and Conor Gallagher playing with holes torn in the back of their socks. Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham also does it. So what's going on?

Dom Farrell

Why do Chelsea and Leeds have a rivalry?

Chelsea host Leeds in the fifth round of the FA Cup. But why do two clubs 200 miles away from one another in England have a bitter football rivalry?

Dom Farrell

Haaland scores five as Man City hammer Luton in FA Cup

Erling Haaland scored five as Manchester City romped to a 6-2 FA Cup fifth-round win at Luton Town. Mateo Kovacic completed the scoring after Jordan Clark scored a fine brace for the hosts.

Dom Farrell

Everton see points deduction reduced to six from 10 on appeal

Everton launched an appeal against their 10-point Premier League deduction for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). It was reduced to a six-point penalty.

Dom Farrell

Why do Liverpool fans boo the UK national anthem?

The UK national anthem was played at Wembley Stadium before the 2024 Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea. Why did Liverpool fans boo God Save The King?

Dom Farrell

Arsenal destroy Newcastle to underline Premier League title credentials

Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka were on target as Arsenal kept their title bid on track with a majestic performance against Newcastle. Mikel Arteta's men hammered Newcastle 4-1 at Emirates Stadium.

Dom Farrell

Foden sinks Bournemouth as nervy Man City close gap to Liverpool

Manchester City extended their Premier League unbeaten run to 11 matches at Bournemouth. Phil Foden scored the only goal to move the champions a point behind leaders Liverpool.

Dom Farrell

Who is Omari Forson? Man United teenager gets full Premier League debut

Rasmus Hojlund's injury is a body blow for Manchester United. But it has allowed Erik ten Hag to give a Premier League opportunity to 19-year-old attacker Omari Forson.

Dom Farrell

Osimhen snatches draw for Napoli after Lewandowski strikes for Barca

Robert Lewandowski and Victor Osimhen each brought their finishing prowess to the fore as Napoli and Barcelona played out a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

Dom Farrell

Why Erling Haaland is an inspiration to Man City's breakthrough star

Oscar Bobb produced some eye-catching moments on his first Premier League start for Manchester City. But his fellow Norwegian Erling Haaland was a familiar matchwinner against Brentford.

Dom Farrell

Jack Catterall pledges to beat up 'concussed, confused' Josh Taylor in rematch

Jack Catterall was calm and mild-mannered when he sat down with The Sporting News to discuss his huge April fight. But something about Josh Taylor flicks a switch in the Englishman.

Dom Farrell

De Jong penalty leaves PSV and Dortmund all square

Luuk de Jong equalised from the penalty spot to give PSV a 1-1 Champions League draw against Borussia Dortmund. Donyell Malen broke the deadlock against his former club in the first half.

Dom Farrell

Haaland fires Man City to nervy Premier League win over Brentford

Manchester City returned to second in the Premier League after Erling Haaland scored the only goal against Brentford. The Norway superstar has 17 goals in England's top flight this season.

Dom Farrell

Will Kylian Mbappe sign for Real Madrid? Latest reports suggest contract is agreed

The latest instalment of the Kylian Mbappe transfer saga is ready to commence, with Real Madrid reportedly closing in on the PSG star.

Dom Farrell

Julian Alvarez: Guardiola's pet project, or Man City's undroppable star?

Julian Alvarez made it 24 starts out of 24 in the Premier League for Manchester City in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea. He has provided valuable goals and assists but his performances increasingly don't measure up.

Dom Farrell

Why are Liverpool playing Luton on Wednesday night?

Liverpool will try to solidify their position at the top of the Premier League when they host Luton Town on Wednesday at Anfield. How does this game and the Carabao Cup final fit into their plans?

Dom Farrell

Why are Man City playing Brentford on Tuesday night?

Manchester City's Premier League game against Brentford will take place on the same night as some UEFA Champions League knockout action. Why has the game been slotted in on Tuesday, February 20?

Dom Farrell

Red-hot Hojlund sees Man United past Luton in Premier League thrillier

Rasmus Hojlund scored twice in the opening seven minutes for Manchester United at Luton Town before Carlton Morris hit back for the hosts.

Dom Farrell

Rodri salvages draw for 3rd place Man City against Chelsea

Manchester City was trying to keep the pressure on Liverpool and Arsenal at the top of the Premier League but Raheem Sterling gave Chelsea the lead at the Etihad Stadium against his former club. Rodri salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Champions late on.

Dom Farrell

Is Wayne Rooney going to be a boxer? Latest news on Misfits talks

Wayne Rooney has never made any secret of his love for boxing. But is the former England and Manchester United star set to lace gloves for real?

Dom Farrell

Trent Alexander-Arnold injury: Will Liverpool star miss Carabao Cup final?

Jurgen Klopp insists Trent Alexander-Arnold was not rushed back from the knee injury he sustained in January.

Dom Farrell

Jack Grealish injury: When will Man City and England star return

Jack Grealish suffered a groin injury during Manchester City's 3-1 UEFA Champions League win over FC Copenhagen. How long will Pep Guardiola be without the England winger at this key time of the season?

Dom Farrell

Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today for Al Nassr?

Cristiano Ronaldo was nursing an injury during Al Nassr's mid-season friendly commitments. Will he be ready to return when the AFC Champions League resumes?

Dom Farrell

De Bruyne, Silva and Foden fire Man City towards Champions League quarterfinals

Bernardo Silva restored Manchester City's lead against FC Copenhagen after Magnus Mattsson cancelled out Kevin De Bruyne's opener. Pep Guardiola's side lost Jack Grealish to injury but Phil Foden completed a 3-1 win in stoppage time.

Dom Farrell

Will Kylian Mbappe play against Real Sociedad in the Champions League?

Kylian Mbappe suffered an ankle injury when PSG beat Brest in the Coupe de France last week. Will he be ready to take on Real Sociedad in the Champions League Round of 16?

Dom Farrell

Which teams have won consecutive Champions League titles?

Manchester City won their first ever Champions League in 2022/23. As Pep Guardiola's team embark upon this season's knockout stages, we look at the European giants who have managed to go back-to-back.

Dom Farrell

Who won 2023 UEFA Champions League final?

Manchester City are seeking to retain their Champions League crown in 2023/24. Here's a reminder of how Pep Guardiola conquered the final frontier for his club in the 2023 final against Inter Milan in Istanbul.

Dom Farrell

Haaland and De Bruyne still Guardiola's MVPs at Man City

Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to victory over Everton with the sort of brute physicality that could find a home at Super Bowl LVIII.

Dom Farrell

Why does Nigeria star Victor Osimhen wear a mask on his face?

Victor Osimhen will lead Nigeria's charge to beat hosts Ivory Coast in Sunday's AFCON final. But why does the Napoli striker play wearing a protective mask on his face?

Dom Farrell

Hamzah Sheeraz dispatches Liam Williams in one-round demolition

Hamzah Sheeraz defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Liam Williams, moving to 19-0 as he sensationally stopped the former world title challenger inside a round.

Dom Farrell

Man City go top as Haaland breaks through Everton wall

Erling Haaland’s excellent second-half brace gave Manchester City a hard-fought 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League.

Dom Farrell

Lineups, starting 11 for West Ham vs. Arsenal

West Ham won at Emirates Stadium in December to briefly derail Arsenal's Premier League title bid. Now the Gunners are back on form and looking for revenge in the return fixture.

Dom Farrell

Lionel Messi Hong Kong controversy explained

The controversy around Lionel Messi missing Inter Miami's friendly in Hong Kong has continued to rumble on. Organisers have offered supporters partial refunds, while the Hong Kong government has slammed the superstar forward.

Dom Farrell

Which teams have been eliminated from AFCON 2023?

The Africa Cup of Nations is heading into its final stages. The tournament has been notable for the number of big names to fall early on.

Dom Farrell

Cristiano Ronaldo 39th birthday: Year-by-year career stats

Cristiano Ronaldo turned 39 on February 5. Since joining Al Nassr from Manchester United last season, the Portugal icon has proved to still be a formidable goalscorer. But which year of his career was his best?

Dom Farrell

Arsenal down Liverpool to blow Premier League title race open

Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal a deserved lead against Premier League leaders Arsenal before a Gabriel own goal late in first-half stoppage time levelled matters at Emirates Stadium. There was huge defensive howler in the second half, with Gabriel Martinelli the beneficiary.

Dom Farrell

Fury vs Usyk, a $10m penalty, Beterbiev vs Bivol: What Turki Alalshikh said

Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh moved quickly to reschedule the undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk

Dom Farrell

Why has Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk been rescheduled?

It's not news that any boxing fan wanted to hear, but the multi-million dollar undisputed showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed. The Sporting News looks at the details surrounding the capitulation of the February 17 date.

Tom Gray

Lookman the hero again as Nigeria edge past Angola into AFCON semis

Nigeria are strong favourites to prevail at the Africa Cup of Nations after a tournament full of shocks. Ademola Lookman put them a goal to the good against free-scoring Angola.

Dom Farrell

Why are players trying to leave the Saudi Pro League?

Jordan Henderson has jumped ship, Karim Benzema has denied he's leaving and Aymeric Laporte says players are unhappy. What's going on in the Saudi Pro League?

Dom Farrell

Why are players trying to leave the Saudi Pro League?

Jordan Henderson has jumped ship, Karim Benzema has denied he's leaving and Aymeric Laporte says players are unhappy. What's going on in the Saudi Pro League?

Dom Farrell

Is Ronaldo playing today vs. Inter Miami and Messi?

Cristiano Ronaldo will not face his longtime rival Lionel Messi when Al Nassr welcomes Inter Miami in Riyadh on Thursday. An injury to the five-time Ballon d'Or winner led the Saudi Pro League side to reschedule two friendly matches in China last week.

Dom Farrell

Confirmed: Ronaldo out of Messi match due to injury

Al Nassr cancelled a brief trip to China due to an apparent injury to Cristiano Ronaldo. As they gear up to face Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on February 1, their star forward remains unavailable for the upcoming match.

Dom Farrell

Will Ronaldo face Messi again on a football pitch?

The anticipated match on Thursday, labelled as 'The Last Dance' between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr and Inter Miami, has been thwarted by injury. Does this unfortunate turn of events signal the conclusion of their illustrious rivalry?

Dom Farrell

Is the Ronaldo vs. Messi match still happening after CR7 injury?

Due to Cristiano Ronaldo's injury, Al Nassr had to cancel two friendly matches in China last week. The question now arises: will their upcoming game against Inter Miami and Lionel Messi proceed as planned despite the absence of the star forward?

Dom Farrell

Why is Gio Reyna signing for Nottingham Forest?

Gio Reyna has been short of game time at Borussia Dortmund this season. With the Copa America on the horizon, a move to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest is on the cards.

Dom Farrell

Is Erling Haaland playing for Man City today?

Erling Haaland has not played for Manchester since suffering a foot injury against Aston Villa on December 6. But last season's Golden Boot winner is rapidly closing in on a return.

Dom Farrell

When does the transfer window close?

Clubs in Europe's major leagues don't have long left to alter their squads before the January transfer window closes. Here's when deadline day falls across the major nations.

Dom Farrell

Benn: 'I’m willing to spend every last penny I have to fight my innocence'

Conor Benn will box for the second time since failing two drug tests when he faces Peter Dobson in Las Vegas on Saturday. The undefeated British welterweight remains completely convinced of his innocence.

Dom Farrell

Klopp: I won't decide Liverpool replacement, don't blame FSG

Jurgen Klopp intends to make a clean break from Liverpool and will have no say on selecting his successor after announcing he will step down as manager of the 19-time English champions at the end of 2023/24.

Dom Farrell

Jaime Munguia vs. John Ryder: Complete list of undercard fights

Jaime Munguia will put his unbeaten record on the line against unbeaten British super middleweight John Ryder this weekend. Here's what the undercard will look like in Phoenix.

Dom Farrell

Are there Premier League games this weekend?

The Premier League schedule has been lighter in January on account of the third and fourth rounds of the FA Cup and teams enjoying their mid-season break. When will EPL action return?

Dom Farrell

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