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Nigeria Rout Mozambique 4-0 to Ease into Quarter-Finals

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Nigeria produced their most emphatic performance of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Tuesday, thrashing Mozambique 4-0 to secure a comfortable passage to the quarter-finals. Led by a brace from Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen…

Man United sack Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge

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Manchester United have dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim following a breakdown in relations with the club’s hierarchy and a stall in on-pitch progress, ending the Portuguese manager's tenure after just 14 months. Former midfielder Darren…

Saka equals Fabregas record as Arsenal extend title lead

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Bukayo Saka has moved level with Cesc Fabregas in Arsenal's all-time Premier League rankings, registering his 105th goal contribution during a dramatic 3-2 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday. The win at the Emirates Stadium proved vital…

Man Utd consider selling young winger to Turkish club

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Manchester United are deliberating a formal offer from Turkish Süper Lig side Kayserispor for young winger Sam Mather, according to reports from Sky Sports News. The Turkish club have submitted a fresh bid for the 21-year-old academy…

Maresca and Chelsea part ways after turbulent end to 2025

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Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after less than 18 months in charge, the club confirmed on Thursday. The 45-year-old Italian departs Stamford Bridge with the club sitting fifth in the Premier League, 15 points adrift…

Wolves hold Manchester United to end losing streak

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Wolverhampton Wanderers ended an 11-match Premier League losing streak on Tuesday, earning manager Rob Edwards his first point in charge with a battling 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. While the result provides a…