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Why Arsenal Became Africa’s Premier League Club

Arsenal won the Premier League this week after a 22-year wait. In London, the wait felt eternal. Across most of Africa, it did not really matter. The continent had decided long ago that Arsenal was its club. The Tuesday-night title only…

End of an Era! Guardiola to Leave Manchester City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has informed his players that he will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an end to a historic 10-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola’s decision emerged shortly after City’s 1-1…

Mbappe Jeered by Real Madrid Fans on Return from Injury

Kylian Mbappe was greeted by whistles from his own supporters as he came off the bench in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Real Oviedo at the Bernabeu. The Frenchman entered the pitch as a 69th-minute substitute on Thursday, returning from a…