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Noni Madueke backs Arsenal push to tackle knife crime

There was a poignant silence as Tashan Daniel’s parents emerged on to Ken Friar Bridge on a cold, wet February afternoon in north London. With heads bowed, the England forwards Noni Madueke and Alessia Russo and the former Arsenal international turned TV host Alex Scott greeted them with a

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Juventus target Alisson and Vicario as they plan goalkeeper overhaul

Juventus are preparing a major shake-up between the sticks after losing faith in Michele Di Gregorio. The Bianconeri have been scouring the Premier League for replacements, with Liverpool’s Alisson Becker and Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario both emerging as candidates as the club seeks to restore its defensive solidity. Di

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Jesse Marsch rebuts Sam Allardyce over Leeds fitness claims

The row over Leeds United’s decline continued as Jesse Marsch pushed back hard against comments from his successor Sam Allardyce about the squad’s physical state during the 2022-23 season. Marsch, who followed Marcelo Bielsa at Elland Road, rejected suggestions that Bielsa’s high-intensity blueprint had been allowed to

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Ferran Torres and Pedri reveal €40,000 fine for late arrivals under Hansi Flick

Barcelona stars Pedri and Ferran Torres have described strict new discipline under Hansi Flick, who has made punctuality non-negotiable at Camp Nou. Flick said: "[Being late] is a lack of respect, not for me but for his teammates, the institution, and the fans. It’s not that difficult to

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Benfica president defends Prestianni, calls suspension 'unfair'

Benfica president Rui Costa has strongly defended Gianluca Prestianni after UEFA handed the Argentine winger a provisional one-match suspension following an exchange with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior in the first leg at the Estadio da Luz. The club says the player is being unfairly maligned and remains firmly

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How to buy Sheffield United 2026 tickets

Sheffield United return to Championship action with a run of fixtures at Bramall Lane and on the road, and fans can already plan how to get into matches. The squad includes Patrick Bamford and Harrison Burrows, and manager Chris Wilder will be aiming to guide the Blades back to the

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Alysa Liu wants her own Fortnite skin

Team USA figure skating breakout Alysa Liu, celebrating two gold medals at the Winter Games, said she wants a Fortnite cosmetic. Speaking to USA Today, Liu proclaimed, "I would love Fortnite to do a skin on me! I would buy it!" Asked whether she would rather master Fortnite

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Mikel calls Maresca sacking a 'massive mistake' as Chelsea falter under Rosenior

Chelsea legend Jon Obi Mikel criticised the club’s decision to dismiss Enzo Maresca, saying the Blues have regressed since the Italian’s departure on New Year’s Day. Maresca had delivered silverware and European pedigree to Stamford Bridge, winning the Conference League and the Club World Cup and leaving

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David Squires on a dose of reality for Igor Tudor

Our cartoonist on the north London derby and some uncomfortable truths for the interim Spurs manager after Arsenal’s visit to Dr Tottenham. David Squires on a dose of reality for Igor Tudor. Buy a cartoon | David’s favourite work of 2025 And his latest book, Chaos in the Box:

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Javier Hernandez moved to tears by viral baby monkey Punch

Former Manchester United striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez shared an emotional reaction on social media after watching footage of Punch, a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo. The 37-year-old posted clips to his 6.3 million Instagram followers showing the infant monkey, rejected by its parents, seeking comfort from a stuffed

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40-60-point deduction 'logical' if Man City found guilty, legal expert says

Maguire said there are well over 115 charges and posed the question of how a split decision would be handled, noting that different outcomes could favour the Premier League or Manchester City. He suggested non-cooperation by City is fairly likely and would probably attract a significant fine, as happened in

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Barcelona make final decision on permanent Marcus Rashford transfer

Barcelona have decided to make Marcus Rashford's loan move permanent after he impressed since arriving as a calculated gamble in the summer. The Manchester United academy graduate has done enough to convince the hierarchy at Camp Nou that a permanent deal best serves the club's sporting

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Rio Ferdinand defends Jose Mourinho over Vinicius Jr racism row

Rio Ferdinand has defended Jose Mourinho amid the controversy over allegations of racial abuse involving Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. Ferdinand said the former coach is not a racist and suggested Mourinho may regret how he handled the episode. Vinicius accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of calling him a

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Mikel: Mourinho 'f*cked up' with 'clumsy' Vinicius Jr comment

Ex-Nigeria international Mikel, who played under Mourinho at Premier League giants Chelsea, told his Obi One Podcast: “What I expected to hear from my old boss, from my gaffer [was] ‘Yes it is under investigation, but there is not place for racism there, there is no place for such thing,

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Howe’s Newcastle show European swagger but may need a style switch

Anthony Gordon’s output in Europe and domestically underlines a wider Newcastle paradox. He has scored 10 Champions League goals in nine games but only three in 21 Premier League appearances, two from penalties. Having netted four against Qarabag in Baku, he is likely to lead the attack again for

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Barcelona back at heart of Spain's World Cup hopes

In 2010 Spain were crowned world champions on the back of players from both Barcelona and Real Madrid. Sixteen years on and with the 2026 World Cup approaching, a question resonates across Catalunya and Spain: can Barcelona consolidate itself as the sole heart of La Roja? The national team’s

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Anthony Gordon's Champions League form boosts England World Cup hopes

Anthony Gordon's 2025-26 Champions League campaign is the best by any English scorer for an English club in the competition's history. His four-goal haul in Newcastle's 6-1 win over Qarabag took him to 10 goals from nine games, a total that surpassed previous marks

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How to watch Inter vs Bodoe/Glimt: kick-off, TV channels and streams

Inter face Bodoe/Glimt in the Champions League on 24 Feb 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 EST and 20:00 GMT. Inter are in serious jeopardy of missing the last 16 after a shock 3-1 defeat last week; they must win by three or more goals to avoid extra

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How to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos: live stream, TV and kick-off

English-language coverage is available across multiple territories: USA — Paramount+; UK — TNT Sports; Australia — Stan Sport; Canada — Fubo Canada; India — Sony Sports Network; South / Sub-Saharan Africa — SuperSport; Malaysia — beIN Sports Malaysia; Middle East — beIN Sports MENA. The match kicks off on 24 Feb 2026 at 15:00 EST and 20:00

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How to watch LAFC vs Real Espana: live stream, TV and kick-off time

The CONCACAF Champions Cup returns to BMO Stadium as Los Angeles FC looks to finish the job against Honduran outfit Real Espana. LAFC heads into the second leg with a 6–1 aggregate lead, making progression to the Round of 16 almost a formality. Kick-off is 24 Feb 2026 at

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Osasuna rejoice after ending 15-year wait to beat Real Madrid

Sergio Herrera celebrated twice on Saturday night after Raúl García’s 90th‑minute finish was eventually allowed to stand and Osasuna beat Real Madrid 2-1. García had curled a sublime strike beyond Thibaut Courtois at the north end of El Sadar, only for the assistant’s flag to go up;

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How to buy Al-Nassr 2026 tickets: prices, fixtures & more

To buy Al-Nassr match tickets, use the Saudi Pro League site and navigate to the 'Fixture/Tickets' section under 'Matches', or visit the Al-Awwal Park website or WeBook.com. Matchweeks are usually staged across three days, largely Thursday to Saturday to match the Saudi weekend, and

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Pep Guardiola’s All-Time Best XI: Is This the Ultimate Manager Dream Team?

A 34-second social clip named an all-time starting XI made up of players Pep Guardiola has used and set off a fresh online debate — no stats, just pure chaos. FanZone host Ed Hindle runs through the picks rapidly: “Best goalkeeper to ever have lived… Manuel Neuer for Bayern Munich,” followed

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Barcelona get FIFA approval to complete signing of Ajay Tavares

Barcelona have brought an end to the transfer saga around Ajay Tavares after FIFA cleared the move, allowing the 16-year-old winger to travel to Barcelona for a medical and to sign his contract. The England U17 forward also holds a Portuguese passport, a detail that let him move to an

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‘Most of us spoke’: Gyökeres says frank talks fired Arsenal derby win

Viktor Gyökeres has revealed that Arsenal’s brutally honest team discussions after the draw at Wolves brought renewed purpose and helped them secure a restorative win at Tottenham on Sunday. He produced arguably his best performance for Arsenal in the 4-1 derby, threatening from start to finish and scoring two