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FA Cup Exit Leaves Thomas Frank Under Mounting Pressure at Spurs
Aston Villa defeat deepens Tottenham’s growing crisis Tottenham Hotspur’s season continues to unravel, and Thomas Frank is rapidly running out of places to hide. Sunday’s 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa dumped Spurs out of the FA Cup at the earliest possible stage, leaving them without a domestic cup competition…
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Macclesfield Stun Crystal Palace in Biggest FA Cup Upset Ever
Non-league side rewrite 154 years of FA Cup history In a competition defined by giant-killings, the FA Cup delivered its most astonishing result ever on Saturday. Sixth-tier Macclesfield FC knocked out holders Crystal Palace with a deserved 2-1 victory, creating the biggest upset in the tournament’s 154-year history. The 117-place…
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PSG Win Trophée des Champions After Penalty Drama Against Marseille
Late comeback and shootout heartbreak in Kuwait Paris Saint-Germain lifted the Trophée des Champions after a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout victory over Marseille, following a chaotic 2-2 draw in normal time at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait. Ousmane Dembélé gave PSG an early lead, but Marseille fought back…
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Real Madrid Set Up El Clásico Final in Saudi Arabia
Early Valverde strike sets the tone Real Madrid booked their place in the Spanish Super Cup final after a tense 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid in Saudi Arabia. A stunning early goal from Federico Valverde proved decisive as Carlo Ancelotti’s side set up a mouth-watering final against Barcelona on Sunday.…
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Raphinha Runs the Show as Barcelona Cruise into Spanish Super Cup Final
Barça blitz Athletic Club in ruthless semifinal display Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona stormed into the Spanish Super Cup final with a dominant 5-0 victory over Athletic Club in Saudi Arabia. After a lively opening from Bilbao, Barça seized control and blew the game apart with four goals in a…
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Cherki Copies Haaland as Man City Cruise Past Brentford
Cherki steals the spotlight Rayan Cherki announced himself in style as Manchester City defeated Brentford 2-0 to reach the English League Cup semifinals. The French playmaker produced a moment of pure quality in the 32nd minute, curling a stunning shot into the top corner before recreating Erling Haaland’s famous celebrations.…
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Safonov the Hero as PSG Win Global Title on Penalties
A final decided by nerves Paris Saint-Germain claimed a historic Intercontinental Cup title after beating Flamengo on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in Doha. Goalkeeper Matvei Safonov was the undisputed hero, saving four consecutive penalties in a shootout PSG won 2-1. The victory completed a remarkable…
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Miley Sends Newcastle into Carabao Cup Semifinals
Late drama at St James’ Park Lewis Miley was the unlikely hero as his stoppage-time header fired holders Newcastle into the Carabao Cup semifinals with a dramatic 2-1 win over Fulham. The 19-year-old struck in the second minute of added time to spare the Magpies a penalty shootout and deliver…
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AC Milan and Napoli Collide in Supercoppa Italiana Semifinal
Title defence begins for Milan AC Milan begin their bid for a second consecutive Supercoppa Italiana crown with a semifinal clash against Napoli in the 38th edition of the competition, staged in Saudi Arabia. While Milan arrive as reigning holders, Napoli are seeking to lift the trophy for the first…
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FIFA Cuts World Cup Ticket Prices After Fan Backlash
$60 tickets introduced for loyal supporters FIFA has dramatically reduced the price of a limited number of World Cup tickets following a global backlash, with some fans now able to attend matches — including the final — for just $60 instead of paying up to $4,185. The governing body confirmed…
