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Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has been heavily criticised for pushing Liverpool’s Conor Bradley off the pitch while he was badly injured. The Reds right-back ended up having to be stretchered off at the Emirates Stadium, but it seems that Martinelli initially shoved him as he thought he was time-wasting towards the end of the game. Martinelli is now being criticised …

Former Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has backed goalkeeper Benjamin Asare to reclaim his place in the teams starting eleven once he regains full fitness. The Black Stars' number one goalkeeper has been out of action for several weeks as a result of an injury setback.In the period he has been out, Solomon Agbasi, who has taken his …

Milan left it until the 92nd minute to rescue a point at home against Genoa in Serie A, and almost lost it in the final kick of the game from the penalty spot, but were relieved to see Nikolae Stanciu smash over from 12 yards. Lorenzo Colombo and Rafael Leao came up with the goals that did go in. Rafael …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Athletic Bilbao captain Inaki Williams faced relentless jeers from Saudi fans during their 5-0 Spanish Super Cup semifinal loss to Barcelona in Jeddah. The Ghana international had drawn attention before the match by openly criticizing the decision to stage the tournament in Saudi Arabia. For me, playing in Saudi Arabia is rubbish, to put it bluntly, he said. Having to …

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been heavily criticised for a quiet performance against Liverpool in tonight’s big game in the Premier League. The Sweden international has been disappointing since joining the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon in the summer, managing only seven goals in 23 games. Neville was far from impressed with Gyokeres’ display this evening, slamming the 27-year-old for offering …

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko is hoping the clubs supporters will turn up in large numbers this Sunday when the team hosts Young Apostles at the TnA Stadium.Medeama go into the game in good shape after a strong run of results, and Tanko believes the energy from the stands can play a key role again. The coach points to the recent …

AS Roma's Wesley, Evan Ferguson. (REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli) Newcastle United secured a thrilling 4-3 comeback win over Leeds United at St. James’ Park on Wednesday, twice overturning deficits in a topsy-turvy Premier League clash. Injury-time heroics from Bruno Guimaraes and Harvey Barnes – who scored the winner with the last kick of the game – sealed all three points, lifting the …

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed quiet satisfaction with the growing influence of forward Kingsley Braye after his strong showing in the MTN FA Cup.Braye grabbed the headlines after scoring a hat trick in Medeama’s impressive win over Bibiani Gold Stars, a result that pushed the Tarkwa-based side into the Round of 16 of the competition.The coach views the forward’s …

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to offer as much as €150m for the transfer of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez in the summer. The Blues could do with a world class centre-forward after a frustrating season from summer signings Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, who haven’t really delivered. Alvarez has a total of 40 goals in 81 games since joining Atletico …

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko is using the last two training sessions to settle on his starting team for the clash with Young Apostles.With the match close, Tanko wants to be sure every player understands the plan and their role before the final whistle blows on preparation.Medeama head into the game in decent form, with three wins and two draws from …

Playing a host nation at the Africa Cup of Nations often places visiting teams under intense mental strain. The stadiums roar louder, the atmosphere tightens, and every mistake is magnified. Cameroon, though, have long treated such settings as an advantage rather than a burden. As the Indomitable Lions line up against hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals, they do …

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has made the radical suggestion that a dream team of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher could take charge of the side. At least until the end of the season, former Red Devils goalkeeper Schmeichel says he’d like to see those three club legends share the duties of managing the first-team. United have …

Soccer Football – Premier League – Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers – Anfield, Liverpool, Britain – December 27, 2025 Liverpool manager Arne Slot celebrates after the match REUTERS/Phil Noble EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES …

Cagliari and Cremonese shared the points in a chaotic and dramatic 2-2 draw, with late goals, VAR drama and a frantic finale defining an entertaining contest. Cremonese made a perfect start, striking inside four minutes when Dennis Johnsen reacted quickest to a loose ball in the box and fired low past Elia Caprile. The visitors doubled their advantage just before …