At least six teams have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt, following the conclusion of Thursday’s group stage matches. Senegal defeated DR Congo 2-0, while Ghana secured a 1-0 win over the Central African Republic. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles played to a 2-2 draw with Kenya on Wednesday. Morocco triumphed 3-1 over fellow North Africans Tunisia to secure their place in the last eight. The six teams that have advanced to the quarter-finals are Nigeria, Senegal, Morocco, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and DR Congo. The final two spots will be decided on Friday, with…
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Arsenal have made a firm decision regarding Mikel Arteta’s future at the club following their exit from the Champions League. Despite a disappointing season, the Gunners’ hierarchy has decided not to part ways with the manager, according to a report from Daily Mail via SPORTbible. Arteta watched as his team suffered a 2-1 defeat to PSG at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, resulting in a 3-1 aggregate loss. The team traveled to Paris with hopes of overturning a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, but those hopes were dashed. Goals from Fabian Ruiz (27′) and Achraf Hakimi (72′) put…
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has reportedly enlisted the help of super-agent Pini Zahavi in an effort to secure his “dream” transfer to Barcelona. Rashford recently enjoyed a successful six-month loan spell at Aston Villa, scoring four goals and providing six assists in 17 appearances. However, a hamstring injury has sidelined him for the remainder of the season. Villa are yet to decide whether to trigger the £40m option to buy Rashford permanently, with the final decision resting with the England international. Paris Saint-Germain, who are finalists in the Champions League, remain long-term suitors. Despite the interest from PSG, a…
Paris Saint-Germain have secured their place in just their second-ever UEFA Champions League final, defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the second leg of their semi-final at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, completing a 3-1 aggregate victory. The French champions, already leading 1-0 from the first leg, extended their advantage before half-time thanks to Fabian Ruiz, whose deflected strike from the edge of the area found the net despite Arsenal’s early dominance and missed chances. PSG had the chance to seal the tie when awarded a penalty in the second half, but Vitinha’s effort was saved by David Raya. Moments later,…
Carlo Ancelotti is set to remain as Real Madrid manager beyond this weekend’s El Clasico, regardless of the result, according to a report from Spain. Following Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final exit to Arsenal, speculation intensified around Ancelotti’s future, with some labeling him a ‘dead man walking.’ Early reports suggested the Italian coach would be dismissed after the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona—regardless of the outcome. Rumors even circulated that Ancelotti might not make it to the final itself. However, he remained in charge for the match and stayed on despite defeat. According to Spanish outlet El Larguero, the club’s…
Inter Milan will take on Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final, setting up a rare Italy vs. France showdown for Europe’s top club prize. This marks only the second time in the tournament’s 69-year history that clubs from these two nations will contest the final—the first being in 1993 when Marseille edged AC Milan. Inter are seeking their fourth European crown, having last lifted the trophy in 2010. They also reached the final recently in 2023. PSG, meanwhile, continue their hunt for a maiden Champions League title after falling short in their only previous final appearance in…
Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has sparked debate by questioning Anthony Joshua’s connection to Nigeria, suggesting the former unified world champion should not be considered a “true Nigerian.” Ajagba’s comments came after his hard-fought majority draw against Congolese rival Martin Bakole at the ANB Arena in Riyadh this week. When asked by The Ring about Joshua’s place among top heavyweights, the 30-year-old Ajagba—whose only professional defeat came against Frank Sánchez in 2021—dismissed the idea, taking aim at Joshua’s ties to Nigeria. “Oh man, I don’t think so,” Ajagba said. “He’s not a real Nigerian. He might have just been there,…
Barcelona winger Raphinha has matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most goal involvements in a single Champions League season, following his late strike against Inter Milan. The Brazilian appeared to have sealed a dramatic 87th-minute winner, putting Barca 3-2 ahead after trailing by two goals. However, Inter equalised in stoppage time through Francesco Acerbi and secured a 4-3 victory in extra time with a decisive goal from Davide Frattesi. Raphinha ends his Champions League campaign with 21 goal contributions—matching Ronaldo’s mark from the 2013-14 season, when he scored 17 goals and provided four assists during Real Madrid’s run to their…
Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes Barcelona ran out of ideas as they were knocked out of the Champions League by Inter Milan. After a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg, Tuesday’s semi-final second leg saw Inter take an early two-goal lead through Lautaro Martinez and a Hakan Calhanoglu penalty. Barcelona responded with goals from Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo, and Raphinha to seize the advantage. But Inter struck back late—Francesco Acerbi equalised in stoppage time, and Davide Frattesi netted the extra-time winner to seal a dramatic 4-3 win on the night and a 7-6 aggregate triumph. Speaking to…
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is in advanced negotiations to join Brazilian side Flamengo, with a deal nearing completion. The 33-year-old, who was approached by the club back in December, is now close to agreeing a free transfer as Flamengo step up their pursuit. Jorginho, currently sidelined with a punctured lung sustained in a match against Brentford last month, was born in Brazil but represents Italy internationally, having earned 57 caps. He joined Arsenal from Chelsea in 2023 for £12 million and has made 78 appearances for the Gunners, including 26 this season, scoring once.