On Tuesday, Real Madrid pulled off a dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League Knockout Round Play-offs, with Jude Bellingham scoring a stoppage-time winner to clinch the win at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City took the lead in the 19th minute as Erling Haaland converted a Joško Gvardiol assist to make it 1-0. City held onto their advantage through halftime, but Real Madrid came out strong in the second half. In the 60th minute, Kylian Mbappé equalized for Los Blancos, finishing a Dani Ceballos assist to make it 1-1. City regained the lead in the 80th minute…
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Pakistan’s national football team has been excluded from the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifiers following FIFA’s suspension of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF). This decision stems from FIFA stripping the PFF of all membership rights, which directly impacts the national team’s ability to compete. The PFF confirmed that the team will not be able to participate in the final round of the qualifiers. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had previously issued a warning, stating that if FIFA’s suspension of the PFF was not lifted by March 4, Pakistan would be automatically withdrawn from the competition. Pakistan had been…
Plymouth Argyle’s reward for their impressive 1-0 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round is a high-profile away tie against Manchester City. Ryan Hardie’s second-half penalty secured the win for the Championship’s bottom side against Jurgen Klopp’s Reds, and now they will travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Pep Guardiola’s Premier League champions. Manchester United will host Fulham in another all-Premier League encounter, while Newcastle United will welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to St. James’ Park in what promises to be a thrilling clash. Bournemouth, in great form, will entertain Wolves at the Vitality Stadium. Aston Villa,…
Champions League Playoff Round Preview The Champions League playoff round is about to begin, featuring some thrilling matchups. Here’s a look at the upcoming fixtures: Brest vs. PSG PSG, the dominant force in French football, is heavily favored to defeat Brest. With a perfect record against them in their last 30 meetings, PSG has the upper hand. Brest’s key player, Ludovic Ajorque, could pose a challenge for PSG’s defense, but the Parisians are expected to come out on top. Prediction: PSG to win Juventus vs. PSV Juventus will host PSV in what promises to be a closely contested encounter. Having…
Brazil Still Pursuing Ancelotti, Sets Deadline for Real Madrid Manager to Accept Job Offer Carlo Ancelotti remains Brazil’s top choice to manage the national team, but the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has now given the Real Madrid boss a clear deadline to make a decision. Reports suggest that the CBF has informed Ancelotti he must decide soon, as they will no longer wait for him indefinitely before considering other options. CBF Growing Impatient with Ancelotti’s IndecisionSince Tite’s departure as head coach, Ancelotti has been frequently linked with the Brazil national team role, despite never publicly expressing a desire to leave…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has stated that Manchester City midfielder Rodri deserved to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or. Speaking to reporters at his pre-match press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League first-leg tie against Manchester City on Tuesday night, Ancelotti reflected on the prestigious award. Lionel Messi ultimately won the 2023 Ballon d’Or, beating Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Kevin De Bruyne, and Rodri, who finished fifth. However, Rodri later claimed the 2024 Ballon d’Or, finishing ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, who took second and third, respectively. In response, the Real Madrid delegation, including…
Veteran coach Claude Le Roy has named Nigeria’s Super Eagles among the title contenders for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles, who have won the prestigious tournament three times, are considered one of the most successful teams in AFCON history. They came close to claiming a fourth title last year in Côte d’Ivoire, losing 2-1 to the host nation in the final. Le Roy, who led the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon to AFCON glory in 1988, is backing Nigeria to challenge for the title once again. “Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Algeria, and Egypt are always formidable opponents…
The 25-year-old found himself out of favor at Stamford Bridge shortly after returning to Chelsea on a permanent seven-year contract. He had initially spent time on loan at Chelsea before moving to Barcelona on a similar deal. Following a transfer agreement worth just over £45 million with his former club Atlético Madrid, Félix was persuaded to return to London. However, under manager Enzo Maresca, Félix was often sidelined, with Maresca preferring to use Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto, and Noni Madueke in the Premier League. This left Félix mainly playing in Chelsea’s Conference League group stage matches, a competition in which…
On Sunday evening, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, preventing them from securing an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl win. The Chiefs, appearing in their fifth Super Bowl in six years, were the focus of much of the pre-game hype, with many speculating about a potential three-peat. However, the Eagles dominated the game in New Orleans, with their defense leading the charge. This victory also served as revenge for the Eagles, who were defeated by the Chiefs in the Super Bowl two years ago. Kansas City’s star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, was sacked six times and threw two…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed his disappointment after his team’s surprising 1-0 defeat to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup, admitting he was “hurt” by the loss. However, Slot acknowledged that Plymouth “deserved” their victory. The match was decided when Ryan Hardie converted a penalty after the break, following a handball by Harvey Elliott inside the box. Slot made 10 changes to the team that beat Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup earlier in the week and watched as his side struggled to assert dominance throughout the match. “Plymouth played a great game,” Slot told ITV post-match. “They had a…