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Guardiola: Man City Ready for Title Push with Injured Players Set to Return

Sports Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola greets supporters after winning the English Premier League match between Manchester City FC and West Ham United, in Manchester, Britain, 20 December 2025.  EPA/ALEX DODD

Guardiola: Man City Ready for Title Push with Injured Players Set to Return

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is looking forward to the return of some key players from injury as he looks to push for multiple major titles, including…

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Sports Liverpool's French striker #22 Hugo Ekitike strikes a pose as he celebrates scoring their second goal for 0-2 during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on December 20, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

Liverpool's Slot Hails Ekitike Impact at Both Ends of the Pitch

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has hailed the transformation of Hugo Ekitike from backup striker to goal machine as the France international spearheads the club's…

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Sports  Jota died ‌in ⁠a ​car ‌crash alongside his younger brother in July in northwestern Spain. (AFP)

Jota’s Sons to Join Mascots When Liverpool Face Wolves at Anfield

Diogo Jota's two sons will join ​the mascots at Anfield when Liverpool face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday, the club confirmed on…

Sports A view of the field is seen from the stands at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on December 9, 2025. (AFP)

Too Hot to Handle? Searing Heat Looming Over 2026 World Cup

With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organizers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet: extreme heat…

Sports Atalanta's Italian head coach Raffaele Palladino looks on during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Genoa Cfc and Atalanta BC at Luigi Ferraris stadium in Genoa, Italy, 21 December 2025. (EPA)

Palladino’s Atalanta on the up as Serie A Leaders Inter Visit

Atalanta are on the comeback trail ahead of Sunday night's visit of Serie A leaders Inter Milan, with coach Raffaele Palladino leading the charge for the…


Sports Manager Ruben Amorim of Manchester United reacts during the English Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United, in Birmingham, Britain, 21 December 2025. (EPA)

Mainoo Is the Future of Man United, Says Amorim

Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo has yet to start a Premier League match this season and has been linked with a loan move ​in the January transfer window but…

Sports FILE PHOTO: Football - Nottingham Forest v West Ham United - Coca-Cola Football League Championship - 04/05 - The City Ground , 26/9/04 Former Nottingham Forest players Peter Shilton , John Robertson , Tony Woodcock and Frank Clark at the City Ground to pay respects to the late Brian Clough Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Michael Regan/File Photo

Forest Great Robertson, 'Picasso of Our Game', Dies at 72

John Robertson, the Nottingham Forest winger described by his manager Brian Clough as "a Picasso of our game", has ​died at the age of 72, the Premier League…

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Morocco Coach Dismisses Aguerd Injury Talk, Backs Ait Boudlal ahead of Mali Test

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has dismissed reports that defender Nayef Aguerd is injured, saying the center back was fit and ready for ​Friday’s Africa Cup of…

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Sports Mali coach Tom Saintfiet pictured at his team's opening AFCON game against Zambia in Casablanca on Monday © Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP/File

Mali Coach Saintfiet Hits out at European Clubs, FIFA over AFCON Changes

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet on Thursday railed against the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, insisting the move was…

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Sports  Algeria's goalkeeper #23 Luca Zidane reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group E football match between Algeria and Sudan at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat on December 24, 2025. (AFP)

My Grandfather Encouraged Me to Play for Algeria, Luca Zidane Says

Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, said his grandfather had supported him in switching international allegiance to Algeria, after playing…

Sports Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Manchester United - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - December 21, 2025 Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring their second goal =. (Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs)

Villa Face Chelsea Test as Premier League Title Race Heats Up

Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City. …

Sports Tottenham Hotspur's Argentinian defender #17 Cristian Romero (C) and Spanish defender #23 Pedro Porro (R) remonstrate with referee John Brooks (L) during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on December 20, 2025. (AFP)

Romero Faces FA Charge for Behavior After Liverpool Dismissal

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero was charged by England's Football Association with allegedly acting in an "improper" manner in response to being sent off…

Sports  Algeria's Riyad Mahrez celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Africa Cup of Nations group E soccer match between Algeria and Sudan in Rabat, Morocco, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. (AP)

Mahrez Leads Algeria to AFCON Cruise Against Sudan

Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on…

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Boulevard City Hosts Open Training Sessions for 'Ring V: Night of the Samurai' Stars

The Global Theater at Boulevard City hosted on Wednesday the open training sessions for the stars of “Ring V: Night of the Samurai,” as part of the second day…

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Sports Tottenham Hotspur's manager Thomas Frank gestures during the English Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC, in London, Britain, 20 December 2025. (EPA)

Frank Warns Squad to Be ‘Grown-Up’ as Spurs Players Get Christmas Day Off

Thomas Frank will give his Tottenham squad Christmas Day off but only because it fits in with their schedule ahead of Sunday's match away to London rivals…

Sports Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v Chelsea - St. James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - December 20, 2025 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe reacts after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)

Newcastle Boss Howe Takes No Comfort from Recent Man Utd Record

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said the Magpies' recent good run against Manchester United will count for little at Old Trafford on Friday. Howe's men will…

Sports 21 December 2025, United Kingdom, Birmingham: Aston Villa manager Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park. (dpa)

Villa’s Christmas Charge: Can Emery’s Men Crash the Arsenal-City Party?

Aston Villa are heading into the Christmas period like a runaway sleigh with 10 successive victories in all competitions and with the Premier League's top spot…

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Sports Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema runs with the ball during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Spain, Feb. 22, 2025. (AFP)

Benzema’s Goal Propels Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad to Victory in Asian Champions League

Karim Benzema’s second-half strike was enough to give Al-Ittihad a 1-0 win over Nasaf Qarshi of Uzbekistan on Tuesday, placing the Saudi title holders within…

Sports Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper #13 Kepa Arrizabalaga celebrates saving the penalty of Crystal Palace's French defender #05 Maxence Lacroix to win the English League Cup quarter-final football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, in London on December 23, 2025. (AFP)

Arsenal Keeper Kepa Credits Shift in Mindset for Vital Shootout Save

Kepa Arrizabalaga said he had to make a quick shift in mindset after a late ​Crystal Palace equalizer took Tuesday's League Cup quarter-final to a shootout,…

Sports A general view shows the Olympic rings on the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, which will host the curling, wheelchair curling, and Paralympic closing ceremony during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026, in Cortina, Italy, January 25, 2025. (Reuters)

Pressure Builds on Milano Cortina Organizers Amid Climate Concerns and Funding Issues

Pressure is mounting on Italian authorities to accelerate preparations for the Milano Cortina Olympics amid funding gaps and unusually warm temperatures, even…

Sports  Senegal's Nicolas Jackson celebrates after scoring during the Africa Cup of Nations group D soccer match between Senegal and Botswana in Tangier, Morocco, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. (AP)

Jackson at the Double as Senegal Defeat Botswana 3-0

Striker Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal got their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a winning start with a comfortable 3-0 Group D victory…

Sports Real Madrid’s 19-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick gestures during a match at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. (AFP)

Real Madrid’s Endrick Joins Lyon on Loan

Real Madrid's Brazilian starlet Endrick has joined Lyon on loan, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday. The 19-year-old joined the Spanish giants to much…

Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - December 20, 2025 Liverpool's Alexander Isak receives medical attention due to an injury after scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

Slot: Liverpool's Isak Faces Two Months Out After 'Reckless' Tackle

Alexander Isak is expected to be out of action for two months after fracturing his leg against Tottenham, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot accusing Tottenham's…

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Saudi Weightlifting Team Wins 36 Medals at Qatar Cup, Arab, West Asian Championships

The Qatar International Weightlifting Cup, the Arab Weightlifting Championship and the West Asian Weightlifting Championship began concurrently in the State of…

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Sports Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak (C) is helped off the field by medical staff after picking up an injury during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on December 20, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

Reports: Liverpool Fear Isak Has Broken Leg

Liverpool are awaiting scan results they fear will confirm record signing Alexander Isak has suffered a broken leg after he was injured in their win against…

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Sports Tottenham Hotspur's Argentinian defender #17 Cristian Romero is ushered off the pitch by Tottenham Hotspur's Danish head coach Thomas Frank after becoming the second Tottenham player sent off during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on December 20, 2025. (AFP)

Three Talking Points from the Premier League Weekend 

Arsenal held off Manchester City to stay top of the Premier League at Christmas courtesy of a Viktor Gyokeres penalty in the 1-0 win at Everton. Liverpool…

Sports Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Manchester United - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - December 21, 2025 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts after sustaining an injury. (Reuters)

Amorim Fears United Captain Fernandes Will Be Out ‘a While’ 

Ruben Amorim fears Bruno Fernandes will be out for "a while" after the Manchester United captain was injured during Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa. …

Sports Morocco's forward #20 Ayoub El Kaabi scores a goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) group A  football match between Morocco and Comoros at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on December 21, 2025. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP)

Morocco Opens 35th Africa Cup of Nations with 2-0 Win over Comoros

A spectacular bicycle kick earned royal approval for Ayoub El Kaabi as host Morocco opened the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday…

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Sports Soccer Football - Scottish Premiership - Celtic v Aberdeen - Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - December 21, 2025 Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy celebrates their third goal scored by Celtic's James Forrest REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

First Win for Under-fire Celtic Coach Wilfried Nancy

Under-fire Celtic coach Wilfried Nancy has achieved his first win at the storied Scottish club to reduce some of the pressure on the Frenchman. Midfielder…

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