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Morocco braces for an AFCON festival beyond football

Less than a week before the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the countdown has begun. In the host cities, final preparations are underway and the tournament atmosphere is gradually taking shape.

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Thailand defeats Malaysia to reach Southeast Asian Games soccer final

Thailand secured a 1-0 win over Malaysia in Bangkok to advance to the Southeast Asian Games soccer final, where they will face Vietnam. The match was decided by an early free kick and a red card for Malaysia.

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Messi's India tour gets off to chaotic start as angry fans storm field

Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start Saturday with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero.

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Enzo Maresca calls recent days the toughest of his Chelsea tenure

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca described the last 48 hours as the most difficult since joining the club, citing a lack of support during a crucial period. He praised his players for their commitment despite adversity.

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Hoffenheim rout Hamburg to boost European qualification hopes

Hoffenheim delivered a dominant home performance against Hamburg, securing a convincing win and moving up to fourth place in the standings.

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Leverkusen secures win over Cologne to stay fourth in Bundesliga

Leverkusen defeated Cologne 2-0 in the 73rd Bundesliga derby, maintaining their hold on fourth place and a Champions League qualification spot.

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Sporting secures 6-0 victory to close gap on Liga leaders Porto

Sporting delivered a dominant 6-0 win in their latest Primera Liga match, with standout performances from Suárez, Araujo, and Calamou. The result brings Sporting closer to the top of the league table, narrowing the gap to leaders Porto.

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Messi’s tour of India turns to chaos

Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start on Saturday with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalise a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero.

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PSV Eindhoven edge Heracles in dramatic seven-goal thriller

PSV Eindhoven secured a 4-3 victory over Heracles in a match featuring multiple lead changes and late drama, extending their winning streak to ten matches.

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Flamengo defeats Pyramids to win FIFA Challenger Cup in Qatar

Flamengo secured a 2-0 victory over Pyramids in Qatar to claim the FIFA Challenger Cup, earning a place in the Intercontinental Cup final against PSG.

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Lionel Messi's Kolkata stadium visit ends in chaos after abrupt exit

Lionel Messi's anticipated appearance at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium was cut short, leading to unrest among fans and a police intervention.

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Lionel Messi's India tour kicks off with chaotic scenes

Fans of Lionel Messi vandalized a stadium on Saturday after a brief visit by the Argentine soccer star that one ticket holder decried as a waste of people's "time, money and emotions."

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Pressure mounts on Real Madrid ahead of crucial Alaves clash

Real Madrid face a pivotal match against Alaves amid a challenging run under new manager Sabi Alonso. The team has struggled for results, while rivals Barcelona have pulled ahead in the league standings.

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Arteta urges patience with £55m signing Giocuris amid goal drought

Arsenal manager Mikael Arteta has defended new signing Victor Giocuris, who has struggled to score since joining from Sporting Lisbon. Arteta highlighted the striker's impressive previous record and called for patience as Giocuris adapts...

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Hansi Flick focuses on Barcelona's progress ahead of Osasuna clash

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick remains cautious despite four consecutive wins, emphasizing ongoing improvement and declining to comment on Real Madrid's coaching situation.

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Union Berlin stuns Leipzig with 3-1 victory in dramatic second half

Union Berlin secured a 3-1 win over Leipzig after a goalless first half, only sealing the deal in the final 30 minutes. The result leaves Leipzig eight points behind Bayern Munich in the title race.

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Pep Guardiola misses press conference, assistant speaks to press

Assistant manager Kolo Toure spoke to the media in place of Pep Guardiola ahead of Manchester City's match against Crystal Palace. Toure assured reporters he would return for upcoming matches.

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Mohamed Salah's Liverpool future remains uncertain

Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool is in question following his exclusion from the squad after public criticism of the club. Salah posted a selfie of himself training alone at Liverpool headquarters.

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Pyramids FC prepare for Intercontinental Cup semi-final clash with Flamengo

African champions Pyramids FC are set to face Flamengo in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup semi-finals in Qatar after defeating Al Ahly.

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Recovery troubles cloud over Flamengo in FIFA Intercontinental Cup

Flamengo head coach Felipe Luiz says managing player recovery has been challenging as the team prepare to take on Pyramids in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup semi-final. The winner will face PSG in the final.

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Barcelona aims to extend La Liga lead in clash with Osasuna

Barcelona have a four-point lead at the top of the La Liga ladder, riding on four consecutive wins across multiple competitions.

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Arsenal manager rules out January exit for Gabriel Jesus

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Jesus will remain with the club during the January transfer window.

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Manchester United plagued by missing top players

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he's uncertain three of its stars, Bryan Mbuemo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui, will be available for their upcoming game at Bournemouth due to national team duties.

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Barcelona maintain momentum ahead of Osasuna clash

Barcelona have secured four consecutive wins, but coach Hansi Flick remains cautious as the team prepares to face Osasuna. Flick emphasizes the importance of staying grounded and credits squad depth for the team's strong performance.

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Indonesia stages late comeback to defeat Myanmar 3-1 in Chiang Mai

Indonesia overcame an early deficit to beat Myanmar 3-1 in Chiang Mai, securing a place in the semifinals against hosts Thailand. Jens Raven scored twice in the final minutes to complete the turnaround.

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FIFA Arab Cup: Morocco makes it to semi-finals

They are one step closer to the trophy: Morocco's team is through to the semi-finals of this year's FIFA Arab Cup after winning against Syria on Thursday in the match taking place in the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

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Fans urge FIFA halt World Cup ticket sales over 'extortionate' prices

After FIFA began its latest ballot of World Cup tickets, Football Supporters Europe has called on sales to be immediately halted because prices are out of reach for many ordinary fans.

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Tunisia finalises AFCON 2025 squad with Maaloul returning

The team is making a record-extending 17th successive appearance at Africa’s premier international tournament and will be looking to build momentum on the continental stag

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UAE prepare for Arab Cup quarter-final clash against Algeria

The United Arab Emirates are finalizing preparations to face Algeria in the Arab Cup quarter-finals. Coach Cosmin Olaroiu and goalkeeper Hamad Al-Meqbaali express confidence in the team's readiness ahead of the match at Al Bayt Stadium.

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Alonso defends Real Madrid after 2-1 home loss to Manchester City

Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Bernabeu, drawing jeers from fans. Manager Xabi Alonso defended his team and received support from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois despite mounting pressure.