Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Christian Eriksen: Brentford offer midfielder long-term contract

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The Bees have been in talks with Denmark international Eriksen for several weeks about extending his successful spell in Brentford. The club has offered Christian Eriksen a long-term contract and are now waiting for his reply. Eriksen made his return to football with them following cardiac arrest last year by signing a short-term deal from … Read more

Luton Town defeats Nottm Forest 1-0 after Naismith’s penalty

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Kal Naismith’s penalty gave Luton Town a precious victory of 1-0 over play-off rivals Nottingham Forest at Kenilworth Road. After a handball by Forest midfielder Jack Colback, while attempting to stop a cross from James Bree at the right-hand edge of the area, Naismith scored from the penalty spot eight minutes before halftime. Fulham will … Read more

FIFA introduces new streaming platform for documentaries, live games

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FIFA has introduced a new streaming service, FIFA+, that will provide free live streaming of all games along with ‘Netflix-style’ documentaries. The new platform will have an archive of every past world cup match that was ever recorded on camera. “This project represents a cultural shift in the way different types of football fans want … Read more

Gerrard returns to Liverpool as Covid stalks Premier League

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LONDON: Steven Gerrard will be determined to give Liverpool a bloody nose on an emotional return to Anfield with Aston Villa on Saturday as the coronavirus once more casts a shadow over the Premier League. Former Liverpool midfielder Gerrard has won three of his four league matches since taking over from Dean Smith at Villa Park but faces a … Read more

New York eye Timbers upset in MLS Cup final

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PORTLAND: New York City boss Ronny Deila says his team are ready to rip up the form book once more when they take on the Portland Timbers in Oregon on Saturday looking to claim the club’s first Major League Soccer crown. After an Eastern Conference playoff run which included away victories over the top-seeded New … Read more

Ronaldo’s 800th career goal begins Man Utd revival as Carrick walks away

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MANCHESTER: Michael Carrick exited Manchester United with a win as Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed 800 goals for club and country with a double to see off Arsenal 3-2 on Thursday. Carrick was taking charge for the final time as caretaker manager with new interim boss Ralf Rangnick watching from the stands and announced after the match he will … Read more

Covid cases force Nagelsmann into a reshuffle at Bayern Munich

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BERLIN: Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich must reshuffle their starting side – with five players in quarantine – before hosting struggling Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday in a final tune-up ahead of their top-of-the-table clash at Dortmund. Bielefeld earned a 3-3 draw when the clubs met in Munich last February and have picked up four points from … Read more

Man Utd to name interim manager after finally sacking Solskjaer

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MANCHESTER: Manchester United ended Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s three-year reign as manager at Old Trafford on Sunday, but plan to wait until the end of the season to name the Norwegian’s permanent successor. Saturday’s 4-1 embarrassment at the hands of struggling Watford was the final straw for the United board, who had stuck by Solskjaer in … Read more

England qualify for World Cup with 10-goal rout of San Marino

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SERRAVALLE: Gareth Southgate said England’s mentality was the key to qualifying for the World Cup in record-breaking style as Harry Kane scored four times in a 10-0 demolition of San Marino on Monday. Needing a draw from their last Group I qualifier to reach next year’s tournament in Qatar, England went goal crazy as they … Read more

Brazil qualify for Qatar 2022 World Cup with Colombia win

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SAO PAULO: Lucas Paqueta’s instinctive strike gave Brazil a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Colombia on Thursday to book their place at Qatar 2022. The five-time world champions join the hosts and Europeans Germany and Denmark as early qualifiers for next year’s finals. They have produced a near-perfect qualifying campaign, winning 11 of 12 matches — … Read more