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Late Havertz Strike Sends Arsenal Past Chelsea Into Carabao Cup Final

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Late Havertz Strike Sends Arsenal Past Chelsea Into Carabao Cup Final

Arsenal are through to the Carabao Cup final after edging Chelsea 1–0 in the semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium, sealing a 4–2 aggregate victory and sparking celebrations among the home supporters. The hard-fought win confirmed the Gunners’ return to a domestic cup final and underlined their growing maturity under Mikel Arteta. The second…

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South Africa Signals Readiness to Host 2026 WAFCON Amid Morocco’s Uncertainty

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South Africa Signals Readiness to Host 2026 WAFCON Amid Morocco’s Uncertainty

South Africa has emerged as a possible last-minute host of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following growing uncertainty surrounding Morocco’s reported inability to stage the tournament barely 60 days before the scheduled kick-off. The development has sparked widespread attention across African football circles, given the advanced stage of preparations by participating teams…

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Arsenal Deliver Statement 4-0 Victory Over Leeds United to Reinstate Premier League Lead

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Arsenal Deliver Statement 4-0 Victory Over Leeds United to Reinstate Premier League Lead

Arsenal produced a commanding performance at Elland Road on Saturday, routing Leeds United 4-0 in a Premier League clash that reestablished the Gunners’ position at the top of the table. The emphatic away win marked Arsenal’s first league victory in four matches and sent a strong message in their title pursuit. Under the floodlights in…

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CAF Hands Heavy Sanctions After AFCON 2025 Final Chaos, Suspends Hakimi and Thiaw, Fines Senegal and Morocco

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CAF Hands Heavy Sanctions After AFCON 2025 Final Chaos, Suspends Hakimi and Thiaw, Fines Senegal and Morocco

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed sweeping disciplinary sanctions on Senegal and Morocco following chaotic scenes that marred the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, bringing a controversial end to one of the tournament’s most dramatic matches. The decisions were announced after CAF’s Disciplinary Board concluded investigations into unsportsmanlike conduct involving players,…

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Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter Urges Fan Boycott of 2026 World Cup in US, Citing Immigration Violence and Rights Abuses

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Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter Urges Fan Boycott of 2026 World Cup in US, Citing Immigration Violence and Rights Abuses

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly backed calls for football fans to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches scheduled to be played in the United States, raising concerns over immigration enforcement violence, civil rights issues and the overall security climate ahead of the tournament. Blatter’s remarks have added fresh momentum to an already…

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EPL: United Stun Arsenal at the Emirates with Late 3–2 Thriller to Shake Title Race

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EPL: United Stun Arsenal at the Emirates with Late 3–2 Thriller to Shake Title Race

Manchester United stunned Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium with a dramatic 3–2 victory, delivering a major setback to the Gunners’ Premier League title ambitions. The pulsating encounter, filled with momentum swings and late drama, left the home crowd in disbelief and injected fresh tension into the title race. Arsenal began the match on the front…

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Arsenal Daze Inter Milan in a 1–3 UCL Classic at San Siro

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Arsenal Daze Inter Milan in a 1–3 UCL Classic at San Siro

On a crisp January night in Milan, under the historic arches of the San Siro, Arsenal delivered a performance that will be remembered long after the final whistle in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league phase. The Gunners, already stirring talk as genuine contenders for Europe’s most coveted club prize, left Italian soil with a…

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Morocco to File Legal Complaint After Controversial AFCON Final Against Senegal

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Morocco to File Legal Complaint After Controversial AFCON Final Against Senegal

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced plans to file a formal legal complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and world football governing body FIFA following the controversial end to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Morocco and Senegal. The final, played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat,…

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AFCON 2025 Heartbreak: Super Eagles Fall 4-2 to Morocco on Penalties in Semifinal Clash

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AFCON 2025 Heartbreak: Super Eagles Fall 4-2 to Morocco on Penalties in Semifinal Clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 after suffering a painful 4–2 defeat on penalties to host nation Morocco in the first semifinal of the tournament. The tightly contested encounter ended goalless after regulation time and extra time, forcing a shootout that ultimately favored the North…

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Arsenal Edge Chelsea 3-2 in Thrilling Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg at Stamford Bridge

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Arsenal Edge Chelsea 3-2 in Thrilling Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg at Stamford Bridge

Arsenal took a decisive step toward the 2025–26 Carabao Cup final by beating London rivals Chelsea 3-2 in the first leg of their semi-final tie at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The Gunners’ spirited performance on the road now gives them a slender advantage heading into the second leg at the Emirates Stadium…

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