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Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa was the standout performer on Wednesday as Kano Pillars secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Rangers International in Enugu, in a Week 7 NPFL encounter. Kano Pillars took control early, with their first goal coming in the 24th minute. By the 47th minute, the visitors had added two more goals,…

Paul Pogba’s four-year suspension for doping has been reduced to 18 months following a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). According to the BBC, the Juventus midfielder can resume training by January 2025 and is expected to be eligible for competitive play starting in March of the same year. The French…

Real Madrid face Lille in their Champions League defense on Wednesday after a tough 2024/25 start, including a late 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby. Lille won domestically but lost 2-0 to Sporting CP in Europe. Madrid opened with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart, despite facing numerous threats.

Atlético Madrid will face Real Madrid on September 29, 2024, at 19:00 UTC at the Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, as part of the LaLiga competition. Atlético Madrid currently sits in 3rd place, while Real Madrid holds 2nd. To compare the top performers from both teams, Sofascore provides player ratings based on a variety…

Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in a Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon. After a 3-0 win against Southampton, United struggled in their last two matches, drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace and 1-1 with FC Twente in the Europa League. Erik ten Hag’s side is under pressure to turn things around,…

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal face a tough challenge as they take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in a potential Premier League title decider. City are on a high, having reached the FA Cup final and maintaining an unbeaten run since February, with a perfect home record against the Gunners under Pep. Arsenal, however, have struggled recently,…

Liverpool will aim to bounce back in the Premier League when they face Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday. Arne Slot experienced his first loss as Liverpool manager last weekend with a 1-0 upset against Nottingham Forest. However, the Reds responded impressively with a 3-1 comeback victory over AC Milan in the Champions League. Looking to…

Chelsea are finding Premier League consistency under Enzo Maresca, earning seven points from their last three games after an opening loss to Manchester City. Maresca is gradually unlocking the potential of his squad, while West Ham, under Julen Lopetegui, have struggled for form despite summer investments. The Hammers, with just four points from four games,…

Barcelona aim to extend their winning streak under Hansi Flick as they face AS Monaco in the Champions League, while Monaco return to the competition after a five-year absence since 2018/19.

Club Brugge is set to face Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, September 18, in the opening round of this season’s Champions League fixtures. The home side enters the match riding a four-game winning streak in Belgium’s domestic league, while Borussia Dortmund arrives unbeaten in the Bundesliga so far. Dortmund, last season’s runners-up, are eager to begin…

Girona, following an impressive third-place finish in La Liga under coach Michel, are making their Champions League debut despite significant player turnover, including the departure of top-scorer Artem Dovbyk. Despite the changes, Girona have remained strong, scoring seven goals in their last three games, while their opponents, Paris Saint-Germain, face injury concerns in midfield and…

With the UEFA Champions League launching into another exciting season, attention is focused on today’s highly anticipated clash between Premier League titleholders Manchester City and Italian giants Inter Milan. The two elite European clubs are gearing up for what is expected to be a thrilling showdown. Football fans enjoyed a spectacle of goals in the…

Arsenal dropped their first points of the season in a 1-1 draw against Brighton, following two wins over Wolves and Aston Villa. Looking to quickly recover, Mikel Arteta’s team faces a crucial early-season test at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Meanwhile, Spurs have had a mixed start to the season, securing four points from their first three…

Real Sociedad have struggled to secure wins in recent matches, recently drawing 1-1 with Getafe despite an early goal from Ander Barrenetxea. This marks their second consecutive draw, following a 2-2 tie against Almeria, but they remain on a five-match unbeaten streak in La Liga, keeping them competitive for a European spot. However, their home…

Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, has made an impressive start to his tenure, guiding the team to three consecutive victories in the Premier League, a feat matched only by Manchester City so far this season. This weekend, Liverpool will return to Anfield, aiming to extend their winning streak when they face Nottingham Forest. Forest remain…

Reigning Nigerian champions Rangers International FC of Enugu secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sangada Esperenca FC of Angola in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the 2024/25 CAF Champions League. The match, held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, saw Rangers struggle to break through until the 78th…

Manchester United is working towards achieving “greater financial sustainability,” according to CEO Omar Berrada, following the club’s announcement of a £113.2 million ($148.2m) net loss in their latest financial report. The club revealed record full-year revenues of £661.8 million for the fiscal year ending June 30. However, the increase in spending on new players contributed…

Ademola Lookman scored twice, while Victor Osimhen added a third as Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a commanding 3-0 win over Benin Republic in their opening match of the AFCON 2025 Group D qualifiers on Saturday in Uyo. The victory was a crucial turnaround for the Super Eagles, who had struggled in their previous three matches,…

Liverpool Football Club is mourning the death of its legendary former captain, Ron Yeats, who passed away at the age of 86. Renowned for his commanding presence on the pitch, Yeats was famously described by manager Bill Shankly as a “colossus.” The former Scotland international was instrumental in Liverpool’s rise to prominence, playing a key…

🚨 LIVE NOW: Watch the Match! ⚽🔥 Tune in to catch all the action as it happens! Don’t miss a moment! 📺🎉 Netherlands will entertain Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Philips Stadion in their UEFA Nations League campaign opener on Saturday. The hosts finished fourth in the previous edition while Bosnia booked their place in…

🚨 LIVE NOW: Watch the Match! ⚽🔥 Tune in to catch all the action as it happens! Don’t miss a moment! 📺🎉 Hungary will try to secure a positive result against the hostsUEFA Euro 2024 has already begun and most of the teams have played their initial matches of the group stage. In the Group…

Manchester United and Liverpool are set to face off in what is arguably the biggest fixture of the 2024-25 Premier League season. Both teams, with their historic rivalry and massive fanbases, always deliver intense and fiercely competitive matches. Liverpool have had an impressive start to the season, but Manchester United, under their current management, are…

Chelsea are gearing up to face Crystal Palace in what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the 2024-25 Premier League season. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance early in the campaign, making this fixture one to watch. Chelsea, with a new-look squad and high expectations under their current manager, are hoping to secure…