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Tottenham Hotspur have announced the departure of interim head coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent, ending a turbulent 44-day reign that has left the North London club embroiled in a Premier League relegation battle. The decision, confirmed on Sunday, March 29, 2026, follows a disastrous run of results and comes just one week after a damaging 3-0 home defeat to fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest, a result that left Spurs 17th in the table and only one point above the drop zon

Real Madrid have maintained their pressure at the summit of La Liga following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu tonight. Despite playing the final 13 minutes with ten men after Federico Valverde was shown a straight red card, Álvaro Arbeloa’s side secured all three points thanks to a clinical second-half brace from Vinícius Júnior, moving back to within four points of league leaders Barcelona. The 178th league edition of El Derbi Madrileño

Pep Guardiola has officially become the most successful manager in the history of the League Cup after guiding Manchester City to a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the 2026 final. The Catalan tactician has now secured the trophy five times during his ten-year tenure at the Etihad Stadium, surpassing the previous record of four titles held jointly by Sir Alex Ferguson, Brian Clough, and José Mourinho. The record-breaking achievement was cemented during a clinical second-half displ

Everton moved to within two points of the top six tonight with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over a struggling Chelsea side at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. A clinical double from Bissau-Guinean forward Beto and a late strike from Iliman Ndiaye secured all three points for David Moyes’ men, condemning Liam Rosenior’s side to their fourth consecutive defeat across all competitions and extending the London club's goal drought to over 300 minutes. The contest began with Chelsea enjo

Tottenham Hotspur’s UEFA Champions League campaign has come to an end despite a resilient 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight. A brace from Xavi Simons and a clinical header from Randal Kolo Muani ensured Spurs maintained their formidable home record in European competition, but it proved insufficient to overturn the three-goal deficit from a disastrous first leg in Madrid. Diego Simeone’s side progress to the quarter-finals with a 7-5 ag

FC Barcelona surged into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals tonight with a ruthless 7-2 victory over Newcastle United at the Spotify Camp Nou. The result secures an 8-3 aggregate win for Hansi Flick’s side, ending the Magpies' European campaign in emphatic fashion on a night where the Blaugrana’s attacking efficiency proved insurmountable for the Premier League visitors. The contest began with immediate intent from the hosts, as Raphinha opened the scoring in the 6th mi

Real Madrid have advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium tonight. The result secures a 5-1 aggregate win for the Spanish giants, who successfully defended the three-goal advantage established in the first leg to eliminate the 2023 champions from the competition for a third consecutive season. The second leg began with high intensity, but the tactical complexion of the tie shifted drama

In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through African football, the CAF Appeal Board has officially overturned the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, stripping Senegal of the title and declaring Morocco the winners. The decision, delivered on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, follows a formal appeal by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) regarding the extraordinary scenes in Rabat where the Senegalese squad staged a mid-match walk-off. As a result of the

Bayern Munich have failed in their attempt to overturn the suspension handed to winger Luis Díaz after the German Football Association’s sports court rejected the club’s appeal. The decision means the Bayern forward will still serve a one-match Bundesliga suspension following his dismissal during the league clash with Bayer Leverkusen. The controversy stems from Bayern’s recent Bundesliga meeting with Leverkusen, where Díaz received a second yellow card and was sent off late

Chelsea have secured a significant strategic victory off the pitch as club captain Reece James has signed a new six-year contract, committing his future to Stamford Bridge until June 2032. As reported by the Evening Standard, the agreement brings the 26-year-old’s terms in line with the club’s current bonus-driven wage structure, effectively ending any speculation regarding the defender’s long-term availability amid previous interest from continental giants such as Real Madri

Paris Saint-Germain have taken a significant step toward the Champions League quarter-finals after a clinical 5-2 victory over Chelsea at the Parc des Princes. In a high-octane encounter defined by attacking efficiency and critical defensive lapses, Luis Enrique’s side secured what many in the French capital are calling "revenge" for their 3-0 defeat to the Blues in last summer’s FIFA Club World Cup final. A late brace from substitute Khvicha Kvaratskhelia proved decisive, le

Real Madrid have taken a decisive step toward the Champions League quarter-finals following a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie. In a scintillating display at the Santiago Bernabéu, club captain Federico Valverde secured the first hat-trick of his professional career within a remarkable 22-minute first-half window, leaving the defending Premier League champions with a mountain to climb ahead of the return leg at the Etihad Sta

Liverpool face a decisive second leg at Anfield after falling to a 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie at RAMS Park. On a night that marked Arne Slot’s 100th match in charge of the Merseyside club, a clinical early strike from Mario Lemina proved the difference, condemning the Reds to a frustrating evening in a hostile atmosphere that has frequently troubled them this season. The contest was settled in the seventh min

England defender Kyle Walker has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a distinguished 14-year career with the Three Lions. The 35-year-old, who currently represents Burnley following a decorated tenure at Manchester City, departs the international stage as one of his country's most capped and dependable defenders, having earned 96 senior caps since making his debut against Spain in November 2011. Walker’s decision marks the concl

Newcastle United produced a display of immense defensive resilience at St James’ Park tonight, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester United despite playing half the match with ten men. A 90th-minute solo wonder-goal from substitute William Osula settled a fractious encounter, handing Michael Carrick his first defeat since taking charge as interim manager and halting his record-equalling nine-game unbeaten Premier League run. The match ignited in a chaotic conclusion

Manchester City’s grip on the Premier League title race loosened significantly tonight as they were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium. The result, coupled with Arsenal’s clinical 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, sees the Gunners surge seven points clear at the summit of the table, placing the defending champions under immense pressure heading into the final stretch of the season. The contest began with charact

Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a 4–0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday, emphatically re-establishing their position at the top of the table after a brief run without a three-point league return. Manchester City and Aston Villa remained in chase as Arsenal moved seven points clear at the summit, with their nearest rivals yet to play. Arsenal opened the scoring in the 27th minute when Martin Zubimendi headed in from a Noni Madueke

Karim Benzema, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner and Al-Ittihad striker, refused to play for his Saudi Pro League club just hours before their scheduled match, after rejecting a proposed contract renewal that he considers unacceptable, according to multiple reports. Benzema informed Al-Ittihad’s management that he will not feature in the upcoming fixture — reported to be against Al-Fateh — in protest at the latest offer to extend his stay at the club. The 38-year-old’s current deal

Barcelona dropped points in La Liga after a 2-1 defeat away to Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena, a result that ends the Catalans’ recent winning sequence and hands three points to their hosts. Real Sociedad took the lead through Mikel Oyarzabal’s strike in the first half, and although Marcus Rashford equalised for Barcelona early in the second period, Sociedad responded almost immediately when Gonçalo Guedes restored the advantage for the home side. The visitors finished the

Senegal won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final with a 1–0 victory over host nation Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, claiming the continental title in a match marked by controversy, protest and a decisive extra-time goal. The decisive turn came in extra time, when Pape Gueye produced a quick and incisive strike early in the additional period, dancing past defenders and placing a precise shot into the top corner beyond Morocco goalkeep