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Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record of 59 goals in a calendar year during their 2-0 La Liga win against Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu, marking a significant milestone in the French striker’s first full calendar year with the club. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a header, and Mbappé converted an 86th-minute penalty to secure his 59th goal of 2025, matching the record Ronaldo set in 2013. Real Madrid’s victory kept them close t

The Confederation of African Football has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations will no longer be staged every two years, with the tournament set to move to a four-year cycle after the 2028 edition. The decision was made public by CAF President Patrice Motsepe during an executive committee meeting in Rabat, Morocco, on the eve of the 2025 tournament. The shift, according to CAF, is aimed at reducing congestion in the international football calendar and better aligning the

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery explained his handling of Jadon Sancho’s playing time as the Manchester United loanee continues to adapt to life at Villa Park. Sancho, who joined Villa on a season-long loan from Manchester United after limited opportunities at his parent club, has yet to establish himself as a regular starter in the Premier League this season. Emery said after Villa’s 1-0 win over Manchester City that his decision to substitute Sancho was based on fitness cons

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has revealed that he turned down two opportunities to leave the club in recent seasons and described how his time at Old Trafford has not fully matched his personal ambitions. Fernandes made the comments in a recent interview with Rio Ferdinand Presents, saying that despite frustration at certain points he chose to stay because he believes the club’s long-term objectives still align with his own. He said, “Obviously, when I speak abou

Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football, concluding a 15-year career with the Super Eagles. The 33-year-old confirmed his decision in a social media post, citing careful reflection and his desire to step away from the national team. Musa began his international career at 17 and went on to earn 111 caps, becoming Nigeria’s most capped player. In his statement, Musa highlighted key moments in his career, saying, “From the very first call-up, wearing

Manchester United and Bournemouth played out a dramatic 4-4 draw at Old Trafford in a Premier League match on Monday, with Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi scoring a late equaliser in the 84th minute to deny United all three points. United had taken the lead through Amad Diallo and Casemiro, but Bournemouth responded through Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson before Marcus Tavernier’s free kick put them ahead. United came back with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha to le

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced Nigeria’s final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with the tournament scheduled to begin on December 21, 2025. The final list was trimmed from a 54-player provisional roster and submitted before the Confederation of African Football deadline. The final squad blends established internationals with emerging talents and includes striker Victor Osimhen and midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, both expected to play k

Real Madrid players have expressed full support for manager Xabi Alonso following the club’s 2–1 defeat to Manchester City in their UEFA Champions League group-stage fixture on Wednesday. The result continued a difficult run for the team in both domestic and European competitions. Manchester City overturned Madrid’s early lead, with Rodrygo scoring in the first half before goals from City’s attacking line shifted the momentum. Despite the loss, Madrid recorded periods of poss

Liverpool secured a 1‑0 UEFA Champions League victory against Inter Milan without Mohamed Salah in the starting lineup. The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai converted a penalty following a foul by Alessandro Bastoni on substitute Florian Wirtz, confirmed via VAR. Earlier in the match, Ibrahima Konaté had a header ruled out for handball after a VAR review. Liverpool maintained control for large portions of the game, registering 58% possession and

Atalanta defeated Chelsea 2‑1 in their UEFA Champions League group‑phase match on Tuesday night. Chelsea took the lead in the 25th minute when João Pedro met a low cross from Reece James at the near post and finished between the goalkeeper’s legs. After halftime, Atalanta stepped up their intensity. In the 55th minute, Gianluca Scamacca headed in an equalizer, following a precise assist from Charles De Ketelaere. Seven minutes before full‑time, De Ketelaere delivered the dec

William Troost‑Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, drawing a close to a decade-long career with Super Eagles. The defender released a heartfelt statement via his social media accounts, describing his time in green and white as the greatest privilege of his life. He made his senior debut for Nigeria in 2015, shortly after being called up by the late coach Stephen Keshi. Over the years he established himself as a pillar of the national team’s defence

Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana has been dramatically excluded from the Indomitable Lions squad for the upcoming AFCON 2025, following sweeping changes introduced by newly appointed head coach David Pagou. Coach Pagou, who replaced Marc Brys after the federation leadership shake-up under Samuel Eto’o, announced a refreshed 28-man squad that notably drops two of the team’s biggest stars — Onana and captain Vincent Aboubakar. The decision marks one of the most significant overh

Real Madrid attacker Vinícius Júnior has reportedly halted all contract-renewal discussions with the club, following rising tensions with manager Xabi Alonso. Multiple sports sources indicate that the relationship between the Brazilian star and the new coach has deteriorated significantly in recent months, prompting Vinícius to pause talks that had initially appeared to be moving forward. According to reports, the rift between both men deepened over disagreements concerning V

Everton produced one of the most remarkable results of the Premier League season by defeating Manchester United 1–0 at Old Trafford, despite being reduced to ten men after a chaotic incident in the early stages of the match. The drama began in the 13th minute when Idrissa Gana Gueye was shown a straight red card for slapping his teammate Michael Keane during a heated exchange. The unusual dismissal, confirmed after a VAR check, left Everton with a numerical disadvantage and l