Juventus extend Spalletti deal to 2028 in push for stability
Juventus have extended Luciano Spalletti’s contract until June 2028 as the club tries to lock in stability during the race for Champions League qualification....
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El-Shenawy banned four matches after referee incident in Al Ahly draw
Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy has been suspended for four matches after a referee incident following the club’s 1-1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra....
Kompany says Bayern have earned the right to be confident after win at Real Madrid
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says his side have earned the right to feel confident after their 2-1 away win over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final....
NPFL Matchday 33 tightens continental race as Ikorodu slip and Abia push on
NPFL Matchday 33 sharpened the race for continental places as Plateau United crushed Ikorodu City 4-1 and Abia Warriors beat Bayelsa United 1-0. The results damaged Ikorodu’s title push, lifted Plateau further from danger, and kept Abia within striking distance with five rounds left in a tightening run-in that now carries title, continental and relegation pressure....
Inter Lagos promotion to NPFL could reshape the Lagos football map
Inter Lagos have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League after a 1-1 draw with Smart City FC, but the bigger story is what that rise could mean for Lagos football. Founded in 2023, the club have moved quickly from a new project to a top-flight side, and their arrival could deepen the city’s presence, energy and local-club identity in the NPFL....
Arbeloa blames errors and refereeing as Real Madrid fall to Bayern in first leg
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa says key mistakes and disputed officiating decisions shaped his side’s 2-1 home loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final....
Minnesota United deny James Rodriguez illness rumours after hospital stay
Minnesota United have shut down rumours around James Rodriguez after the Colombian midfielder returned to the club following treatment for severe dehydration. The MLS side said there was no evidence to support claims of rhabdomyolysis and confirmed he has started a supervised return-to-activity session....
Arne Slot faces growing pressure as Liverpool head to PSG for defining test
Arne Slot heads into Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain under growing pressure after a bruising run of results. Liverpool are fifth in the Premier League, have lost 15 matches in all competitions this season, and arrive in Paris after a 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City that deepened doubts around the team’s form and fight....
Harry Maguire contract extension seals Manchester United trust after long road back
Harry Maguire has signed a new Manchester United deal until 2027, with an option for another year, in a move that confirms his recovery from one of the hardest stretches of his Old Trafford career. The extension is more than paperwork. It is a club-level verdict on resilience, trust, leadership and renewed squad importance under Michael Carrick....
FA Cup semi-finals set as Chelsea face Leeds and Manchester City meet Southampton
The FA Cup semi-final draw has produced two Wembley ties, with Chelsea set to face Leeds United and Manchester City paired with Southampton later this month....