Arteta urges Arsenal to end trophy drought

Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal team to “bring it home” as he prepares for Sunday’s League Cup final against Manchester City, desperate to shed the Gunners’ tag as nearly men.

Italy recall Chiesa for crucial World Cup playoffs

Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa was recalled Friday to Italy’s squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs while Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will miss the match to undergo surgery.

Tuchel brings back Mainoo, Maguire

Thomas Tuchel has recalled Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire in a 35-man England squad for pre-World Cup friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.

Salah injury hits Liverpool’s top-four chase

Mohamed Salah is set to miss Liverpool’s clash with Brighton through injury, dealing a blow to Arne Slot’s side in their push for Champions League qualification.

Bafana launch fresh look for World Cup

Adidas and SAFA have revealed South Africa’s new away kit for the 2026 World Cup, combining heritage colours with a refined, modern look.

Vinicius under spotlight in Madrid derby

Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid must prove their consistency when they face Atletico in a key La Liga derby clash.

Spurs face crunch Forest clash, Chelsea chase top four

Relegation-threatened Spurs meet Forest in a key Premier League clash as Chelsea aim to regain momentum in the race for Champions League places.

Senegal push for corruption probe over AFCON call

AFCON controversy has escalated as Senegal demand a corruption investigation following CAF’s historic decision to overturn the result more than two months after a chaotic final.

Forest, Villa advance to Europa League last eight

Forest reached the Europa League quarter-finals after Midtjylland missed all three of their penalties in the last-16 second-leg shoot-out, while John McGinn inspired Aston Villa’s win against Lille.

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