Thiago’s rise from bricklayer to record-breaker at Brentford
Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history – now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the World Cup.
Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey
Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa’s debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition.
Watch: Arsenal v Chelsea | EFL Cup Highlights
Arsenal thump Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final first leg.
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.
Watch: Senegal v Egypt | AFCON Highlights
Sadio Mane became AFCON’s 5th all-time goalscorer after netting a 78th minute goal against Egypt on Wednesday evening to send the Lions of Teranga to AFCON 2025 final.
Mane takes Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final
Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers, then said he was playing in the tournament for the last time.
Arsenal beat Rosenior’s Chelsea in League Cup
Arsenal ruined Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior’s first home game as they moved closer to Wembley with a 3-2 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
Semenyo excited by ‘perfect’ Manchester City
Big-money signing Antoine Semenyo believes he is in the perfect place to thrive after scoring in each of his first two games for Manchester City.
LIVE Transfer Updates | January Signings
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Man Utd appoint Carrick as manager to end of the season
Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season on Tuesday, tasking him with leading the Red Devils back into the Champions League.