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Barcelona Secure 2-1 Victory as Simeone Fumes Over Overturned Red Card
A 2-1 win for Barcelona at Atletico Madrid was defined by a controversial VAR intervention that rescinded a red card initially shown to Gerard Martín.
Southampton Ousts Arsenal 2-1 to Reach FA Cup Semifinals at Wembley
Southampton secured a 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup quarterfinals thanks to goals from Ross Stewart and Shea Charles.
Man City Thrash Liverpool 4-0 in FA Cup Quarterfinal Amid VAR Penalty Reviews
Manchester City secured a 4-0 victory against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals, featuring a successful Man City penalty appeal and two other spot-kick reviews.
Haaland’s 18-Minute Blitz Secures Man City’s 4-0 FA Cup Win Over Liverpool
Erling Haaland recorded his first Manchester City hat trick since August 2024 during a 4-0 demolition of Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Chivu Backs Inter Milan Italy Players After Bosnia Penalty Shootout Defeat
Inter Milan Italy players Alessandro Bastoni and Francesco Pio Esposito return to Serie A action following a World Cup playoff loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Alianza Lima Crush: One Fatality and 60 Injured at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium
At least one person died and 60 others sustained injuries during a fan surge at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium on Friday night.
Ronaldo Scores Two in 5-2 Al Nassr Victory Over Al Najma Upon Injury Return
Cristiano Ronaldo scores two goals in the second half to lead Al Nassr to a 5-2 win against Al Najma on Friday.
Kieran Trippier Newcastle Departure Confirmed After 150 Magpies Appearances
Kieran Trippier will leave Newcastle this summer following a four-and-a-half-year spell that included a Carabao Cup trophy and 150 appearances.
Guardiola Sanctions Potential Rodri Real Madrid Exit Without Resistance
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has publicly stated that the club will not prevent midfielder Rodri from joining Real Madrid if he seeks a departure.
Wrexham Climb to Sixth After 2-2 Draw at West Brom Amid Penalty Controversy
Wrexham moved into sixth place following a 2-2 draw at West Brom, featuring goals from Josh Windass and Lewis O'Brien.
Gennaro Gattuso Resigns as Italy Boss After Playoff Loss to Bosnia
Gennaro Gattuso has left his role as Italy manager following a penalty shootout defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica.
Guardiola Maintains Silence on Manchester City Tenure Beyond 2025
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has declined to clarify his future at the Etihad Stadium as his current contract enters its final months.
Flick Challenges Rashford to Spearhead Barcelona Attack During Raphinha Absence
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has granted Raphinha time away for psychological recovery while publicly calling on Marcus Rashford to increase his offensive output.
Slot: Alexander Isak Training Return 'Too Fast' for Starting Lineup Role
Arne Slot confirmed Alexander Isak training sessions have resumed, though the forward is not yet ready to feature in the starting XI.
Enzo Fernández Sanctioned: Midfielder to Miss FA Cup and Man City Fixtures
Chelsea vice-captain Enzo Fernández has been removed from the squad for the FA Cup quarterfinal against Port Vale and a Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Manchester City Secure 3-0 Carabao Cup Final Victory Over Arsenal
Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany, and David Silva found the net at Wembley as Manchester City dominated Arsenal to lift the Carabao Cup trophy.
Man City vs Liverpool FA Cup Clash Highlights Weekend Soccer Schedule
Julien Laurens previews the Man City vs Liverpool FA Cup matchup and Atlético Madrid's high-stakes LaLiga fixture against Barcelona.
James Rodriguez Hospitalized in Minnesota Following Colombia vs France Match
Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez was admitted to a Minnesota hospital due to severe dehydration after Sunday's international friendly against France.
Javier Mascherano Demands Focus for Inter Miami Nu Stadium Opening
Head coach Javier Mascherano has instructed his Inter Miami squad to prioritize the match over Saturday night's Nu Stadium opening festivities.
Roberto De Zerbi Issues Apology to Tottenham Supporters Following Tuesday Appointment
Inheriting a squad positioned 17th in the Premier League, Roberto De Zerbi used his first club interview to address backlash regarding past comments on Mason Greenwood.
Gabriele Gravina Resignation Follows Italy's Third Straight World Cup Failure
FIGC president Gabriele Gravina resigned on Thursday after Italy lost a qualifying playoff to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties.
Gerrard Backs Mohamed Salah Departure After 255 Goals and Slot Fallout
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool this summer after scoring 255 goals in 435 games and experiencing a public fallout with manager Arne Slot.
Gianluca Prestianni Ban: Benfica Winger Denies Racism After 3-1 Aggregate Loss
Gianluca Prestianni missed the second leg of Benfica's Champions League playoff against Real Madrid due to a provisional one-match UEFA suspension.
Donnarumma Cries After Italy Lose Penalty Shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Captain Gianluigi Donnarumma failed to save a single penalty as Italy lost to 66th-ranked Bosnia and Herzegovina in a UEFA playoff final.