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1Sep

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African sports news

Eygpt Egypt squad for September World Cup qualifiers unveiled Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has unveiled his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers to face Ethiopia and Burkina Faso. The list includes some fresh faces and notable returns. National Bank of Egypt defender Amr El Gazzar earns his first-ever call-up. Meanwhile, Pyramids midfielder Mohannad Lasheen returns to the fold for the first time since the Africa Cup of Nations. Al Ahly’s Marwan Attia is also back after recovering from a hernia. Mohamed Salah headlines the attacking options alongside Mostafa Mohamed and Omar Marmoush. Mohamed El Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, Mohamed Sobhy, and Abdelaziz El Balouti form the goalkeeping unit.The full Egypt squad list: Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy (Al Ahly), Mosta...

29Aug

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TRANSFERS

man united news and transfer

man united Manchester United are close to an agreement with Napoli to loan out Rasmus Hojlund with an obligation to buy around £40million.The club are also in a similar negotiating position with Real Betis for winger Antony. As reported by Daily Mail Sport this week, Napoli stepped up talks to sign Hojlund, who has been told by Ruben Amorim he will receive limited minutes this season. The frontman is open to joining permanently and will step in to fill the void left behind by Romelu Lukaku, who will miss several months due to a thigh injury. AC Milan are also in the race and it is understood they offered a £4.5m loan fee with an option to buy for £39m last week. Fulham also showed a tentative interest. Hojlund had dug in his heels and wanted to fight for his place despite...

14Aug

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Premier League news

Jarrad Branthwaite Everton suffer nightmare blow as key star gets injured in training Everton have been dealt a blow on the eve of the season after centre back Jarrad Branthwaite injured a hamstring in training. The 23-year old is understood to have aggravated the same hamstring in his right thigh that saw him limp of in the final game at Goodison against Southampton in May. The England international sustained it during routine sprinting drills and there are fears he could be out until the end of September. Branthwaite agreed a new contract in the summer amid interest from Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City. His commitment was key for David Moyes as he strives to build a competitive squad for the new campaign. Everton have been gently easing James Tarkowski back into actio...

football news Nigeria: Guinea target Eric Chelle

5Aug

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football news Nigeria: Guinea target Eric Chelle

Eric Chelle Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may be under further threat following reports that West African rivals Guinea are actively pursuing Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle, who also doubles as the manager of Nigeria’s home-based national team (Super Eagles B), was appointed earlier this year after leaving his post at Algerian club, MC Oran. Since taking charge, the 47-year-old Malian tactician has yet to taste defeat, with his early achievements including lifting the Unity Cup with the Super Eagles in London this past May. Highly regarded for his tactical acumen and calm leadership, Eric Chelle previously led Mali to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. His short tenure in Nigeria has injected fresh belief into the na...

Arsenal vs Real Madrid early injury news as 9 ruled out and 4 doubts

7Apr

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Champions League

Arsenal vs Real Madrid early injury news as 9 ruled out and 4 doubts

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans following the team's draw during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on April 05, 2025 in Liverpool, England. A look at the injury news surrounding Arsenal and Real Madrid as they prepare to face off in the Champions League. Arsenal now turn their attention to a Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium after their draw with Everton on Saturday. The Gunners will be prioritising the Champions League at this stage having fallen out of the Premier League title race, but they will have to earn their spot in the next round, facing the current champions. Though, Los Blancos suffered a setback of their own on Saturday, losing at home t...

Tottenham drop Richarlison team news hint for Aston Villa amid Solanke decision

3Nov

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Tottenham drop Richarlison team news hint for Aston Villa amid Solanke decision

Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 30, 2024 in London, England. Tottenham return to Premier League action this afternoon as they host top-four rivals Aston Villa. Last weekend, Spurs were beaten by Crystal Palace - but Ange Postecoglou's side responded perfectly to that top-flight setback by knocking Manchester City out of the Carabao Cup in midweek. Given the quick turnaround, the strong side named against City and ongoing injury issues, Postecoglou is facing a number of key team selection decisions. Firstly, a replacement for Micky van de Ven is required after he suffered a new hamstring injury which will keep him out of action for the next few weeks. Radu Dr...

6Aug

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FRANCE, Jean-Philippe Mateta

France beats Egypt, will face Spain in men’s soccer final at Paris Olympics

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France advanced to the final of the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics with a 3-1 win over Egypt after extra time on Monday.France will play Spain in Friday’s final at Parc des Princes in a match that will ensure the first European gold medalist in 32 years. France's forward #14 Jean-Philippe Mateta kicks the ball to score during the men's semi-final football match between France and Egypt during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon on August 5, 2024. The host nation came from behind at Stade de Lyon to beat an Egypt team that was closing in on an upset after leading through Mahmoud Saber’s 62nd-minute goal.France had hit the frame of the goal on three occasions before Mateta equalized in the 83rd and sent the game i...