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Match Reports
Al-Shabab 2-5 Al Nassr: Ronaldo nets his 50th goal of the year, Mane on target
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th goal of the year to help Al-Nassr advance to the Saudi King Cup semi-finals with a 5-2 win at Al-Shabab.
These Things Happen
OFFICIAL: Osimhen & Oshoala named CAF 2023 Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has been named African Footballer of the Year after beating Mohamed Salah to the award at a ceremony in Marrakech on Monday, with compatriot Asisat Oshoala winning the top prize in the women's category.
OFFICIAL: Turkish Super Lig suspended after club president punches referee
Domestic football in Turkey has been suspended indefinitely after one of the country’s top referees was punched to the ground by a club president following a Super Lig match on Monday.
IFFHS: Cristiano Ronaldo, first ever outfielder with 1200 games!
Cristiano Ronaldo, first ever outfielder with 1200 games!
OFFICIAL: Inter Miami confirm Al Hilal and Al Nassr friendlies next year
The MLS side will play both Saudi Pro League sides in January/February of next year.
Mourinho gives secret note to ballboy who passes it onto goalkeeper Rui Patricio
Jose Mourinho was spotted handing a tactical note to a ballboy which was in turned passed onto Roma goalkeeper Rui Patricio on Sunday night.
OFFICIAL: Osimhen, Salah, Hakimi & Onana make African Team of the Year
During the CAF Awards 2023, which took place this Monday evening, the men’s Africa XI was revealed, with two Ligue 1 players making the team: Achraf Hakimi and Chancel Mbemba.
Bayern Munich willing to submit record bid to Barcelona for Ronald Araujo if he gives green light
Bayern Munich are willing to break their transfer record to bring in Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, as per the latest reports. The Uruguayan has been made their top target, and reportedly Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel phoned him last Friday in order to convince him to swap Barcelona for Bavaria.
Man United 'offer Sancho to Barcelona in a swap deal for Raphinha'
Jadon Sancho has been offered to Barcelona in a shock transfer swap deal, according to reports.
Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan as a senior advisor to Red Bird Capital Partners
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken a new role with RedBird Capital Partners as a senior adviser to AC Milan’s ownership and management.
Man Utd DON'T intend to extend Martial's contract which expires at end of season
Manchester United do not intend to activate the option to extend Anthony Martial’s contract when it expires at the end of this season, according to reports.
Girona’s crazy dressing room celebrations after thumping Barcelona at Montjuic
Girona’s season ahead of Sunday night had been exceptional, thrilling, impressive, and many more adjectives that you could praise them with. But if there was one thing missing perhaps, it was a statement win against one of the big guns.
Eto'o beats Drogba to win AFShowdown for Best African Footballer of 21st Century
We are delighted to announce Samuel Eto'o has won AF Showdown final for Best African Football Player of the 21st Century ahead of Drogba, Salah & Mane, with votes cast from AFers all around the world.
Bailly BANISHED from Besiktas, with club citing 'incompatibility with the team'
Former Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has been banished from Besiktas' squad despite only joining the Turkish giants in September.
What They Say
Benzema SNUBS Ronaldo & Messi in his dream line up... & picks 3 EX Barca stars
Karim Benzema has named his dream 11-a-side line up and left out both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Carlo Ancelotti gives assessment of Girona-Barcelona clash: Girona were better
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has praised Girona for their remarkable efforts, leading La Liga after 16 games, and coming fresh off the back of an historic win over Barcelona, winning 4-2 at Montjuic. Ancelotti was impressed with their personality to continue going toe-to-toe with their opponents.
McTominay admits Man United's dressing room has been 'toxic at times'
Scott McTominay admits the Manchester United dressing-room has been ‘toxic at times’ but insists the players are fully behind under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag.
Girona took the game to Barcelona at Montjuic on Sunday night, and came out victors by a margin, following a 4-2 victory. Although they did concede a number of chances, there must have been a slight sweetness to the win for Eric Garcia, loaned from Barcelona to Girona, after being given very few minutes last season.
Fixtures of the Day
UCL
PSV vs Arsenal 2023/12/12 17:45 UTC
Man Utd vs Bayern 2023/12/12 20:00 UTC
Napoli vs Braga 2023/12/12 20:00 UTC
Union Berlin vs Real Madrid 2023/12/12 20:00 UTC
Inter vs Real Sociedad 2023/12/12 20:00 UTC
Club World Cup
Al Ittihad vs Auckland City 2023/12/12 18:00 UTC
