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Barco the hero as Strasbourg survive scare from Rijeka to seal Conference League progression

Strasbourg progressed to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League after a 1-1 draw at home helped beat Rijeka 3-2 on aggregate, with Le Racing moving to the last eight of a UEFA tournament for the first time since 1995.

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McGinn and Bailey on target as Villa storm past Lille into Europa League quarter-finals

Aston Villa advanced to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) following a 2-0 home victory against Lille to win 3-0 on aggregate, a result which also stretched their winning streak in the competition to seven matches.

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Brilliant Betis thrash Panathinaikos in second leg to move into Europa League quarters

Real Betis won for the first time in six rounds of 16 European home ties, cruising to a 4-0 UEFA Europa League (UEL) second-leg triumph over Panathinaikos at the Estadio de La Cartuja. An Aitor Ruibal goal and assist helped give them a 4-1 aggregate win that duly ended their visitors’ hopes of a first European quarter-final bow since 2003.

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Porto produce clinical display to see off Stuttgart & make Europa League's last eight

Aided by an inspired performance from Diogo Costa, Porto beat Stuttgart 2-0 on the night to win 4-1 on aggregate in their UEFA Europa League (UEL) Round of 16 tie, while also recording their fifth consecutive victory against German opposition.

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St. Parrott's Day in Prague: AZ run riot against Sparta to reach ECL quarterfinals

Eredivisie side AZ emphatically secured their ticket to the UEFA Conference League quarterfinals with a 4-0 win over Sparta Prague, earning a 6-1 aggregate win over the Czech giants.

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Fantasy Premier League: Best picks and hidden gems ahead of a crucial Gameweek 31

With four teams blanking in Gameweek 31, it's a huge weekend in Fantasy Premier League, as managers look to gain an advantage over their mini-league rivals.

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SHL Playoffs: Orebro and Malmo hit back to take Eighth-finals to final game

The two Eighth-final series to begin the 2025/26 Swedish Hockey League (SHL) playoffs will go down to the wire after Malmo and Orebro beat Djurgarden and Lulea, respectively, to level both best-of-three ties at 1-1.

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Midtjylland slip up in shootout as Nottingham Forest march on in Europa League

Nottingham Forest ended Midtjylland’s six-match winning European home run with a 2-1 triumph inside 90 minutes, before a victory on penalties booked their spot in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals.

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Crystal Palace battle past AEK Larnaca in extra-time to reach Conference League quarters

Crystal Palace navigated their way past a stubborn AEK Larnaca side with an ET 2-1 win in the UEFA Conference League (UECL) Round of 16, extending their first-ever run in a major European competition and maintaining their hopes of getting to Leipzig.

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FIFA fines Israeli FA for failing to sanction Beitar Jerusalem for racist behaviour

FIFA fined the Israeli Football Association (IFA) 150,000 Swiss francs ($190,700) on Thursday for "multiple breaches" of its anti-discrimination obligations.

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Fiorentina come from behind to beat Rakow again & edge through in Conference League

Fiorentina have reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League (UECL) for the fourth time, following a 2-1 win against Rakow at the neutral venue of ArcelorMittal Park to advance 4-2 on aggregate.

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League-phase leaders Lyon dumped out of UEL round of 16 by Celta Vigo

A first-ever victory on French soil sent RC Celta de Vigo through to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League (UEL), with a 2-0 win more than enough to knock out Olympique Lyonnais - the side who finished first in the League Phase - 3-1 on aggregate. 

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Grifo makes history as Freiburg thump Genk to overturn deficit and book spot in quarters

SC Freiburg powered into their first-ever major European quarter-final, overturning a first-leg deficit by demolishing KRC Genk 5-1 in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League (UEL) last 16 tie.

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Romero 'focused' on Spurs' survival push despite links with Atletico Madrid

Cristian Romero has dismissed talk about a post-season transfer move, saying his priority is ensuring Tottenham Hotspur remain in the Premier League.

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Aston Martin deny reports of Newey returning to technical role & Audi's Wheatley taking over

Aston Martin said Adrian Newey remained principal of the struggling Formula 1 team as media speculation ramped up on Thursday that he was set to be replaced by Audi's Jonathan Wheatley.

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'I like what he's doing': Iraola heaps praise on Carrick ahead of Man Utd clash

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has spoken to the media as he prepares to clash with Manchester United on Friday.

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From doubted to dancing: The magical season of Miami as they prepare for March Madness

After a slow and nervous start, Miami went on a run to build a crucial nine-point lead just before half-time. They didn’t lose their rhythm and confidence during the break; if anything, it only grew stronger. Miami came back from the locker room swinging, determined to outlast the Mustangs.

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Manchester City striker Haaland invests in Norway Chess ahead of new tournament

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is making moves off the ⁠football pitch after investing in Norway Chess to help launch a new global tournament aimed ‌at turning the cerebral sport into a bigger spectacle.

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Emotions run high as LIV Golf tees off on the African continent

Bryson DeChambeau and Charles Howell III hold a one-shot lead at eight ⁠under-par after the opening round of LIV Golf's debut event in Africa at Steyn City in Johannesburg on Thursday, ‌but for the South Africans in the field it was a moment to ‌savour.

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Morocco fans welcome controversial AFCON title but Senegal's appeal breeds caution

Moroccan fans have welcomed their team's controversial coronation as Africa Cup of Nations champions, though some ⁠urged caution as Senegal prepare to challenge the ruling that has sent shockwaves through African football.

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Kevin Durant's full circle moment: NBA Expansion nears as Seattle & Las Vegas eye franchises

Nearly two decades ago, the Seattle Supersonics held the second draft pick, the highest in franchise history. When draft night came, the leadership selected Kevin Durant, a prodigy with a bright future, and he proved everybody right from the start, winning the Rookie of the Year and immediately turning into a superstar. But even Durant couldn’t save the Supersonics.

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English clubs taught Champions League lessons but does that reflect their strength?

Four teams out of six eliminated, with a total of 28 goals conceded over the two legs - it has been a chastening week for most of England's representatives in the Champions League knockout phase.

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17-year-old rising star Kouame downs Svajda in Miami for first ATP Tour win

After a long battle in the Florida heat on Thursday, Moise Kouame, completely exhausted physically, finally overcame Zachary Svajda in three sets. At just 17 years old, the young Frenchman claimed his first-ever main draw victory on the ATP Tour, as a result.

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Nagelsmann says Woltemade is struggling at Newcastle as he's being played out of position

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said out-of-form Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade's lack of goalscoring impact was because he is being played in the wrong position at club level.