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Japan thrash South Korea to set up showdown with Australia in Asian Cup final

Japan continued their fine goalscoring form as they cruised ⁠past South Korea 4-1 on Wednesday to book their ticket to the final of ‌the women's Asian Cup, where they will take on ‌Australia.

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'It's a disgrace': Evra says AFCON has lost credibility after CAF declare Morocco champions

The controversy surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco has continued to generate a lot of reactions with former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra joining the fray to strongly protest the decision released on Tuesday.

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Sweden forced to make do as Potter names squad for World Cup play-offs

Alexander Isak is among a handful of experienced players who have lost their race to be fit and have not been named in Graham Potter's squad for Sweden's crucial FIFA World Cup play-off matches later this month.

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Why Chelsea struggled in their Champions League tie against a rampant PSG

Chelsea were always going to have an uphill struggle in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie against holders Paris Saint-Germain.

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Rosenior says Chelsea lost PSG tie as they handed over 'flow and momentum'

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior admits they fell short of standards for Tuesday night's defeat to PSG.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian FA push back on FIFA’s ruling on DR Congo fielding ineligible players

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has vowed to continue its push to have DR Congo removed from the inter-continental playoffs despite a ruling from FIFA on the matter.

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Denmark plunged into huge defensive crisis ahead of crucial World Cup play-offs

If Brian Riemer was worried when he announced the Danish squad for the World Cup qualifying play-offs at the end of March on Tuesday noon, he could surely be forgiven as the Danes head into the all-important fixtures hampered by several injuries to defensive aces, which could spoil Denmark's dream of qualifying for their seventh final tournament of the FIFA World Cup.

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Sebastien Desabre says fearless DR Congo fired up ahead of World Cup play-offs

DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has admitted his side is already fired up to participate in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Aryna Sabalenka unsure of Dubai Championships return after criticism over withdrawal

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she is unsure about her return to the Dubai Championships after its tournament ⁠director criticised her withdrawal this year, labelling the demand for tougher penalties on late pullouts a "ridiculous" idea.

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NBA roundup: Gilgeous-Alexander tallies 40 points as Thunder secure play-off spot

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a 40-point scoring performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to punch their ticket to the NBA play-offs with a 113-108 defeat of the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Sergi Dominguez on Barcelona's Champions League hopes and life at Zagreb

Sergi Dominguez arrived at Dinamo Zagreb last summer after being one of the young players Hansi Flick relied on during his first and successful season at Barcelona. The Catalan centre-back spoke with Spain Country Manager, Oliver Domínguez, about his season in Croatia and that brief but intense experience with Barca’s first team.

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Mikel Arteta hails 'magical' Eberechi Eze after Arsenal star sinks Leverkusen

Mikel Arteta saluted Eberechi Eze's moment of magic as the Arsenal star's thunderbolt inspired a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday.

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Claude Le Roy labels CAF verdict on Senegal vs Morocco AFCON final as ‘absurdity’

Veteran coach Claude Le Roy has aimed a dig at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their decision to take away the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy from Senegal, and declare Morocco as the champions.

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Pep Guardiola says 'incomplete' Manchester City not what they once were

Pep Guardiola believes a new-look Manchester City need time to match the feats of his earlier years in charge after bowing out of the Champions League to Real Madrid for the third consecutive season.

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Chelsea fears grow as Enzo Fernandez refuses to commit future to club

Chelsea’s troubles have deepened with a heavy defeat - and with it comes fresh uncertainty surrounding the future of Enzo Fernandez.

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NHL roundup: Caufield records 40th goal of the season, Schenn scores first with Islanders

Montreal's Cole Caufield scored his 40th goal of the season in the team's win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, while Brayden Schenn scored his first since being traded to the New York Islanders in their win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Venezuela upset USA to win their first World Baseball Classic championship

Venezuela upset the USA 3-2 on Tuesday to win their first-ever World Baseball Classic championship!

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Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl expected to miss rest of the regular season

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with an upper-body injury that he sustained during Sunday's win over the Nashville Predators.

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Silva sees red and Vinicius stars as Real Madrid dump Man City out of Champions League

Real Madrid secured their safe passage to the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-finals, knocking Manchester City out of the competition for a third successive season courtesy of a 5-1 aggregate triumph.

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Holders PSG thrash Chelsea in London to complete 8-2 aggregate humiliation

Paris Saint-Germain crushed Chelsea’s hopes of a UEFA Champions League (UCL) last-16 fightback with a 3-0 second-leg victory at Stamford Bridge (8-2 on aggregate), as the holders inflicted the Blues’ joint-heaviest defeat in a two-legged European tie.

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Eze and Rice light up Emirates as Arsenal breeze past Bayer Leverkusen into quarters

Arsenal progressed into the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-finals with a 2-0 last-16 second-leg victory over Bayer Leverkusen, prevailing 3-1 on aggregate and extending their unbeaten run to 14 games across all competitions in the process (W10, D4).

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Morocco declared winners of AFCON 2025 with CAF stripping Senegal of title

In a dramatic turn of events, the appeals committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered its verdict regarding the disputes surrounding the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco. Senegal have been ruled to have lost by forfeit, granting the host nation an administrative victory and the title.

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ADO Den Haag clinch promotion to Eredivisie, return to top flight after five years

ADO Den Haag secured promotion to the Dutch Eredivisie with a 1-0 win over Jong FC Utrecht on Tuesday evening and will make a return to the top flight after a five-year absence.

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SHL Playoffs: Advantage Lulea and Djurgarden as Eighth-finals get underway

The opening night of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) playoffs saw Lulea cruise past Orebro away from home and Djurgarden leave it very late to beat Malmo in game one of the Eighth-finals.