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Malawi’s World Cup architect Lovemore Fazili stripped of 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup coaching role over licence failure
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Malawi’s World Cup architect Lovemore Fazili stripped of 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup coaching role over licence failure

Lovemore Fazili, the mastermind behind Malawi’s groundbreaking 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, has been disqualified from leading the national team at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after failing to secure a CAF A coaching licence. The decision, confirmed by Football Association of Malawi president Fleetwood Haiya, threatens to derail the nation’s footballing ambitions just as they prepare for their first-ever global stage.

20 Oct 2026
Fulham’s Iwobi Strikes as Cottagers Secure First Premier League Win of 2025
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Fulham’s Iwobi Strikes as Cottagers Secure First Premier League Win of 2025

Alex Iwobi’s decisive goal propelled Fulham to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hull City, marking the club’s first Premier League triumph of the season. With Nigeria’s AFCON campaign still in progress, Iwobi’s heroics have reignited hopes of a resurgence under new management.

20 Oct 2026
Sporting Lisbon vs LASK Linz: A Clash of Champions League Resilience and Austrian Ambition
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Sporting Lisbon vs LASK Linz: A Clash of Champions League Resilience and Austrian Ambition

Sporting Lisbon return to the Champions League spotlight with a crucial first-leg quarter-final against LASK Linz, a side riding high on domestic triumph but facing a test from a Portuguese powerhouse. With Sporting’s home form untouchable and LASK’s defensive structure under scrutiny, this match will decide more than just a round—it will shape the narrative of a season where momentum is everything.

19 Oct 2026
Semenyo’s eight-week absence leaves Ghana’s AFCON qualifying hopes in peril
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Semenyo’s eight-week absence leaves Ghana’s AFCON qualifying hopes in peril

Antoine Semenyo’s severe knee injury—confirmed by Manchester City’s Enzo Maresca—rules out the Ghana forward for up to eight weeks, eliminating him from the Black Stars’ critical November double-header against Somalia. With the team already two points behind in Group C, the loss of their most potent attacking threat could prove decisive in a campaign already teetering on the brink.

19 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester City
Araujo insists Liverpool loan remains open-ended as Anfield form solidifies his future
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Araujo insists Liverpool loan remains open-ended as Anfield form solidifies his future

With Liverpool’s defensive structure benefiting from Ronald Araujo’s composure and leadership, the Uruguayan has dismissed talk of a permanent move—yet his impact on Anfield’s resurgence is undeniable.

19 Oct 2026
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Premier League Matchday 7: The Full Ranking of 20 Teams After a Weekend of Drama, Upsets, and Collapse
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Premier League Matchday 7: The Full Ranking of 20 Teams After a Weekend of Drama, Upsets, and Collapse

From Tottenham’s Champions League defiance to Monaco’s Ligue 1 meltdown, Matchday 7 delivered a rollercoaster of results. Here’s how every Premier League team performed—and where the real battles for survival now begin.

19 Oct 2026
AtalantaAtletico MadridBarcelona
David Raya’s Golden Glove Dominance: How Arsenal’s Shot-Stopper Became the Premier League’s Most Decisive Figure
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David Raya’s Golden Glove Dominance: How Arsenal’s Shot-Stopper Became the Premier League’s Most Decisive Figure

David Raya has cemented his legacy as one of the Premier League’s greatest goalkeepers, securing a third consecutive Golden Glove and proving instrumental in Arsenal’s title-winning campaign. His leadership between the posts has redefined Arsenal’s defensive identity, while his distribution and composure under pressure have silenced critics who once doubted his arrival.

19 Oct 2026
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Inter Milan vs Shakhtar Donetsk Preview: A Clash of Form and Pressure at San Siro
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Inter Milan vs Shakhtar Donetsk Preview: A Clash of Form and Pressure at San Siro

Inter Milan’s Champions League campaign faces its first real test as they host Shakhtar Donetsk in a high-stakes Group Stage clash. With key absences on both sides and tactical battles looming, this match will decide momentum in a congested schedule.

19 Oct 2026
Inter Milan
Kwasi Sibo’s Champions League debut: A moment of triumph for Ghana’s rising midfield enforcer
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Kwasi Sibo’s Champions League debut: A moment of triumph for Ghana’s rising midfield enforcer

Ghana’s Kwasi Sibo made his CAF Champions League debut in style, scoring a goal and delivering an assist as Asswehly SC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Espérance Sportive de Tunis. The 28-year-old midfielder’s performance marked a defining moment in his career and reaffirmed his growing influence in African football’s elite stage.

19 Oct 2026
Manchester United Confirm Michael Carrick as Permanent Manager Amid Backroom Team Negotiations
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Manchester United Confirm Michael Carrick as Permanent Manager Amid Backroom Team Negotiations

Manchester United have officially appointed Michael Carrick as their permanent manager, signing a deal extending through 2028 with an option for an additional year. The appointment follows a successful interim spell, but finalisation hinges on securing his backroom staff—including Steve Holland, a former England assistant with elite international experience—and tactical alignment with the club’s long-term vision.

19 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsManchester UnitedMichael Carrick
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Tottenham Hotspur’s first Premier League victory of the season arrived in dramatic fashion on Monday night, but the foundations for […]

19 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueEnglish Womens Super LeagueManchester United
James Maddison’s Stunning Return: Tottenham’s First Premier League Win of the Season
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James Maddison’s Stunning Return: Tottenham’s First Premier League Win of the Season

After 18 months absent from the starting lineup, Tottenham’s midfield maestro James Maddison delivered a goal of pure magic in his first competitive appearance since May 2025, steering Spurs to a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Coventry City. The win lifted Roberto De Zerbi’s side off the bottom of the Premier League table, but the real significance lay in Maddison’s defiant return—a moment that could redefine Tottenham’s season.

19 Oct 2026
Liverpool’s Midfield Reinforcement Plan: Why Alex Scott Could Be the Missing Piece for Iraola’s System
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Liverpool’s Midfield Reinforcement Plan: Why Alex Scott Could Be the Missing Piece for Iraola’s System

Liverpool are reportedly confident in their pursuit of Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, viewing the 23-year-old as a tactical solution to their midfield’s structural weaknesses. With Iraola’s project in mind, the decision hinges on whether Scott’s Premier League pedigree and long-term potential justify the asking price.

19 Oct 2026
English Premier Leagueliverpool
Tottenham’s Premier League renaissance begins with Maddison’s opener and Kulusevski’s return
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Tottenham’s Premier League renaissance begins with Maddison’s opener and Kulusevski’s return

After a brutal start to the season, Tottenham’s first home win of 2024-25 arrived in dramatic fashion—James Maddison’s 14th-minute strike and Dejan Kulusevski’s long-awaited return powered a 3-1 victory over Coventry, ending a 17-month absence for the defender. Roberto De Zerbi’s side now sits on six points, but the road ahead remains treacherous with Chelsea looming.

19 Oct 2026
Coventry CityDejan KulusevskiEnglish Womens Super League
Manchester United’s 2023 striker hunt: The three world-class forwards they passed on before signing Hojlund
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Manchester United’s 2023 striker hunt: The three world-class forwards they passed on before signing Hojlund

Benni McCarthy reveals the identity of the three elite strikers Manchester United considered in the summer of 2023—all of whom were deemed superior to the eventual signing of Christian Hojlund—before Erik ten Hag settled on a different path.

19 Oct 2026
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