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Celtic’s Camilo Duran: McAvennie warns of January exit as O’Neill’s tactical approach sparks concern
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Celtic’s Camilo Duran: McAvennie warns of January exit as O’Neill’s tactical approach sparks concern

Celtic’s midfield anchor Camilo Duran faces mounting pressure after a season under Martin O’Neill, with former Scotland manager Frank McAvennie warning of a potential January departure. The Uruguayan’s role—and future—hangs in the balance as the club’s transfer strategy continues to draw scrutiny.

4 Nov 2026
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Christopher Bonsu Baah’s Vision Steals Spotlight as Al Qadsiah Cling to Draw in AFC Champions League Elite

In a high-stakes AFC Champions League Elite clash, Ghanaian winger Christopher Bonsu Baah delivered a match-defining assist to set Al Qadsiah ahead against Pakhtakor Tashkent. Despite a late VAR penalty sealing the draw, his attacking influence underscored his growing impact in Saudi Pro League’s 2026/27 campaign—where he’s already amassed seven goal contributions in just 11 appearances.

12 Oct 2026
AFC Champions League EliteAl QadsiahChristopher Bonsu Baah
Fabio Borini Ends Career at 35 After Decade of Flourishes and Challenges
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Fabio Borini Ends Career at 35 After Decade of Flourishes and Challenges

After a career spanning Chelsea, Liverpool, Roma, and beyond, Fabio Borini has announced his retirement from professional football at 35. The former Italy international reflects a journey marked by promise, tactical versatility, and a relentless work ethic—one that never quite reached its full potential.

7 Oct 2026
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Lucas Leiva, a veteran of Liverpool’s pre-Klopp…
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Lucas Leiva, a veteran of Liverpool’s pre-Klopp…

Lucas Leiva, a veteran of Liverpool’s pre-Klopp era, recalls the unmistakable shift in atmosphere when Jürgen Klopp arrived at Anfield in 2015—and how the club’s identity was forever transformed.

4 Oct 2026
English Premier Leagueliverpool
Scott Sinclair on the Liverpool transfer he regretted: ‘I couldn’t say no to City’
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Scott Sinclair on the Liverpool transfer he regretted: ‘I couldn’t say no to City’

Scott Sinclair has opened up about the pivotal moment in 2012 when he turned down Liverpool in favour of Manchester City, a decision that now haunts him as the Reds’ transfer history remains a litany of missed opportunities. The midfielder’s candid reflection reveals the pressure of those choices—and the cost of getting them wrong.

3 Oct 2026
English Premier Leagueliverpool
Anfield’s Brendan Rodgers statue: A monument to a lost era or a relic of a different football age?
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Anfield’s Brendan Rodgers statue: A monument to a lost era or a relic of a different football age?

Brendan Rodgers’ statue stands outside Anfield, a physical reminder of a Premier League title won under his stewardship—but as Man United’s future shifts toward Guardiola’s tactical revolution, the statue’s legacy grows more ambiguous. Is it a tribute to a bygone era or a silent critique of Liverpool’s current trajectory?

2 Oct 2026
If Manchester City’s titles between 2009 and…
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If Manchester City’s titles between 2009 and…

If Manchester City’s titles between 2009 and 2018 are stripped, Liverpool’s 2013/14 campaign would be retroactively declared a Premier League winner—granting Steven Gerrard his long-awaited winners’ medal. The ramifications for other clubs, including Manchester United and Pep Guardiola’s City, would redefine the competition’s history.

29 Sept 2026
English Premier Leagueliverpool
Celtic Facing Midfield Crisis as Chris Sutton Raises ‘Great Concerns’ Over O’Neill’s Squad
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Celtic Facing Midfield Crisis as Chris Sutton Raises ‘Great Concerns’ Over O’Neill’s Squad

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has raised alarm bells following Celtic’s League Cup exit to Rangers. With major fixtures against Ferencvaros and Rangers approaching, Martin O’Neill is rushing to secure key recruitment targets.

15 Sept 2026
Arne EngelsCelticChris Sutton
Martin O’Neill Takes Responsibility as Celtic Collapse Against LASK in Champions League Play-Off
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Martin O’Neill Takes Responsibility as Celtic Collapse Against LASK in Champions League Play-Off

Celtic crashed out of the UEFA Champions League play-off round after squandering a four-goal aggregate lead against Austrian side LASK. Manager Martin O’Neill accepted full blame for the 5-1 extra-time defeat, describing the setback as majorly disappointing.

26 Aug 2026
Breaking NewsCallum McGregorCeltic

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