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Coach Mbekeka on life at the helm the Beautiful Game

What you need to know: Lugazi’s Rogers Adriko lift head coach Oliver Mbekeka high after the Whistle against Express FC at Hamz’s Stadium. PHOTO | JOHN BATANUDDE She is short and small-bodied. If she was not donning the black team apparel…

Struggling captain Kylian Mbappé once again left out of France squad

Struggling captain Kylian Mbappé once again left out of France squad (Image AP) Struggling to make an impact at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé has again been left out of the France squad. The captain was not included on Thursday in…

Pirlo, Ronaldo, Zidane: Who are the best Juventus players of all time?

Founded on November 1st 1897, exactly 127 years ago today, a Turin football team first known as Sport-Club Juventus has since grown into an Italian institution, and one of the global game’s true giants. Now simply named Juventus, or just…

Why do Arsenal fans still support Mikel Arteta? They ‘can’t fathom how ridiculous’ that question is

Arsenal fans are out in support of Mikel Arteta Mikel Arteta has transformed Arsenal so of course the supporters are still backing him, while the tactical differences at Liverpool are laid bare. Send your thoughts to [email protected]. English no more…

Arsenal lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Rice, Odegaard calls made

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be given every chance to prove his fitness for Sunday’s Premier League London derby against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The 25-year-old missed the 1-0 Champions League loss to Inter Milan in midweek with a foot…

Alan Shearer insists Arsenal still need a number 9 despite Kai Havertz impressing

Arsenal are looking to finally win the Premier League in 2024-25 after finishing behind Manchester City in each of the last two seasons, and Alan Shearer believes a key signing could help them get the job done. The former striker…

Paul Merson predicts the score when Chelsea face Arsenal in ‘massive’ game

Photo by JMEnternational/Getty Images Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea in what has become a must-win game for the Gunners to remain in the Premier League title race. Mikel Arteta’s side have lost two of their last…

Man United star suffered years of injury torment thanks to ‘cocky’ Cristiano Ronaldo

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has recalled how fellow Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo unintentionally contributed to a serious knee injury, which hastened the end of his playing career Cristiano Ronaldo was accused of being ‘cocky’ in his younger days A youthful…

Arsenal fans all say the same thing as Victor Osimhen scores vs Tottenham, they’re furious at Arteta

Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images Arsenal have been lacking firepower in recent weeks, and this comes after a summer transfer window in which they did not spend money on an attacking player. Raheem Sterling was the only attacking signing, with…

Chelsea break 47-year record after hammering Noah

Photo: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images Chelsea showed their superiority over Armenian side Noah, as the Blues recorded an 8-0 win in this Conference League fixture. The work was already completed at half-time, as Chelsea ended the first half against…