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Roma’s ruthless return: Four-goal demolition of Slovan Bratislava ends Yaya Touré’s Champions League drought
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Roma’s ruthless return: Four-goal demolition of Slovan Bratislava ends Yaya Touré’s Champions League drought

AS Roma’s Champions League campaign took a decisive turn as a four-goal thrashing of Slovan Bratislava—managed by former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré—secured their first victory in the competition since 2019. The result not only ended Touré’s undefeated start but also signaled Roma’s intent to reclaim their European identity under new management.

21 Oct 2026
AS RomaChampions LeagueDonyell Malen
Louis van Gaal: Manchester City’s 2014-15 dominance was the ‘deciding factor’ in my sacking
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Louis van Gaal: Manchester City’s 2014-15 dominance was the ‘deciding factor’ in my sacking

Ex-Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has revealed that City’s Premier League triumph in his final season at Old Trafford was the catalyst for his dismissal, as the club’s financial scandal casts new light on the rivalry’s defining moment. The admission comes amid renewed debate over the Blues’ guilty verdict and its impact on football’s elite.

16 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester CityManchester United
Andriy Shevchenko’s son Kristian signs for Sholing FC in English non-league football
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Andriy Shevchenko’s son Kristian signs for Sholing FC in English non-league football

The 19-year-old winger, who developed through Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford academies, has joined Sholing FC in the Southern League Premier Division South ahead of their FA Cup clash. Kristian Shevchenko follows in his father’s footsteps as a Ukrainian international while navigating a career path that has seen him balance elite youth systems with a bold step into non-league football.

3 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier LeagueEnglish Womens Super League
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
Djibril Cissé Reveals the Untold Story Behind Man City’s 2012 Premier League Triumph
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Djibril Cissé Reveals the Untold Story Behind Man City’s 2012 Premier League Triumph

The 2011-12 Premier League title decider remains one of football’s most dramatic finishes—but the celebrations that followed were just as extraordinary. Now, Djibril Cissé has broken his silence on why he was seen among City’s jubilant ranks that night, offering a rare glimpse into the chaos and camaraderie of a historic victory.

27 Sept 2026
2011-12 Premier LeagueDjibril CisséFootball
The Manchester Derby Decides the Premier League’s Future: United Shock City to Ignite Title Race
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The Manchester Derby Decides the Premier League’s Future: United Shock City to Ignite Title Race

The stakes could not be higher in the Manchester derby as Manchester United’s stunning 2-0 victory over Manchester City shakes the Premier League title race. With Arsenal extending their lead and Chelsea’s hopes fading, the battle for Old Trafford’s dominance carries massive implications for the season’s outcome.

11 Sept 2026
ArsenalBreaking NewsChelsea

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