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Europa League Final: Key takeaways from Sevilla’s penalty shootout victory over Roma

Sevilla won their seventh UEFA Europa League title on Wednesday night in Budapest after defeating AS Roma in the championship match. Paulo Dybala scored first, but Gianluca Mancini's own goal negated it, forcing the three-hour...
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Arsenal fans blame Queen Elizabeth’s death on derailed title hopes

At the beginning of the recently concluded season, no rational pundit or fan expected Arsenal to be contenders for the title, not even Mikel Arteta. Hope is often the culprit that leads to despair, as...
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Jose Mourinho ‘thrashes’ losers medal after losing Europa League to Sevilla

After his AS Roma team suffered a defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Jose Mourinho reacted by throwing his runners-up medal into the crowd moments after...
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Angry Mourinho insults referee Anthony Taylor in parking after defeat to Sevilla

After seeing his AS Roma team lose the Europa League final to Sevilla on May 31, Jose Mourinho was seen cursing at referee Anthony Taylor. Some of the judgements made by the English referee did...
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Fan advise Benzema to ditch Real Madrid for “the big bag” in Saudi

As rumors linking Karim Benzema to Saudi club Al Ittihad continue to circulate, the French striker has received advice to consider a move from Europe to the Middle East. Benzema's current contract with Real...
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Diogo Dalot pleased to continue his involvement in the “special journey” at Man Utd

Diogo Dalot has expressed his belief that everyone at Man Utd feels like they are embarking on a special journey following his decision to sign a new contract until at least 2028. Since joining the...
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Manchester City almost messed up their title run

Manchester City posed a formidable challenge to Arsenal in the Premier League title race and eventually surpassed them. However, there was a point where City could have lost the title as well. Throughout the season,...
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Joao Felix to leave Chelsea, set for Newcastle after new manager rejection

Chelsea has let go of Joao Felix and has offered him to Newcastle United, which could see the Portuguese forward make a swift return to England. Felix was surprised to be released by Chelsea...
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Tuchel shocks Chelsea’s Todd Boehly over rejection of ‘fine’ Arsenal star, Jesus

Thomas Tuchel's refusal to sign Gabriel Jesus last summer reportedly left Chelsea owner Todd Boehly astonished. The striker, who departed Manchester City and has since made a positive impact at Arsenal this season, was...
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Messi’s camp unhappy about Xavi’s remarks about Leo’s return to Camp Nou

Reports indicate that, Lionel Messi's camp has expressed dissatisfaction with comments made by FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández regarding Messi's potential return to the Camp Nou. Xavi had mentioned that the decision ultimately lies...
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Comparing managerial styles of Pep Guardiola and Erik ten Hag ahead of FA Cup final

The first-ever all-Manchester FA Cup final will take place this weekend at Wembley under the direction of Pep Guardiola and Erik ten Hag. We have looked more closely at the City and United managers in...
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PSG feature Lionel Messi in promotional pics for next season’s new home kit

There have been persistent rumors about Lionel Messi potentially leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after his two-year contract ends this summer. However, on Wednesday morning, PSG released a video showcasing their new kit for the...
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Black Stars to play a friendly against USA on October 17

On October 17, 2023, the national teams of Ghana, Black Stars and the United States of America (USA) are set to compete in an international friendly match. As part of their preparations for the...
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Ashley Young to leave Aston Villa – club management confirms

Ashley Young is set to depart Aston Villa this summer when his contract expires. After winning the Serie A championship with Inter Milan, the 37-year-old returned to Villa in 2021. “Aston Villa can confirm that Ashley...
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6 Chelsea stars desire to ditch Stamford Bridge this summer

Following Chelsea's disappointing 2022/23 season, it is rumored that up to six of the club's players have made the decision to leave Stamford Bridge. The club is preparing for a fresh start under the...
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No Messi conversations at home – Ronaldo’s sister details why

According to Katia Aviero, Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, the reason they avoid discussing Lionel Messi at home is because Ronaldo and Messi have been involved in a football rivalry spanning over 15 years. Given their...
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Ernest Nuamah to make debut after Chris Hughton names him in squad to face Madagascar

Ernest Nuamah, a promising young forward, has received his first call-up to the Ghana national team, known as the Black Stars, for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar in June. National...
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Premier League clubs show interest in Mohammed Kudus, Ajax seeks to make huge profit

Mohammed Kudus, the Ajax star is a notable addition to the list of European forwards seeking a move this summer. The Ghanaian international, who had previously gone on strike in an attempt to secure...
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Raheem Sterling backs “one in charge”, Pochettino’s place in Chelsea

Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling has expressed his support for the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as the club's new manager. Following the sacking of Graham Potter back in February due to poor performances, the Premier...
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Pochettino, the coach of bizzare rituals

On Monday, May 29, an official statement from Chelsea confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino would be the next Head Coach of the club Taking over from Frank Lampard on July 1, Pochettino faces the daunting challenge...
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Sadio Mane finally speaks after Bundesliga win with Bayern Munich

Sadio Mane, a forward from Senegal, expressed his joy when Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga on the last day of the regular season. Bayern needed to defeat Koln in order to increase their chances of...
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Guardiola receives top honours at LMA awards

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has been honored as the Manager of the Year by the League Managers Association. This recognition comes as Guardiola led City to their third consecutive Premier League...
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Isaac Dogboe’s father narrates how he lost his wife, house in England

The father of former WBO junior-featherweight champion Isaac Dogboe, Paul Dogboe, has shared the story of how his wife divorced him in the United Kingdom (UK). According to him his ex-wife sold their only house,...
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Former Ajax star to face prosecution for smuggling over 1300kg narcotics worth €75M

Quincy Promes, the former Netherlands and Ajax Amsterdam forward, is facing legal action for his alleged participation in the smuggling of narcotics - cocaine. He stands accused of trafficking the banned substance in two...
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Tariq Lamptey recounts time with De Zerbi at Brighton and Europe qualification

Ghanaian defender, Tariq Lamptey, has shed light on the reasons behind the successful first season of Italian manager Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton & Hove Albion. De Zerbi, who previously coached Sassuolo, took over...
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Guardiola reaches out to ‘hot cake’ Neymar via phone call

Pep Guardiola has allegedly reached out to Neymar via a phone call, suggesting that the Brazilian superstar is increasingly inclined to depart from Paris Saint-Germain in the upcoming season. This conversation between Guardiola and...
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Chris Hughton selects these players for Black Stars-Madagascar clash

Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars, will be led by head coach Chris Hughton in their upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations Qualifier against Madagascar. Hughton has announced a 24-man squad comprising 3...
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Paul Dogboe refutes mother and daughters sexual affairs allegations

Paul Dogboe, the father and former trainer of Ghanaian boxer Isaac Dogboe, has strongly denied rumors suggesting that he engaged in a sexual relationship with a mother and her two daughters. In an interview...
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Man United historic changes in decades old badge infuriates fans

Manchester United fans have been expressing their anger following a significant alteration to the club's iconic badge. It has been reported that the club's upcoming third kit for the next season will showcase notable...
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Neymar snubs Ligue 1 Title celebration for Monaco Grand Prix , angers PSG

Instead of joining his teammates in Strasbourg, Neymar, the star player of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), chose not to travel, but joins Monaco Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi's sole goal secured a 1-1 draw,...
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“Let’s hope Roma wins” – Madrid’s Ancelotti backs Mourinho to Win Europa League

Manager of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, has backed Jose Mourinho's AS Roma ahead of their upcoming UEFA Europa League final against Sevilla on May 31. Ancelotti, who was unable to successfully defend his Champions League...
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Patric Pfeiffer ready for a summer transfer to Augsburg 

Ghanaian defender Patric Pfeiffer has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with German Bundesliga club FC Augsburg for a summer transfer. According to Sky Sports Germany, the 23-year-old central defender, who played a crucial role in...
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Shenzhen FC make comeback win on the back of Frank Acheampong’s goal, assists

In the Chinese Super League, Ghanaian winger Frank Acheampong played a key role in Shenzhen FC's impressive comeback victory against Meizhou Hakka on Sunday. Acheampong contributed with one goal and two assists as Shenzhen FC...
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Lampard cautions Pochettino after he landed Chelsea job

Frank Lampard has issued a strong warning to Mauricio Pochettino following the Argentine's appointment as the new manager of Chelsea. Pochettino was officially announced as the permanent boss on Monday, May 29, taking over...
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Haaland, Harry Kane others ranked top 10 goal scorers across Europe’s top five leagues

The king of goal scorers in Europe this year is Erling Haaland. In his debut season in England, the Norwegian forward led Manchester City to their third consecutive Premier League triumph by scoring the most...
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Track record of Chelsea’s new manager, Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has been named the new permanent manager of Chelsea, taking charge after a turbulent campaign that saw the club finish 12th in the Premier League standings. Pochettino, formerly the manager of Tottenham...
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Nigeria’s Buhari honours Victor Osimhen before stepping down

As President Muhammadu Buhari concluded his tenure as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, one of the beneficiaries of his final actions is Victor Osimhen, the talented Napoli striker. Osimhen played a...
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Lionel Messi chooses music concert in Barcelona over PSG awards night

After securing his second Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Lionel Messi made a swift return to Spain and was spotted attending a sensational Coldplay concert in Barcelona. The 35-year-old football maestro took...
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‘French Prince’ Mbappe wins Ligue 1 Player of the Year Award

Kylian Mbappe continued his remarkable dominance in Ligue 1 by clinching the Player of the Season award for the fourth consecutive time on Sunday night. The 24-year-old football sensation has been in outstanding form,...
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De Bruyne and Jack Grealish may play FA Cup final

Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that he is uncertain about the availability of Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish for the upcoming FA Cup final next weekend. In Manchester City's final-day 1-0 defeat against Brentford, De...
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Mauricio Pochettino becomes Chelsea’s next head coach

Mauricio Pochettino is said to have signed a contract to become Chelsea's manager next season. The former Tottenham manager had already verbally agreed to take over from Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge, and now...
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Lockyer appreciates medical staff for ‘swift response’ after collapse

Luton captain Tom Lockyer expressed his gratitude to the medical staff for their "swift and thorough response" after he collapsed during his team's Sky Bet Championship play-off final win against Coventry. During the match, while...
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The journey of Chelsea’s fourth straight title

The title race went down to the final day of the season, but their 3-0 win at Reading officially crowned them Women’s Super League winners for 2022/23 and ensured they claimed the trophy for...
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PSG claim 11th title as Messi gives definite strike

Lionel Messi showcased his skills by scoring a crucial goal as Paris Saint-Germain clinched their record-breaking 11th Ligue 1 title, despite being held to a 1-1 draw against Strasbourg on Saturday. In the midst of...
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Borussia Dortmund suffer final-day heartbreak

Borussia Dortmund experienced heartbreak on the final day of the season as they narrowly missed out on clinching their first Bundesliga title in 11 years, losing the race by goal difference. Despite a valiant...
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Bellingham’s move to Madrid to be confirmed next week

Spanish outlet Marca reports that the much-anticipated transfer of Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid will be officially announced next week. The 19-year-old English talent has reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms for a...
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St Johnstone hands MacLean a three-year deal

Steven MacLean, the former St Johnstone striker, has been awarded a three-year contract as the manager of the club. This decision comes after MacLean successfully guided the team to safety. Having initially taken over as...
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Carla Ward signs new two-year contract with Aston Villa

Carla Ward, the manager of Aston Villa Women's Super League team, has put pen to paper on a fresh two-year contract with the club. At the age of 39, Ward initially extended her contract until...
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Arsenal’s latest kit marks 20-year anniversary of Invincibles campaign

Arsenal have recently revealed their new home shirt for the 2023-24 season, which commemorates the 20th anniversary of their legendary Invincibles campaign. The kit is a tribute to the jersey worn during the iconic...
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I chose honesty over lies – Yaw Dabo addresses age controversy after viral Marca video

Yaw Dabo, the Ghanaian actor, has broken his silence regarding the age controversy surrounding him, which arose after his interview with Spanish media outlet Marca went viral. During an appearance on Wontumi TV after his...
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