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UECL: Nigeria’s Onyedika sees red as Club Brugge suffer semi-final first leg defeat

UECL: Nigeria’s Onyedika sees red as Club Brugge suffer semi-final first leg defeat

Raphael Onyedika was sent off as Club Brugge suffered a 3-2 loss away to Fiorentina in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday night. The game started with Riccardo Sottil putting La Viola ahead in the fifth minute before Hans Vanaken equalised for Brugge from the penalty spot 12 minutes later. Fiorentina were however back ahead eight minutes to the end of...

Ten Hag: Man United boss labels reaction to FA Cup semi-final win a ‘disgrace’

Ten Hag: Man Utd players are not for sale

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has dismissed reports of putting most first-team players up for sale this summer as “a joke”. Reports have circulated in recent days of the club’s willingness to offload most of its main squad including the likes of Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, Aaron Wan-Bissaka as well as recruits from two summers ago Casemiro and Antony. This comes as United...

Burnley turn attention to 2024-25 season

Burnley turn attention to 2024-25 season

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany is looking ahead to a “positive” 2024-25 season if it will be in the Premier League or Championship. The Clarets have won admiration for their style of play under Kompany who joined the club from Anderlecht last season and led them to instant Premier League promotion and the Championship title. Things have however been tougher for Kompany in the top flight with...

Sancho: Dortmund star earns praise from Premier League legend

Sancho: Dortmund star earns praise from Premier League legend

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has commended Jadon Sancho and how he has handled his mental struggles after starring in Borussia Dortmund's 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday night. The English winger caused problems for PSG's defence and won admiration from fans and pundits who have not seen him at such a level while at Manchester United. The...

Gabonese forward Aubameyang stars as Marseille thump Lyon

UEL: Gabon’s Aubameyang sends warning to Atalanta ahead of semi-final clash

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has offered a warning to Atalanta ahead of the anticipated UEFA Europa League semi-final with Olympique Marseille at Stade Velodrome on Thursday night. The Italians caused a big upset in the quarter-finals when they knocked out Liverpool 3-1 on aggregate, winning 3-0 at Anfield. The result took many by surprise as Anfield is seen as a fortress and Aubameyang asserted that the atmosphere at...