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Europa League: Fernandes stars as Man Utd beat Real Sociedad to reach quarter-finals

Europa League: Fernandes stars as Man Utd beat Real Sociedad to reach quarter-finals

Manchester United were at their blistering best on Thursday night as they sealed a 4-1 win against 10-man Real Sociedad at Old Trafford in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League round of 16 clash, Afrosport reports. A hat-trick from Bruno Fernandes and a Diogo Dalot strike deep into stoppage time were enough for United to seal a comeback win and reach the quarter-finals after...

UECL: Favourites Chelsea defeat FC Copenhagen to reach quarter-finals

UECL: Favourites Chelsea defeat FC Copenhagen to reach quarter-finals

UEFA Conference League (UECL) favourites Chelsea defeated FC Copenhagen 1-0 and 3-1 on aggregate to move into the quarter-finals, Afrosport reports. The Blues won the first leg 2-1 at Parken and were not assertive in the return leg on home soil, failing to muster a single shot on target in the first half while Copenhagen had four total shots. Chelsea found their rhythm in the second...

Europa League: Athletic Bilbao, Frankfurt & Lazio secure quarterfinal spots

Europa League: Athletic Bilbao, Frankfurt & Lazio secure quarterfinal spots

Athletic Bilbao, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lazio, and Bodo/Glimt all secured their places in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Afrosport reports. Bilbao defeated 10-man Roma 3-1 at the San Mames thanks to a brace from Nico Williams either side of a Yuri Berchiche strike, while a stoppage time penalty from Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes ended up being a consolation for the visitors. Experienced German...

F1: Verstappen reiterates Red Bull not the quickest ahead of Australian GP

F1: Verstappen reiterates Red Bull not the quickest ahead of Australian GP

Max Verstappen reiterated that Red Bull are not the quickest team heading into the 2025 season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend, Afrosport reports. The Dutch driver heads to Melbourne as the reigning world champion and will be aiming to win a fifth-consecutive title, a record set by Michael Schumacher for Ferrari between 2000 and 2004. Verstappen is however not the favourite in Melbourne, with the bookmakers...

F1: Hamilton sets target for Australian Grand Prix

F1: Hamilton sets target for Australian Grand Prix

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is hoping to finish inside the top 10 in his Ferrari debut at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, Afrosport reports. Hamilton made a blockbuster move to the prancing horse after 12 years with Marcedes where he produced six world championships. The 40-year-old will now be hoping he can win an elusive eighth F1 drivers’ title with F1’s glamorous and...