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La Liga: Las Palmas stun Barcelona, Atletico Madrid wallop Valladolid

La Liga: Las Palmas stun Barcelona, Atletico Madrid wallop Valladolid

Las Palmas stunned Barcelona 2-1 at the Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys in Saturday's La Liga Action, Afrosport reports. Former Barca player Sandro Ramirez put Las Palmas ahead in the 49th minute, with a low shot after finding plenty of space in attack. Raphinha then leveled for his side on the hour with an excellent effort from outside the box, before Fabio Silva struck again six minutes...

Newcastle legend Shearer cautions against Isak sale

Newcastle legend Shearer cautions against Isak sale

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has warned the club against a potential sale of forward Alexander Isak, Afrosport reports. The Sweden international of Eritrean heritage has been closely monitored by several top teams in Europe ahead of the winter transfer market. Isak has been very crucial for Newcastle this season, finding the back of the net five times in 12 appearances. He scored 25 goals in...

Top five football matches to look out for this weekend

Top five football matches to look out for this weekend

Football fans are poised to witness another weekend of pulsating action across the major leagues in Europe following the latest round of midweek continental action which featured the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and the Europa Conference League. Afrosport now takes a look at five fixtures from the weekend's showdown football fans should look out for. Liverpool vs Manchester City Unarguably the top-drawer fixture for the weekend...

‘Everybody has a bump’ – Arteta backs Man City despite poor form

‘Everybody has a bump’ – Arteta backs Man City despite poor form

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended his rivals Manchester City following their drop in form of late, Afrosport reports. The reigning Premier League champions have been winless in the past six games in all competitions. The Citizens were left biting their nails after surrending a 3-0 lead at home against Feyenoord on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League which came after an embarrassing 4-0 defeat at...