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Bournemouth coach Iraola ready for ‘biggest challenge’ against Liverpool

Bournemouth coach Iraola ready for ‘biggest challenge’ against Liverpool

Andoni Iraola and his Bournemouth team are prepared for what he described as the "biggest challenge" against Premier League leaders Liverpool at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday afternoon, Afrosport reports. The Cherries are in solid form at the moment with an 11-game unbeaten run in the top flight while the Reds are on an 18-game unbeaten run. This presents what is expected to be a thrilling...

Jhon Duran completes £71m move to Al-Nassr from Aston Villa

Jhon Duran completes £71m move to Al-Nassr from Aston Villa

Colombian striker Jhon Duran has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Aston Villa in a big-money move worth up to £71 million, Afrosport reports. Duran, who was an unused substitute in Villa’s 4-2 win over Celtic in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, will become teammates with five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo as well as former Premier League stars Sadio Mane and Aymeric Laporte....

Premier League: FA fines Newcastle, Aston Villa after Boxing Day melee

Premier League: FA fines Newcastle, Aston Villa after Boxing Day melee

The Football Association on Friday sanctioned Aston Villa and Newcastle United following for their part in a scuffle that ensued during their Premier League clash on Boxing Day, Afrosport reports. Villa were slammed with a £30,000 fine, Newcastle got £20,000 and both clubs were also warned after failing to control their players and staff members during an altercation at St. James Park. An independent Regulatory Commission...

Paulo Fonseca appointed as new Lyon head coach

Paulo Fonseca appointed as new Lyon head coach

Olympique Lyon have confirmed the appointment of Paulo Fonseca as the new head coach on a two-and-half-year deal, Afrosport reports. Fonseca replaces Pierre Sage, who was fired despite leading the club out of a crisis last season and having the team within reach of a Champions League place in this campaign. Sage’s dismissal on Tuesday followed a 1-1 draw with Nantes in Ligue 1 last weekend...

Man City get Real Madrid, Bayern face Celtic in Champions League play-offs

Man City get Real Madrid, Bayern face Celtic in Champions League play-offs

Manchester City and Real Madrid will once again meet in the UEFA Champions League but only this time, it will be for a place in the last 16 of Europe’s premier club competition, Afrosport reports. 2023 champions City will take on 15-time winners and reigning European champions Madrid in a two-legged affair in the knockout phase play-offs with the Premier League champions hosting the first leg...