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Javier Mascherano reunites with Lionel Messi as new Inter Miami head coach

Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami have appointed former Argentina international Javier Mascherano as their new head coach, Afrosport reports. The former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder has signed a three-year contract to manage the Herons until the end of the 2027 MLS season, the club announced on Tuesday. Mascherano replaces compatriot Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who stepped down from his role as head coach last week...

Atalanta boss Gasperini downplays chance of winning UCL, Scudetto

Serie A: Atalanta boss Gasperini handed two-match ban for insulting officials

by Ibikunle Salako

26 November 2024

Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has been handed a two-match ban for his behaviour during their 3-1 win against Parma on Saturday, Serie A announced on Tuesday. The Italian manager was furious at the match officials at the Ennio Tardini Stadium, and has now been handed a touchline ban for his rant. A statement from Serie A confirmed that Gasperini had been sanctioned for "repeatedly...

Inigo Martinez: Yamal is not irreplaceable at Barcelona

by Kunle Fayiga

26 November 2024

Barcelona centre-back Inigo Martinez has stated that Lamine Yamal is not irreplaceable for the Catalan giants, Afrosport reports. The 17-year-old has been a sensation for Barca since breaking into the first team and has also become a vital cog for the Spain national team, helping them to the Euro 2024 championship in Germany. Yamal has continued his scintillating form for Barcelona this season with 14 goal...

UCL: Arteta hopes to seal early knockout phase qualification

UCL: Arteta calls on Arsenal to be ‘ruthless’ in trip to Sporting Lisbon

by Kunle Fayiga

26 November 2024

Mikel Arteta has called on his Arsenal team to be "ruthless" when they travel to Estadio Jose Alvalade to take on Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. The Gunners have won both of their home games against PSG and Shakhtar Donetsk but are yet to win on their travels after being held at Atalanta before losing 1-0 at Inter Milan....

F1: General Motors agree to enter grid under Cadillac brand from 2026

by Kunle Fayiga

26 November 2024

Formula 1 has agreed a deal in principle with American automobile giant General Motors (GM) and its Cadillac brand to enter the sport as the 11th team in 2026, Afrosport reports. The deal will see Cadillac join as a customer team while developing its in-house power units from 2028 and beyond with the help of the existing Andretti Global project based in Silverstone. F1 governing body,...

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Javier Mascherano reunites with Lionel Messi as new Inter Miami head coach

Serie A: Atalanta boss Gasperini handed two-match ban for insulting officials

Inigo Martinez: Yamal is not irreplaceable at Barcelona

UCL: Arteta calls on Arsenal to be ‘ruthless’ in trip to Sporting Lisbon

F1: General Motors agree to enter grid under Cadillac brand from 2026

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