The final matchday of the UEFA Europa League 36-team league phase provided exciting action as teams booked their spots in the last 16, while some settled for a place in the knockout phase play-offs. English midfielder Kobbie Mainoo starred with a goal and an assist in Romania as Manchester United beat FCSB 2-0 to finish third in the Europa League standings and end the league phase...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke highly of the "incredible atmosphere" in his first game as Besiktas head coach in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Athletic Bilbao, Afrosport reports. The former Manchester United boss was appointed by the Black Eagles after the dismissal of Giovanni van Bronckhorst. It was Solskjaer's first appointment since he was axed by November in 2021 and made a good first impression with Milot Rashica's...
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal took part in a training session ahead of the team's Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Bilbao in Jeddah on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The 17-year-old has been sidelined with an ankle injury, last featuring in the shock 1-0 loss at home to Leganes on December 15th. Head coach Hansi Flick revealed in a press conference on Tuesday that Yamal is ready to...
Atletico Madrid sealed a late comeback win to beat Barcelona 2-1 on Saturday and overtake the Catalan giants at the top of the La Liga standings, Afrosport reports. Norwegian forward Alexander Sorloth scored late to hand Atletico their first away win at Barcelona since the 2005-06 season, adding to Rodrigo de Paul's equaliser after Pedri had given the hosts the lead. FT: #BarçaAtleti 1-2 A last-gasp...
Inaki Williams scored dtwice to help Athletic Bilbao record a 2-0 away victory against Fenerbahce in one of the matchday six Europa League fixtures played on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The Black Stars winger opened the scoring for the visitors in the fifth minute following an assist from Gorka Guruzeta. Although Spain International Nico Williams, younger brother to Inaki, picked up an injury that saw him leave...
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