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Amorim Says Man Utd Will ‘Fight’ for Victory at Man City

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United will "fight" for victory in Sunday's clash against misfiring Manchester City as he bids to turn around their own shocking Premier League form. The Portuguese is preparing for his first derby since arriving at Old Trafford last month -- with both teams desperately in need of a win. United, 13th in the table ...

Diallo Reelected Head of French Football

Philippe Diallo was comfortably reelected president of the French Football Federation on Saturday. Diallo, who took over after the resignation of long-standing former chief Noel Le Graet in 2023, won just over 55 percent of the vote to beat Le Graet's former ally Pierre Samsonoff. For the first time in France's largest sports federation which ...

Lebanon Clinches a Precious Last-Minute Victory Against Kuwait

Lebanon achieved a significant victory (2-1) against Kuwait during the match played Thursday on the pitch of the Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar. However, the victory came late for the Cedars, who scored the decisive goal in the final seconds of the match. This triumph takes on even greater importance as it ends a series of four losses ...

Football – Friendly: Lebanon to Be Tested by Kuwait

Lebanon is preparing to face Kuwait this Thursday at 5:00 PM (Beirut time) at the Al-Ahli Club stadium in Doha, Qatar. This friendly match, followed by a second game scheduled for Sunday, allows both teams to prepare for crucial challenges. While Kuwait is focusing on organizing the Gulf Cup starting December 21, Lebanon is training for the ...

Man City Crisis Deepens with Champions League Defeat at Juventus

Manchester City were plunged further into crisis on Wednesday after falling to a 2-0 defeat at Juventus which threatens their chances of reaching the last 16. Second-half goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie were enough for Juve to inflict a seventh defeat in 10 matches on Pep Guardiola's struggling City. English champions City languish ...

Bellingham and Mbappe Strike as Real Madrid Beat Girona

Jude Bellingham inspired champions Real Madrid to a comfortable 3-0 victory at Girona on Saturday in La Liga, with Kylian Mbappe also on the scoresheet after two high-profile penalty misses. Los Blancos cut the gap on league leaders Barcelona to two points after the Catalans drew 2-2 at Real Betis, with Madrid having played one fewer ...

Football – Asian Championship: Lebanon Loses Its Title After Disappointing Draw Against Palestine

After an impressive victory over Saudi Arabia, the Lebanese women’s U-18 team saw their hopes of retaining their title slip away after a 1-1 draw against Palestine on the final day of the West Asia Under-18 Championship. Played in Aqaba, this match marked Lebanon’s elimination, as the team failed to replicate its past performances. A ...

Football – Asia Championship: Lebanon Regains Its Composure Against Saudi Arabia

The reaction was in place after the setback against Syria. This Monday, the Lebanese women’s U-18 national team achieved a brilliant 4-0 victory against Saudi Arabia, a performance that gives the team hope for the continuation of the Women’s U-18 Asia Championship in West Asia. With goals from Luna Khazem, Lea El Hajj Ali, and two goals from ...

Man Utd Boss Amorim Earns First Premier League Win, Chelsea Climb to Third Place

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim earned his first Premier League win with a 4-0 rout of Everton, while troubled Manchester City will try to revive their fading title hopes in a blockbuster clash against leaders Liverpool later on Sunday. Chelsea climbed to third place with a 3-0 win against spluttering Aston Villa. Amorim stole the spotlight ...

Las Palmas Stun Barca on 125th Anniversary, Atletico Rout Valladolid

Las Palmas claimed a surprise 2-1 victory at La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, spoiling the hosts' 125th anniversary celebrations. Atletico Madrid climbed provisionally second, within two points of Hansi Flick's side with a 5-0 rout of Real Valladolid later on. Sandro Ramirez sent Las Palmas ahead early in the second half and although ...

Arsenal Up to Second, Kluivert’s Penalty Hat-Trick Makes History

Arsenal thrashed West Ham 5-2 on Saturday to climb up to second in the Premier League, while Justin Kluivert scored the first ever Premier League hat-trick of penalties in Bournemouth's 4-2 win at Wolves. The Gunners have struck 13 goals in a week to refind their form and cut the gap to runaway leaders Liverpool, who hosted struggling defending ...

Football – Asian Championship: Heavy Defeat for Lebanon Against Syria

After a promising start to the tournament with a draw against Jordan (1-1), Lebanon was decisively beaten by Syria on Saturday afternoon at Aqaba Stadium, conceding three unanswered goals. This loss in the fourth edition of the West Asian U-18 Women’s Championship seriously complicates the road ahead for the defending champions, who were aiming ...