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Whitecaps re-sign goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka through 2027
The Vancouver Whitecaps have extended the contract of goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka until 2027. Takaoka, who was nominated for MLS All-Star and Goalkeeper of the Year in 2025, has maintained an impressive ...
49ers overcome injuries to beat defending champion Eagles
Christian McCaffrey scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns for the San Francisco 49ers against the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite numerous injuries, the 49ers managed to shut down Philadelphia's offense a...
Celtic fans urge club to cancel proposed £2m transfer deal with Israeli club
Fans and activists are urging Celtic FC to cancel a reported £2 million transfer deal for an Israeli player from Maccabi Netanya. They argue the club should not conduct any financial transactions with...
Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City loses ground
Manchester City's goal-dry game kept Arsenal ahead of them by two points, breaking City's winning streak across all competitions....
Defensive touchdowns seal Texans' victory over Steelers
In a Monday match that could have been quarterback Aaron Rodgers' last game at 42 years old, the Houston Texans secured their win against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to strong defensive play....
Salah focused on Egypt ambition with Liverpool crisis behind him
Egyptian football player Mohamed Salah has redirected his attention to the Africa Cup of Nations with his national team, moving past issues at his club Liverpool, according to Egyptian coach Hossam Ha...
'Fragile' Manchester United hits new low after FA Cup loss against Brighton
Manchester United has reached a new low point following their loss to Brighton in the FA Cup, which left them without a manager and out of both domestic cup competitions. They are also currently ranke...
Estonian defender Michael Schjönning-Larsen makes Kilmarnock debut
Michael Schjønning-Larsen, an Estonian international football player and full-back for the Estonia national team, has made his first appearance for Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock. He signed with...
Ronaldo confident of reaching 1,000 goals and keen to keep playing
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two more goals for his Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr during a match on Saturday, increasing his overall career tally to 956 goals. The forward expresses confidence in surpassing...
Odegaard back on target as Arsenal reclaims top spot
Arsenal has returned to the top position of the league after displacing Manchester City, following a strong performance and a goal by Odegaard....
Achraf Hakimi and football's growing issue: playing time
Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, faces the challenge of overworking after a season that lasted almost a year. Following an injury, he is now participating in the A...
Ukraine’s Football Year: New Achievements and Fight for the World Cup Dream
The Kyiv Post reviews the achievements of Ukraine's national football team in 2025 and outlines their ongoing efforts towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup....
Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as minority co-owner of Swansea City
American lifestyle icon Martha Stewart has joined American rapper Snoop Dogg as a minority co-owner of the football club Swansea City....
Ruben Amorim calls on Manchester United to step up without Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes, who sustained a soft tissue injury during Sunday's match against Aston Villa, highlights the need for Manchester United to perform well in his absence....
Minamino ruptures ACL, putting World Cup campaign in doubt
Japanese footballer Takumi Minamino has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Monaco's 2-1 victory against Auxerre in the French Cup on Sunday. This injury raises concerns over hi...
Mbappe equals Ronaldo record in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Sevilla
Kylian Mbappe scored his 59th goal of the year for Real Madrid in a penalty kick four minutes before time, equaling Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for most goals in a calendar year by a Spanish La Liga pl...
Bethlehem camp's 'lifeline' football field faces Israeli demolition
Palestinian children training at their local football pitch near Bethlehem found an ominous message from Israeli authorities warning of potential demolition. The field serves as a crucial resource for...
Man City drops points in chase of Arsenal as Liverpool and Man Utd also draw
Manuel Pellegrini's side played out a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, led by substitute Enzo Fernandez. This result came just three days after the firing of coach Enzo Maresca at Chelsea....
Controversial Africa Cup of Nations change sparks debate in Africa
The president of the African football federation has acknowledged that changes to the Africa Cup of Nations were influenced by pressure from Europe, where many top African players compete....
City players face Christmas weigh-in as Guardiola issues 'fatty' warning
Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola has stated that his players were weighed before the festive break and have been warned about their body weight ahead of the coming matches....