Paulo Fonseca has been appointed as the new manager of Olympique Lyon, replacing Pierre Sage. He has signed a 2.5-year contract with the club. Fonseca is no stranger to Ligue 1, having managed Lille for two years. Fonseca’s task is to turn Lyon’s fortunes around, as the club currently sits in 7th place. His managerial...
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Topic: UEFA Europa League Knockout Round Playoff Draw and Fixtures
The UEFA Europa League draw took place on Friday, 31st January 2025. The first leg will be played on the 13th of February, while the second leg is scheduled for the 20th of February. First Leg – 13th February 2025 Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad (18:45 CET) Fenerbahçe vs Anderlecht (18:45 CET) Ferencváros vs Viktoria Plzeň...
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UEFA Champions League Playoffs Draw: A Battle for a Place in the Round of 16
The UEFA Champions League 2024/2025 playoffs draw was confirmed on January 31, 2025. There will be eight matches played over two legs, scheduled as follows: First leg: February 11–12, 2025 Second leg: February 18–19, 2025 UEFA Champions League Playoffs – Full Draw AC Milan vs Feyenoord Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven AS Monaco vs Benfica Brest...
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Hakim Ziyech Joins Al-Duhail on a Free Transfer
Hakim Ziyech has completed a move to Qatari side Al-Duhail on a free transfer. The Moroccan international, a UEFA Champions League winner with Chelsea, has earned 64 caps for his national team. He was also a key part of Morocco’s historic squad that reached the FIFA World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 2022....
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Washington Collision: Sport World In Mourning As US And Russian Figure Skaters Were On Board Crashed Plane
A pair of 16-year-old skaters, their mothers, and two Russian coaches are among the victims of the deadly midair collision in Washington DC, a “horrific tragedy” that has cast a shadow across the figure skating world. Those six victims, which included teenagers Spencer Lane and Jinna Han, were involved with a skating club in Boston....
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Pedri Commits to Barcelona with New Long-Term Contract
Pedri has signed a new long-term contract with Barcelona, valid until 2030. The deal includes a staggering £1 billion release clause. Since joining Barca from Las Palmas in 2020, Pedri has featured in over 170 matches for the club. This season, he has played 32 matches under Hansi Flick, playing a crucial role in the...
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Emiliano Buendia Joins German Champions Bayer Leverkusen on Loan
Bayer Leverkusen has completed the signing of Emiliano Buendia on loan until the end of the season. Buendia’s arrival is intended to replace an injured player who will be out for the remainder of the season. The opportunity to join the German champions proved irresistible for Buendia, who has struggled for game time at Aston...
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Xavi Simons Joins RB Leipzig on Permanent Transfer
Xavi Simons, a 21 year old Dutch international is expected to join RB Leipzig on a permanent transfer from Paris Saint Germain. Simons will sign a contract valid till 2027. The deal would be worth an initial €55m, with a total package of €80m including add-ons, and also includes a sell-on clause according to Fabrizio...
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Niko Kovač Appointed Borussia Dortmund Head Coach
Borussia Dortmund has appointed former Bayern Munich manager and player Niko Kovač as the new men’s first-team manager. Kovač has signed a contract valid until 2026 with the club. German journalist Florian Plettenberg broke the news on his official X handle. Kovač’s first game will be against Heidenheim in the Bundesliga. Dortmund Director of Sport...
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Jhon Durán Set to Join Al-Nassr as Victor Boniface’s Move Collapses
Prominent Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Jhon Durán is set to join Saudi side Al-Nassr for a fee of around £77 million plus add-ons. He posted on his official X account: ”Jhon Durán to Al-Nassr, here we go! Story from earlier tonight confirmed as documents are being prepared. Aston Villa to receive a €77m...