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Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Briefing: Dembélé at the double as league leaders PSG down Toulouse

Strategic angle: Paris Saint-Germain secured a 3-1 victory over Toulouse, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring twice to extend their lead in Ligue 1.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Cignetti backs Hoover after turnover dig by Dykes

Strategic angle: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti supports quarterback Josh Hoover amid criticism from TCU's Sonny Dykes regarding turnovers.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: England latest: Bellingham won't be risked against Japan

Strategic angle: Jude Bellingham will not be included in the squad for the upcoming match against Japan to ensure his fitness.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

Briefing: French football team ends American friendlies on high success

Strategic angle: France's football team comes back from the US with two victories under its belt.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

Briefing: African football chief Motsepe to respect CAS ruling on Senegal’s appeal

Strategic angle: CAF president Patrice Motsepe confirms compliance with CAS decision regarding Senegal's appeal.

Editorial Staff Updated 20 days ago

Senegal to stage AFCON victory celebrations in Paris despite losing title

Despite being stripped of their title, the Senegal national team plans to celebrate their AFCON 2025 trophy with fans in Paris.

Editorial Staff Updated 20 days ago

Chelsea edge seven-goal thriller against Villa to reclaim second place

Sjoeke Nusken fired Chelsea back up to second place in the WSL with a dramatic late winner in a 4-3 victory over Aston Villa.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Mexican protesters turn highway into football pitch to slam World Cup 'dispossession'

Strategic angle: Protesters in Mexico transform a highway into a football pitch to voice their opposition to the perceived dispossession caused by the World Cup.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Briefing: England players will support White - Henderson

Strategic angle: Jordan Henderson expresses solidarity with Ben White following fan backlash during match.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: IU's Cignetti rips transfer Marsh for gold cleats

Strategic angle: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti criticized Nick Marsh for his choice of footwear during spring practice.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Bucs safety's fiancée helped woman hit by car

Strategic angle: Teesa Mpagi, fiancée of Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr., came to the rescue of a pedestrian injured in a traffic incident.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Alexandra Popp and Borussia Dortmund: A sign of the times

Strategic angle: Germany's most famous female footballer has signed for a third-division team, signaling significant changes in the women's game.

Editorial Staff Updated 28 days ago

Senegal Stripped of Africa Cup of Nations Title, Morocco Declared Champion

CAF appeal board rules Senegal forfeited final match, awarding title to Morocco.

Editorial Staff 29 days ago

Briefing: Lyon crash out of Europa League

Strategic angle: Lyon eliminated after a 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo in the second leg of the round of 16.

Editorial Staff 30 days ago

Briefing: Lang to have surgery in Liverpool for 'serious' thumb injury

Strategic angle: Galatasaray midfielder Noa Lang is set to undergo surgery following a significant injury sustained at Anfield.

Briefing: The 'anti-Lamine' backed to be one of best in world

Strategic angle: Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall renews hostilities with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, with Kieran Trippier praising his potential.

Briefing: U-M's Whittingham looks to refine QB Underwood

Strategic angle: In his first year at Michigan, coach Kyle Whittingham aims to develop sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood into a top-tier player.

Briefing: Referee disrupting pre-match huddle is 'disappointing' - Rosenoir

Strategic angle: Chelsea manager Liam Rosenoir expresses disappointment over referee's interruption of team's huddle, emphasizing its significance.

Briefing: Ex-assistant sues Michigan over Stalions scandal

Strategic angle: Former Michigan assistant Chris Partridge alleges he was unfairly scapegoated in the 2023 sign-stealing controversy.

Briefing: Inside Bodo/Glimt - the Champions League's ultimate giantkilling story

Strategic angle: It's early January and Bodo/Glimt are holding a team meeting in Spain to discuss their upcoming Champions League campaign.

Briefing: Howe's deeper message to Newcastle players draws focus on salvaging season

Strategic angle: Eddie Howe emphasizes the importance of the upcoming match against Barcelona as a pivotal moment for Newcastle.

Briefing: “Save our girls”: crowd chases bus carrying Iranian women’s football team in Australia

Strategic angle: Crowds gathered on the Gold Coast, Australia, as a bus carrying the Iranian women’s national football team passed through the area.