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Inter reduces title race gap with win over Verona

Inter reduces title race gap with win over Verona

Inter Milan ensured to stay within reach of Serie A leaders, Napoli, with a 1-0 home win over Hellas Verona. A first half penalty from Kristjan Asllani gave Simone Inzaghi’s side the victory, reducing the gap to three points. Ahead of the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie against Barcelona, Inzaghi made 10

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Al-Ahli wins AFC Champions League, claim their first ever

Al-Ahli wins AFC Champions League, claim their first ever

Al-Ahli defeated Kawasaki Frontale to secure the AFC Champions League Elite title, for the first time in history. The Saudi Arabian side won 2-0 over the Japanese, courtesy of two first-half goals from Galeno and Franck Kessie. Al-Ahli became the 25th different side to win the competition, after a dominant performance in Jeddah. After a

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U20 AFCON: Nigeria kickoff campaign with win over Tunisia

U20 AFCON: Nigeria kickoff campaign with win over Tunisia

Nigeria defeated Tunisia 1-0 to earn a winning start in their quest for an eighth TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations title. A first-half strike from Auwal Ibrahim gave the Flying Eagles the victory, in a tightly contested Group B opener of the 2025 U20 AFCON. Nigeria dominated the early proceedings, but a resilient

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Qatar appoints Lopetegui as new head coach

Qatar appoints Lopetegui as new head coach

Qatar national team have announced the signing of former Real Madrid and West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui as their new coach. Qatar settled for the Spaniard after failing to reach an agreement with Christophe Galtier for the Qatari coaching position. Meanwhile, in December, Luis Garcia became Qatar head coach, and he talked of his 2026

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Henry calls for return of away goal rule after Barca’s draw with Inter

Henry calls for return of away goal rule after Barca’s draw with Inter

Former France and Arsenal striker, Thierry Henry has called for the return of the away goals rule, following the thrilling Champions League semi-final between Inter Milan and Barcelona. Inter Milan dragged Barca to a 3-3 draw at the Estadio Olimpic Lluis Companys in the first leg of the semifinal. The Catalans, being the hosts, came

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