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Galatasaray suffers heavy defeat in UEL playoffs

Galatasaray suffers heavy defeat in UEL playoffs

Galatasaray lost 4-1 to Dutch side, AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League play-off. The Turkish giants were hammered by the Dutch, wh take a healthy lead to Istanbul. The Dutch side opened the lead by Sven Mijnans’ superb free-kick. However, Roland Sallai’s exquisite equaliser from range cancelled the opener. Meanwhile,

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Madrid derby ends in a tie as Alvarez and Mbappe nets
  • La Liga
  • February 9, 2025
  • 2 min read

Madrid derby ends in a tie as Alvarez and Mbappe nets

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid played a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu, replicating the first meeting at Wanda Metropolitano. Julian Alvarez and Kylian Mbappe both sçored for their sides to ensure the sharing of points. The game started with both sides playing safe as there was no clear cut chance until the 35th minute.

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Dortmund falls to Stuttgart in Kovac’s debut

Dortmund falls to Stuttgart in Kovac’s debut

Borussia Dortmund fell to a 2-1 home defeat to Stuttgart in Niko Kovac’s first game as new head coach. An own-goal from Waldemar Anton and Jeff Chabot’s far-post header ruined Kovac’s debut, a week after the dismissal of Nuri Sahin. Dortmund dominated play in second-half but Stuttgart took the lead in the 50th minute, thanks

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Atalanta hammer Verona as Retegui scores four

Atalanta hammer Verona as Retegui scores four

Atalanta had a comfortable away win as they thrashed Verona 5-0, with Retegui netting four goals. La Dea came into this game hoping to keep themselves in the Serie A title race, despite their torrid run of form. The away side however started the game strongly dominating the opening stages of the match. Retegui opened

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OFFICIAL: Marcelo retires from football
  • Marcelo
  • February 7, 2025
  • 2 min read

OFFICIAL: Marcelo retires from football

Former Real Madrid and Brazil left-back, Marcelo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. Marcelo started his career at Fluminense before joining Madrid at age 18 in 2007. He spent 15 years at the Santiago Bernabeu, becoming one of the most decorated players in history. The left-back won 25 trophies with

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