Eberechi Eze shines as Crystal Palace ease past Fulham into FA Cup semi-finals
Eberechi Eze was the difference maker as Crystal Palace booked their trip to Wembley with a 3-0 win over Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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Napoli still believe, says defiant Conte
Napoli manager Antonio Conte struck a determined tone as he urged his side to keep believing in their Serie A title push, despite recent setbacks and a growing injury list.
Newcastle holding open-top bus parade to celebrate English League Cup title
NEWCASTLE: Ending a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy deserves an official party. Newcastle will get one Saturday when the team holds an open-top bus parade to celebrate its English League Cup title. More than 150,000 fans are expected to join the celebration. The parade route runs from St.
Global Champions Arabians Tour returns to Riyadh for fourth stage of the 2025 Europe and Middle East Series
RIYADH: Following three stages in Ajman, Doha and Muscat, the Global Champions Arabians Tour makes its return to Riyadh for the fourth stage of the Europe and Middle series — the final stop in the Middle East and the pivotal halfway point of this eight-stage 2025 tour.
Dorival Junior Sacked As Brazil Coach After Argentina Humiliation
Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced. "Dorival Junior is no longer in charge of the Brazilian national team. The management thanks him and wishes him success for the rest of his career," the CBF said in a statement. Dorival, 62, had only been in charge since January 2024, succeeding interim coach Fernando Diniz, but has overseen a lacklustre qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Ex-Barcelona Star Dani Alves Has Rape Conviction Overturned
A Spanish appeals court overturned Friday former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, citing insufficient evidence. Alves was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail in February last year for raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub on December 31, 2022. The 41-year-old, who won the Champions League three-times with Barcelona, was released from jail last March pending his appeal after he posted the one million euros ($1.1million) bail set by the court. The Barcelona-based appeals court said its four judges had "unanimously" accepted the player's appeal and "annulled" his conviction, saying there was "insufficient evidence" to prove he was guilty.
Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior after worst defeat in World Cup qualifying
SAO PAULO: Brazil coach Dorival Júnior was fired on Friday after 14 months amid poor results and disappointing performances from the national team. Júnior’s sacking by Brazilian Football Confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues came three days after a 4-1 defeat to bitter rival Argentina in Buenos Aires, Brazil’s heaviest defeat in a World Cup qualifier. Júnior’s replacement has yet to be picked. Brazil are fifth in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The top six qualify automatically. Under the 62-year-old Júnior, Brazil won seven matches, drew another seven, and lost two.
Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior following loss to Argentina - ESPN
Brazil has dismissed head coach Dorival Júnior following Tuesday's deflating loss to rivals Argentina, Brazil's football confederation (CBF) announced Friday.