Armando Broja scores late equaliser at Bournemouth to end Burnley’s losing run
Super-sub Armando Broja scored a last-minute equaliser to end Burnley’s seven-game losing run and leave Bournemouth winless in eight after a 1-1 draw.
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Arsenal's Arteta says he has to earn the right to get contract extension
Dec 20 : Mikel Arteta suggested he could extend his contract at Arsenal beyond 2027 but says he still has to earn the right to continue as manager by winning silverware at the Premier League club.
Lamine Yamal vs. Lionel Messi: Finalissima Between Spain and Argentina Confirmed
A generational showdown is officially on the calendar as Spain and Argentina prepare to contest the Finalissima in Qatar, setting up a first-ever senior meeting between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi. With the European and South American champions colliding at Lusail Stadium, the one-off clash promises symbolism, history and World Cup-level intensity just months before the 2026 tournament.
Hosts Morocco face heavy burden of expectation at Cup of Nations
RABAT, Dec 18 : Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco are putting up their best foot forward with sparkling stadiums and much-improved facilities for the 24 competing teams but the pressure on their own footballers to deliver the title is potentially stifling.
FIFA agrees 50% rise in prize money for 2026 World Cup
LONDON, Dec 17 : Prize money for next year's World Cup will be 50 per cent higher than the previous edition with world governing body FIFA agreeing a record $727 million financial contribution to the tournament on Wednesday.
Texas QB Arch Manning will return to school for 2026 season - ESPN
Texas quarterback Arch Manning will return to school to play in 2026, finally putting to rest questions about his future beyond this season.
Cardiff City 4-3 Doncaster Rovers: Joel Bagan smashes dramatic late winner in breathless seven-goal thriller
Cardiff City produced a scarcely-believable late twist to edge a seven-goal thriller against Doncaster Rovers, with Joel Bagan slamming home a dramatic winner deep into stoppage time to cap a breathless afternoon at Cardiff City Stadium.
Lakers focus on reeling D, not playoff talk, after loss to Spurs - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — With real stakes on the line for the Lakers in the NBA Cup quarterfinals — a $530,000 cash prize per player and a second Cup championship in three years for the franchise hinging on the result — L.A. was thoroughly outplayed in a 132-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.