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Veteran playmaker Isco struck twice to help Real Betis climb back into third place in La Liga with a 5-2 win over Osasuna on Sunday. The post La Liga: Isco’s Betis rise back above Real Madrid to third appeared first on Vanguard News.

Erling Haaland said Manchester City’s 3-0 win at 10-man Liverpool showed they will “stick together” after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. The post ‘We must stick together’ — Haaland after Man City’s win amid financial charges appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manchester City shrugged off the threat of swingeing sanctions to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 in their first game since being found guilty on more than 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules. The post Man City thrash Liverpool 3-0 amid financial charges, extend lead at top appeared first on Vanguard News.

Man City were greeted with chants of “cheats” on their arrival at Anfield on Sunday to face Liverpool in their first game The post Man City branded ‘cheats’ in hostile Liverpool reception after guilty verdict appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner was beaten on his return to Crystal Palace as Daichi Kamada’s first Premier League goal inspired the Eagles’ 3-1 win on Sunday. The post EPL: Crystal Palace come back to beat Forest; Hull draw with Everton appeared first on Vanguard News.

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has apologised to his teammates and the club’s supporters after being sent off in their 1-0 victory over Villarreal, with the Brazilian now facing a possible suspension that could rule him out of the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona. The post Vinicius apologises for hair-pull red card, could miss El Clasico appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manchester City face a hostile Anfield on Sunday when the Premier League leaders play bitter rivals Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty of breaking more than 100 financial rules. The post EPL: Man City face hostile Liverpool test amid £900m financial breach verdict appeared first on Vanguard News.

National elections in Nigeria are always like a war. From the campaigns to the elections proper, even governance after winning the elections, genuinely or fraudulently, it is more of war than civility. The same thing has been introduced into sports. That is why election into the board of Sports Federations are following the same steps The post NBBF’s unending crisis, by Patrick Omorodion appeared first on Vanguard News.

Paris Saint-Germain were comfortable 3-1 winners against Le Mans on Saturday before they look ahead to a tougher test away to Manchester City in the Champions League next week. The post PSG ease to Ligue 1 win before Manchester City test appeared first on Vanguard News.

Yan Diomande earned Real Madrid a tight 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday to keep them six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, even though winger Vinicius Junior was sent off for hair-pulling. The post Real Madrid edge Villarreal, Vinicius sent off for hair pull appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Aston Villa and West Ham United midfielder, Nigel Reo-Coker, has named the player he believes should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Reo-Coker also named the players he believes should finish in the top five of the Ballon d’Or ranking. “Michael Olise fifth position, fantastic player, Jude Bellingham fourth position, I think for me he Ballon d’Or 2026: Ex-Aston Villa midfielder, Nigel Reo-Coker names winner, top five

Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has played down his team’s big win over Kano Pillars, DAILY POST reports. The Peace Boys thrashed Daniel Ogunmodede’s side 4-0 at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The defeat was Kano Pillars’ first in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. Paul Samson, Ekundayo Ojo, Samuel Ayanrinde NPFL: Ogunbote urges humility after Plateau United’s 4-0 win over Kano Pillars

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has declared he is the most complete player in the history of football. Ronaldo stated this during an interview with CNN Portugal. The 41-year-old compared himself to other great names like Lionel Messi, Pele and Diego Maradona. “If someone prefers Messi, Pelé or Maradona, that’s a matter of personal taste. I Cristiano Ronaldo names most complete player in football history

Bursaspor head coach, Mustafa Er has heaped plaudits on Kelechi Iheanacho following his impressive start to life at the club. Iheanacho linked up with the Green Crocodiles on a free transfer this summer. The Nigeria international has been in fantastic form since his arrival at the club, playing a crucial role in their promotion push. Turkey: Er hails Iheanacho’s impressive start at Bursaspor

Super Eagles icon, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has named Barcelona, Manchester City and Bayern Munich as the favourites to win the UEFA Champions League title this season. He also picked Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé as his choice for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. Okocha made his picks during an interview with French media outlet Le Ballon d’Or 2026: Austin Okocha names favourite player, clubs to win UCL this season

Former Arsenal midfielder, Ray Parlour has criticised Noni Madueke for failing to track back during Leeds United’s goal against the Gunners in the Premier League at the weekend. Parlour insisted that Madueke would be disappointed when he watches a replay of James Justin’s strike for Leeds. Arsenal came from a goal down to beat Leeds United EPL: He’ll be disappointed – Ray Parlour knocks Arsenal star

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer has identified midfielder, Moisés Caicedo as a key difference-maker in the Chelsea squad. According to Shearer, the Ecuadorian international is highly effective and makes things look simple for the Blues. The former England international was speaking after Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League at the weekend. “The front three EPL: He’s so effective – Alan Shearer names difference maker in Chelsea team

Arsenal legend, David O’Leary has questioned whether Bukayo Saka deserves to be the club’s highest-paid player. Speaking after Arsenal’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Leeds United at the weekend, O’Leary insisted that the England international was no longer performing at the level he had previously reached. Saka has been one of Arsenal’s most influential players in EPL: Arsenal legend questions whether Saka deserves to be club’s highest-paid player

Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville has criticised Youri Tielemans and Kobbie Mainoo, insisting that their midfield partnership lacks dynamism. Neville spoke after Manchester United drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at the weekend. “Tielemans and Mainoo, I think we have seen enough of it now,” Neville said on The Gary Neville Podcast. EPL: They’re not dynamic enough – Gary Neville criticises Man Utd duo

Liverpool great, Jamie Carragher has declared that the Premier League title race is already a contest between two clubs, insisting that only Manchester City can challenge reigning champions Arsenal for the crown. Manchester City continued their flawless start to the 2026/27 campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Liverpool in their first match since being found EPL: ‘They’re the best by a mile’ – Carragher makes title prediction

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