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Arsenal defeated Fulham 3-0 to go six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
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Premier League piracy boss faces 21 years if £2.35m isn’t repaid
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Galatasaray demand €150m for Victor Osimhen amid FC Barcelona interest
Victor Osimhen is attracting major transfer interest as Galatasaray insist on a €150 million fee despite a bid from FC Barcelona exceeding €100 million.
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Simeone ‘buckled the referee’: How Atletico boss influenced Eze penalty reversal
Pundits and former players accused Diego Simeone of pressuring referee Danny Makkelie into overturning Eberechi Eze’s penalty by shouting, waving his arms and positioning himself in the official’s eyesight during the VAR check.
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Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Why did the referee change his mind on the penalty?
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta condemned the officiating as “completely unacceptable” after a controversial VAR reversal saw his side denied a late penalty in their 1-1 Champions League semi-final draw against Atletico Madrid.
Following goals from Viktor Gyökeres and Julian Alvarez both from the penalty spot the Gunners appeared set for a third spot-kick when Eberechi Eze was challenged by David Hancko, but referee Danny Makkelie overturned the call after a lengthy monitor review.
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“It cannot happen”: Mikel Arteta slams officials after Arsenal penalty reversal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta launched a scathing critique of officiating following a controversial VAR intervention during the Gunners’ Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid, labeling the decision to overturn a second-half penalty for a foul on Eberechi Eze as “completely unacceptable.”
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been handed a four-year ban by the FA for an anti-doping offence — the maximum punishment available. The Ukrainian has taken his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, filing documents on 25 February 2026. CAS confirm an appeal is underway, with written submissions being exchanged and no hearing yet scheduled. Chelsea declined to comment.
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Real Madrid are in talks with retired midfielder Toni Kroos about bringing him back to the club in a new role within their sporting structure. Sources say Madrid see Kroos as a valuable asset for squad planning, club representation and training ground support. The move would mirror the route taken by Zinedine Zidane when he returned to the club before becoming manager.
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Arsenal face Atlético Madrid in a tightly contested Champions League semi-final first leg as both sides aim for a place in the final.
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Mercedes-Benz drags Osimhen to court over alleged N142m debt
Reports in Italy claim Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is facing scrutiny over an alleged unresolved debt linked to a leased Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
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Harry Kane breaks Gerrard record despite Bayern defeat to PSG
Harry Kane broke Steven Gerrard’s Champions League scoring record for English players, but Bayern Munich lost 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain in a dramatic semi-final first leg.
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Players covering mouths risk red cards at World Cup
Players who cover their mouths during confrontations or leave the pitch in protest could face red cards at this summer’s World Cup under new FIFA-approved rules.
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John Stones to leave Man City: “I lived all my dreams out”
John Stones has confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a decade in which he won multiple major trophies.
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