Ajax faces Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League round of 16 following a tense penalty shootout win against Union Saint-Gilloise. Set for 6 and 13 March, this clash pits Eredivisie leaders against Bundesliga's third-place finishers. Key players like Brobbey and Ekitiké are set to shine as both teams draw on their European experience in this first-ever competitive meeting.
Read moreBurnley cruised past Sheffield Wednesday with a decisive 4-0 victory, marking their 21st unbeaten match in the Championship. Key goals from Marcus Edwards, Josh Brownhill, Connor Roberts, and Manuel Benson showcased Burnley's dominance. Manager Scott Parker praised the team's formidable defense, having maintained a 12-game clean sheet streak.
Read moreIn a tactical shake-up, Middlesbrough's manager Michael Carrick made three key changes to his lineup in their Championship match against Bristol City. He aimed to strengthen the defense with Dael Fry's return and Anfernee Dijksteel's inclusion. The focus was on addressing recent setbacks and optimizing the team's potential.
Read moreIn the Champions Trophy 2025, South Africa claimed a 107-run victory over Afghanistan at Karachi's National Stadium. Ryan Rickelton hit his first ODI century, while effective bowling by Kagiso Rabada ensured their dominance. Despite Rahmat Shah's 90 runs, Afghanistan faced a comprehensive defeat.
Read moreTottenham will face AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League Round of 16 on March 13, 2025. Adult tickets are priced at £35, juniors at £10, with special hospitality and season ticket options available. Tickets for those not in the Automatic Cup Scheme go on sale between February 24-26, and a Restricted General Sale begins on March 5. Hospitality packages add premium options from £149.
Read moreCaptain Maro Itoje calls on England to focus on execution and composure in their Six Nations match against Scotland, highlighting the need to overcome past errors and capitalize on key moments. The team is determined to reclaim the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham and put an end to Scotland's recent winning streak.
Read moreLuis Rubiales, ex-president of Spain's soccer federation, was convicted for sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 Women’s World Cup celebration. He received a fine and a restraining order. Although acquitted of coercion, the incident damaged his career and sparked wider discussions about sexism in sports.
Read moreAston Villa pulled off a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against Chelsea at Villa Park. Marcus Rashford's halftime introduction turned the tide, setting up Marco Asensio's equalizing and winning goals. Villa climbs to seventh place, just a point behind Chelsea, while the visitors endure another setback in their European qualification quest.
Read moreIn a thrilling rematch, Dmitry Bivol reclaimed the unified light heavyweight title by outboxing Artur Beterbiev in a majority decision, capturing all major belts. With a superior late-round performance and effective counterpunching, Bivol emerged victorious, while Beterbiev hinted at a possible trilogy bout. Key undercard victories included Joseph Parker's swift TKO, Shakur Stevenson's late stoppage, and Callum Smith outlasting Joshua Buatsi.
Read moreManchester United pulled off a thrilling comeback to draw 2-2 with Everton at Goodison Park. Despite trailing 2-0 due to goals by Beto and Doucouré, United scored through Fernandes and Ugarte. A late penalty call against United was overturned by VAR. The match leaves United in 15th place and Everton in 12th, with the latter maintaining a six-game unbeaten streak.
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