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Nottingham Forest twice came from behind to snatch a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium, with Elliot Anderson's spectacular late equalizer leaving Manchester City's title hopes hanging by a thread. The result leaves Pep Guardiola's side seven points adrift of Arsenal with just nine games remaining.
FIFA's decision to allow broadcasters to air commercials during newly introduced three-minute hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup has ignited a firestorm of criticism. Fans worldwide are accusing football's governing body of selling out the beautiful game to American broadcasting interests.
The first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup is just 100 days away, but geopolitical tensions, sweeping rule changes, and a sprawling tri-nation format are testing the limits of football's grandest stage. Here is everything you need to know as the countdown intensifies.
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Bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers produced one of the shocks of the Premier League season, defeating defending champions Liverpool 2-1 at Molineux thanks to AndrΓ©'s deflected 94th-minute winner. The result leaves Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread.
With the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup set to kick off on June 11, the tournament is grappling with unprecedented challenges. From Iran's potential withdrawal amid armed conflict with co-host the United States to cartel violence in Mexico and soaring ticket prices, the road to the biggest World Cup in history is anything but smooth.
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Bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers produced a stunning upset at Molineux on Tuesday night, beating defending Premier League champions Liverpool 2-1 thanks to Andre's dramatic stoppage-time winner. The result deals a significant blow to Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes and marks back-to-back league wins for Wolves for the first time since April 2024.
William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both scored from corners as Arsenal edged past Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Pedro Neto's red card compounded a miserable afternoon for the Blues, while the Gunners took a significant stride toward their first Premier League title in 22 years.
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Goals from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, both from corners, powered Arsenal to a 2-1 win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. The result reestablishes the Gunners' five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as the title race enters its decisive stretch.
Goals from William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, both from corners, powered Arsenal to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. The result restores the Gunners' five-point lead at the top of the Premier League and extends their remarkable set-piece dominance to record-equalling levels.
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Jurrien Timber's second-half header proved decisive as Arsenal overcame a stubborn Chelsea side at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners' set-piece mastery and late defensive heroics kept their first Premier League title in 22 years firmly within reach.
The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw has produced a spectacular set of matchups, with Real Madrid and Manchester City set to renew their iconic rivalry for a fifth consecutive year. Holders PSG face Chelsea in a rematch of the 2025 Club World Cup final, while Arsenal, Barcelona, and Liverpool all face stern tests on the road to Budapest.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces unprecedented disruption as Iran signals it will likely withdraw from the tournament following US and Israeli military strikes. The UAE stands ready to replace Iran in what would be one of the most dramatic geopolitical interventions in football history.
The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw held in Nyon on February 27 produced a series of heavyweight clashes, headlined by a Real Madrid versus Manchester City showdown and a Paris Saint-Germain meeting with Chelsea. The draw follows a thrilling knockout playoff round that saw Atalanta complete a stunning last-gasp comeback against Borussia Dortmund.
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The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw held in Nyon on February 27 produced a series of mouth-watering ties, headlined by yet another meeting between Manchester City and Real Madrid. Six English clubs learned their fate as the road to the final in Budapest takes shape.
Norwegian side FK Bodo/Glimt have pulled off one of the greatest upsets in Champions League history, eliminating Inter Milan 5-2 on aggregate in the knockout playoffs. The tiny Arctic club, in their first-ever Champions League campaign, defeated last season's beaten finalists over two legs to reach the round of 16.
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Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt have pulled off one of the greatest upsets in Champions League history, defeating Inter Milan 5-2 on aggregate to reach the round of 16. The tiny Arctic Circle club's fairytale run continues after earlier victories over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid.
Lazar Samardzic converted a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to send Atalanta through to the Champions League Round of 16 with a 4-1 second-leg victory over Borussia Dortmund. The Italian side overturned a 2-0 first-leg deficit to win 4-3 on aggregate in one of the most thrilling European nights of the season.
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Atalanta completed one of the most dramatic comebacks in Champions League history, overturning a two-goal first-leg deficit to eliminate Borussia Dortmund 4-3 on aggregate. Lazar Samardzic's penalty deep into stoppage time sent the Gewiss Stadium into delirium on an unforgettable night in Bergamo.
In an exciting turn of events today, the world of Football witnessed significant developments that are sure to captivate fans worldwide.
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In an exciting turn of events today, the world of Football witnessed significant developments that are sure to captivate fans worldwide.
