Potter sees positives despite FA Cup defeat
New West Ham United manager Graham Potter during a press conference at the London Stadium. Picture date: Thursday January 9, 2025.

Potter sees positives despite FA Cup defeat

It was not the start he wanted, but new West Ham United manager Graham Potter could take some positives from his side’s 2-1 FA Cup loss at Aston Villa on Friday.
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SA duo remain in lead after ‘tough two days’ in Dakar Rally
epa11813442 Henk Lategan of South Africa and Brett Cummings of South Africa compete with their Toyota Hilux for Imt Evo Toyota Gazoo Racing during the fourth stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally, from Al Henakiyah to Alula, Saudi Arabia, 08 January 2025. EPA/Gerard Laurenssen

SA duo remain in lead after ‘tough two days’ in Dakar Rally

The opening week of Dakar 2025 has drawn to a close in the northern city of Hail, following Stage 5 of the gruelling event. For TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, the opening week brought mixed results, but with Henk Lategan and co-driver Brett Cummings topping the overall standings, the team has every reason to be pleased.
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Real Madrid set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final
epa11815726 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the Spanish Super Cup semi final match between Real Madrid and RCD Mallorca, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 09 January 2025. EPA/STRINGER

Real Madrid set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final

Real Madrid have booked their place in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, where they will meet old foes Barcelona in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Madrid defeated Mallorca 3-0 in their semifinal on Thursday to set up a Clasico final showdown.
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Double delight for Barcelona after Super Cup semifinal win
epa11813681 Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the Spanish Super Cup semi final match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 08 January 2025. EPA/STRINGER

Double delight for Barcelona after Super Cup semifinal win

Barcelona have reached the final of the Spanish Super Cup following a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Barca will play either Real Madrid or Mallorca in the decider, with those two to face-off on Thursday night.
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Furious Liverpool suffer defeat at Tottenham
epa11813807 (L-R) Curtis Jones, Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool react to the 1-0 goal during the EFL Cup semi-finals match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC, in London, Britain, 08 January 2025. EPA/NEIL HALL

Furious Liverpool suffer defeat at Tottenham

Liverpool were left incensed following their 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in their English League Cup semifinal, first leg, because they believed Swedish teenager Lucas Bergvall should not have been on the pitch when he netted his 86th minute winner.
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Vinicius Jr banned but cleared to play in Spanish Super Cup
epa11804398 Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr (L) interacts with Valencia's goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski which led to him receiving a red card during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid, in Valencia, Spain, 03 January 2025. EPA/Manuel Bruque

Vinicius Jr banned but cleared to play in Spanish Super Cup

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been given a two-match ban for violent conduct in his team’s 2-1 LaLiga win at Valencia on Friday, but has been cleared to play in the Spanish Super Cup against Mallorca in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
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ICC consider controversial two-tier test system
Marco Jansen of South Africa and Kagiso Rabada of South Africa during the 2024 Test International Series 1st Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on 29 December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

ICC consider controversial two-tier test system

The International Cricket Council is considering splitting Test cricket nations into two tiers in a radical restructuring that would allow England, India and Australia to play each other more often, according to a report in Australia.
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Bafana opponents Nigeria appoint new head coach
Eric Chelle, head coach of Mali during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match between Mali and Ivory Coast held at Peace Stadium in Bouake, Cote DIvoire on 03 February 2024 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix

Bafana opponents Nigeria appoint new head coach

Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier rivals Nigeria have named former Mali coach Eric Chelle as the new boss of the Super Eagles.
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Have Nottingham Forest entered the title race?
Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Monday January 6, 2025.

Have Nottingham Forest entered the title race?

Manager Nuno Espirito Santo is not getting carried away by Nottingham Forest’s eye-catching form that has seen them enter the Premier League title race following a sixth victory in a row, away at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.
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Slot defends poor Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match at the London Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday December 29, 2024.

Slot defends poor Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has denied the fact that the is speculation over the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold is affecting the right-back after his poor display allowed Manchester United to score twice in Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League draw.
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