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FC Porto, traditionally a strong contender in the Champions League, finds itself in the Europa League this season, struggling to replicate its usual form. With only one win, a 2-0 victory over Hoffenheim in late October, the Portuguese team currently sits in 23rd place in their group. Since then, Porto has suffered a 2-1 defeat to Lazio and drawn 2-2 …

Elfsborg is currently ranked 28th in the Europa League standings, just one point shy of the 24th spot needed to qualify for the playoffs. The Swedish team has had mixed results in their home matches, winning 1-0 against Roma and drawing 1-1 with Braga. However, their away form has been disappointing, with narrow losses to Alkmaar (3-2), Galatasaray (4-3), and …

Ajax, a leading contender for the Europa League title, is meeting expectations so far. The Amsterdam-based club currently holds the 6th spot in the group standings, tied on points with the 9th place team, which would be forced into the play-offs. Ajax has remained unbeaten through their first four matches, securing a draw (1-1) at Slavia Prague and victories over …

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that Bashar al-Assad had left Syria following discussions with rebel groups, and had issued instructions for a peaceful transfer of power. The ministry posted the statement on Telegram, clarifying that Moscow was not directly involved in the negotiations but had been closely monitoring the situation with significant concern. Since 2015, Russia has been involved …

Islamist-led rebels have successfully overthrown Syria’s long-standing leader, Bashar al-Assad, in a rapid offensive. The event has been described as a pivotal moment in Syria’s civil war by the United Nations’ special envoy. Here are global reactions to the situation: China expressed its hope that Syria could quickly return to stability, closely monitoring the ongoing developments in the country. Similarly, …

In recent developments, Israel has reportedly targeted multiple Syrian arms depots near Damascus, focusing on sites that could potentially serve hostile forces in the region. These airstrikes, attributed to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), are part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to neutralize military threats from Syria, particularly as the country grapples with instability amidst the collapse of Assad’s regime. The …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently ordered the Israeli military to seize control of the buffer zone along the border with Syria, an area that had been under the protection of UN peacekeepers for decades. This action follows significant shifts in Syria’s political landscape, including the weakening of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the increasing instability in the region. The …

Islamist-led rebel forces declared a significant victory in Syria on Sunday, announcing that they had taken control of Damascus in a rapid offensive that forced President Bashar al-Assad to flee, marking the end of over five decades of Baath party rule in the country. Reports from the capital indicated that locals were celebrating in the streets as the rebels declared …