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OGC Nice is back on the European stage and aims to make a strong impression in this revamped version of the Europa League, though they face a tough challenge against Real Sociedad tonight and Lazio later on. None of these matches will be easy for the Aiglons, who haven’t had the smoothest start to their domestic campaign. On a less-than-ideal …

Al Jazeera aired live footage of Israeli soldiers entering its offices in Ramallah, located in the occupied West Bank, and ordering the closure of the office for 45 days. The broadcast showed Al Jazeera’s bureau chief, Walid Omary, and other staff members live on air when the soldiers arrived. A soldier informed Omary of a military order to shut down …

Israel has implemented new restrictions on public activities in northern regions, including parts of the Golan Heights, as tensions with Hezbollah intensify. According to an announcement by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the restrictions took effect at 6 a.m. Sunday and will remain in place through Monday evening. During this period, schools in the affected areas will remain closed, and …

The Israeli military reported that late Saturday, dozens of warplanes were conducting strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, as cross-border clashes intensified, raising concerns about a broader conflict. Israel also implemented additional security measures for its northern region. Military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated in a televised address shortly after 8:00 pm (1700 GMT) that Israeli forces were …

Galatasaray missed out on qualifying for the Champions League after losing to Young Boys Berne, a team that hadn’t yet secured a Champions League spot. The Turkish side suffered two defeats: 3-2 in Switzerland and 1-0 at home. Frustrated by their exit, Galatasaray responded by thrashing Adana Demirspor 5-1 before the international break, securing their third consecutive league win. Since …

Last season’s FA Cup winners, Manchester United, have secured their spot in the Europa League group stage, but they remain a puzzle that seems difficult to solve. Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure, and aside from Mourinho’s successful 2017 campaign with a Europa League title, United has struggled to find consistent form, particularly in the Premier League. Last season, they finished …

Ludogorets participated in three preliminary rounds of the Champions League before eventually being eliminated by Qarabag, despite winning the first leg 1-2 away. However, the Bulgarians suffered a devastating 2-7 loss at home after extra time in the return leg. This defeat dropped them into the Europa League play-offs, where they comfortably defeated Moldovan side Petrocub, winning 4-0 in the …

In a fiercely competitive promotion race, Liverpool has surged to the top of the EFL Cup standings, thanks to an impressive run of eight wins in their last nine games. During this period, they have maintained a perfect home record, winning all five matches on their turf. In contrast, West Ham has struggled on the road, suffering 11 defeats in …