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Partizan are set to finish at the bottom of their Conference League group, which is not surprising given their struggles in this competition. While Gent have also had their challenges, their record of 10 wins in their last 17 home matches indicates they should have the edge in this matchup. Gent’s recent games in the Conference League have tended to …

Crvena zvezda have strong aspirations in the Champions League, supported by an impressive record of six victories in their last seven home matches, which significantly strengthens their campaign for a spot in the tournament’s top tier. Meanwhile, Bodo/Glimt have faced difficulties on the road, suffering nine losses in their last 12 away games, regardless of the competition. Matches involving Bodo/Glimt …

During their first leg against Dinamo Zagreb, Qarabag FK faced a tough challenge, despite being the top scorers in the qualifiers with 15 goals in just four matches. The Azerbaijani side struggled, although the gap in quality between the teams wasn’t particularly evident. The match started with a cautious approach from both sides, but it was Marko Pjaca, a former …

SK Slavia Prague, a seven-time champion of the Czech Republic and a dominant force in recent years, has been a consistent favorite for the Fortuna Liga title. However, the club has struggled to secure the championship over the past three years, reflecting a noticeable decline since the early 2020s. Despite this, Slavia Prague has maintained a strong presence in European …

Three people were killed, and at least five others were injured in a knife attack during a festival in western Germany on Friday, August 23, according to authorities, as reported by the Associated Press. The incident occurred in the city of Solingen, where the “Festival of Diversity” was taking place. The attack happened around 9:30 p.m. local time, when witnesses …

World No.1 Jannik Sinner has decided to part ways with his trainer Umberto Ferrara and physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi just ahead of the 2024 US Open in New York. The news, announced on Friday, August 23, follows a recent controversy where Sinner tested positive for a banned substance but managed to avoid a suspension. Despite this incident, Sinner remains one of …

Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has assured that the upcoming verdict on the club’s alleged financial regulation breaches will not impact his players’ performance. This statement comes ahead of their home game against Ipswich Town on Saturday. In February 2023, City faced 115 charges related to financial misconduct since the club was taken over by City Football, owned by the …

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stranded in space for several weeks as the space agency works on a plan to bring them safely back to Earth. The Boeing Starliner, which transported them to low-Earth orbit in June, has been plagued by technical issues. Now, a new challenge has arisen involving their spacesuits. If an emergency occurs …