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French soccer star Paul Pogba expressed relief on Friday as his “nightmare” concluded with a reduction of his four-year doping ban to 18 months. The Juventus midfielder, set to resume play before his 32nd birthday on March 15, 2024, shared his anticipation to return to the field. “I am relieved that this distressing chapter of my life is closing. I …

France will head into the upcoming Nations League matches without their captain Kylian Mbappe, who is sidelined with a thigh injury incurred last month. Further impacting the squad, Antoine Griezmann has retired from international play, leaving a significant gap in the team’s lineup. Coach Didier Deschamps revealed the details during a press conference in Paris, noting the strategic adjustments that …

Harry Maguire saved the day for Manchester United with a last-minute goal, earning them a 3-3 draw against Porto in the Europa League on Thursday. Meanwhile, Chelsea triumphed in their Conference League debut with a win at home, and Tottenham continued their flawless Europa League journey with a victory at Ferencvaros, although Roma stumbled with a loss in Sweden against …

Carlos Alcaraz clinched his first China Open title after a thrilling comeback against world number one Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz, a four-time Grand Slam champion from Spain, overcame an early deficit to win the closely fought final with scores of 6-7 (6/8), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3). This victory marks his fourth ATP title of the year and the 16th in his career. …

Real Madrid faced an unexpected defeat, losing 1-0 to Lille in the Champions League, marking their first loss in 36 matches. Despite Kylian Mbappe’s return, Real Madrid couldn’t overturn Jonathan David’s penalty, earned after Eduardo Camavinga’s handball. Lille held on for a notable victory, highlighted by goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier’s critical saves. Aston Villa also celebrated a memorable night, defeating Bayern …

Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in a key Champions League match on Tuesday, while Borussia Dortmund delivered a stark 7-1 defeat to Celtic in Germany. This round of matches also saw dominant performances from Barcelona, Manchester City, and Inter Milan, with Champions League newcomers Brest impressively defeating Red Bull Salzburg 4-0. In London, the spotlight was on …

Robert Lewandowski scored twice to lead Barcelona to a dominant 5-0 victory over Young Boys in Tuesday’s Champions League match. This win comes as a strong response from Barcelona, who had previously suffered a defeat against Monaco. The match saw additional goals from Raphinha, Inigo Martinez, and an own goal that secured a significant win for the Catalan team, enhancing …

Inter Milan clinched their first victory of this season’s revamped Champions League, defeating Red Star Belgrade 4-0 at the San Siro on Tuesday. Hakan Calhanoglu kicked off the scoring with a spectacular free-kick in the 11th minute amid heavy rain in northern Italy. An hour into the game, Marko Arnautovic netted his first goal of the season. The team’s captain, …