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Africa's record ten World Cup teams and the Italy elimination that answered Gattuso's controversial argument
Gennaro Gattuso said African teams didn't deserve their expanded World Cup slots. On the same night Italy were eliminated by Bosnia, DR Congo secured Africa's tenth spot in history. The qualification numbers tell the real story.
Italy miss the World Cup for the third time in a row: How one of football's great nations lost its way
Bosnia beat Italy on penalties in Zenica to knock the four-time world champions out of the 2026 World Cup, the third consecutive tournament Italy have missed. Here's how it happened and what it means for Italian football.
CAF, Senegal and Morocco's AFCON 2025 final controversy: how it ended up at CAS
Senegal paraded the AFCON trophy two days after filing a CAS appeal, while Morocco insist the case is closed. Here's a full breakdown of how the 2025 AFCON final controversy reached an international arbitration tribunal and what happens next.
David Raya vs Unai Simon: Why Spain's Best Goalkeeper Is Still on the Bench
David Raya has 21 clean sheets this season and is being called the best goalkeeper in the world in England. Unai Simon has seven. Spain are still going to the World Cup with Simon. Luis de la Fuente's reasoning, examined.
Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool: a tribute to nine years of the best football Anfield has seen
Mohamed Salah confirmed he'll leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season. Here's a full look back at nine years, 255 goals, seven trophies and a legacy that will outlast anything still to come
A move to Chelsea might not be the best for Cesc Fabregas.
Chelsea are four defeats in and Cesc Fabregas's name has emerged as a potential replacement for Liam Rosenior. But after Xabi Alonso, Ruben Amorim and Rosenior himself, the dangers of the big step up have never been clearer.
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The Rise and Fall of Juventus
Juventus rose to become one of Europe’s biggest clubs, dominated Italy for years, then faced scandals and struggles that tested their legacy.
FIFA’s unity promise and the ICC complaint
FIFA moved in four days when Russia invaded Ukraine. The ICC complaint asks why the same rules stopped applying when the warnings were about Palestine.
Six red cards, one season and Chelsea’s growing problem
Six red cards before March, points thrown away from winning positions and another avoidable sending off against Burnley have turned discipline into Chelsea’s loudest problem, with consequences that now threaten their top four push.
Who is the greater number 9: Suarez or Benzema?
Two of the best strikers of their generation, but who should stand ahead of the other when ranking them?
Is Javier Tebas right about the gap between La Liga and the Premier League?
Javier Tebas says England and Spain live in different football realities. A closer look at the money, choices and consequences behind the Premier League and La Liga divide.
Mourinho comments reignite debate around Vinícius and stadium racism
Vinícius has faced repeated racist abuse across Europe, yet the focus is on his reactions rather than the behaviour that provokes it.
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LeBron James 23rd Season: Where Does He Rank Among the Longest Primes in Sports History?
LeBron James dominates in his 23rd season. We explore his surreal longevity and rank him among the elite sports stars who played at the highest level longest.
The Ring Culture Issue: NBA Legacy Controversies taken over by Championships
Basketball arguments nowadays are overly centered on how many championships a player has won. Personal achievements, basketball IQ and how good they play doesn't seem to matter anymore
The NBA's Ongoing Battle Between Player Health and Fan Experience
Injuries have become very common in the NBA today, and the league's rules surrounding availability haven't been helping. The fewer games played, the fewer chances the players have to win awards
The Evolution of the Center Position: How NBA Big Men Redefined Their Role
The center position in the NBA is no longer just about size and life in the paint. Today’s big men are expected to do a bit of everything with players like Nikola Jokić and Joel Embiid leading the shift. Their all-around influence shows how the role has expanded to match the demands of the modern, fast-paced game.
The 5 Most Disappointing $30M+ NBA Contracts in the Last 5 Years
A deep dive into the NBA's worst financial anchors. Explore how massive $30M+ contracts for stars like Joel Embiid, Bradley Beal, and Ben Simmons have become crippling burdens for their franchises due to injury, decline, and unfulfilled potential.
Three Under-the-Radar NBA Rookies Already Playing Above Their Draft Position in 2025/2026
Discover 5 non-lottery NBA rookies, picked after 14th, who are quietly outperforming expectations and becoming essential players for their teams.
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Arsenal Trivia: Show us how deep your Arsenal ties go
Arsenal fans are known for their loyalty; they are also known for being among the best players and team that is always hopeful for a trophy. Prove your loyalty to arsenal by passing this simple Trivia test.
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Draymond Green physically punches teammate Jordan Poole
Draymond Green physically punches teammate Jordan Poole at Warriors practice after a verbal argument
Ben Simmons passes up a wide-open dunk
Ben Simmons passes up a wide-open dunk during the Sixers vs Hawks Game 7