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Football is stunning, unpredictable, yet sometimes awfully cruel! Just ask Newcastle United fans…Eddie Howe’s men stood up against Barcelona this Wednesday night at the mythical Camp Nou, and were toe-to-toe with the European giants going into the first-half stoppage time (2-2, 3-3 on aggregate).Alas, by the end of the night, they conceded five more goals without pegging back a single one for a full-scale battering, as Barcelona advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals thanks to a second-half perfect storm, 7-2 (8-3 on agg)!THIS. IS. BARÇA. pic.twitter.com/k4wYF7QTYe— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 18, 2026 It must be frustrating, excruciating to be that brave and bold against one of the strongest UCL sides, and after a remarkable half, get annihilated in front of the eyes of the whole world.Shy Barca got away from St James’ Park last week with Lamine Yamal’s last-minute penalty, and Raphinha’s early opener tonight seemed like a sign of a routine night for the Catalans.The ..

There’s something magical about that place!Not only are you not safe if you’re coming there as an enemy, but there’s a good chance you’ll end up bruised and battered.No, not talking about Camp Nou right now – although that venue is special for the same reasons – but about Anfield.The home of Liverpool, where the Reds tore apart Galatasaray on Wednesday night, 4-0, to progress to the Champions League quarter-final (4-1 on aggregate)!Into the #UCL quarter-finals ✅ pic.twitter.com/Nb6nJS01Ds— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 18, 2026 Despite trailing after the first leg in Istanbul (0-1), and a sluggish performance in the Turkish capital, Arne Slot’s men resurrected at their home ground. And did it in sensational fashion.Led by mesmerising Dominik Szoboszlai, the Scousers pressed straight from the start, making sure the visitors get the message very early on – you’re not leaving this place “alive”!After months of struggle and below-par performances, Liverpool were finally fluid, straightforward ..

Maybe the featured image of this text perfectly illustrates Tottenham Hotspur F.C.—a stand full of fans holding their heads in disbelief!It was painful a week ago to be a Tottenham supporter while Antonín Kinsky gifted goals in the first leg of the quarterfinal, allowing Atletico Madrid to practically finish the job within 90 minutes. It wasn’t any easier for the North London club’s fans last night either. For a brief moment, though, there was hope—just a flicker—that something special might happen. But it didn’t. And despair continues to define Tottenham, a team that, even when it plays well, is rarely good enough to achieve something tangible—3:2 (first leg 2:5).Even when they had the chance to turn things around and trouble Diego Simeone’s side—like FC Barcelona recently did in the Copa del Rey—Tottenham once again showed their all-too-familiar losing mentality. Why didn’t Mathys Tel pass the ball in the 35th minute instead of going for goal himself? Why didn’t he spot his teammates..

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has defended the decision of his Appeal Board to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco after upholding their protest over the outcome of the January 18 final.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsMotsepe, speaking in a CAF video published on Wednesday, 18 March, jumped into the defense of the CAF Appeal Board, stating a case for its independence, hours after stripping Senegal of the AFCON title over infringement of Article 82 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations.In the said match staged in Rabat, Senegal, who won the match 1-0, ​walked off for 14 minutes at the end of the regulation time in protest of hosts Morocco ​being awarded a penalty, but returned to win in extra time.Morocco crowned AFCON champions as CAF annuls Senegal’s victoryWhile Morocco’s initial protest had ⁠been rejected by CAF’s Disciplinary Board, the same governing body’s Appeal Board found Senegal had transgressed ..

Even after the first leg of Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash against Atalanta, it was clear that Vincent Kompany’s team would advance to the quarter-finals.Still, the comfortable 6-1 triumph in Italy did not make the Bavarians complacent, as they approached the return leg with equal seriousness and professionalism, and the final outcome perfectly reflected it – 4-1.Bayern Munich did NOT hold back in leg 2 🆚 Atalanta 🔥Bayern are unstoppable 😶 pic.twitter.com/KcpsyD15Ub— OneFootball (@OneFootball) March 18, 2026 Truth be told, the German side’s victory could have been even more convincing, but Kompany’s men had mercy on the subpar rivals.Harry Kane bagged a brace, scoring in the 25th (from the spot) and 54th minute, and reached a 50-goal tally in the Champions League, while the remaining two Bavarians’ goals were courtesy of Lennart Karl and Luis Diaz.Michael Olise shines, Florentino Perez reactsIn the 56th minute, the Colombian set up a goal for the German, and 14 minutes later, t..

It all seemed to be unfolding exactly as planned. After choosing to rest key players in the weekend draw in Charlotte, Inter Miami CF arrived in Nashville sharp and in control. Lionel Messi delivered once again, calmly scoring what proved to be the 900th goal of his remarkable career. At that stage, the match felt firmly in Miami’s hands.But football can turn in an instant. Nashville SC needed just one moment to flip the script—and they found it. The equalizer not only stunned Miami but ultimately ended their journey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.FT in Fort Lauderdale. pic.twitter.com/3V7lqGzgJA— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 19, 2026 Cristian Espinoza struck in the 74th minute, wiping out Messi’s opener and sealing a 1-1 draw. Combined with the goalless first leg, it was Nashville who advanced, leaving a bitter taste for the Inter. For much of the match, Miami dictated the tempo, though their rhythm was disrupted early by an injury to Sergio Reguilon.Messi’s goal had come in si..

After a trade of blames between former FKF CEO Harold Ndege and president Hussein Mohammed-led National Executive Council (NEC), the truth about Kenya’s poor preparations and performance in the U15 School Games in Uganda has now been established.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsMozzart Sport has now exclusively dug in and discovered findings through correspondence between Ndege and NEC nominated member Abdalla Yusuf.The games which took place between 6-9 December 2025 at St. Mary’s Kitende saw Kenya endure a poor performance with the boys’ team losing 7-0 to Uganda, defeat to Burundi before winning against Djibouti on their way out.The girls on the other hand drew their first match against Rwanda, lost to Burundi before completing their journey with a draw against hosts Uganda.CAF President weighs in on decision to strip Senegal of AFCON titleFrom the onset, the team had poor preparations leading to the event including rushed squad selection, minimal training and worse off, tee..

Last night at Anfield, we saw some gruesome scenes – and no, we’re not talking about Galatasaray’s devastating 4-0 defeat to Liverpool, which could have been even worse.We’re talking about a couple of severe injuries that could hurt the Turkish side even more than the elimination from the Champions League.Anfield cauldron annihilate Osimhen’s pale sideNamely, Galatasaray winger Noa Lang, who joined the club as a massive reinforcement on loan from Napoli, almost lost his thumb 34 minutes after coming off the bench during the half-time break.Following one, at the first glance harmless situation, the Dutchman collided with an ad board and sustained a deep and severe laceration, nearly cutting off half of his thumb!🚨🚨| Noa Lang suffered a serious finger injury after colliding with an advertising board, leaving it detached. He is set to undergo surgery.Wishing him a speedy recovery. He was stretchered off during the game vs Liverpool FC and received oxygen. 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/ng88CouxZz— G..

AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani has spoken in glowing terms about his midfielder Tyson Otieno, following his latest string of performances that have left the club in with a chance of claiming its first FKF Premier League title in 28 years.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsAmbani, speaking after Ingwe’s 1-0 victory over Nairobi United on Wednesday, 18 March, termed the 28-year-old as a “game-changer”, who was now proving his doubters wrong with an incredible first season at the den.AFC Leopards edge past Nairobi United to reduce gap to leaders Gor MahiaRecalling the moment Leopards settled for Otieno’s signature in September last year, Ambani said there were a few individuals who did not understand his signing, but do now.“When I first said the inclusion of Tyson in this team was very important, some people did not understand me,” Ambani said. “But they are now seeing his importance.”So timely were Ambani’s words, as they came on a day when Otieno added another goal contribut..

Manchester United are reportedly ramping up their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the Seagulls already lining up a potential successor and a reduced fee now in play. The Red Devils first approached Baleba last summer, and the Cameroon international was open to the switch, but Brighton’s £100m valuation proved too steep at the time.Things have shifted slightly this season, with Baleba not quite hitting the same heights, partly due to ongoing transfer speculation affecting his early form. Even so, he remains one of the Premier League’s most highly rated young midfielders and a key name on United’s shortlist.🚨Manchester United have held talks with Carlos Baleba’s representatives as early as last month, with the club still rating him highly despite recent form. [ @SullyTalkz ]Baleba X Tonali in the summer might be good business. pic.twitter.com/vp1nIYfFN3— Utd Chief (@utdchief1) March 18, 2026 United’s plans have also been influenced by Manchester City’s strong push to s..