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Even the birds on the branches know what kind of reaction — not only in Brazil, but worldwide — was sparked by Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to leave out Neymar for the matches against France on March 26 and Croatia on April 1.The football world has been divided by this call, while Neymar himself was deeply disappointed not to be with the national team, although he expressed confidence that he could still make the squad for the World Cup.🚨💣 Neymar has spent nearly 24 hours playing high-stakes online poker across Friday to Sunday while officially sidelined from Santos’ match against Cruzeiro for “workload management.” 😳The No.10 was already active at the virtual tables during the game on Sunday afternoon —… pic.twitter.com/sZdAnAvMbf— Topskills Sports UK (@topskillsportuk) March 23, 2026 However, words are one thing, and actions something entirely different. That’s where all logic seems to fall apart when it comes to a player for whom Paris Saint-Germain once paid 222 milion euros. For som..

Last week, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni announced the squad for the World Champions’ friendly duels against African opponents, Mauritania and Zambia.Alejandro Garnacho was not included, and it’s not unexpected given his recent form. After all, the 47-year-old tactician snubbed some even more considerable names, such as Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid.However, while the 18-year-old still has decent chances of making the cut and securing a seat on the plane to the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Garnacho faces long odds, as the likelihood of him featuring at the upcoming FIFA World Cup is minimal. At least that’s what the credible journalist of the Argentinian TyC Sports, Gaston Edul, claims.‼️ At the moment, Alejandro Garnacho is not even being considered for the World Cup squad by Lionel Scaloni.🔗 Gaston Edul – TyC Sports pic.twitter.com/7E21FWVzF5— OluyemiCFC (@Oluwayemicfc) March 24, 2026 The forward’s inconsistent playing time at Chelsea, his subpar performances, the team’s genera..

The door of the England national team seems to be closed for Trent Alexander-Arnold for good!Thomas Tuchel’s decision to omit the Real Madrid full-back from the Three Lions’ squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan undoubtedly surprised the general public.”I know very well what Trent can offer us. I know very well about his strength and what he can give.”Tuchel omits TAA, but calls up 35-year-old keeper without single EPL minute this season”But at the moment it is like we have evidence how good we were in September, October, November, and the players who are in camp for right full-back, they have to push for their ticket, they have to compete, they have to show again that they deserve this,” the German said via The Independent, explaining his call to snub the former Liverpool right-back.Many interpreted his words as a softened statement that Trent’s defence is below the level he, as the national team boss, requires.Four pairs of boots or a new England shirt?And..

As the season nears its end, the pressure rises in top clubs like Real Madrid. The title battle is in full swing in Spain, while a big opponent, Manchester City was defeated twice in the Champions League and now even stronger one, Bayern Munich is next. On top of that, the World Cup is approaching fast so any injuries are a problem. And when that happens to the best players, the fear grows. Real’s Kylian Mbappe is finally healthy, ‘100 percent’ as he said himself, following three-and-a-half weeks layoff because of the sprained left knee, which has caused him trouble since the end of last year.🚨 Kylian Mbappé: “My injury? I felt a lot of frustration, anger, and worry at one point because I didn’t know what was wrong with me. A lot of people offered diagnoses, and until recently, I didn’t have one. I heard a lot of things: “surgery, he can’t play again, he’ll miss the… pic.twitter.com/wia4D8fe8C— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) March 23, 2026 There was much ‘noise’ about his injury, the ext..

Harambee Stars midfielder Alwyn Tera featured for 30 minutes, as his side Ararat Armenia settled for a 2-2 draw with Van in Round 19 of the Armenia Premier League on Friday, 20 March.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsTera, 29, was introduced from the bench at the half-hour mark, coming in as a replacement for fellow midfielder Armen Ambartsumyan.His presence worked out well for the visitors, as they rallied back from a 1-0 deficit to lead 2-1, only to concede a late equalizer in stoppage time.Petros Avetisyan’s penalty in the 26th minute had given hosts Van hopes of gaining immediate revenge against Ararat, who on Monday, 16 March battered them 3-0.Those hopes were extinguished in a lively second half, as Ararat rallied back, gaining a way back in the tie in the 63rd minute, when Nigeria’s Ibrahim Isty Daniel scored an own goal.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612928##It would take till the 92nd minute for league leaders Ararat to finally get into the lead, as Senegalese forward Alioune Ndour con..

The upcoming FKF Premier League clash between Gor Mahia and Shabana FC presents a fascinating tactical battle that is expected to be shaped by contrasting circumstances, recent managerial changes, and clearly defined playing identities.Scheduled for this Saturday, 21 March, the high-stakes encounter carries significant implications, particularly for Shabana, whose title ambitions hang by a thread, while Gor Mahia continue their push at the summit.Follow our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsShabana head into this fixture under a cloud of uncertainty following the departure of head coach Peter Okidi earlier this week.Interim coach Andrew Ongwae now takes charge, tasked with stabilizing a side that has lost momentum in recent weeks.Ongwae’s immediate focus, as he has stated, is restoring belief, discipline, and tactical clarity.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612987##This is crucial given Shabana’s recent dip, with back-to-back poor results exposing vulnerabilities across all departments.Despite a relatively..

Harambee Stars forward Moses Shumah extended his red-hot scoring form in the Zambia Super League, netting once more as Power Dynamos were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Prison Leopards.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe rescheduled fixture, played on Friday, 20 March at Arthur Davies Stadium, had initially been postponed a day earlier due to heavy rains, but it was Shumah who wasted no time stamping his authority once play got underway.The lanky forward, who was notably omitted from the latest Harambee Stars 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Series international matches, continued to make a strong statement on the pitch. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9612818##He broke the deadlock in the 35th minute, calmly finishing off a well-crafted move to hand the defending champions a deserved lead heading into the halftime break.The eight-time league champions returned for the second half intent on securing maximum points and maintained control for large spells of the contest as they edged closer ..

League leaders Gor Mahia have released comprehensive ticketing and stadium access guidelines ahead of their highly anticipated Nyanza derby showdown against Shabana FC, scheduled for Saturday, 21 March, at Nyayo National Stadium.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsIn an official communication shared across their social media platforms, the record Kenyan champions detailed a structured plan aimed at ensuring smooth entry, orderly seating, and enhanced security for the expected large turnout.According to the directive, fans holding regular tickets for Gor Mahia will access the stadium through the Posta Gate (outer section) before proceeding to Gates 2 and 3 on the inner perimeter.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612832##Meanwhile, Shabana supporters have been designated Gate C (outer) and will channel through Gate 10 upon entry.For premium ticket holders, both sets of fans, the VIP and VVIP, will utilize Gate A at the outer section before proceeding to Gate 1, which serves VIP, while VVIP will use th..

Aston Villa and coach Unai Emery love Lille, and the reason is simple – the French team is the only one that Villa managed to beat (twice) in all competitions in the last seven games. The English team hasn’t won since 11th February and registered only defeats and one draw until Lille came in. After two games, the Villains are through to the quarterfinals with an overall score of 3-0 (2-0 in Birmingham), but it doesn’t mean that they are out of crisis. Their performance in the Europa League on Thursday night was still poor, and Emery knows it. In the first 45 minutes, they had one shot in total, and even though they had the result from the first game (1-0) and didn’t have to attack, the effort was still bad. The hosts woke up in the second half and scored two goals for the win, but Lille offered no fight whatsoever, so this win could be deceiving. Villa is still in the mix for the Champions League place and must win at home against relegation stragglers West Ham on Sunday.🚨🏆 | GOAL: JOH..

When Forest coach said that even the weather was against his team in the first game against Midtjylland, he was not joking. The Danish team won in England after Forest’s 22 shots that evening. But the unexpected relegation battle forced Vitor Pereira to focus on Sunday’s ‘game of the season’ against Tottenham so he chose to field out a team with nine changes from his match with Fulham. First-team regulars Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliot Anderson, Murillo, Igor Jesus, Ola Aina, Matz Sels and Neco Williams were all on the bench in Denmark, while Callum Hudson-Odoi and Taiwo Awoniyi were not in the squad. The return leg pretty much turned into a first game, as Nottingham had all the chances and scored two, and should have at least three more. In the end, the English team made up for that loss and went into the next round but it took them 120 minutes and penalty drama: Midtjylland – Nottingham Forest 1-2 (1-5 after penalties). Midtjylland have won both of their two meetings with Nottingham Fore..