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Arsenal’s transfer mastermind Andrea Berta is already attracting serious interest across Europe – just months after arriving in north London.The Italian sporting director, appointed last year, played a key role in a transfer window overhaul that brought in the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze and Martin Zubimendi – signings that have helped propel Arsenal into the Premier League title race and among the favourites for the Champions League crown.Two wonder-goals give Arsenal a comfortable winUnsurprisingly, Berta’s work has not gone unnoticed.According to Foot Mercato, Bayern Munich are keeping a close eye on the 52-year-old, despite already having Max Eberl and Christoph Freund in senior recruitment roles. The Bundesliga giants are said to be monitoring the situation as they consider potential structural changes behind the scenes.Manchester City have also entered the frame. Even after appointing Hugo Viana, the Premier League champions could yet reshuffle their hierarchy – partic..

There are still a few months left until the transfer window, but the biggest clubs like to get their business done early and then prepare calmly for the new season. However, this June might not be so quiet for Real Madrid, as media reports suggest that as many as six players could leave the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The Royal Club has had a turbulent season under Xabi Alonso, and with the team four points behind FC Barcelona and already eliminated from the Copa del Rey, there are doubts about whether Alvaro Arbeloa will keep his job beyond the end of the season—although his optimism surely grew after the 3–0 win over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. Regardless of what happens, changes are expected. Whether it will be exactly six players remains to be seen, but several names are reportedly close to the exit.Carletto defends Mbappe, claims two departures are to blame for Real Madrid’s stumblingAmong them is David Alaba, now 33, struggling with recurring injuries, and with h..

Harambee Stars midfielder Kenneth Muguna played for 14 minutes as his side Sua Flamingoes returned to winning ways thanks to a 3-1 victory over Santa Green in the Botswana Premier League on Wednesday, 18 March.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsMuguna, who joined the team in January, was introduced from the bench in the 76th minute, as he continued to ramp his way back to the starting eleven.Bame Morwalela and Segolame Boy were all on target on Wednesday, with the former bagging a brace in the seventh and 87th minutes, to give Flamingoes their first win since 28 February.##NAJAVA_MECA_9605074##As for Muguna, his cameo was his fourth straight game coming off the bench, following his muscle injury last month, which kept him out of his team’s 1-0 defeat to Centre Chiefs on 21 February.Since his signing, Muguna has only made one start for Leutwetse Tshireletso’s side, but has four goals to his name.PLAYER ANALYSIS: Key qualities England-based defender will add to Harambee StarsThe 30..

Bayern Munich would need to spend big to pull this deal off. As reported by the English “Daily Mail,” the Bundesliga giants have placed Nottingham Forest’s highly rated youngster Elliot Anderson on their radar.Recent reports suggest that Bayern are stepping up their interest, but securing the midfielder wouldn’t come cheap — a fee in the region of €80 million is being mentioned. With Leon Goretzka set to leave the club when his contract expires this summer, Anderson is viewed as a possible successor to the German international.🚨 Bayern Munich are understood to be stepping up their interest in Manchester United target Elliot Anderson. #MUFC [@NathSalt1] pic.twitter.com/Z1RV7Dm6d2— mufcmpb (@mufcMPB) March 16, 2026 Still, that scenario appears more speculative than realistic at this stage. Bayern are aiming to reduce overall squad expenses, and a move for Anderson would likely stretch their financial plans too far.The 23-year-old joined Forest from Newcastle United in 2024 for €41.2 mill..

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..