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 FC Copenhagen vs. Manchester City kickstarts Champions League Knockouts In a clash of the titans, FC Copenhagen and Manchester City are set to spark the UEFA Champions League round of 16 with a highly anticipated first-leg encounter on Tuesday, February 13th. However, the narrative surrounding these two teams since the culmination of the group stage couldn't be more contrasting. The first leg of the round of 16 tie is the tie in Denmark. The game starts at 20:00 GMT. For Copenhagen, the journey post-group stage victory against Galatasaray on Matchday 6 has been marked by a shift in focus. Their triumph against the Turkish giants was their last competitive fixture, with subsequent weeks primarily filled with friendlies and engagements like the Atlantic Cup. These encounters have served as preparatory measures, ensuring the Danish outfit is primed and ready for the daunting challenge posed by the reigning European champions. In stark contrast, Manchester City has been scripting thei...

Bellingham shines as Real Madrid dominated Gorona 4-0 Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga to five points with a commanding 4-0 victory over surprise title contenders Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu. The scoring opened with a stunning strike from Vinicius Junior just six minutes into the game, setting the tone for Madrid's dominance. Vinicius then turned provider, delivering a magical assist for Jude Bellingham to double the lead midway through the first half. Bellingham further extended Madrid's advantage nine minutes into the second half, tapping in a rebound from Vinicius Jr's shot. The Englishman was subsequently substituted, but Madrid's onslaught continued as Rodrygo netted the fourth goal on a swift counterattack, once again with an assist from Vinicius Jr. Girona's attempts to mount a comeback left them vulnerable at the back, allowing Madrid to capitalize and secure a convincing victory. Girona started the match with a positive mindset, eag...

It's Nigeria vs Ivory Coast in AFCON Final Nigeria defeated South Africa in the semi-finals, paving the way for an AFCON final showdown against hosts Ivory Coast. Nigeria emerged victorious after a tense 1-1 draw in extra time against South Africa in the latest thrilling match at the biennial African football extravaganza. Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali played pivotal roles as Nigeria secured a 4-2 victory on penalties in the semi-final clash. They will now face hosts Ivory Coast in the Final. Ivory Coast secured a 1-0 win against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Abidjan. "Our team has a tremendous state of mind. The team fights together. There are 25 of us (in the squad and) it's difficult to beat us," said Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro. South Africa coach Hugo Broos expressed, "Football can be cruel. You play a bad match against Cape Verde, you win on penalties. You play a very good match against Nigeria and lose on penalties."...

 FIFA World Cup 2026 Venues: Final at New Jersey The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule has been announced. 48 teams will compete in 104 games spread over 16 host cities in three countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—in the largest-ever edition of the international tournament. On July 19, 2026, the World Cup final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. From the quarterfinals, all games will take place in the United States. The semifinals will take place in Atlanta on July 14 at AT&T Stadium and Mercedes Benz Stadium the following day. The quarterfinals will take place on July 9 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts; on July 10, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California; and on July 11, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida; and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. On July 18, the third-place match will take place at Hard Rock. 78 out of total 104 matches of the first World Cup held in three nations will be played in the U.S., ...