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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso addressed media representatives before facing Atletico Madrid at Metropolitano Stadium during La Liga's seventh round. The Spanish tactician acknowledged the special derby atmosphere while praising Diego Simeone's achievements with the host club. Alonso emphasized...

Kuwait will host the French Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Marseille on January 8, 2026. French newspaper L'Équipe confirmed the league board's decision after the match was delayed due to Paris Saint-Germain's congested summer calendar. The competition features the league...

Juventus manager Igor Tudor expressed confidence ahead of his team's clash with Atalanta despite Portuguese winger Francisco Conceição remaining unfit for selection. The Croatian tactician acknowledged the challenges of managing player rotation between single weekly fixtures and consecutive...

Barcelona confirmed that Rafinha sustained an injury during yesterday's La Liga encounter with Oviedo. The Brazilian forward departed the field after 65 minutes when Robert Lewandowski entered as his replacement. Medical assessments indicate the player cannot participate in upcoming fixtures...

FC Barcelona faces goalkeeper challenges after Juan Garcia sustained a training injury that will sideline him for several weeks. Media outlets report that the Spanish keeper is unable to participate in the upcoming fixtures against Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain. His absence extends...

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique addressed media concerns regarding squad fitness ahead of their Ligue 1 encounter with Auxerre. The Spanish tactician believes his team performed admirably against Marseille despite suffering an undeserved defeat. Captain Marquinhos sustained minor...

Xabi Alonso revealed Real Madrid's player roster for their La Liga encounter with Atletico Madrid. The Spanish manager faces defensive challenges as Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, and Alexander Arnold remain sidelined through recent injuries. Jude Bellingham and Camavinga return to strengthen...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed shock regarding former player Billy Vigar's death from head injuries sustained during a match for Chichester. The Spanish coach extended full support to Vigar's family during this difficult period. Arteta remains optimistic about contract renewals for key...

Guardiola confirmed Haaland's complete readiness for Manchester City's Premier League encounter with Burnley tomorrow. The manager reported that Ait-Nouri, Cherki, Marmoush, and Khasanov remain unavailable for team selection. Kovacic demonstrates encouraging signs of recovery from his lengthy...

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca addressed player fitness concerns during his pre-Brighton press conference. Palmer will miss the next two to three weeks due to a thigh problem that requires rest rather than surgical intervention. The club hopes the midfielder recovers fully during the upcoming...

Randburg Magistrates Court continues proceedings against Zimbabwean activist Wellington Masiwa, known as Nyokayemabhunu. Authorities detained Masiwa since April 13, 2025, for violating South African immigration laws. Zimbabwe requests his extradition to serve an 18-month fraud conviction...

Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga addressed construction industry leaders at their annual congress in Masvingo yesterday. The official condemned corruption and tender manipulation as threats to national service delivery. He demanded ethical business practices from companies seeking government...

A twenty-year-old cattle herder from Lupane district appeared before Magistrate Itai Kagwere this Tuesday on theft charges. Anele Sibanda had worked for employer Rozilina Ndlovu when he committed the crime on September 4. The defendant monitored his boss during a visitor's arrival at her rural...

Magistrate Poterai Gwezhira sentenced teacher Jabulani Mwenzva to 24 months imprisonment for culpable homicide following a deadly collision. The 56-year-old Rowa Primary School educator received a suspended sentence of six months with additional driving prohibition. Courts found Mwenzva guilty...

Unauthorized gold extraction operations persist across Christmas Pass Mountain Range despite government shutdown orders. Chinese investors collaborate with local miners to circumvent law enforcement through nighttime activities. The Environmental Management Agency rejected environmental impact...

Authorities arrested two suspects for stealing US$58,417 from National Building Society between September 5 and 10, 2025. Smith Mativenga Chigwawa, age 45, worked as a bank teller while Stalin Rundora, age 30, served as security guard at Atharvan Investment. Security Manager Michael Smoko...

President Emmerson Mnangagwa welcomed Zimbabwe rugby players at State House after their historic achievement. The Sables earned qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup by defending their Rugby Africa Cup title in Uganda. This marks their first World Cup participation since 1991. The...

Police captured Elijah Meskano at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on September 23, 2025. The 43-year-old suspect faces charges related to fraudulent property ownership transfer worth US$580,000. Authorities discovered the crime when Harare City Council delivered bills to the...

Inter Africa Bus Company employee Japhet Lunga received a US$300 fine after failing to deliver a passenger's belongings. The 61-year-old driver faces five months imprisonment if he cannot pay, with two months suspended pending restitution. Magistrate Maxwell Ncube handed down the sentence...

The South African Social Security Agency has announced grant increases, effective for the October 2025 payment cycles. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana had previously outlined this adjustment during budget presentations earlier this year. The agency confirmed beneficiaries would receive...