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Arsenal players celebrating a goal during a Champions League match under floodlights
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Arsenal confirm potential Champions League opponents after sealing top spot

Arsenal have secured top spot in the Champions League phase with a 100% record, setting up a last-16 tie against one of four potential opponents.

Alexis Mac Allister celebrates with teammates after scoring a late winner for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest
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Liverpool snatch late victory at Nottingham Forest through Alexis Mac Allister

Alexis Mac Allister scores a 97th-minute winner as Liverpool snatch a dramatic victory at Nottingham Forest. The result continues a record-breaking season of late goals for Arne Slot's side.

Senegalese footballer Youssou Diouf of AS Saloum
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Senegal footballer Youssou Diouf dies after collapsing on debut

AS Saloum midfielder Youssou Diouf, 25, has died after collapsing following the final whistle of his debut match in Senegal's Ligue 2.

Theo Walcott and Chris Sutton speaking on the Monday Night Club panel
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Walcott and Sutton debate Carabao Cup impact on Premier League title race

Mark Chapman, Theo Walcott and Chris Sutton discuss whether the Carabao Cup final will hinder or help Arsenal and Man City in the title race.

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi looking focused during a match
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PSG defender Achraf Hakimi ordered to stand trial over rape allegation

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial in France charged with rape. The Morocco international maintains his innocence.

Security forces patrol outside the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, a 2026 World Cup host venue.
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Fifa monitors World Cup city Guadalajara amid cartel violence

Fifa is in contact with Mexican authorities regarding security in Guadalajara after the death of cartel boss 'El Mencho' sparked violence across the World Cup host city.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick gesturing from the touchline during a La Liga match
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Hansi Flick imposes £35,000 fine for Barcelona players arriving late

Hansi Flick introduces a €40,000 fine for matchday lateness at Barcelona following disciplinary issues involving Marcus Rashford earlier this season.

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez celebrating a goal during a La Liga match
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Barcelona rejected ‘very important’ Chelsea bid for Fermin Lopez

A former Barcelona board member confirms Chelsea made a significant bid for Fermin Lopez last summer, but the player and club rejected the move.