Arsenal set to tighten Premier League grip after rivals drop points
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Arsenal were handed a major opening in the Premier League title race after Manchester City and Aston Villa both stumbled on Wednesday night.
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Borussia Dortmund faces tense restart with key players uncertain ahead of Frankfurt clash
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Borussia Dortmund returns from the winter break with internal tensions and contract disputes over key players, as they prepare for Friday’s Bundesliga match against Frankfurt.
Spanish Super Cup: Barcelona favored against Athletic Bilbao in semifinal
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Barcelona opens its Spanish Super Cup campaign against Athletic Bilbao in Jeddah as the in-form La Liga leader, with depth and recent results tipping the balance in its favor.
Garcia Hits Hat-Trick as Real Madrid Rout Betis 5–1
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Real Madrid stayed in the La Liga title race as young forward Gonzalo Garcia scored a hat-trick in a 5–1 win over Real Betis. Atletico Madrid dropped points in a 1–1 draw with Real Sociedad, while Levante and Girona enjoyed important victories.
Philippines’ historic FIFA futsal women’s world cup delivers legacy beyond the pitch
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The Philippines’ staging of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 highlighted not only world-class hosting, but a nationwide show of unity, leadership, and long-term commitment to women’s football.
Filipinas aim high after historic SEA Games victory ahead of Asian Cup
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The Filipinas football team is using their historic SEA Games gold as momentum for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in March, a stepping stone to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Filipinas capture historic SEA Games football gold after shootout win over Vietnam
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The Philippine women’s football team claimed its first Southeast Asian Games gold medal, edging Vietnam in a dramatic penalty shootout to complete another landmark chapter in its rapid rise.
Philippines U22 chase historic bronze in SEA Games football
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The Philippine U22 men’s football team turns its focus to a landmark bronze-medal finish at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games after falling short in the semifinals.
Philippine U-22 eyes historic bronze after semis setback at SEA Games
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The Philippine U-22 football team will aim for a podium finish against Malaysia after a 0-2 semifinal loss to Vietnam at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok.
Filipinas set sights on SEA Games gold as mission shifts to final goal
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With a historic finals berth secured, the Philippine women’s football team has turned its full attention to completing its SEA Games mission — winning gold.