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Paris St-Germain defeated Brazilian champions Flamengo on penalties to win the Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar. Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov saved four spot-kicks and secured PSG’s sixth trophy of the year. The Champions League holders matched last year’s achievement by Real Madrid, who lifted the inaugural edition. The tournament brings together six continental champions, while the European champions advance directly to the final. Kvaratskhelia strikes before Flamengo respond Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave PSG the lead seven minutes before half-time at the Ali Stadium. The Georgian forward finished calmly at the back post after meeting Desire Doue’s low cross. Flamengo responded after the…

Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell has announced he will stand down at the end of December, citing “intolerable” abuse and threats from a section of the club’s supporters. Lawwell’s departure deepens the sense of crisis at the Scottish champions, who suffered a League Cup final defeat to St Mirren on Sunday – their third consecutive loss under new manager Wilfried Nancy. Fans’ anger has intensified following transfer window mistakes, the departure of Brendan Rodgers, and Celtic’s Champions League qualifying exit to Kairat Almaty. Formerly the club’s chief executive, Lawwell said the abuse had escalated to the point that it alarmed his…

Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry will receive the Lifetime Achievement award at the Sports Personality of the Year ceremony. The 48-year-old, widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s greatest players, retired in 2014. Organizers will present the award during the 2025 live broadcast on television and online from 19:00 GMT. “Football has given me everything, and I gave it my all,” Henry said. “To be recognised as part of its history and to leave my mark for fans and teammates is incredible.” Arsenal Legend and Record Goalscorer Henry scored 228 goals in 377 appearances for Arsenal, surpassing…

Fifa has announced it will raise prize money for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico by 50 percent. The move comes after criticism over the tournament’s ticket prices. Most of the record $727 million payout will go directly to participating teams. The World Cup winners will receive $50 million, while runners-up will get $33 million. Teams eliminated in the group stage will earn $9 million. Each qualified team will also receive $1.5 million for preparation costs, ensuring all associations take home at least $10.5 million. Fifa president Gianni Infantino said the payments demonstrate that the…

Cristian Chivu brushed off criticism after Inter’s 2-1 win at Genoa sent them top of Serie A, insisting results matter more than narratives. Despite four league defeats and recent Champions League setbacks, Inter lead the table for the first time this season, having won 11 matches and drawn none. “When wins are worth three points, slow and steady doesn’t work,” Chivu said, embracing Serie A’s volatility. Goals from Yann Bisseck and Lautaro Martínez handed Genoa their first league loss under Daniele De Rossi and underlined Inter’s ability to rebound quickly. Though injuries and an ageing core pose concerns, the squad…

Manchester United and Bournemouth shared an eight-goal draw in a dramatic Premier League clash.Both teams took the lead and then fought back repeatedly before settling for a point.United led 2-1 at half-time but lost control minutes after the restart. Evanilson equalised before Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead within seven minutes.Bruno Fernandes then curled in a free-kick to restore parity.Matheus Cunha followed moments later with a composed finish to swing momentum again. Teenager Eli Junior Kroupi struck six minutes from time to secure Bournemouth’s equaliser.The late goal capped a frantic contest that never slowed. Tactical tweak sparks chaos and early dominance…

Steve Clarke warned Scotland supporters against taking on debt to follow the team to the World Cup.He spoke as supporter club members began applying for tickets for matches in the United States.Scotland will face Haiti and Morocco in Boston.The team will play Brazil in Miami in the final group fixture. Fifa has drawn criticism for ticket prices that could cost supporters thousands.Scotland fans expect an allocation of about eight percent for group matches.The Scottish FA hopes that figure will rise in the coming months. Clarke told BBC Scotland, “It’s going to be expensive.”He added, “It’s expensive to go to America…

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admits the team is underperforming. He says criticism from former players is natural at a club like United. Amorim accepts responsibility for results. He believes the squad should have collected more points. United face Monday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth under pressure. A win would keep them inside the top six for a second consecutive week. That outcome has been rare this season. Inconsistent Performances Expose Bigger Problems United last managed consecutive weeks in the top six late in the 2023-24 season. That run ended with a heavy defeat at Crystal Palace. The loss…

Thomas Frank said Tottenham’s 3-0 loss at Nottingham Forest was a stark reminder that his team remain a “work in progress”, insisting there are no quick solutions to their struggles. Spurs managed just one shot on target as Callum Hudson-Odoi scored twice and Ibrahim Sangaré added a late third, leaving Tottenham mid-table after one win in seven league games. While only six points off the top four, Frank admitted the performance was “very bad”. “This is not a quick fix,” he said. “If no one gets time, no one can turn this around. Today was a very bad performance, but…

Nick Woltemade turned the ball into his own net as Sunderland claimed a derby victory fans will remember for decades. The German forward delivered the decisive moment as Sunderland defeated arch-rivals Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light. The North East rivals reignited their Premier League feud for the first time in almost ten years on Sunday. Woltemade shaped the outcome, although he never intended to decide the contest this way. Shortly after the restart, Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele curled a dangerous cross into the penalty area. Woltemade rose to head clear but misjudged the contact under pressure. Sunderland’s record…