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Road to Germany 2027: Final European Handball World Championship Qualifiers Drawn BERLIN, 30 January 2026 – With Germany confirmed as the sole host nation for the 2027 IHF Men’s World Handball Championship, the final European qualification pathway has been solidified following the conclusion of the EHF EURO 2026 group stages. Ten coveted spots remain up […]

Atalanta Secure Champions League Play-Off Berth Despite Final Day Defeat BERGAMO, 30 January 2026 – Atalanta BC will contest the UEFA Champions League play-off round after concluding the competition’s league phase with a 1-0 away defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise. The result confirmed La Dea’s position outside the top eight, necessitating a two-legged tie to reach

Bayern Confirm Goretzka Summer Exit as Midfielder Eyes World Cup Role MUNICH, 30 January 2026 – Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has confirmed that long-serving midfielder Leon Goretzka will leave the club when his contract expires this summer, bringing clarity to a protracted transfer saga. The 30-year-old Germany international, who has been heavily linked

Europa League Reaches Climax with Final League Phase Fixtures FRANKFURT, 29 January 2026 – The UEFA Europa League’s inaugural league phase concludes tonight with all 18 matches kicking off simultaneously at 20:00 CET. With only Lyon and Aston Villa having secured direct passage to the round of 16, a frantic scramble awaits eleven teams battling

Jessica Pegula Breaks Quarter-Final Curse to Reach Maiden Australian Open Semi-Final MELBOURNE, 29 January 2026 – American sixth seed Jessica Pegula has finally broken her Australian Open quarter-final hoodoo, advancing to the last four for the first time with a straight-sets victory over fellow American Amanda Anisimova. The 31-year-old, often dubbed the ‘world’s richest tennis

Pegula Breaks Quarterfinal Hoodoo, Reaches Maiden Australian Open Semi MELBOURNE, 29 January 2026 – American sixth seed Jessica Pegula has finally broken her Melbourne Park quarterfinal curse, powering past compatriot and fourth seed Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 7-6(1) to reach her first Australian Open semi-final. A Long-Awaited Breakthrough On her fourth attempt at the last-eight stage

Sabalenka Seeks Fourth Consecutive Final as Svitolina Awaits in Melbourne MELBOURNE, 29 January 2026 – World number one Aryna Sabalenka stands two victories away from cementing her dominance at the Australian Open, targeting a third women’s singles title in four years. The Belarusian powerhouse faces a formidable semi-final hurdle in Ukrainian 12th seed Elina Svitolina,

Marc-Andre ter Stegen Completes Girona Loan, Aims to Reignite World Cup Hopes BARCELONA, 28 January 2026 – German international goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has embarked on a new chapter in Spain, completing a loan move from FC Barcelona to fellow La Liga side Girona. The transfer, confirmed last week, marks a significant shift for the

PSG Reclaim Ligue 1 Summit Ahead of Pivotal Champions League Night PARIS, 28 January 2026 – Paris Saint-Germain enters a critical week having regained control of the domestic title race, just as European pressures mount. Luis Enrique’s side returned to the top of Ligue 1 over the weekend and now faces a decisive Champions League

Napoli and Chelsea Face High-Stakes Champions League Showdown in Naples NAPLES, 28 January 2026 – The UEFA Champions League League Phase reaches a dramatic conclusion tonight as SSC Napoli host Chelsea FC at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. With knockout round qualification on the line for both clubs, the encounter pits Antonio Conte’s Italian champions