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Milan 0-2 Inter: Dzeko, Mkhitaryan strikes stun Rossoneri in UCL semi-final first leg

Edin Dzeko of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg...

Two goals in three first-half minutes saw Simone Inzaghi’s disciplined Inter side seize a valuable cushion heading into next Tuesday’s second leg, as Edin Dzeko’s venomous volley and Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s composed finish exposed Milan’s meek defending. The 220th Derby della Madonnina, and first in the Champions League since 2005, ultimately proved a happy one for the Nerazzurri.
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AC Milan, Inter and Roma interested in Dortmund midfielder Mario Götze

With the 27-year-old playmaker out of contract this summer and expected to depart Germany for the first time in his career, the World Cup winner is attracting interest from a cluster of Serie A sides.

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AFCON 2019 – Nigeria 3-2 Cameroon: Alex Iwobi steps up when needed most

Iwobi wheels away to celebrate his side-footed winner, propelling Nigeria into the AFCON quarter-finals

Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi, often a peripheral figure throughout, conjured up a moment of magic to help Nigeria eliminate AFCON holders Cameroon during their 3-2 win in the last-eight on Saturday night. 
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Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops

Alli celebrates his deft finish with Spurs teammates during their 2-0 quarter-final win

Tottenham exacted revenge on London rivals Arsenal and sealed their Carabao Cup semi-final berth in the process, with a 2-0 away win at the Emirates. Which players struggled while others impressed in this latest north London derby? Continue reading “Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Arsenal 0-0 Sporting Lisbon: 5 Hits and Flops

Aaron Ramsey tussling for possession in the air during Arsenal's Group E home clash against Sporting

Arsenal secured their passage into the UEFA Europa League knockout rounds after a frustrating goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates.  Continue reading “Arsenal 0-0 Sporting Lisbon: 5 Hits and Flops”