Arteta’s explanation after dropping several Arsenal stars branded "little mafia"

Mikel Arteta has explained his decision to drop several Arsenal stars – including skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – for the Europa League clash with Slavia Prague. Arteta axed captain Aubameyang as well as Nicolas Pepe and Dani Ceballos as he made six changes for Thursday's quarter-final, following the Gunners' 3-0 loss to Liverpool at the weekend. Youngsters Bukayo Saka and Emile […]

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Injured Bayern duo Sule and Goretzka set to miss PSG clash

Bayern Munich suffer double injury blow with Niklas Sule and Leon Goretzka set to miss second leg of Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain The pair suffered muscle injuries in the 3-2 first leg defeat on Wednesday Centre back Sule is set to be out for up to three weeks with a thigh injury Midfielder Goretzka faces a similar spell […]

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Plans abandoned to rename Maracana after Pele

Rio de Janeiro abandoned plans to rename its famous Maracana Stadium in tribute to Pele on Thursday after a widespread outcry from fans. The official proposal to give Pele’s name to the ground that hosted the final of the 2014 World Cup and the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games was vetoed by state governor Claudio Castro. The Rio […]

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