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Leverkusen chief clarifies Boniface Bremen loan decision amid player’s injury struggles
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has explained the rationale behind Victor Boniface’s loan move to Werder Bremen, stating it…
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Cyriel Dessers thigh surgery rules him out for rest of season
Cyriel Dessers will play no further part this season after undergoing surgery on a thigh injury sustained during the Africa…
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UCL: Liverpool woes continue as PSG seize quarter-final first-leg control
Liverpool face a daunting task in the UEFA Champions League after a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in their quarter-final…
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Ten-man Barcelona punished by Atletico in UCL home defeat
Barcelona suffered a damaging 2-0 home defeat to Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final,…
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Okonkwo told he ‘must’ earn Super Eagles goalkeeping spot
Former Nigeria international Peterside Idah has cautioned newly cleared goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo that securing a place in the Super Eagles…
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Eric Chelle pushes for new Super Eagles contract
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is seeking clarity over his future with the national team, demanding a contract extension…
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Super Eagles to defend Unity Cup title in May
The Super Eagles will compete in the 2026 Unity Cup, scheduled to hold from May 26 to May 30 in…
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Maguire rejected Inter Miami move before Manchester United contract extension
Harry Maguire recently committed his immediate future to Manchester United after signing a contract extension, reportedly turning down a lucrative…
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Update on Osimhen’s fitness ahead of Super Eagles June friendlies
Super Eagles have received a timely boost ahead of their June friendlies after Galatasaray confirmed positive progress in the recovery…
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UCL: Gyokeres told he was ‘barely visible’ during Sporting vs Arsenal clash
Viktor Gyokeres endured a frustrating return to Lisbon as Arsenal squeezed out a 1-0 win over Sporting CP in their…
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Premier League secures fifth Champions League spot for next season
The Premier League will have at least five teams in next season’s UEFA Champions League after confirming a European Performance…
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UCL: Kai Havertz seals late Arsenal win in Lisbon
Kai Havertz struck in stoppage time to hand Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Sporting CP in the first leg of…
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UCL: Kane, Díaz fire Bayern past Real Madrid in Spain
Bayern Munich claimed a narrow advantage over Real Madrid after a 2-1 win in Spain, with Luis Díaz and Harry…
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FIFA clears Okonkwo to play for Super Eagles
FIFA has confirmed that Arthur Okonkwo is now eligible to represent Nigeria, handing Eric Chelle an additional option in between…
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Garba Lawal explains Onuachu club vs country goal gap
Former Super Eagles winger Garba Lawal has outlined why Paul Onuachu continues to deliver for Trabzonspor but struggles to replicate…
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Ligue 1: Marseille consider Nnadi exit after limited role
Olympique Marseille are weighing up a summer decision on Tochukwu Nnadi, with the midfielder facing an uncertain future just months…
![UCL: Gyokeres told he was 'barely visible' during Sporting vs Arsenal clash Viktor Gyokeres endured a frustrating return to Lisbon as Arsenal squeezed out a 1-0 win over Sporting CP in their Champions League quarter-final first leg, with the striker coming under heavy criticism from the Portuguese media. The Swedish forward, who previously starred for Sporting, was largely ineffective throughout the encounter at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. Despite a strong reception from home supporters, his performance failed to match expectations. Local outlet A Bola summed up his performance bluntly, stating: “The striker celebrates with a mask, [but] seemed masked: he was barely visible.” Other publications echoed similar sentiments, with O Jogo noting that Sporting “stifled” their former talisman, while Público described him as “largely absent from the game.” Gyokeres, who scored 97 goals in 102 appearances during his time in Portugal, managed just 17 touches and struggled to impose himself against a defence that appeared well-drilled in neutralising his strengths. Numbers speak to a difficult outing Statistically, his performance showed lack of impact. His only notable involvement came in the build-up to a disallowed goal for Martin Zubimendi, where he was flagged offside. A late effort on goal, comfortably handled by Rui Silva, summed up an underwhelming night for the forward, who was unable to replicate his usual clinical edge that led Arsenal to invest heavily in his signing. Substitutes changed the game With Gyokeres struggling to influence play, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta turned to his bench for inspiration. The introduction of Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz proved decisive. Havertz eventually delivered the breakthrough with a stoppage-time winner, sealing a narrow advantage for the Premier League side ahead of the second leg in London.](https://www.gistreel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/InShot_20260408_124324008-390x220.jpg)
