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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Wissa rose unmarked to head past Diogo Costa in the Portuguese goal sparking wild celebrations on the pitch, the bench and among the Congolese fans in the stadium as the Newcastle forward registered his country's first ever goal at a World Cup.Former Portuguese defensive bulwark

    Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point
  3. The Standard

    "Liverpool FC have agreed a deal to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna, subject to a successful work permit application and international clearance," the club said on their website.Newcastle were in advanced talks to sign Munoz, after they sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, while Manc

    Liverpool agree deal to sign Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna
  4. Citizen Digital

    Wissa rose unmarked to head past Diogo Costa in the Portuguese goal sparking wild celebrations on the pitch, the bench and among the Congolese fans in the stadium as the Newcastle forward registered his country's first ever goal at a World Cup.

    Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point
  5. Citizen Digital

    Midfielder Mohanad Lashin was caught in possession on the edge of the area by Newcastle’s Guimaraes, who collected the ball and tucked a low finish past Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir.

    Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up
  6. May 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    City's Rayan Cherki, West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, Newcastle's Lewis Hall, Brentford's Michael Kayode, United's Kobbie Mainoo and Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Eli Junior Kroupi were the other nominees for the Young Player award.

    Man Utd's Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
  8. Citizen Digital

    "They have to realise, they have to understand that there are no doubts, no frustrations." West Ham travel to Newcastle on Sunday knowing a victory would lift them out of the relegation zone, before Tottenham face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

    Nuno wants VAR 'consistency' as West Ham fight to avoid relegation
  9. Citizen Digital

    But if West Ham beat Newcastle on Sunday, Tottenham would be back in the bottom three when they kick off at Chelsea on Tuesday.

    Arsenal scent Premier League glory
  10. Citizen Digital

    Spurs still have potentially tough games to come against Chelsea and Everton while West Ham face Newcastle and Leeds.

    Leeds draw leaves Spurs in relegation peril
  11. The Standard

    es GMT) Saturday (1400 unless stated) Liverpool v Chelsea (1130), Brighton v Wolves, Fulham v Bournemouth, Sunderland v Manchester United, Manchester City v Brentford (1630) Sunday (1300 unless stated) Burnley v Aston Villa, Crystal Palace v Everton, Nottingham Forest v Newcastle

    Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
  12. Citizen Digital

    rred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's English midfielder Nico O'Reilly (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Newcastle

    Three talking points from the Premier League
Sport

DR Congo faces England in World Cup last 32

The News

DR Congo has qualified for its first World Cup in 52 years and will face England in the last 32 on Wednesday. Despite navigating 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and decades of conflict, the nation secured its first World Cup win against Uzbekistan.

30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. DR Congo faces England in World Cup last 32

    DR Congo has qualified for its first World Cup in 52 years and will face England in the last 32 on Wednesday. Despite navigating 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and decades of conflict, the nation secured its first World Cup win against Uzbekistan.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. DR Congo qualifies for World Cup last 32 with win over Uzbekistan

    Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history, securing a knockout-stage clash with England.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DR Congo qualifies for World Cup last 32 for first time

    DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, advancing to face England. Yoane Wissa scored twice in the victory.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Japan advances to World Cup knockouts with Sweden draw

    Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to advance to the World Cup last-32 round behind the Netherlands in Group F, where they will face Brazil in Houston.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DRC's historic World Cup draw brings joy to Ebola-hit Bunia

    The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first World Cup point when Yoane Wissa scored against Portugal on June 17, providing rare celebration in Bunia, the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak which has infected over 1,100 people and caused 279 deaths across the DRC and Uganda.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  1. Tottenham sign Dubravka as fourth summer signing

    Tottenham signed goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer from Burnley, his arrival expected to allow Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club. Dubravka joins Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke as part of manager Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tottenham signs Dubravka as goalkeeper cover this summer

    Tottenham signed experienced goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer from Burnley as part of an off-season rebuild, with the move expected to allow Guglielmo Vicario to leave the club and return to Italy.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Arsenal opens 2026-27 title defence at home to Coventry

    Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Christian prayer group helps unite Netherlands World Cup squad

    Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among Netherlands players has helped bond the squad ahead of a must-win clash with Sweden in Group F. The team drew 2-2 against Japan in their opening match and face pressure to advance.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DR Congo scores historic World Cup goal, lifts Ebola-hit Bunia

    Yoane Wissa's goal secured DR Congo their first-ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw against Portugal, bringing rare celebration to Bunia, the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. DR Congo draw 1-1 with Portugal in historic World Cup debut

    Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the World Cup finals in a 1-1 draw with Portugal in Group K, with Yoane Wissa's header canceling out Joao Neves's early goal. The African side, appearing in their first World Cup since 1974, more than held their own despite disrupted preparations due to an Ebola outbreak, while Cristiano Ronaldo was largely peripheral throughout the match.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. Liverpool signs Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna for £34.5 million

    Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 22-year-old Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season, will become the first signing for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. DR Congo draw with Portugal in World Cup return after 52 years

    The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever World Cup point, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in a Group K match. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out João Neves's early goal, with Cristiano Ronaldo playing a peripheral role in the match.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. Brazil beats Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up match

    Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland on Saturday, with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes. The victory capped Brazil's preparations ahead of their World Cup Group C opener against Morocco on June 13.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Fernandes wins Premier League Player of Season award

    Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old also scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure Champions League qualification.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. West Ham boss seeks VAR consistency after disallowed goal

    West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has called for greater consistency in VAR decisions after his side's goal was disallowed against Arsenal. The disallowance of Callum Wilson's stoppage-time equalizer prompted a complaint to the PGMOL, with West Ham arguing that unpunished fouls in the same phase of play should have resulted in a penalty.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Arsenal move within reach of Premier League title

    Arsenal can go five points clear of second-placed Manchester City by beating relegated Burnley on Monday, as the Premier League title race enters its final stretch. City are on a 14-game unbeaten run but a 3-3 draw at Everton last week may prove decisive.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Tottenham draw with Leeds leaves Premier League status uncertain

    Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday, with Mathys Tel scoring but then giving away a penalty; the result leaves Spurs two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with two games remaining.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. Arsenal leads Premier League as title race enters final stretch

    Arsenal are five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race with matches remaining against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace. A win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal Arsenal's first English title in 22 years, though the club faces potential danger at the London Stadium.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Arsenal leads Premier League after Manchester City draws

    Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton while Arsenal won 3-0 over Fulham, leaving Arsenal three games from the title. Tottenham climbed out of the relegation zone over the Bank Holiday weekend.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Premier League clubs lose nearly $1 billion despite record revenues

    Premier League clubs lost nearly $1 billion in the 2024/25 season despite amassing record combined revenue of £6.8 billion, as spending on transfers, wages, and agent fees outpaced income. Chelsea posted a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262 million, exemplifying broader financial strain across the league.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 2 May

  1. Arsenal must manage emotions in Premier League title race

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his side to manage their emotions as the Premier League title race intensifies. Arsenal can move six points clear of Manchester City with a win against Fulham on Saturday, though recent defeats to City and Bournemouth have seen the Gunners blow a substantial lead.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Arsenal aim to extend Premier League lead over City

    Arsenal can go six points clear of Manchester City this weekend if they beat Fulham on Saturday, two days before City face Everton. The title race may be decided by tight margins after the top two were recently level on points and goal difference.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 April

  1. Arteta says Arsenal still believe in title win

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists his side has not given up on winning the Premier League title despite surrendering first place to Manchester City. The Gunners, level on points with City but behind on goals scored, can reclaim top spot by avoiding defeat against Newcastle at the Emirates on Saturday.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Arsenal eye Premier League top spot as City focus on FA Cup

    Arsenal and Manchester City are level on 70 points with five games remaining; Arsenal can return to the summit with a win or draw at home to Newcastle while City play Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals. Tottenham, winless in the Premier League since December, face relegation and must beat Wolves to restore hope of avoiding the second tier for the first time in nearly 50 years.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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