Guayaquil, Ecuador – Former Barcelona de Guayaquil defender and national team player Mario Pineida has been shot dead in an apparent targeted attack, highlighting the sharp rise in violence across Ecuador. Pineida, 33, was killed on Wednesday in the northern Guayaquil neighborhood of Samanes, alongside another unidentified victim. A third person was wounded. Career Highlights

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Real Madrid narrowly avoided an upset in the Copa del Rey round of 32, beating third-division side Talavera 3-2 on Wednesday, thanks to a brilliant brace by Kylian Mbappe. The French forward converted a 41st-minute penalty and later sealed the victory with a stunning strike from outside the area, marking his 10th goal in his

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A recent survey by the players’ union Fifpro reveals that the majority of women footballers worldwide earn an insufficient income to sustain a secure career. The survey, conducted between August and October 2025, highlights the ongoing financial challenges faced by female players despite growing global interest in women’s football. Key Findings on Women’s Football Salaries

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Sarina Wiegman, manager of the England women’s football team, has made history by becoming the first woman to be named Dutch Coach of the Year. The 56-year-old was honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony in Arnhem, hosted by the Netherlands’ Olympic and Paralympic committees. Historic Recognition Wiegman has enjoyed a remarkable coaching career, and this

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Former Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has won a legal battle against his surgeon after claiming that an unnecessary procedure prematurely ended his professional football career. The High Court ruled that the surgery contributed to a decline in Ebanks-Blake’s ankle health, with damages to be determined at a future hearing. Injury and Surgery Background Ebanks-Blake,

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Napoli secured a place in the Italian Super Cup final after a convincing 2-0 win over AC Milan in Riyadh, showcasing their attacking prowess and team commitment. The Serie A champions will now face the winner of Friday’s semi-final between Bologna and Inter Milan in Monday’s final. Key Moments and Goals The first breakthrough came

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West Ham United Women have parted ways with head coach Rehanne Skinner following a disappointing start to the 2025-26 Women’s Super League (WSL) season. Skinner, who joined the club in July 2023, leaves after winning just one of the opening 11 league matches, with the team currently second from bottom in the table. Latest Result

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At least fifty-nine people were injured during violent clashes between rival fans at the Colombia Cup final in Medellin, following Atletico Nacional’s 1-0 victory over local rivals Deportivo Independiente Medellin. The unrest erupted at Estadio Atanasio Girardot, the home stadium shared by both teams. Chaos Erupts After Final Whistle Following Atletico Nacional’s win in the

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Luton Town’s push for a League One play-off spot suffered a significant blow after they were narrowly defeated 3-2 by struggling Reading at the Madejski Stadium. Despite a spirited fightback from two goals down, the Hatters were undone by a late strike from Reading substitute Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, who scored the decisive goal in the 78th

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Crystal Palace faces a challenging path to reach the last 16 of the UEFA Conference League after a 2-2 draw against Finnish champions KuPS at Selhurst Park. The draw means Palace must now compete in a two-legged knockout play-off in February, with the opponent set to be either Sigma Olomouc from the Czech Republic or

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