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By Timothy Akintola

Check out news on Bellingham, Angel Gomes, Brentford, D’Tigers and Mikel Arteta.

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La Liga’s Appeal Committee upholds Jude Bellingham’s two-match ban.

The Spanish Football Federation’s Appeals Committee has rejected Real Madrid’s appeal against Jude Bellingham’s two-match suspension. The England midfielder was sent off during Madrid’s 1-1 LaLiga draw against Osasuna after allegedly insulting referee José Luis Munuera Montero. The official’s report stated that Bellingham directed an expletive at him, while video footage showed the player saying, “I’m talking to you with respect” before appearing to say “f–k off.” Madrid disputed the referee’s account and appealed, but their case was dismissed due to a lack of sufficient evidence. Earlier this week, the federation’s disciplinary committee had already upheld the suspension. As a result, Bellingham will miss crucial league matches against Girona and Real Betis. The 21-year-old has been influential for Madrid, scoring seven goals and providing six assists in 20 league appearances. Madrid is currently tied with Barcelona on 51 points ahead of Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash with Girona.

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Former Man United player, Angel Gomes set to leave Lille as free agent.

Lille midfielder, Angel Gomes is expected to depart the club on a free transfer this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 24-year-old England international’s contract at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy expires in June, and no renewal agreement has been reached, making his exit likely. Gomes’ availability has drawn interest from multiple clubs, with L’Équipe reporting that both Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have held talks over a potential return to the Premier League. Having come through Manchester United’s academy, Gomes is no stranger to English football and could be set for a move back. In preparation for his next step, the midfielder has already signed with a new agency to negotiate the best possible deal after his departure from Lille. With the summer transfer window approaching, Gomes is expected to be a sought-after free agent in the coming months.

Brentford thrashes Leicester City, thanks to a dominant performance from Mbeumo.

Bryan Mbeumo starred in Brentford’s dominant 4-0 win over Leicester City on Friday, scoring once and assisting another as the struggling hosts suffered their sixth consecutive home defeat. Leicester started brightly with an early chance for Jamie Vardy, but Brentford quickly took control. Mikkel Damsgaard set up Yoane Wissa to open the scoring in the 17th minute before assisting Mbeumo 10 minutes later, as the winger curled a superb shot into the net. Five minutes later, Mbeumo’s free kick found Christian Nørgaard, who powered home a header, prompting frustrated fans to leave. Nørgaard then struck the post before Brentford had a goal disallowed for handball. Despite a brief attacking spark from substitute Facundo Buonanotte, Leicester’s struggles continued, and Brentford’s Fábio Carvalho sealed the win late on. Brentford, now 10th with 37 points, recorded a fourth straight away victory, while Leicester, 19th with 17 points, remain in deep relegation trouble.

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Nigeria’s D’Tigers defeats Libya to keep AfroBasket hopes alive.

D’Tigers secured a crucial 75–70 victory over Libya, bouncing back after a winless first window in February that had jeopardized their AfroBasket qualification hopes. Despite trailing 15–14 in the first quarter and 35–32 at halftime, Nigeria turned the game around, outscoring Libya 20–16 in the third quarter and 23–19 in the final period. Caleb Agada led the team with a double-double, recording 14 points, a game-high 10 rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Kaodirichi Akobundi-Ehiogu narrowly missed a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds, while captain Ike Nwamu contributed seven points, seven assists, and six rebounds. Libya’s Basem Albebas scored a game-high 23 points with eight rebounds, but his efforts weren’t enough. Despite the win, Nigeria remains at the bottom of the group with a 1-3 record. To qualify for AfroBasket, they must win their remaining games against Uganda and Cape Verde this weekend.

Obsessed Mikel Arteta speaks on winning the Premier League title.

Arsenal can cut Liverpool’s lead to five points with a win against West Ham on Saturday, before the league leaders face Manchester City on Sunday. While City, currently fourth, endured a tough Champions League exit to Real Madrid, they remain a serious threat to Liverpool, who have struggled with two draws in their last three league matches. With a game in hand, Arsenal will hope City can help their title chase—but only if they secure victory in their London derby. Manager Mikel Arteta remains focused, emphasizing the importance of controlling what they can. “I’m obsessed with doing everything possible. We have to do our job first,” he said. Chasing their first Premier League title since 2004 after finishing runners-up to City in the last two seasons, Arteta acknowledged the difficulty of winning matches, stressing the need for consistency with 13 games left in the season.

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