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An outrageously brilliant XI of players left out of Brazil’s Copa America squad

Dorival Junior has been absolutely ruthless with his selections.

‘Several’ Man Utd players ‘unconvinced’ by Ten Hag favourite and are ‘reluctant to pass the ball to him’

Some Man Utd players don't want to pass Rasmus Hojlund the ball as they are 'unconvinced' of his ability, according to reports.

Who is Jakub Mensik, Novak Djokovic's personal protégé?

The Premier League table if neither teams got points for a draw: Arsenal lead the way…

You either win, or you get absolutely sweet f*ck all.

EPL: Arne Slot confirms he’ll succeed Klopp as Liverpool manager

Feyenoord coach, Arne Slot, has confirmed that he will take over from Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager. Klopp, who has been leading the Reds since October 2015, will depart at the end of the season. His tenure has been marked by significant achievements, including victories in the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and two EFL Cups. Followi...

Look at Rasmus Hojlund trying to stop Bukayo Saka in ‘baffling tactical tweak’

Antony was incensed but at least he wasn't clearly directed to stop Bukayo Saka like Man Utd striker Rasmus Hojlund. Sill Erik ten Hag.

EPL: ‘Any club that gets him is lucky’ – Klopp hails Liverpool star

Outgoing manager of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp has praised defender Joel Matip. The defender announced his decision to leave the club earlier today. The Reds centre-back was a free transfer back in 2016, and will now part ways with the club after his contract expires this summer. Matip, during his eight-year stay at the club, played 201 games for the ...

Afghan fan misbehaves with Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi in 2nd T20I against Pakistan

Dublin [Ireland], May 13 (ANI): An Afghanistan fan misbehaved with Pakistan's star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi during the second T20I against Ireland in Dublin according to Geo News. According to Geo News, the incident took place when Shaheen was walking to the ground from the dressing room. The 24-year-old pacer initially ignored the foul language used by the Afghan fan and went on to inform the security personnel after the fan did not stop. The...

Tuchel confirms he will step down as Bayern Munich boss

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will depart Bayern Munich at the end of the season. Both parties had announced in February that the German would leave in the summer. But recently, there were speculations that Bayern and Tuchel were looking into the possibility of him staying on. However on Friday, Tuchel said Saturday’s match away at Hoffenheim woul...

Dortmund vs. Real Madrid: the Champions League final's first major controversy

Neville calls out Merson for ‘worst prediction’ of season after backing Tottenham capitulation

Gary Neville has called out Paul Merson for his pre-season prediction that Tottenham would finish in the bottom half of the Premier League this season.

'Pathetic, Disgraceful': Twitter Bashes LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka After Viral Video With KL Rahul

Experience the aftermath of the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Lucknow Super Giants clash, marred by controversy as LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka confronts captain KL Rahul on the field. Former skipper Graeme Smith weighs in on the need for privacy in team matters, contrasting it with Shahrukh Khan's dignified conduct. Join us for a deep dive into the fallout, where sportsmanship takes center stage beyond the scoreboard.#KLRahul #IPL #IPL2024 #IndianPremeireLeague #IPLMatch #IPLControversy #KLRahulvsSanjivGoenka #LSG #SRH #LSGvsSRH #SanjivGoenka #KLRahulVideo #ShahRukhKhan #Oneindia ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.103~GR.121~

EPL: He has everything – Bayern legend, Owen Hargreaves names player to help Arsenal win title

Former Bayern Munich midfielder, Owen Hargreaves has noted that the performance of Declan Rice will be instrumental to the Gunners winning the Premier League title this season. Rice joined the Gunners from West Ham United last summer and has scored seven goals, providing 10 assists across competitions. And Hargreaves believes the England internatio...

UCL: Carlo Ancelotti names Real Madrid star to win Ballon d’Or after Bayern defeat

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has named the club’s fierce attacker, Vinicius Junior as a player for the Ballon d’Or The Italian gaffer said the Brazilian is close to winning the prestigious individual award following his display against Bayern Munich in the semi-final of the Champions League. Real Madrid made it to another Champions League f...

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul face off at first press conference in New York

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul spoke at a press conference in New York on May 13 for their upcoming July 20 match at the Apollo Theater. Iron Mike and the YouTuber say they have been looking forward to the fight for some time.

LaLiga: ‘You’re the one talking about him’ – Napoli President speaks on Conte

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has dispelled rumours linking former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte to the club, stating that he is not the only one who can bring success to the team. De Laurentiis made the comments during the presentation of Napoli’s double training camp, where he also discussed the team’s rebuilding pl...

"She's the one to beat if I want to win French Open": Coco Gauff after losing to Iga Swiatek in Rome

Rome [Italy], May 17 (ANI): The current women's World No. 3, Coco Gauff, expressed disappointment with her performance, especially on critical points, in her loss to Iga Swiatek in the semi-final clash at the Italian Open but remained optimistic on progress as the season unfolds further.The 20-year-old American had a fantastic two weeks in Rome but lost 6-4, 6-3 against world No. 1 Swiatek in the semifinals. The final score revealed how closely...

Carragher, Neville: Liverpool legend explains Haaland snub as pundits disagree on four TOTS picks

Jamie Carragher included four Arsenal players in his Premier League team of the season and disagreed with Gary Neville on four inclusions.

Who will be AC Milan's new head coach?

Owen tells Man Utd to sack Ten Hag as Scholes claims it’s the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for Dutchman

Michael Owen reckons Man Utd need to sack Erik ten Hag as he's "not the right man for the job" after their 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday night.

The most overrated players in Premier League history

Friday favourite: When a GP2 race winner “ate steering wheel” in Alpine's F1 winner

Former IndyCar racer Jordan King made his debut in Formula E last weekend, his latest experience on a busy CV that also includes sampling a Formula 1 race-winner last year. He recalls the unforgettable experience of driving his favourite car to date

Harry Kane names most underrated footballer

England captain Harry Kane has identified former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson as the most underrated player he has ever played alongside. In a recent interview with GOAL, Kane was prompted with various words and asked to associate them with footballers. When presented with the word “underrated,” he immediately said: “Henderson.” Henderson,...

Germany's Euro squad reveal continues connection campaign

Germany's Euro 2024 squad has been decided. The manner of the announcement is in line with a recent push to create closeness between the country and its football team.

Wirtz, Yamal, Palmer: 10 future football stars who made their mark this season

EPL: Iwobi sets sights on breaking personal goal record

Alex Iwobi is determined to break his personal goals record in a single campaign at Fulham. Iwobi moved to the Craven Cottage from Everton on the final day of the transfer window last summer. The versatile midfielder has matched his career best tally of six goals – a number he also achieved for Arsenal in 2018/19. Fulham will be up against Luton To...

2026 WCQ: Williams upbeat Bafana Bafana can beat Super Eagles in Uyo

South Africa goalkeeper, Rowen Williams says the Bafana Bafana are coming to Uyo to beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday three encounter will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, June 7. The former African champions defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 the last time both teams met on t...

Boxing fans forced to pay £25 to watch Fury v Usyk on pay-per-view

Furious boxing fans have labelled the lack of radio coverage for the Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk fight a 'tradegy' as supporters are forced to cough up £25 to watch the clash on pay-per-view.

Jurgen Klopp wants appreciation for departing Liverpool ‘wonderful footballer’ as exit confirmed

Joel Matip had widely been expected to depart Anfield when his contract expires this summer and the club have now confirmed that is the case

Man City FFP cheating means Arsenal are Premier League champions

Never mind the points totals, Arsenal can be proud of winning the Premier League title v Man City. Plus, thoughts on media abuse and more.

Delhi Capitals receive major blow in race for IPL playoffs, Rishabh Pant suspended for one match

New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 30 lakh and has been suspended for one match after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their clash against Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This was the third time Pant has been fined for maintaining a slow over rate. For the first two offences, he was fined but after DC breached the IPL Code of Conduct for the third...

EPL: I’m disappointed – Pochettino slams Chelsea star after 2-1 win at Brighton

Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has said he is disappointed by Reece James’ red card during their 2-1 win at Brighton on Wednesday. James was sent off after kicking out at Joao Pedro. The England defender saw red after a VAR check with just two minutes of normal time left. James will be suspended for four games due to it being his second offe...

Pakistan captain Babar Azam bags huge record following victory over Ireland

Dublin [Ireland], May 13 (ANI): Pakistan captain Babar Azam went to the top of an illustrious list after his side claimed an impressive win over Ireland as he became the most successful T20I skipper with 45 wins besides his name - the most by anyone in men's T20I cricket. Babar's team successfully chased down Ireland's good total of 193/7 with more than three overs remaining, thanks to a 140-run partnership between Mohammad Rizwan (75*) and...

UK boxer, 29, dies in professional debut

British middleweight boxer Sherif Lawal died after collapsing in the ring during his professional debut in London.

CSK coach Hussey wants to see Dhoni for couple of more years, but unaware of retirement plans

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings' batting coach Michael Hussey wants to see MS Dhoni feature in the Indian Premier League for a couple of more years but stays unaware of the franchise icon's retirement plans.Since last year's IPL speculations have been building around which season could be Dhoni's last season as a player in the cash-rich league. CSK have made their final appearance at Chepauk in the group stage. Dhoni could...

Gurnoor Singh replaces Sushant Mishra in GT squad for remainder IPL 2024

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 11 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) announced that pacer Gurnoor Singh Brar will replace Sushant Mishra for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.The Gujarat-based franchise clinched a 35-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday. After the victory, GT stand in eighth place in the IPL 2024 standings with 10 points and have a net run rate of -1.063."Gujarat Titans have signed fast bowler Gurnoor...

LaLiga: Real Madrid president, Perez to decide future of four players

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez is set to decide the futures of four players in the squad. They are Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Andriy Lunin and Lucas Vazquez. The current contracts of Modric and Kroos will end this June, while Lunin and Vazquez are expected to extend their deals. This was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano...

Italian hard-hitting tennis beauty retires at 32

Camila Giorgi, known for her powerful groundstrokes and striking appearance, has officially confirmed her retirement from tennis.

Lando Norris admits McLaren 'need more' to challenge Ferrari, Red Bull consistently

Imola [Italy], May 17 (ANI): Ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, despite his recent victory in Miami, Lando Norris feels that McLaren still needs to improve if they want to become a more reliable danger to Red Bull and Ferrari.Norris took advantage of a mid-race Safety Car at Sunday's Miami Grand Prix by making a swift pit stop and returning to the lead after showing strong speed on a weekend where the team had arrived with enhancements on...

Ronaldo vs Messi: McKennie picks Greatest player Of All Time

Juventus midfielder, Weston McKennie has shared his perspective on the enduring “GOAT debate” (Greatest player Of All Time) between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two titans of modern football. Having played alongside Ronaldo at Juventus, McKennie experienced the Portuguese’s extraordinary work ethic and skill up close. The American footballer...

Italian Open: Aryna Sabalenka brushes aside Danielle Collins; sets blockbuster Iga Swiatek clash in final

Rome [Italy], May 17 (ANI): World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka sealed a spot in her maiden Italian Open final after clinching a victory over No.13 seed Danielle Collins in the semi-final clash. With her 7-5, 6-2 victory in one hour and 23-minute semifinal, Sabalenka now holds the 6-0 lead against Collins."I'm super happy to be in my first final in Rome. I think I played really great tennis today. I'm super happy with the win, especially in two sets,...

Is Real Madrid the best soccer team in the world?

EPL: Two changes to be made to VAR

The Premier League’s vote on the future of Video Assistant Referee, VAR, is set to trigger two changes to match officiating. According to Daily Mail, Wolves’ attempt to scrap VAR after five seasons could fail. However, the pressure could be used to oversee changes in its operation. Firstly, in-stadium communication of VAR decisions will be introduc...

EPL: Three players to leave Arsenal for free this summer

At least three players will depart Arsenal as free agents at the end of this season. They are Cedric Soares, Arthur Okonkwo and Mohammed Elneny. This was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano via his X page. Romano tweeted: “After Cedric and Elneny, Arthur Okonkwo will also leave Arsenal this summer as a free agent when his contract expires. “The 22-year-ol...

Emi Martinez offers Arsenal hope in title race they would already have won with him over David Raya

Emi Martinez had a rare off night to hand Arsenal a glimmer of hope in a title race they would probably already have sewn up had he not been sold to Villa four years ago.

Man City boss Guardiola fires dig at Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea over net spend

Man City boss Pep Guardiola insists that money doesn't guarantee you success in football and used Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea as examples of that.

Romano confirms Arsenal ‘appreciate’ striker with Gunners in ‘pole position’ to beat Man Utd in race

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Arsenal are interested in signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko but says "there are no negotiations yet".

Ex-NBA guard Darius Morris is dead

A former NBA point guard, Darius Morris, has died, his family said Saturday. Morris was 33 and played for the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams. “With great sadness, we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son, Darius Aaron Morris,” his family told TMZ Sports. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wis...

Real Madrid sets their eyes on Franco Mastantuono, the Argentine wunderkind

UCL: They were disastrous – Capello slams two PSG stars

Following PSG’s disappointing loss to Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg on Tuesday, former England manager Fabio Capello didn’t hold back his criticism of Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembele’s performance on the wings. Despite the Parisians’ treble hopes coming to an end, Capello highlighted the duo’s failure to make...