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"Done quite a lot of damage": Christian Horner on Max Verstappen's car hitting bollard in Miami GP

Miami [US], May 7 (ANI): Red Bull team principal Christian Horner stated that Max Verstappen's car sustained "quite a lot of damage" after colliding with a bollard during the Miami Grand Prix, and the team intends to analyse how much this may have influenced his pace in the second half. Verstappen was leading the race until he raced over a chicane at Turns 14/15, causing him to dislodge the bollard and carry it with him before it landed on the...

Where are they now? Barcelona’s most expensive signing of every season since 2010

A list of cautionary tales peppered with some huge successes.

Mikel Obi returns to Chelsea

Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has revealed he will be on the World IX team set to take on England in Soccer Aid for UNICEF’s charity match. This will see the former Nigeria international make a return to Stamford Bridge. Mikel Obi has been confirmed as part of the lineup for the coming Soccer Aid clash. The 37-year-old played for the B...

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...

EPL: Klopp reveals favourite goal, performance, save as he leaves Liverpool

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has revealed some of his favourite moments from his nine-year spell in charge of the Premier League club. The 56-year-old will take charge of his last game this Sunday, as the Reds end their campaign with a home game against Wolves. During his time, Klopp has won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Cara...

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...

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...

The most underrated Premier League players of all time

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,...

Oleksandr Usyk ready to inspire Ukraine in Fury fight

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk faces Briton Tyson Fury in one of the most anticipated fights in modern boxing history. But what does boxing matter to a country at war?

Liverpool boss Klopp ‘absolutely fine’ with trophy haul as he holds final pre-match press conference

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he did not waste a minute of his time at the club and is “absolutely fine” with the amount of silverware he won.

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

Why Aston Martin abandoned low-drag Miami F1 rear wing update

Aston Martin has explained that the sensitive nature of tyres at last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix prompted it to elect against running its all-new Formula 1 rear wing design.

Everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Draft combine

All-rounder Shoaib Malik backs Babar-Rizwan as Pakistan openers for T20 World Cup

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Amid the recent debate regarding Pakistan's opening pair in the T20 format, all-rounder Shoaib Malik wants to see the record-breaking duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan open for the Men in Green.The T20 World Cup is just a fortnight away and out of 20 teams, Pakistan are the only team that hasn't announced its squad. The last edition's finalists have continued to try out different combinations yet they ended...

West Brom, Southampton give us more play-off pain after Norwich, Leeds snoozefest

After the snoozefest between Norwich and Leeds, we got a more entertaining Championship play-off semi when West Brom met Southampton. It was still rubbish, mind.

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.

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.

UCL: Wenger singles out one PSG player after defeat to Dortmund

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has expressed his admiration for Portuguese midfielder, Vitinha as the sole standout performer in Paris Saint-Germain’s, PSG, Champions League semifinal clash against Dortmund on Tuesday. Despite high expectations, PSG faced elimination at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night after succumbing to Dortmund’s prowess...

EPL: Arteta to hold talks with Arsenal over VAR vote

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said he will speak with the club to determine their stance on Video Assistant Referees, VAR, ahead of a Premier League vote. The vote, which is expected to be held on June 6, will ask whether the system should be scrapped for next season. This follows Wolves’ attempt to scrap VAR after five seasons. Arteta, who was ...

Italian Open: Chilean Nicolas Jarry upsets 2022 finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas to enter semis

Rome [Italy], May 17 (ANI): Men's World No. 23 Nicolas Jarry generated relentless power from the baseline to rally past sixth seed and 2022 finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas, sealing his first ATP Masters 1000 semi-final at the Italian Open. The Chilean struck 23 forehand winners to register a 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 victory, spoiling Tsitsipas' hunt for a third successive semi-final appearance in Rome. Jarry will now lock horns with 14th seed Tommy Paul in the...

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

Dorival Junior has been absolutely ruthless with his selections.

7 forgotten footballers we can’t believe are still playing in Russia

There aren't many big names plying their trade in Russia, for obvious reasons, but some gems still remain.

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.

UK boxer, 29, dies in professional debut

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

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...

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,...

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.

SRH's rising star Nitish Kumar Reddy emerges as most expensive player in Andhra Premier League history

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved a new high in his budding cricket career as he became the most expensive player in the history of Andhra Premier League (APL) T20 competition on Thursday. Nitish, who is currently representing SRH in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), has grabbed a lot of eyeballs with his all-round performance, his ability to hit sixes and bowl useful pace...

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

Arsenal pair snubbed as eight-man Premier League Player of the Season shortlist revealed

No Rodri and no William Saliba in the eight-man shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Season, as six clubs are represented.

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...

You’re sponsored by Guardiola, won nothing – Capello slams EPL manager

Italian managerial legend, Fabio Capello, has hit out at Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi, claiming he is “third tier”. De Zerbi joined the Premier League side in September 2022, leading them to a sixth-place finish and the semi-finals of the FA Cup. But the Seagulls have struggled under him this season. They currently sit in 10th place with two fixt...

Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp admits he ‘regrets’ his use of one Reds star during his farewell season

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits one "regret" he has about his final season at the club centres around his use of England U21 international Harvey Elliott.

ICC T20 WC warm-up matches announced, India to take on Bangladesh

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): The warm-up matches for the ICC T20 World Cup will take place from May 27 to June 1 across the Caribbean and USA, with India playing their sole warm-up game against Bangladesh on the final day of fixtures. The ICC T20 World Cup will take place in the West Indies and the USA from June 1 to June 29.The venues hosting the 16 warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 include Grand Prairie Cricket...

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

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.

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 ...

Norris can beat Verstappen in straight fight but ‘many races ending in tears’ - Brown

Zak Brown says McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris can beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen “in a straight fight”, but fears in those battles “many races would end in tears”.

EPL: Chelsea board delivers ultimatum to Pochettino

Rumours swirl around Stamford Bridge as Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s head coach, finds himself at a critical juncture with an ‘ultimatum’ looming from the club’s board. The pressure mounts as Chelsea gears up for a comprehensive evaluation of Pochettino’s performance at the end of his inaugural season in charge of the Blues. Throughout the campai...

Is Real Madrid the best soccer team in the world?

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...

Why Marc Cucurella Has Just Fixed Chelsea

It was Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham in the London derby, with Mauricio Pochettino's side's late run for a European place showing no signs of slowing down. But despite the absence of Enzo Fernandez in the middle of the pitch, The Blues looked as comfortable and as confident through the middle as they have all season. The reason? A brand new role for Marc Cucurella, and one he could thrive in long-term.

Man Utd have seven defenders missing; how is sacking Ten Hag the answer?

We have some defences of Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag as well as views on David Moyes and Borussia Dortmund.

Carragher slams Man Utd man who has ‘three games left at the top level’ after he sets unwanted PL record

Jamie Carragher thinks Man Utd midfielder Casemiro should be looking to move to Major League Soccer or Saudi Arabia in the summer.

Dele Alli told ‘time for talking stops now’ as ex-manager urges comeback amid huge England ‘aim’

A former manager of Everton midfielder Dele Alli has urged him to continue "working hard" as he eyes a return to the England squad.

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...

Messi vs Ronaldo: ‘He comes first’ – LaLiga President, Javier Tebas picks ‘GOAT’

La Liga president, Javier Tebas has weighed in on the GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Tebas said both Messi and Ronaldo are two of the “best players in history” but put the Inter Miami forward ‘first’ before the Portugal captain. He spoke during a recent interview with Juan Jose Buscalia from DSports. “Lionel and Cristiano a...

The 10 highest earning Premier League stars who are out of contract this summer

Some big names are out of contract.

Who will be AC Milan's new head coach?