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Transfer: Nwabali open to remaining in South Africa despite Europe links

Nigeria goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has dropped a hint on his future, claiming he is not desperate to play in Europe. Nwabali has been in the spotlight this season after impressing at both club and international level. The 27-year-old is currently regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the South African league. The Chippa United shot stopper fu...

Babar, Rizwan guide Pakistan to victory over Ireland in 3rd T20I

Dublin [Ireland], May 15 (ANI): Fine batting performances from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan took Pakistan to victory in the third and final T20I of the series against Ireland at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground on Tuesday. With this six-wicket victory, Pakistan sealed the three-match series 2-1. Left-arm Shaheen Shah Afridi was awarded the Player of the Match in the last match for his magnificent bowling performance where he snapped three...

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...

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.

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

Dorival Junior has been absolutely ruthless with his selections.

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...

IndyCar Indy GP: Palou charges to first win of season and takes points lead

Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou delivered a masterful drive to claim IndyCar victory in the Indy Grand Prix at Indianapolis and with it the championship lead.

Martin "doesn't have anything to demonstrate" to Ducati after French GP win

Jorge Martin says he doesn’t need to do anything to further “demonstrate” to Ducati that he is deserving of a factory MotoGP seat in 2025.

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,...

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...

Ten Hag: Man Utd critics have ‘no knowledge of football’ as Red Devils ‘fought in all games’ but one

Ten Hag reckons Man Utd have 'fought in all games' but one this season and claims his critics 'don’t have any knowledge' of football.

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...

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...

‘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.

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

Some big names are out of contract.

The 10 players that have scored the most goals without winning a major trophy

Oh, Harry.

Mbappe confirms he will leave PSG at end of season

Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, with Real Madrid widely expected to be his next destination.

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.

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.

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.

Ten European champions who will never reach those heights again because of closed shop

Real Madrid and Dortmund have been European champions before and will always be somewhere around that conversation. This lot once were but won't again.

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”.

The most overrated players in Premier League history

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...

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.

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.

"He's been a really good captain": Coetzee hails MI skipper Pandya ahead of facing KKR

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 11 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) seamer Gerald Coetzee heaped praise on MI skipper Hardik Pandya and said he has been a "good captain" ahead of his side's clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.Hardik Pandya-led MI are already out of the playoffs after conceding eight losses from 12 matches in the tournament. In the IPL 2024 standings, MI stand in ninth place with eight...

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".

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 ...

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

France Football considering awarding Lewandowski 2020 Ballon d’Or

Is Real Madrid the best soccer team in the world?

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...

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...

'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~

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...

Who will be AC Milan's new head coach?

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,...

Pakistan captain Babar Azam surpasses stalwart batter Virat Kohli for elusive T20I record

Dublin [Ireland], May 15 (ANI): Records toppled during Pakistan's third T20I clash against Ireland, which saw skipper Babar Azam surpass India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli's record. Pakistan bounced back after the first T20I upset and clinched back-to-back victories to seal the series. They prevailed over the hosts with a 6-wicket win in Dublin on Tuesday. Babar was at his best with the bat with his knock of 75 off 42 deliveries, which was...

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...

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.

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

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

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.

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...

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.

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: 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...