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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: 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...

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

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...

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.

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?

Why Magnussen is racing rest of 2024 season under threat of F1 race ban

Kevin Magnussen is racing for the rest of the Formula 1 season under the threat of a race ban following the latest penalty points being added to his licence.

Forbes releases list of highest-paid athletes [Top 7]

Cristiano Ronaldo is at the top of Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career. Ronaldo’s on-field income amounted to $200 million, while he also recorded $60 million in off-field earnings. Spanish golfer Jon Rahm occupies the second spot following his sensational switch to Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf, which would see t...

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...

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.

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.

The most overrated players in Premier League history

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.

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.

LaLiga awards: Nominees out as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Girona dominate [Full list]

LaLiga has revealed the shortlist for their upcoming end-of-season awards ceremony, which includes four categories and the team of the season. The winners will be announced on May 28 at the KAFD Globe Soccer European Awards in Sardinia. Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are among the favourites for the Player of the Year award, ...

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...

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.

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...

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

Oh, Harry.

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...

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...

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

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

Dorival Junior has been absolutely ruthless with his selections.

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...

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...

EPL: Chelsea captain, Reece James suspended for first three matches of next season

Chelsea captain, Reece James, will miss the start of the Premier League next season through suspension. The England defender was shown a straight red card during their 2-1 win away at Brighton for kicking out at Joao Pedro. James was sent off only 19 minutes after coming on as a substitute. Referee Michael Salisbury was advised to check the pitchsi...

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...

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?

Is Real Madrid the best soccer team in the world?

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...

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...

"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...

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.

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 ...

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

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.

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.

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...

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: 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...

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.

FIA planning harsher F1 penalties to clamp down on Magnussen Miami tactics

The FIA is planning to impose harsher penalties for Formula 1 drivers deliberately cutting the track to keep a position in the wake of Kevin Magnussen's antics in Miami.

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,...

UCL: It’s against the rules – Tuchel ‘betrayed’ after Real Madrid beat Bayern

Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said he feels ‘betrayed’ following a controversial refereeing decision in their Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday. Alphonso Davies gave Tuchel’s men the lead in the 68th minute, but Joselu netted a late brace to complete a stunning comeback. However, after Joselu’s second goal, Mattheus De...

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.

"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...

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,...

UK boxer, 29, dies in professional debut

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

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.