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"Big step towards winning La Liga": Ancelotti opens up on Real's 3-2 win over Barcelona

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): Following his side's 3-2 win over FC Barcelona in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Real Madrid manager said that the victory against their arch-rivals will be a "big step" towards winning the Spanish league.Vinicius Jr, Lucas Vazquez, and Jude Bellingham's goals helped the Los Blancos clinch three important points against FC Barcelona in La Liga on Monday.While speaking at the post-match press conference,...

2024-04-22T09:02:37Z

Al-Nassr picks 20-year-old star as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement

Al-Nassr has chosen to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with a 20-year-old star striker, Meshari Al-Nemer for the next two games. This is following the red card the 39-year-old got in the Saudi Super Cup game against Al-Hilal. Al-Nassr’s appeal was rejected, which means the Portuguese megastar will not be available for the next two league games. Manager L...

2024-04-18T14:03:19Z

Transfer: Crystal Palace join Raphael Onyedika chase

Premier League club, Crystal Palace have joined the list of clubs interested in Raphael Onyedika. Onyedika’s impressive displays for Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League has caught the eye of a number of top clubs. LaLiga giants Barcelona are among the clubs reportedly interested in the Nigeria international. According to The Sun, Palace’s recruit...

2024-04-23T12:54:56Z

Why the West Ham job is a better bet than Liverpool for your Amorims and Fonsecas

Would Ruben Amorim, hypothetically, be mad to take the West Ham job over Liverpool? We don't think so.

2024-04-23T11:48:10Z

Super Falcons’ Nnadozie nominated for Best Goalkeeper award in France

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the best goalkeeper award in the French D1 Akem (women’s top-flight league in France), DAILY POST reports. Nnadozie will battle Olympic Lyon’s Christiane Endler and Katarzyna Kiedrzynek of PSG for the award. The 22-year-old was also nominated for the top prize last season. Two season...

2024-04-22T16:51:52Z

Five interim managers panicking Liverpool should consider before Alonso drive in 2025

The two favourites for the Liverpool job are no longer thought to be in the running and the manager market looks sparse. Jose Mourinho as an interim it is.

2024-04-23T11:33:10Z

"Why bowlers struggle in this format is...": Chennai bowling coach DJ Bravo opens up on importance of yorkers

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 23 (ANI): Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Dwayne Bravo opened up on the importance of yorkers, some of his favourite pacers in the franchise and how the team focuses on being the 'smartest bowling team' in the competition. CSK will be locking horns with LSG at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium on Tuesday, with the five-time...

2024-04-23T12:06:26Z

Arsenal v Chelsea: Mikel Arteta pre-match press conference

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks ahead of his team's Premier League match against London rivals Chelsea. The Gunners currently top the league on goal difference, and hope another win will add pressure on their rivals to get a result.

2024-04-22T15:27:00Z

EPL: I expect them to win their remaining games – Walcott predicts title winners

Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has predicted the Gunners to win the Premier League title this season. Walcott said he expects Mikel Arteta’s side to win their remaining five matches. He spoke after Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table after beating Wolves 2-0 on Saturday. “Yes, I do,” Walcott said when asked by fellow pundit...

2024-04-21T18:33:44Z

15-year-old Miles Russell finishes T-20 on Korn Ferry Tour

Miles Russell, the 15-year-old No. 1 junior boys amateur, finished T-20 in his Korn Ferry Tour debut at the LECOM Suncoast Classic and earned another start on the tour.

2024-04-22T03:26:48Z

Nottingham Forest double down over VAR ‘integrity’ as club asked PGMOL to release audio

Nottingham Forest have again questioned the 'integrity' of VAR in a slightly more reasonable statement compared to their post-match madness.

2024-04-22T15:45:14Z

Xabi Alonso admits David Moyes hostility boiled over after ‘disgrace’ claim as West Ham vs 14 men

There's no love lost between Xabi Alonso and David Moyes after the West Ham called the Leverkusen bench a 'disgrace'. Alonso admits it was round two in the second leg.

2024-04-19T10:23:19Z

Alan Shearer suggests Man United 'will sack' Erik ten Hag

It came after the Red Devils' hollow victory in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday afternoon, with the Dutchman's side squandering a three-goal lead against their Championship opponents.

2024-04-22T07:45:01Z

Juventus releases statement after order to pay Cristiano Ronaldo’s unpaid wages

Italian giants Juventus have released a statement after being ordered to pay their former player, Cristiano Ronaldo his unpaid wages. The Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS, ordered the Serie A giants to pay Cristiano Ronaldo his unpaid wages. The court gave the verdict following a dispute arising from pay reductions during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

2024-04-18T14:03:19Z

Agagbe identifies Lobi Stars’ major problem

Lobi Stars head coach Eugene Agagbe has identified goal scoring as the main problem of his team. The Pride of Benue have failed to score in their last two games despite creating a number of chances. Lobi Stars were held to a 0-0 draw by Bendel Insurance last weekend. Agagbe vowed to work on the lapses in the remaining matches this season. “It was a...

2024-04-23T10:09:22Z

MLS regular season game between New York City FC and DC United - 52724601

Fans celebrate as NYCFC dominate DC United in regular MLS season game between them at Citi Field in New York on April 20, 2024. NYCFC won 2 - 0. (Video by Lev Radin/Sipa USA)

2024-04-21T22:47:09Z

Rivers United vs Rangers good advertisement for the NPFL – Eguma

Rivers United technical, Stanley Eguma believed that their game against Rangers was a good advertisement for the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Pride of Rivers grabbed the maximum points with a 2-0 win at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday. Deputy, Echeta and Alex Oyowah scored the two goals. Eguma said both teams showed a lot of qualit...

2024-04-22T15:21:43Z

Romanian swimming star David Popovici wins four gold medals at National Swimming Championship

Swimmer David Popovici recently won gold medals in all four events he competed in at the National Swimming Championship in Otopeni, close to Bucharest. After winning gold in the 50, 200, and 400-meter freestyle, he also secured the national title in the 100-meter freestyle. David Popovici, 19, also qualified for the European Championship, which wil...

2024-04-22T12:34:55Z

Dessers becoming stronger — Rangers boss hails forward’s improvement

Rangers manager, Philippe Clement reckoned Cyriel Dessers has improved his game since arriving at Ibrox. Dessers joined the Light Blues from Italian club, Cremonese last summer. The Nigeria international has struggled to win over the majority of the Rangers fans since his arrival at the club. The 29-year-old striker scored a brace in Rangers’ Scott...

2024-04-22T12:06:10Z

Team India departs for five T20I series against Bangladesh

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): The Indian women's team on Tuesday departed for the five-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting from April 28 onwards. India will be playing Bangladesh in a five-match T20I series from April 28-May 9 this year. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a picture of the team departing for Bangladesh."It is time for International Cricket. #TeamIndia are off...

2024-04-23T14:06:43Z

Clattenburg among Forest trio in hot water with FA as source claims no VAR ‘warning’ was made

Nuno Espirito Santo, Mark Clattenburg and Neco Williams have been asked to explain themselves after Forest's extraordinary attack on the officials after their defeat to Everton.

2024-04-22T18:30:42Z

Australian swim coach rejects claims of systemic Chinese doping

An Australian coach who works with the Chinese Swimming Association has rejected claims of systemic state-run doping, saying it is "so far from anything I have seen."

2024-04-22T03:31:46Z

Laureus Sports Awards: Usain Bolt on learning from mistakes

Usain Bolt held a press conference at the Laureus World Sports Awards where he talked about 'determination and learning from your mistakes'.

2024-04-23T01:15:11Z

Joel Embiid slammed by Fred Weis for choosing USA over France

Weis - a 2000 Olympic silver medalist and the victim of the notorious 'dunk of death' by Vince Carter - didn't hold back while talking about Embiid- the reigning NBA MVP - on French radio on Saturday.

2024-04-22T05:29:48Z

2024-04-18T11:07:02Z

Forest’s Clattenburg doubles down with ‘hat-trick of howlers’ slam despite Neville’s ‘resign’ demand

Nottingham Forest's referee analyst - ex-Premier League official Mark Clattenburg - claims there was a 'hat-trick of howlers' in the 2-0 loss to Everton.

2024-04-22T07:59:05Z

EPL: This is not Cole Palmer Football Club – Pochettino warns Chelsea players

Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has warned his players that they would have to step up in the case of Cole Palmer’s absence. Palmer did not train with the rest of the team ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League clash at Arsenal. The Blues’ top scorer is now a doubt for the game with illness. But Pochettino has called on the rest of the squad to sh...

2024-04-23T10:24:26Z

Euros sticker wars: Fans face £122 on Topps or £77 on Panini versions

Panini's 47-year dominance in holding the rights for the official European Football Championship sticker book came to an end when rival Topps won the contract for 2024 and 2028.

2024-04-23T14:43:25Z

The FA is no longer fit for purpose; they are shills to the Premier League

The abolition of FA Cup replays does not have support away from the upper echelons of the game. The FA is not fit for purpose.

2024-04-22T08:29:10Z

LaLiga: Why Barcelona lost 3-2 to Real Madrid – Xavi

Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has said his team’s mistakes cost them in the 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday. Xavi’s men took an early lead through Andreas Christensen’s header, before Vinicius Jr made it 1-1 from the penalty spot. Barça took the lead again with 20 minutes left through substitute Fermín López. Vázquez drew Madrid level for ...

2024-04-22T09:35:48Z

He’s stubborn – Siasia opens up on Mikel Obi

Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has revealed that Mikel Obi is stubborn. Siasia disclosed this during a podcast with ex-international Emmanuel Babayaro and journalist Mathew Edafe over the weekend. According to him, he finds it challenging to tolerate footballers who are stubborn. “Mikel is a little bit out of my list; he is stubborn. I c...

2024-04-22T14:21:30Z

Serie A: Inter Milan defeat AC Milan to clinch 20th title

Inter Milan’s 2-1 win over rivals, AC Milan on Monday, have seen them confirmed as Serie A champions for a 20th time. Francesco Acerbi’s header gave the Nerazzurri a first-half lead. Marcus Thuram’s finish after the break saw Inter extend their lead at the San Siro. Although Milan grabbed a late goal through Fikayo Tomori, it was only a mere consol...

2024-04-23T05:53:44Z

Booted! North American cities that lost sports franchises

Fans of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes are still hurting after the team they've followed with dedication for nearly three decades is being relocated to Salt Lake City ahead of the 2024-2025 season. Of course, it's not the first time sports fans have had to deal with the news that their favorite team is no longer to be based in their home city. In fact, since the 1940s, dozens of sports franchises across North America have made the decision to relocate, usually to be rebranded as a result. But what are some of the more high-profile and controversial moves that have taken place over the last several decades or so? Click through and discover the cities that lost sports franchises.

2024-04-23T07:04:05Z

Souness shares fears over Man United star and rips into team-mates

Erik ten Hag 's side have endured a frustrating season as they lie seventh in the Premier League standings, and only barely reached the FA Cup final on penalties, after throwing away a 3-0 lead.

2024-04-23T00:47:17Z

Attwell WILL referee on Saturday despite Nottingham Forest controversy

The Premier League has confirmed that Stuart Attwell will referee as planned this weekend, despite Nottingham Forest furiously questioning his integrity while on VAR duty last weekend.

2024-04-23T11:03:51Z

Usain Bolt hails Jude Bellingham's impact at Real Madrid

Former sprinter and football fan Usain Bolt praised Jude Bellingham's impact at Real Madrid ahead of the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday.

2024-04-23T13:21:34Z

Could Acosta get a Verstappen-like mid-season promotion to KTM in MotoGP 2024?

In 2016, Max Verstappen moved up to Red Bull’s primary Formula 1 team after just four races in the new season, and the rest, as they say, is history. Eight years on, could Pedro Acosta land a similar mid-season promotion with a Red Bull-backed MotoGP squad?

2024-04-23T12:48:41Z

Hamilton: Ferrari F1 switch doesn't need "vindicating"

Lewis Hamilton says his decision to join Ferrari in Formula 1 doesn't need "vindicating", as he expressed ongoing annoyance at people continuing to "talk s**t" about it.

2024-04-18T11:12:42Z

La Liga: Barcelona confirms readiness for Real Madrid game rematch

Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has said they will ask for a rematch of Sunday’s La Liga clash against Real Madrid, if they get enough evidence. Jude Bellingham scored a late winner as Real won the El Clasico 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu. But there was a moment of controversy, after Lamine Yamal thought he had given Barca the lead with a flick f...

2024-04-22T15:21:44Z

Man Utd: Neville makes ‘extreme’ Ten Hag sack claim; Carragher insists Cov display ‘cost’ him job

Gary Neville insists it would be "extreme" to sack Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag if he won the FA Cup this season but Jamie Carragher disagrees.

2024-04-22T08:14:08Z

Irfan Pathan names his Top-3 for India in upcoming T20 World Cup

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan picked Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli as his preferred top three for the Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 which is slated to begin on June 1 in the US and the West Indies. Taking to his official X handle, the former left-armer backed Rohit as the skipper and the opener for the Men in Blue in the marquee event, while also naming Jaiswal as his...

2024-04-23T15:06:59Z

"His outstanding journey to the top inspires millions": PM Modi on D Gukesh's historic feat at FIDE Candidates

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the performance of Grandmaster D Gukesh's "remarkable achievement" at the FIDE Candidates 2024 in Toronto and said the 17-year-old player's outstanding performance, journey to the top inspires millions. The 17-year-old Indian on Monday created history as he won the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, becoming the youngest-ever challenger to the world title after...

2024-04-22T09:02:31Z

Euro 2024: UEFA to increase squad size to 26 players

UEFA are set to increase squad size for this summer’s European Champions to 26 players. This follows a vote on Monday, which gave the green light for expanded squads. The idea was first brought up during a meeting of all the nations’ coaches in Dusseldorf a fortnight ago. But at a meeting of the UEFA national competitions committee on Monday, deleg...

2024-04-23T05:53:44Z

Moroccan Futsal team dominates Afcon awards

The Moroccan national futsal team swept the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) awards, mirroring their dominating performance on the court.

2024-04-22T10:32:40Z

2024-04-23T14:13:28Z

The 2023-24 Premier League table if you got an extra point for a clean sheet

What if defence really was the single most important thing, and you got an extra point for every clean sheet you kept?

2024-04-23T11:10:46Z

Three alternative Man Utd manager candidates better than Southgate and co.

We're assuming Erik ten Hag will lose his job at the end of this season but how bad are the options? What about Xavi?

2024-04-23T13:33:43Z

IPL 2024: Harbhajan Singh gives his take on Virat Kohli's dismissal against KKR

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 22 (ANI): Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh backed the umpire's decision on Virat Kohli's dismissal against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Kohli was in blistering form as he smacked two towering sixes in his knock of 18 off 7 balls during RCB's chase of 223. He was caught and bowled following a full toss from Harshit Rana which initially appeared to be a beamer....

2024-04-22T08:17:24Z

NATHAN SALT: Man United showed again they are a tactically flawed team

NATHAN SALT AT WEMBLEY: 'That's not explainable but it has to do with managing the game, taking responsibility, taking responsibility for each other. I have to teach my players,' said Ten Hag.

2024-04-22T06:59:55Z

Rangers coach praises Balogun for ‘massive’ performance against Heart

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has highlighted the crucial role played by Leon Balogun in the side’s 2-0 victory over Heart. Balogun was handed his first start since February in the Scottish Cup semi-final tie. The centre-back partnered John Souttar at the heart of the Light Blues defence. The 33-year-old was outstanding in the defence for the Ge...

2024-04-22T08:50:40Z