Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has said before the Premier League home game with West Ham United that every remaining game would be a final. The Red Devils are coming off a rousing 4-3 midweek league win at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ten Hag’s side squandered a two-goal lead as Wolves made it 3-3 in the fifth minute of stoppage time, ...
Fans on X reacted as Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami comfortably defeated Hong Kong XI 4-1 in a friendly on Sunday, January 4. The Herons were able to pick up their first win of their pre-season at the Hong Kong Stadium, snapping their four-game winless streak. They had drawn 0-0 against El Salvador on January 19, before being outclassed by FC ...
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.’s latest Instagram activity dropped a major hint that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Kylian Mbappe could move to the Santiago Bernabeu, sending Los Blancos fans into a frenzy. A post on American media outlet Complex’s Sneaker Shopping page featured the Brazilian and the Frenchman together, with the caption: “Kylian Mbappe to join Vini Jr. at Real ...
Spain’s Olympics football team manager Santi Denia reportedly wants to take Barcelona’s Pedri to Paris in the summer of 2024. The Paris Olympics start on July 26, which is less than two weeks after the UEFA Euro 2024 final in Germany. Football at the Games requires countries to have a squad of players under the age of 23 with three ...
Gael Clichy has insisted his former club Arsenal can win the Premier League ahead of their crucial showdown with Liverpool today (February 4). The title race is hotting up with the Gunners, the Merseysiders, and Manchester City all in the equation. Mikel Arteta’s men sit third, five points behind Jurgen Klopp’s league-leading Reds after 22 games. Arsenal‘s battle with Liverpool ...
Barcelona head coach Xavi has clarified his thoughts about Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti with regards to the mistakes in the refereeing calls in La Liga. The Spanish league has seen several major mistakes when it comes to refereeing this season. Clubs have forwarded their anguish in such matters, with old rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid engaging in a war ...
Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey shone for Brighton & Hove Albion, contributing an assist in their decisive 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. The 23-year-old, who missed the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to injury, played a key role in solidifying Brighton’s lead with his pinpoint assist in the 33rd minute. Lewis Dunk had already ...
10-men Ivory Coast came from a goal down to beat Mali 2-1 in extra time to progress to the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake. The Elephants had a sloppy start to the game as Mali created majority of the chances which led to them getting a penalty in the ...
Yoane Wissa, the star player who led DR Congo to a thrilling 3-1 comeback win over Guinea at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, beamed with pride after being named Man of the Match. His penalty kick was a game-changer, securing a historic semi-final spot for his nation. “I like taking on these responsibilities, like all my teammates,” Wissa ...
A first-half goal from Ademola Lookman was enough to see Nigeria overcome Angola and reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The former England Under-21 winger emphatically converted a cut-back from Moses Simon four minutes before the break in Abidjan. The 1-0 scoreline flattered Angola, who were second best for long periods of the game, and Nigeria ...