In a thrilling North London derby, Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The match, which drew a crowd of 61,645 spectators, saw Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhães score the decisive goal in the 64th minute, heading home a corner from Bukayo Saka. Tottenham started the game strongly, Read More…
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Football Weekend Round-Up: Kane’s treble, Haaland’s double, and more
In a thrilling weekend of football, Harry Kane stole the spotlight with a clinical hat-trick as Bayern Munich demolished newly promoted Holstein Kiel 6-1. “We got off to a great start, took the early lead to make it 1-0 and then just added to it,” said Bayern captain Manuel Neuer. Kane’s treble, including a powerful Read More…
Nigeria held to a draw by Rwanda in AFCON qualifier amidst coaching shake-up
In a thrilling encounter at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, the Nigerian Super Eagles were held to a 0-0 draw by the Rwandan national team in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification match. The match, which took place on September 10, 2024, saw both teams battling fiercely for crucial points in Group D. Read More…
Vardy’s late strike earns Leicester City a 1-1 draw against wasteful Spurs in season opener
Leicester City’s veteran striker Jamie Vardy salvaged a point for the newly-promoted side in their Premier League opener, holding Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium on Monday. Despite dominating much of the match, Spurs were left to rue missed opportunities that could have secured them all three points. Tottenham’s early Read More…
Thierry Henry Steps Down as French Under-21 Coach
Thierry Henry has resigned as the coach of the French Under-21 national soccer team, the Federation Francaise de Football (FFF) announced on Monday. This decision comes just days after his team lost to Spain in the Olympic final. Henry cited personal reasons for his departure, ending his contract which was initially set to run until Read More…
Haaland shines in 100th appearance as Manchester City outclass Chelsea in season opener
Erling Haaland marked his 100th appearance for Manchester City in style, netting his 91st goal to help the champions secure a spirited 2-0 victory over Chelsea as they launched their Premier League title defence on Sunday. “Three points, a perfect start,” Haaland told Sky Sports after the match. The Norwegian striker, fed by Bernardo Silva, Read More…
Argentina wins record 16th Copa America
Argentina secured their 16th Copa America title with a 1-0 victory over Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. The match, played on Sunday, was decided by an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez. The game had a delayed start due to thousands of fans without tickets trying to enter the stadium. It remained Read More…
Spain celebrates Euro 2024 victory over England
Spain’s national soccer team erupted in euphoria after a dramatic 2-1 victory over England secured their record fourth European Championship title on Sunday. Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal’s decisive goal in the 86th minute clinched the win at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. Spain initially took the lead through Nico Williams early in the second half, but England’s Cole Palmer Read More…
Alcaraz overwhelms Djokovic in Wimbledon showdown
In a match that stunned the packed crowd at Wimbledon Centre Court, 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz of Spain decisively defeated 37-year-old Novak Djokovic, denying the veteran a record 25th Grand Slam title. Alcaraz’s 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) victory highlighted the young Spaniard’s dominance, as Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, appeared powerless throughout the match. Alcaraz’s victory Read More…
England’s last-minute stunner sends them to Euro24 final
England secured their place in the European Championship final with a dramatic stoppage-time goal from substitute Ollie Watkins, defeating the Netherlands 2-1 in Dortmund. The match, poised for extra time, saw Watkins convert a pass from fellow substitute Cole Palmer, sending a precise shot into the far corner of the net. Earlier, Xavi Simons had Read More…