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…
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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…
Portugal advances to Euro 2024 quarter-finals after dramatic penalty shootout; France edges out Belgium
Portugal’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three penalties in a row, helping Portugal win 3-0 in a shootout against Slovenia after a 0-0 draw in their Euro 2024 last-16 match on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in extra time, adding to the drama. Portugal dominated the game but struggled to score. Costa made a crucial Read More…
Panama beats Bolivia to reach Copa America quarter-finals, US eliminated
Panama won 3-1 against Bolivia on Monday, finishing second in Group C and moving to the Copa America quarter-finals for the first time. The United States was eliminated after losing 1-0 to Uruguay, the group winners. This is Panama’s second time playing in the Copa America, and their victory gave them six points, three more Read More…
Euro 2024 Day 2: A Day of High Stakes and High Scores
Saturday, 15 June 2024, was a day marked by intense competition and thrilling football as Euro 2024 continued with its group stage matches. In Group A, Switzerland made a strong statement with a 3-1 win over Hungary at Cologne Stadium. The Swiss team’s clinical finishing and solid defence set them apart, as they took an Read More…
Finidi George resigns as Super Eagles coach amidst World Cup Qualifier turmoil
In a stunning turn of events, Finidi George has resigned from his position as the head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles. This decision follows a series of disappointing performances by the team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, culminating in a critical meeting between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership Read More…
Germany dominates Scotland 5-1 in Euro 2024 opener
Germany crushed a 10-man Scotland 5-1 on Friday, marking a historic start to their Euro 2024 campaign with the largest margin of victory in an opening game. According to Reuters, Germany netted three goals in the first half, showcasing their intent to claim a record fourth European title and their first major trophy in over Read More…
NFF to hire expatriate technical adviser amidst World Cup Qualifier struggles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced plans to employ an expatriate technical adviser for the Super Eagles in the coming weeks. This decision, aimed at bolstering the team’s performance ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and remaining FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, was revealed in a communiqué issued following the Federation’s executive Read More…
Super Eagles shockingly fall to Benin in FIFA World Cup Qualifier
The Super Eagles’ quest for their first victory in Group C of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers ended in disappointment as they suffered a defeat to Benin on Monday. The match began with both teams starting cautiously, with Nigeria displaying patience in their attacks but struggling to find the cutting edge in their execution. After Read More…
Cristiano Ronaldo sets Instagram world record with comment on Mbappe’s Real Madrid transfer
Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new world record with his response to Kylian Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid. Ronaldo’s comment on Mbappe’s Instagram announcement has become the most-liked comment in Instagram’s history, garnering over five million likes and counting. Mbappe, 25, recently confirmed his highly anticipated move to Real Madrid after his contract with Paris Read More…