1st major title in 28 yrs RIO DE JANEIRO, July 10 (Reuters) – Argentina won their first major title in 28 years on Saturday and Lionel Messi finally won his first medal in a blue-and-white shirt when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil and a record-equalling 15th Copa America. Read More…
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Zidane to leave Real Madrid at end of season – reports
In picture above: Soccer Football – La Liga Santander – Real Madrid v Sevilla – Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, Madrid, Spain – May 9, 2021 Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane during the match REUTERS/Susana Vera Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has told his players he will leave the La Liga club at the end of Read More…
Chelsea FC 0-1 Leicester City: Youri Tielemans wonder goals wins FA Cup Final
Youri Tielemans was the hero for Leicester City as an incredible goal saw Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes win the FA Cup Final 1-0 at the expense of Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea. With 21,000 fans in attandance at Wembley in the biggest UK event since the beginning of lockdown, Leicester supporters were treated to one of the greatest Read More…
Klopp reacts to Mane’s angry handshake snub – ‘It’s all fine’
In the picture above: A handshake gesture left in the air. Liverpool ace Sadio Mane slammed for Jurgen Klopp fury after Man Utd win – ‘Disrespectful’ CREDITS: FOOTBALL DAILY/SKY SPORTS The manager downplayed a tense incident with his benched winger that occurred after Liverpool’s win over Manchester United Jurgen Klopp dismissed his post-match clash with Read More…
Former Manchester United player Giggs pleads not guilty to assault
Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has denied the charge he was violent and engaged in behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend including isolation, belittling, humiliation, harassment, degradation and abuse. A court heard on Wednesday. Giggs, 47, also entered a not guilty plea of actual bodily harm to PR executive Kate Greville, 36, at his home in Read More…
‘Chelsea are in the semi-final for a reason’ – Zidane satisfied with Real Madrid draw
In picture above: Christian Pulisic (centre) skips past Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois before shooting to open the scoring for Chelsea. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/PA The Premier League side had the better of the chances in Tuesday’s first leg, but Los Blancos fought back to level the tie Zinedine Zidane said he was pleased with Real Madrid’s Read More…
Goalkeeper Leno blunder gifts Everton 1-0 win over Arsenal
Spotify CEO interested in buying Arsenal amid fan protests An own goal by Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno gave Everton a 1-0 win in their Premier League clash at The Emirates on Friday (April 23), gifting the Toffees three valuable points in their quest for European football next season and damaging the home side’s own hopes. Read More…
Wales boss Giggs to miss Euro 2020 after being charged with assault
Wales manager Ryan Giggs has been charged with assaulting two women, with football chiefs confirming on Friday he will not be in charge of the national side for the delayed Euro 2020 tournament. A Crown Prosecution Service spokesman said the former Manchester United winger would appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on April 28. Read More…
Arsenal owners have ‘no intention’ of selling after Super League backlash
Arsenal’s owners do not plan to sell the Premier League club despite the intense backlash following their involvement in the breakaway European Super League, director Josh Kroenke said. Arsenal were one of six English clubs who signed up for the project before withdrawing amid a storm of protest from fans, players and the British government Read More…
Chelsea, Man City leaving Super League
Arsenal, Man United also announce intention to withdraw after parley with fans Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester City were reported to be preparing the paperwork to withdraw from the breakaway European Super League less than 72 hours after agreeing to join it, in a major blow for the proposed new competition. Shortly before the Read More…