Cristiano Ronaldo, knocked out three other top contenders, for the Player of the Century crown at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday. The Juventus forward attended the awards to receive the top prize for which Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah and Ronaldinho were also shortlisted. “Thank you, to everyone who voted for me, to Read More…
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Ajayi’s late goal earns West Brom surprise draw against Liverpool
A late header by Super Eagles’ defender Semi Ajayi earned struggling West Bromwich Albion a surprise 1-1 Premier League draw at champions and leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Ajayi’s goal cancelled out Sadio Mane’s early opener for the home side. The result left Liverpool on 32 points from 15 games, three ahead of second-placed Everton. West Read More…
English Premier League: Arsenal bounce back to beat Chelsea, Manchester United denied by Leicester
A first league victory in nearly two months was vital, therefore, to boost Arsenal players’ fragile confidence — even if it only lifted them into 14th place. With his job increasingly on the line after an alarming start to the season, Mikel Arteta placed his faith in Arsenal’s kids to get the team out of Read More…
Late goals steer Man Utd into EFL Cup semi-finals
Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial struck late goals as Manchester United claimed a scrappy 2-0 victory over Everton at a bitterly cold Goodison Park on Wednesday to set up a League Cup semi-final with rivals Manchester City. United wasted numerous opportunities in the opening stages. At times, the play was dire from both sides as Read More…
Lionel Messi scores 644th Barcelona goal, surpasses Pele for goals at a single club
It was the 33-year-old Messi’s 749th competitive match for Barca, meaning he has scored a goal every 1.16 games. Lionel Messi beat Pele’s record of goals for a single club when he scored his 644th for Barcelona in a 3-0 victory against Valladolid on Tuesday. The Argentina forward scored Barca’s third goal when he collected Read More…
Pep Guardiola warns Arsenal not to make ‘big mistake’ by sacking Mikel Arteta
Pep Guardiola insists Arsenal would be making a “big mistake” if they decide to sack Mikel Arteta following yet another defeat. The Gunners were outclassed by Guardiola’s Manchester City, who reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a comfortable 4-1 win at the Emirates Stadium. Arteta has not seen his side win a domestic game since Read More…
Chelsea close in on top four with 3-0 win over West Ham
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham scored a late opportunistic double to secure a 3-0 home win for Chelsea over West Ham United in the English Premier League (EPL) on Monday. This was after Brazilian defender Thiago Silva had fired them in front with an early header. The result lifted Chelsea to fifth on 25 points from Read More…
Liverpool considering selling ‘unhappy’ Salah, says former Egypt star Aboutrika
The Reds forward is apparently considering his future after growing frustrated with life at Anfield Mohamed Salah is unhappy at Liverpool and the Reds are considering cashing in on the Egyptian, according to his former international team-mate Mohamed Aboutrika. Aboutrika says the 28-year-old was particularly frustrated at not being made captain for the recent Champions Read More…
Simy Nwankwo scores fourth Serie A goal in Crotone defeat to Sampdoria
The Nigeria international’s effort was not enough to inspire the visitors’ comeback at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris Simy Nwankwo scored his fourth Serie A goal of the season as Crotone suffered a 3-1 defeat against Sampdoria in Saturday’s encounter. Simy pulled a goal back for the Pythagoreans on the stroke of half-time after efforts from Mikkel Damsgaard and Read More…
Arteta says Arsenal ‘hurt right now’
Gunners remain 15th after just one win in their past 10 league games, putting Arteta’s position under intense scrutiny just four months after they won the FA Cup. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admitted his players were in a “big fight” after slipping to an eighth defeat of the Premier League season at the hands of Read More…











