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…
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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…
Yucateco Boxing League Poised to Forge Olympic Champions for Nigeria – Imadu
In a bold declaration of intent, Omonlei Imadu, the driving force behind the Yucateco Boxing League, has assured that the league will produce medal-winning boxers for Nigeria at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. “Mark my words, this league will produce world and Olympic champions for Nigeria,” Imadu confidently stated in an interview with the News 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…
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…