Manchester City were left stunned after squandering a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in their Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium, as their poor form continued. Pep Guardiola’s side appeared in control early on, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Ilkay Gundogan adding another, putting City firmly in the driving seat. EDITOR’S … Read more
Robert Lewandowski matched the UEFA Champions League milestones of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with a brace in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Brest on Tuesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ Combatants Ready To Fight Israel – … Read more
Ademola Lookman and Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea have been named the top performers in Serie A after the first 13 matches of the 2024-25 season, according to a ranking by Football Italia. The list, compiled based on average player ratings from Italian sports publications, features players who have made at least 50% of their … Read more
Inter Miami have announced the appointment of former Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano as their new head coach, the Major League Soccer club confirmed on Tuesday. Mascherano will reunite with his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at the club, taking over from Gerardo Martino, who stepped down last week citing “personal reasons.” EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
English Premier League club Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with defender Ola Aina over a contract extension, with the 28-year-old set to receive a significant wage increase, according to The Athletic. Aina, who joined Forest in July 2023 after his contract with Serie A side Torino expired, has impressed since his arrival. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca may give Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze his first UEFA Champions League start when the Italian side faces Slovakian giants Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday (today). Since joining Milan from Villarreal last season, Chukwueze has struggled to secure a regular spot in Fonseca’s starting lineup, despite showing glimpses of his potential. EDITOR’S … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr triumphed 3-1 over Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite, extending their strong run in the competition. The Saudi champions secured the victory in Qatar on Monday, with Ronaldo’s contributions pushing Al Nassr closer to a spot in the quarterfinals, needing just two points from their final … Read more
United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has announced her retirement from international football. The 36-year-old, who earned 113 caps, played as the starting goalkeeper during the U.S. team’s World Cup victory in 2019 and their Olympic gold medal win in Paris this summer. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris … Read more
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Liverpool at Anfield after suffering a hamstring injury, the club confirmed on Monday. “Following tests conducted today, Vinícius Júnior has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury in his left leg,” Real Madrid said in an official statement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Anthony Joshua may be approaching the final year of his boxing career, according to his promoter, Eddie Hearn. In an interview with The Times, Hearn suggested that the 35-year-old former heavyweight champion could be nearing the end of his journey in the sport. Joshua, who suffered a setback earlier this year against Daniel Dubois, was … Read more
Six men connected to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba are set to stand trial starting Tuesday, facing charges of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros, and holding the player at gunpoint. The case, which is being heard at the Paris criminal court, has sent shockwaves through the French football community. The accused include … Read more
Head Coach Justine Madugu has announced a squad of 20 players for Saturday’s international friendly against France’s Les Bleues at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers. The list includes CAF Awards nominee goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Osinachi Ohale and Ashleigh Plumptre, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide. EDITOR’S … Read more
Leicester City Football Club has announced the dismissal of head coach Steve Cooper following a poor run of results in the English Premier League. The decision comes after just 12 games, with the Foxes languishing in 16th place on the table, only two points clear of the relegation zone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an … Read more
Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula One world championship on Saturday under the dazzling lights of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, finishing fifth in a race won by George Russell of Mercedes. The 27-year-old Dutchman joins an elite group of drivers, including Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Juan Manuel Fangio, Sebastian Vettel, and Alain Prost, … Read more
YouTube sensation-turned-boxer Jake Paul has shared his ambition to step into the ring against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Following his impressive victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson, Paul’s interest in challenging Joshua marks a daring leap into the heavyweight division. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been crowned champions of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco. In a tactical and fiercely contested final at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi in El Jadida, the DR Congo side triumphed 1-0 over hosts and former champions, AS FAR, marking their first-ever continental title … Read more
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has opened up about his retirement plans, acknowledging that his distinguished fighting career may soon be nearing its conclusion. Now 35, Adesanya’s last appearance in the Octagon came at UFC 305 in August, where he suffered a fourth-round submission loss to South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis. The fight marked … Read more
Inter Milan surged to the top of Serie A on Saturday with a dominant 5-0 victory over Verona, all five goals coming in a stunning first-half display that left them two points clear at the top. Meanwhile, AC Milan played out a goalless draw with Juventus in a more uneventful encounter. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
Andy Murray is set to coach his former rival Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open. The British three-time Grand Slam champion retired in August after a stellar 19-year career but is now stepping into his first coaching role. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Arsenal reignited their Premier League title hopes with a commanding 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, earning their first win in five league matches. The Gunners entered the game under pressure, having seen their form dip due to a grueling fixture schedule and injury setbacks. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect … Read more