Spain clinched a dramatic late victory over Switzerland in the Nations League, securing a 3-2 win in Tenerife. Although the match was a formality — with Spain already confirmed as Group A4 winners and Switzerland guaranteed last place — it delivered plenty of excitement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect … Read more
At least 14 people have lost their lives after a concrete canopy collapsed at a railway station in Novi Sad, northern Serbia, according to President Aleksandar Vučić. Among the victims was a young girl, aged six or seven. The incident occurred around noon local time (11:00 GMT) as people sat on benches under the station’s … Read more
Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League clash with Serbia on Tuesday as a precaution following a muscle strain. The Barcelona youngster, who limped off during injury time in Spain’s 1-0 victory over Denmark on Saturday, underwent an MRI scan on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
England secured a narrow 1-0 win over Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener, moving to the top of Group C. Eko Hot Blog reports that Gareth Southgate’s team put on a strong display in the opening 45 minutes, with Jude Bellingham scoring a brilliant header to put them ahead just 13 minutes into the game, … Read more
A 13-year-old boy opened fire at a school in Belgrade, Serbia, killing eight children and a security guard. The suspect had two guns in his possession and was a student at the school. He will not be held criminally responsible due to his age, and investigations are ongoing into how he obtained the weapons and … Read more
Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo appear to have eased following a decision to remove barricades blocking the main border crossing. Eko Hot Blog reports that ethnic Serbs in Kosovo began erecting the blocks on 10 December in protest at an ex-police officer’s arrest. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices Supreme … Read more
The Serbian army says it is at its “highest level of combat readiness” after weeks of escalating tensions between Serbia and Kosovo. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Aleksandar Vucic says he will “take all measures to protect our people and preserve Serbia”. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue Met … Read more
Cameroon failed to progress to the last 16 of the World Cup in Qatar despite their record win over Brazil in Group G. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vincent Aboubakar scored two minutes into stoppage time as Cameroon handed Brazil their first group-stage loss at the World Cup in 24 years on Friday. Nevertheless, the … Read more
Portugal coach, Fernando Santos has dispelled rumors that he had an altercation with Cristiano Ronaldo He also took full responsibility for Sunday’s defeat Ekohotblog reports that Portugal coach, Fernando Santos has dispelled speculations that he was involved in an altercation with Cristiano Ronaldo after world cup qualifier loss against Serbia. A visibly frustrated Ronaldo could … Read more
Ronaldo cries in frustration as Portugal lose to Serbia Portugal to play World Cup playoffs Ekohotblog reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted bitterly to Portugal’s failure to qualify for the world cup after a stunning 2 – 1 defeat against Serbia. Portugal went ahead inside two minutes but blew their lead and a stoppage-time winner … Read more