Enzo Maresca believes Chelsea have the potential to dominate English football over the next decade but emphasized that they are not yet ready to challenge for the Premier League title, despite their strong start to the season. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea are level on 25 points with Arsenal, although they trail leaders Liverpool by … Read more
British-Nigerian heavyweight Anthony Joshua has predicted that Oleksandr Usyk will triumph over Tyson Fury once again when the two meet for a rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 21. Having suffered two defeats to Usyk in 2021 and 2022, Joshua believes that Fury lacks the necessary skills and discipline to overcome the Ukrainian champion … Read more
Pep Guardiola admitted that Manchester City must “reset and start from scratch” after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, marking their sixth loss in seven matches. Liverpool extended their Premier League lead over fifth-placed City to 11 points, while moving nine points clear of Arsenal and Chelsea with another dominant performance. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Former World Snooker Champion Terry Griffiths has passed away at the age of 77 after a prolonged battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. The Welshman made history in 1979 as the first qualifier to clinch the World Snooker Championship, defeating Dennis Taylor 24-16 in a remarkable final. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim secured his first Premier League victory in style as the Red Devils thrashed Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford. Amorim, who joined United in November after replacing Erik ten Hag, extended his unbeaten start to three matches, building on a 1-1 draw at Ipswich in his Premier League debut and a … Read more
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has confirmed that the former two-time heavyweight champion is set to make his long-awaited return to the ring in 2025. The announcement follows Joshua’s crushing defeat to Daniel Dubois, which significantly impacted his pursuit of regaining his status as a dominant force in boxing. At 35, Joshua finds himself at … Read more
Manchester City’s Rodri and Erling Haaland are the Premier League’s sole representatives in the Best Male Player category at the 2024 FIFA Best Awards. Their nominations come after City’s historic achievement of securing four consecutive English top-flight league titles. Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham also features among the 11 nominees, with the list … Read more
Kylian Mbappe saw his penalty saved as Liverpool triumphed 2-0 over Real Madrid on Wednesday, handing the holders their third defeat in five Champions League matches. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo were the scorers in the second half, maintaining Liverpool’s perfect record and securing top spot in the group. Mohamed Salah also missed a … 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
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
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
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
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
Arsenal defender Ben White will be sidelined for “months” following knee surgery, manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed. The 27-year-old has been dealing with several injuries, and during the international break, it was decided that he would undergo an operation to address the issue. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
Chelsea captain Reece James has been dealt another blow after sustaining a hamstring injury during training, manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed. The 24-year-old had spent a significant portion of last season sidelined following hamstring surgery intended to address a string of injuries, but made his comeback last month. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Barcelona have reportedly turned down Arsenal’s €90 million bid for Brazilian winger Raphinha, making it clear they would only entertain offers exceeding €100 million for the 27-year-old star. Raphinha, in scintillating form this season, has emerged as an indispensable figure for Barcelona under manager Hansi Flick. With 12 goals and 10 assists in just 17 … Read more
According to talkSPORT (Yahoo! Sport), Ruud van Nistelrooy has already applied for the vacant managerial position at Championship club Coventry City. Taking on this role would see Van Nistelrooy challenge himself in England’s second tier, a move that underscores his determination to return to managerial work, with aspirations of eventually managing in the Premier League. … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning bicycle kick capped off Portugal’s emphatic victory over Poland, securing their place in the Nations League quarter-finals. With Portugal already leading 4-0 in the final moments, Ronaldo acrobatically struck at the far post for his second goal of the match, showcasing his trademark brilliance. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Italy and France secured their spots in the Nations League quarter-finals with one game to spare. Italy triumphed 1-0 over Belgium, with Sandro Tonali scoring his first international goal. The Newcastle midfielder found the back of the net from six yards after a pass from Giovanni di Lorenzo in Brussels. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more