Chelsea’s owner, Todd Boehly, made headlines as he dramatically exited the stadium following the team’s disappointing 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in their season opener. The opening match of the 2024/25 Premier League season, Chelsea suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat at home to Manchester City. Erling Haaland and ex-Chelsea player Mateo Kovacic scored the goals… Continue reading Todd Boehly exits abruptly Following 2-0 Defeat to Manchester City in Season Opener.
Month: August 2024
A block of 39 open shops at the Kaura Modern Market in Abuja was completely destroyed by fire late Friday night, following an electrical spark that ignited a devastating blaze.
The fire, which began around 11 pm, raged for several hours before it was brought under control at approximately 2am on Saturday by a combined team of firefighters from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). According to MT Ibrahim, the spokesman for the FCT Fire Service, the fire… Continue reading A block of 39 open shops at the Kaura Modern Market in Abuja was completely destroyed by fire late Friday night, following an electrical spark that ignited a devastating blaze.
Davido reacts as Dancer Poco Lee shares photos of his newly acquired G-wagon
Nigerian afrobeat sensation, David Adeleke, who is widely known as Davido, has responded to dancer Poco Lee’s new whip. Yesterday August 16th marked a significant day for the celebrated Nigerian dancer, Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka. The talented dancer enthusiastically expanded his remarkable car collection with a dazzling Mercedes Benz G63… Continue reading Davido reacts as Dancer Poco Lee shares photos of his newly acquired G-wagon
Lille midfielder Angel Gomes has been taken to hospital after he suffered a serious head injury during their Ligue 1 match with Reims.
The London-born former Manchester United player collided with Reims defender Amadou Kone, who was subsequently sent off for the challenge, in the 11th minute of the game. Players from Lille and Reims immediately called for the medical staff as team-mates placed the stricken Gomes in the recovery position and formed a circle around him. Both… Continue reading Lille midfielder Angel Gomes has been taken to hospital after he suffered a serious head injury during their Ligue 1 match with Reims.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo has suffered a broken ankle, boss Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed.
The 23-year-old fell badly on his left leg when challenging Antoine Semenyo after just six minutes of Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth at the City Ground. Danilo had nine minutes of treatment on the pitch and was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. He will be assessed further on Sunday. “It was a… Continue reading Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo has suffered a broken ankle, boss Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed.
Amadou Onana scored four minutes into his Aston Villa debut and Jhon Duran netted a late winner as Unai Emery’s men kicked off their Premier League season with a 2-1 victory at West Ham United on Saturday.
The 22-year-old Onana, signed from Everton, leapt high to head home Youri Tielemans’ corner in the fourth minute, easily darting away from Michail Antonio to beat keeper Alphonse Areola from three yards out. “To come here and win is massive for us,” Tielemans said. “It gets us off to a good start. We can enjoy… Continue reading Amadou Onana scored four minutes into his Aston Villa debut and Jhon Duran netted a late winner as Unai Emery’s men kicked off their Premier League season with a 2-1 victory at West Ham United on Saturday.
A new season – but already it feels like the same old crisis unfolding for Everton.
Sean Dyche’s side suffered a thoroughly miserable start to the 2024-25 campaign with a 3-0 humbling at home by Brighton. The Toffees have struggled at the wrong end of the table for the last three seasons, narrowly escaping relegation on two of those occasions, and are bottom of the pile after their opener. They made… Continue reading A new season – but already it feels like the same old crisis unfolding for Everton.
Poland striker Robert Lewandowski’s brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in their opening game of the LaLiga season on Saturday.
Barca were dominated by their hosts early in the match and fell behind when Valencia’s Hugo Duro netted a close-range header in the 44th minute. The visitors hit back quickly, however, scoring either side of halftime through Lewandowski who tapped home Lamine Yamal’s cross deep into added time before the break and fired an unstoppable… Continue reading Poland striker Robert Lewandowski’s brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in their opening game of the LaLiga season on Saturday.
American Brandon McNulty won the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana with victory by two seconds in the individual time trial.
The UAE Team Emirates rider finished the flat 12km stage between Lisbon and Oeiras in 12 minutes 35 seconds to edge out Czech rider Mathias Vacek. Belgian Wout van Aert had looked on course to win the stage at one point, but he had to settle for third in the standings after he finished three… Continue reading American Brandon McNulty won the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana with victory by two seconds in the individual time trial.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says the club are considering giving players holidays during the season to cope with fixture congestion.
Ancelotti’s comments come amid the Professional Footballers’ Association announcing in June that it, with the support of players’ union Fifpro, has joined a legal action against Fifa over the “overloaded and unworkable” football calendar. “The players need rest, they need holidays and we are thinking about giving individual holidays to the players during the season,”… Continue reading Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says the club are considering giving players holidays during the season to cope with fixture congestion.