World number two, Carlos Alcaraz, said playing as part of a team at the Davis Cup and Laver Cup had left him feeling refreshed and ready to go in the Asia swing, where he is looking to add the Shanghai Masters title to his victory at the China Open. Alcaraz, who won this year’s French… Continue reading Refreshed Alcazar raring to go at Shangai Masters
Day: October 3, 2024
Actor Femi Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun bags seven nominations at AMAA 2024
Celebrated actor Femi Adebayo beams with pride as his film ‘Jagun Jagun’ secures an impressive seven nominations at the prestigious AMAA awards. Renowned Nollywood star and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, has shared his excitement on social media following the remarkable achievement of his film ‘Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) which has received an impressive seven nominations at… Continue reading Actor Femi Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun bags seven nominations at AMAA 2024
Jhon Duran helps Unai Emery pull of latest magic act to top Bayern Munich in Champions League
Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran’s late lob over Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to earn a 1-0 win in the Champions League was a pre-planned tactic, the English Premier League side’s manager Unai Emery said. “In the analysis we did, we were speaking a lot about the usual position of Neuer, which is high,” Emery… Continue reading Jhon Duran helps Unai Emery pull of latest magic act to top Bayern Munich in Champions League
Bayern Manager Kompany rues missed Chances against Villa
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany lamented his side’s missed opportunities in their 1-0 Champions League defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday but was not despondent at the performance. “If you don’t take your chances, it can happen,” he said of Jhon Duran’s 79th minute winner against the run of play. Prior to that, the Germans… Continue reading Bayern Manager Kompany rues missed Chances against Villa
Motta praises Juve team spirit at Leipzig
Juventus showed great spirit to shrug off two early injuries and a red card to their keeper Michele Di Gregorio and secure a brave 3-2 comeback win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday. Juve, who have yet to concede a goal in Italy’s Serie A this season after six games, had to… Continue reading Motta praises Juve team spirit at Leipzig
Lille Coach Genesio hails perfect night after win over Real Madrid
Lille coach Bruno Genesio hailed his team’s perfect night as the Ligue 1 side beat visitors Real Madrid 1-0 to end the 15-time European Cup winners’ 14-game unbeaten streak in the Champions League on Wednesday. Lille played without fear and pressed relentlessly and prevailed courtesy of a Jonathan David penalty in first-half stoppage time to… Continue reading Lille Coach Genesio hails perfect night after win over Real Madrid
Eric ten Hag is confident that he will continue to be the Manchester United Manager
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag called on his players to use the frustration from their humbling defeat by Tottenham Hotspur as motivation to beat Porto in the Europa League on Thursday. Following the 3-0 home loss to Spurs on Sunday, Ten Hag admitted his team’s mood could have been more positive. “We are mad,… Continue reading Eric ten Hag is confident that he will continue to be the Manchester United Manager
Lille beat Real Madrid
A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday, ending the 15-times European Cup winners’ 14-game unbeaten run in the competition. Jonathan David converted from the spot three minutes into first-half stoppage time to hand Real, who had not lost in their… Continue reading Lille beat Real Madrid
Prince William in crowd as Aston Villa stun Bayern Munich in Champions League
Aston Villa beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday thanks to a brilliant late Jhon Duran goal as the hosts celebrated in style their first home game in Europe’s elite club competition for 41 years. With the Germans dominating possession but squandering chances, Duran ran onto a high ball in the 79th… Continue reading Prince William in crowd as Aston Villa stun Bayern Munich in Champions League
Salah sparkles as Liverpool beat Bologna 2-0
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah set up one goal before bagging his 49th in the Champions League in a 2-0 win over Italian side Bologna at Anfield on Wednesday that kept Arne Slot’s team perfect with their second win in the competition. A rousing atmosphere greeted Slot and his players in their first game at Anfield in… Continue reading Salah sparkles as Liverpool beat Bologna 2-0