Ekong applaud CAF decision regarding the match between Libya and Nigeria.
In a significant development, William Troost-Ekong, the captain of the Super Eagles, has expressed his appreciation for the decision made by the Confederation of African Football regarding the controversial match between Libya and Nigeria. The ruling, which awarded Nigeria three points and goals while imposing a hefty fine of $50,000 on the Libya Football Federation, […]
Michel acknowledges schedule taking toll on Girona after Las Palmas loss
Girona coach Michel acknowledged the impact of the rigorous schedule on key players following his team’s disappointing loss at Las Palmas on Saturday. Last season’s third-placed team experienced a 1-0 defeat against struggling Las Palmas, with a first-half goal from Alex Munoz proving decisive. This result left Girona languishing in 13th place in the standings. […]
French coach Renard back in charge of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia have reappointed Frenchman Herve Renard as manager to replace Roberto Mancini, the Gulf country’s national team announced on Saturday. The 56-year-old, who was in charge of the Saudis from 2019 to 2023, takes over from Italian Mancini who left the position on Thursday by mutual agreement after 14 months in the job. “I […]
Real boss Ancelotti rues missed chances in 4-0 loss against Barca
MADRID, – Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti lamented his side’s missed opportunities in their stunning 4-0 home defeat to bitter rivals Barcelona in a LaLiga Clasico on Saturday but said it was not all doom and gloom despite the result. “It was an evenly played match, until they scored their first goal. We played with […]
Mexican F1 organisers say Perez not key for future success
MEXICO CITY, – Mexico City Grand Prix organisers are confident their Formula One race will remain a sell-out success even once hugely popular local hero Sergio Perez has left the scene. Perez, 34, is Mexico’s most successful Formula One driver but by his own admission has had a ‘terrible season’ with Red Bull in danger […]
Perez waves but nothing to smile about after Mexico qualifying
MEXICO CITY, – Sergio Perez gave a wave to the crowd after qualifying for his home Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday but the Red Bull driver had little to smile about with 18th on the grid. His championship-leading team mate Max Verstappen went on to bag a front row slot, emphasising the […]
Proud Flick delighted with Barca 4-0 win at Real Madrid
MADRID, – Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said he was proud of his players after they earned a stunning 4-0 win at Real Madrid on Saturday, handing their bitter rivals their first defeat in 42 LaLiga games and grabbing Barca their first Clasico triumph since March 2023. Flick said that he was delighted with a victory […]
Motor Racing-Ferrari happy to fly under the radar, says Vasseur
MEXICO CITY, – Ferrari are in a perfect situation flying under the radar in the battle for the Formula One constructors’ title, team principal Fred Vasseur said after Carlos Sainz took pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Saturday. Following a one-two finish last weekend in Texas, the Italian team trail defending champions […]
Barca thrash Real Madrid 4-0 at Bernabeu helped by Lewandowski double
MADRID, – Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski scored a quick-fire second-half double to set the leaders on course for a 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid that handed the hosts their first defeat in 42 LaLiga games in a sensational Clasico encounter on Saturday. The Polish striker pounced with two goals in three minutes early in the second […]
Leverkusen pay price for soft defending in Bremen draw says coach Alonso
BREMEN, Germany, 
– Bayer Leverkusen’s sloppy performance in their 2-2 draw at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday that included conceding a 90th minute equaliser was down to the German champions’ weak defending, coach Xabi Alonso said. Werder twice came from a goal down to snatch a point and leave Leverkusen with a […]