BARCELONA, – Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury but manager Hansi Flick on Friday urged the rest of his players to step up in his absence in their LaLiga clash at Celta Vigo this weekend. The 17-year-old missed their 1-0 loss at Real Sociedad which halted… Continue reading Barca need to learn how to win without Yamal, says Flick
Day: November 22, 2024
Spain draw Netherlands in Nations League quarter finals, Germany play Italy
Reigning Nations League champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals while former tournament winners France take on Croatia after the draw for the knockout stage was held in Nyon on Friday. Germany were drawn against Italy while Portugal, who were winners of the inaugural edition of the Nations League, will face Denmark. While… Continue reading Spain draw Netherlands in Nations League quarter finals, Germany play Italy
Morocco is set to raise the bar for African Football
…Will deliver a historic AFCON with a proven track record, world-class facilities, and passionate football fans base The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has given Morocco a glowing review. As the North-African country prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 2025 to January 2026. CAF commended Morocco’s success in hosting big… Continue reading Morocco is set to raise the bar for African Football
Simeone grateful to complete 700 games with Atletico
Diego Simeone will complete 700 games in charge of Atletico Madrid when his club hosts Alaves in LaLiga this weekend and the Argentine manager said on Friday that he was grateful to reach that milestone even as rumours swirl about his future. Simeone is nearing 13 years in charge of Atletico having taken the job… Continue reading Simeone grateful to complete 700 games with Atletico
McLaren taking nothing for granted with constructors’ championship in sight
LAS VEGAS, – McLaren are on the verge of winning the team’s first Formula One constructors’ championship since 1998 but CEO Zak Brown said on Thursday he is keeping the champagne on ice knowing full well how quickly fortunes can change in the sport. McLaren lead the standing with 593 points, 36 ahead of Ferrari… Continue reading McLaren taking nothing for granted with constructors’ championship in sight
Forest boss Nuno not surprised by fine start to the season
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said he is not surprised by their flying start to the Premier League season despite finishing just above the relegation zone in the previous campaign. Forest, who finished 17th of the league’s 20 teams last term, have 19 points after 11 games and trail third-placed Chelsea and fourth-placed Arsenal… Continue reading Forest boss Nuno not surprised by fine start to the season
Qatar hosts club visits ahead of International Cup finale next month
With the noisy discontent around FIFA’s new Club World Cup competition often at deafening levels, it old Club World Cup – rebranded as the FIFA Intercontinental Cup – is gently progressing to its finals stage, December 11-18 in Qatar. Last week Qatar and the participating clubs completed a week-long visit to Qatar to familiarise themselves… Continue reading Qatar hosts club visits ahead of International Cup finale next month
Maintain Otto Addo despite AFCON 2025 no-show – Nana Akomea advises GFA
Vice chairman of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Manifesto Committee, Nana Akomea, has advised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to retain Black Stars coach Otto Addo despite calls for his sacking. Nana Akomeah who speaking on radio program in Accra, defended Otto Addo, despite his failure to qualify Ghana for next year’s AFCON in Morocco.… Continue reading Maintain Otto Addo despite AFCON 2025 no-show – Nana Akomea advises GFA
Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Man City and eyes ‘more trophies’
MANCHESTER, England 
— Pep Guardiola committed himself to Manchester City for another two years on Thursday and quickly set his sights on adding to his record-breaking reign. Guardiola ended uncertainty about his future by signing a contract extension that would prolong his tenure as City manager to 11 seasons. “I have said this many… Continue reading Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Man City and eyes ‘more trophies’
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
MALAGA, Spain 
— As Rafael Nadal prepared to serve in what turned out to be the last tennis match of his career, a woman’s voice broke the silence from the stands: “You make Spain proud!” Not long after that, Nadal was wiping away tears from his face and waving goodbye to his fans. His… Continue reading Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal