VALLADOLID, Spain, 
– Atletico Madrid hammered bottom side Real Valladolid 5-0 in a LaLiga encounter at the Jose Zorrilla stadium on Saturday and provisionally moved into second place in the standings. Atletico, who claimed their seventh straight win in all competitions, are on 32 points, two ahead of Real Madrid, who have two games… Continue reading Atletico thrash Valladolid 5-0 to provisionally move to second in LaLiga
Month: November 2024
Norris defies orders to help Piastri and Verstappen loses the Qatar pole to Russell
LUSAIL, Qatar 
— Lando Norris ignored team orders and handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the sprint race in Qatar on Saturday, while Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was stripped of the pole position. His penalty elevated George Russell to first on the grid. With McLaren eyeing its first F1 constructors’ title in 26… Continue reading Norris defies orders to help Piastri and Verstappen loses the Qatar pole to Russell
Barca suffer loss to Las Palmas on club’s 125th anniversary
…Fabio Silva nets second-half winner for Las Palmas…Barca winless in three games, lead by four points…Second-placed Real Madrid have two games in hand LaLiga leaders Barcelona’s 125th anniversary celebrations were spoiled by Las Palmas who claimed a shock 2-1 victory on Saturday after Fabio Silva scored the winner to extend the hosts’ winless league run… Continue reading Barca suffer loss to Las Palmas on club’s 125th anniversary
Ndidi Ayew, Daka punished at the Gtech Community Stadium by Brentford
Three african players were on the lossing end in one of the four English Premier League 4pm kickoff game on Saturday on Match Day 13. The trio of Nigeria’s Wilfred Ndidi, Jordan Ayew of Ghana and Zambia’s forward Patson Daka were heavily punished at the Gtech Community Stadium by Brentford 4-1. Their new manager Ruud… Continue reading Ndidi Ayew, Daka punished at the Gtech Community Stadium by Brentford
Herdman resigns as Toronto FC coach following Canada drone scandal
TORONTO, – Toronto FC coach John Herdman has resigned amid the Canada Soccer drone scandal at the Paris Olympics that recently led to Bev Priestman being fired as Canada’s women’s head coach. Herdman is the former head coach of both Canada’s men’s and women’s teams, and has been linked to what an independent review found… Continue reading Herdman resigns as Toronto FC coach following Canada drone scandal
Hurzeler urges Albion to improve after disappointing 1-1 draw with Southampton
BRIGHTON, England, 
– Brighton & Hove Albion moved up to second in the Premier League after a 1-1 draw to bottom side Southampton on Friday, but despite their high position, coach Fabian Hurzeler was disappointed with his side and urged them to raise their game. Kaoru Mitoma’s first-half goal was cancelled out by Flynn… Continue reading Hurzeler urges Albion to improve after disappointing 1-1 draw with Southampton
F1 focus shifts in Qatar as McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull fight for constructors’ title
LUSAIL, Qatar — Max Verstappen won big in Las Vegas with his fourth world title, but the fight for Formula 1’s biggest cash prize is hotting up this week in Qatar. The lucrative constructors’ championship is still wide open with McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull battling for the title. The contest for teams is… Continue reading F1 focus shifts in Qatar as McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull fight for constructors’ title
Schmidt giving wounded Wallabies emotion on his old Ireland stomping ground
Dublin was always going to be rugby party central this Saturday. The Wallabies hoped to arrive at the 150th birthday of the Irish Rugby Football Union with a chance to crown a rare Grand Slam tour. Instead, the guest stars have to hope they don’t become the party’s sacrificial offerings. The bubbly excitement generated by… Continue reading Schmidt giving wounded Wallabies emotion on his old Ireland stomping ground
Ruud van Nistelrooy appoints as the new manager of Leicester City, just three weeks after parting ways with Manchester United.
Leicester City has announced the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager, a mere three weeks following his departure from Manchester United. This bold move marks a significant chapter in van Nistelrooy’s managerial career as he steps into the role, aiming to steer the Foxes towards success in the competitive landscape of English… Continue reading Ruud van Nistelrooy appoints as the new manager of Leicester City, just three weeks after parting ways with Manchester United.
Victor Osimhen promises to secure the UEFA Europa Cup for Galatasaray.
Victor Osimhen, the talented Nigeria Super Eagles striker, has expressed his commitment to securing European success for his Turkish team, Galatasaray. His declaration came after the team’s recent match, where they played to a 1-1 stalemate against AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League on the evening of November 28. Following the draw, Osimhen’s words… Continue reading Victor Osimhen promises to secure the UEFA Europa Cup for Galatasaray.