Yearly Archives: 2024

AC Milan say they have become the first club in Europe to guarantee contract renewals for players who become pregnant in the final year of their deals.

Players at the Italian club will also receive help with childcare and expenses for their children and a companion. The move comes amid a push for improved rights for players…

Continue ReadingAC Milan say they have become the first club in Europe to guarantee contract renewals for players who become pregnant in the final year of their deals.

Rarely will you hear a Premier League head coach tell a journalist he is jealous of him, but halfway through this conversation with Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca in Atlanta, we find the 44-year-old Italian staring at the head full of hair in front of him.

9‘My wife, she would love that,’ he says before directing our attention to his bald scalp and stylish beard. ‘Unfortunately, I am like this, so everyone is thinking…’ That you’re…

Continue ReadingRarely will you hear a Premier League head coach tell a journalist he is jealous of him, but halfway through this conversation with Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca in Atlanta, we find the 44-year-old Italian staring at the head full of hair in front of him.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti names his pick to win 2024 Ballon d’OrLater this year, the 2024 Ballon d’Or will be handed out by France Football. It’s expected that a new face will be the winner, with the dominant era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo now at its end.

Real Madrid have a very good chance of having the winner on their books. Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are considered to be the favourites, with Toni Kroos and Dani…

Continue ReadingReal Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti names his pick to win 2024 Ballon d’OrLater this year, the 2024 Ballon d’Or will be handed out by France Football. It’s expected that a new face will be the winner, with the dominant era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo now at its end.

China’s Pan Zhanle obliterated his own 100 metres freestyle world record at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday as he took an astonishing gold medal in the event and humbled a slew of champion rivals.

The 19-year-old sensation's time of 46.40 seconds shaved an incredible 0.40 seconds off his previous mark set at the World Championships in Doha in February when he announced himself to…

Continue ReadingChina’s Pan Zhanle obliterated his own 100 metres freestyle world record at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday as he took an astonishing gold medal in the event and humbled a slew of champion rivals.

Even Carlos Alcaraz’s energy levels were running low as he found himself in a battle with American Tommy Paul on Thursday but the glint of an Olympic medal for Spain helped refuel his engine.

The 21-year-old prevailed 6-3 7-6(7) to reach the semi-finals on his Games debut, but in cloying humidity he had trailed in the second set, looking flat and frustrated. It was…

Continue ReadingEven Carlos Alcaraz’s energy levels were running low as he found himself in a battle with American Tommy Paul on Thursday but the glint of an Olympic medal for Spain helped refuel his engine.

Zheng Qinwen’s stunning victory over world number one Iga Swiatek followed by China’s mixed doubles pair beating Dutch opponents meant Chinese players reached two finals at the same Olympics for the first time.

Zheng dismantled Poland's Swiatek, the clear favourite to win a gold medal after a third consecutive French Open title this year, becoming the first Chinese player to reach the Olympic…

Continue ReadingZheng Qinwen’s stunning victory over world number one Iga Swiatek followed by China’s mixed doubles pair beating Dutch opponents meant Chinese players reached two finals at the same Olympics for the first time.