Defender Andreas Christensen, out since August with an Achilles injury, is fit to play again, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Friday. Barcelona fell to third in LaLiga after losing two games in a row last month, but Flick said they were keen to build on a bright start to the calendar year where they… Continue reading Christensen returns for Barcelona as Flick looks to regain LaLiga momentum
Day: January 17, 2025
Jerry Afriyie to be named in Black Stars squad for the qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar
Hugely talented youngster Jerry Afriyie will be named in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar in March. The 18-year-old is in line to play a significant role for the Black Stars after he won over coach Otto Addo and his backroom staff in his debut showing for the… Continue reading Jerry Afriyie to be named in Black Stars squad for the qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar
Kvaratskhelia joins PSG from Napoli
Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has joined Paris St Germain from Serie A side Napoli on a deal until 2029, the Ligue 1 club announced on Friday. Neither side disclosed the financial details of the deal, but media reports said the French champions have paid a 70 million euro ($71.93 million) fee plus add-ons for the… Continue reading Kvaratskhelia joins PSG from Napoli
“Mbappe was ‘Jealous’ of Messi at PSG”– Neymar
In a recent podcast hosted by the iconic Brazilian forward Romario, Neymar opened up about the dynamics within the Paris Saint-Germain squad, particularly highlighting Kylian Mbappe’s feelings towards Lionel Messi. The Brazilian superstar suggested that Mbappe experienced a sense of ‘jealousy’ when Messi made his high-profile move to PSG in 2021, a transfer that sent… Continue reading “Mbappe was ‘Jealous’ of Messi at PSG”– Neymar
Diallo hat-trick drags man United to comeback win over Southampton
Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday. United will have fancied their chances of getting back to winning ways against struggling Saints but the hosts were second best from the off, deservedly falling behind to… Continue reading Diallo hat-trick drags man United to comeback win over Southampton
Brighton snap winless streak with victory over Ipswich
Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter both scored to end Brighton & Hove Albion’s run of eight Premier League games without a win as their side beat Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road on Thursday. The victory lifts Brighton to ninth place on 31 points, while Ipswich slip to 17th on 16 and back into the… Continue reading Brighton snap winless streak with victory over Ipswich
Teenager Endrick strikes twice in extra time to fire Real Madrid into Cup quarters
Brazilian teenage striker Endrick came off the bench to score two goals in extra time and help Real Madrid rescue a hard-fought 5-2 win over Celta Vigo on Thursday that booked them a place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. After Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr had scored a goal in each half to give… Continue reading Teenager Endrick strikes twice in extra time to fire Real Madrid into Cup quarters
Ruben Amorim acknowledges Man United ‘difficulties ‘ in handling Kamaldeen Sulemana
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says his side found it difficult to defend against Kamaldeen Sulemana during their win over Southampton. The Ghanaian scared the Red Devils defence on several occasions during the Premier League meeting at Old Trafford on Thursday, January 16. Kamaldeen completed the most dribbles in the game and almost always eased… Continue reading Ruben Amorim acknowledges Man United ‘difficulties ‘ in handling Kamaldeen Sulemana
Haaland signs 10-year contract with Man City until 2034
Norwegian international Erling Haaland has signed a 10-year contract with Manchester City which will keep him at the club until 2034. The Premier League club made public on Friday. Haaland’s contract was set to expire in June 2027 but the 24-year-old, winner of the league’s Golden Boot for most goals scored in the last two… Continue reading Haaland signs 10-year contract with Man City until 2034
Peru sack coach Fossati amid woeful World Cup qualifying campaign
Peru have sacked head coach Jorge Fossati, the Peruvian Football Federation said as the team languish bottom of the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifiers standings. The 72-year-old Uruguayan was appointed in December 2023 but managed to win just one of their 12 matches in the qualifiers, where they have seven points. Fossati, a former goalkeeper,… Continue reading Peru sack coach Fossati amid woeful World Cup qualifying campaign