Players criticised for ‘love-in’ after tepid Manchester Derby
Manchester United and Manchester City players came under fire for their amiable hugs and handshakes after playing out an entirely forgettable 0-0 Premier League derby draw at Old Trafford on Sunday. In a match between teams limping through disappointing seasons, City failed to leapfrog Chelsea in their bid for Champions League qualification and remained fifth […]
Boca Juniors take Group A lead with home win over Barracas
Boca Juniors moved top of Group A in the Argentine Primera Division Apertura tournament with a 1-0 home win over Barracas Central at La Bombonera stadium on Sunday. Boca thought they had taken the lead through a brilliant volley from Edinson Cavani, but the effort was disallowed for a foul on Barracas goalkeeper Marcos Ledesma. […]
Senegal’s physically tested us- Bjorkegren reflects on Ghana’s win
Ghana’s Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has acknowledged that his team was stretched by Senegal’s physical approach in their 1-0 away win on Saturday. The international friendly at the Stade Lat-Dior was the first of two matches during Ghana’s nine-day training tour, and despite a dominant start, the Queens had to weather a shift […]
Fire Breaks out at Pestana CR7 Marrakech Hotel
A small fire broke out in one of the rooms at the Pestana CR7 Marrakech hotel on Saturday. The hotel’s response team and emergency services quickly contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading further. According to the hotel group, the incident was minor and caused no injuries. There was no need for an evacuation, and […]
McLaughlin-Levrone wins hurdles group as Grand Slam Track wraps first meet
World record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone took the long hurdles slam on the final day of Grand Slam Track’s Kingston event on Sunday, as the novel athletics circuit wrapped up its inaugural meet after struggling with low attendance. The two-time 400m hurdles Olympic champion left the Jamaican capital $100,000 richer after winning her signature event on […]
Australia’s Denny throws down challenge to discuss rivals
Australian discus thrower Matthew Denny launched himself into world championship contention with a 72.07-metre heave in Oklahoma on Sunday, becoming his nation’s first to break the 70-metre barrier. Denny’s mark at the Oklahoma Throws Series ranks fifth all-time and is a boost for the Olympic bronze medallist as he builds for the World Championships in […]
Slot denies Liverpool complacent after error-strewn Fulham defeat
Liverpool boss Arne Slot denied his players were complacent, despite the runaway Premier League leaders slumping to a 3-2 defeat at Fulham on Sunday with an error-strewn display. The Reds took an early lead through Alexis Mac Allister, at which point they looked set to take another step towards a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. […]
Achraf Hakimi signs Sponsorship Deal with under Armour
Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has signed a new sponsorship deal with American sportswear brand Under Armour. The 25-year-old will wear the company’s Shadow Elite 3 boots and feature in upcoming campaigns across its performance and lifestyle ranges. No financial details of the agreement have been disclosed. Under Armour released a promotional video […]
Barcelona held by Betis
Barcelona spurned the chance to extend their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings when they were held at home 1-1 by Real Betis on Saturday, with visiting defender Natan cancelling out Gavi’s early opener. The draw moves Hansi Flick’s Barca on to 67 points, four ahead of rivals Real Madrid who slumped to […]
Barca refuse to dwell on disappointing draw- Flick
Barcelona missed the chance to extend their lead in the LaLiga standings after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Betis on Saturday, with their coach Hansi Flick saying they should move on following the disappointing result. The draw moved Barca to 67 points, four ahead of rivals Real Madrid who slumped to […]