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National powerlifting star Bonnie Bunyau Gustin overcame severe left shoulder pain to retain his gold medal in the men’s 72kg category at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Friday (Sept 6).

Bonnie, who had been struggling with the injury since last week, revealed that the pain, which started during training at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena, had led to significant…

Continue ReadingNational powerlifting star Bonnie Bunyau Gustin overcame severe left shoulder pain to retain his gold medal in the men’s 72kg category at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Friday (Sept 6).

Craig Bellamy praised Wales for an “outstanding” display as they started his reign with a Nations League draw against Turkey, and said there is much more to come from his team.

Bellamy's adventurous new playing style was evident as Wales sparkled against the Euro 2024 quarter-finalists in Cardiff on Friday, even if they were unable to turn their dominance into victory.…

Continue ReadingCraig Bellamy praised Wales for an “outstanding” display as they started his reign with a Nations League draw against Turkey, and said there is much more to come from his team.

Danish men’s singles shuttler Anders Antonsen (pic) has appointed his older brother Kasper Antonsen as his new head coach.

The 30-year-old Kasper, who is a former player, is set to replace Joachim Persson and will start coaching Anders next month. Anders made the announcement via social media and said…

Continue ReadingDanish men’s singles shuttler Anders Antonsen (pic) has appointed his older brother Kasper Antonsen as his new head coach.

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman hopes to tap into the emotional side of facing England, but insists he will tackle Saturday’s much-anticipated Nations League meeting with a “smart head”.

While the veteran Irish skipper, 35, has faced England before in two friendlies, he is expected to lead his side out against the Three Lions for the first time in…

Continue ReadingRepublic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman hopes to tap into the emotional side of facing England, but insists he will tackle Saturday’s much-anticipated Nations League meeting with a “smart head”.

Steven Bergwijn says he does not want to play under Ronald Koeman after being criticised by the Netherlands coach.

Koeman said he will not select Bergwijn after the 26-year-old forward made a £17.7m move from Ajax to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad on Monday. The former Everton and Southampton…

Continue ReadingSteven Bergwijn says he does not want to play under Ronald Koeman after being criticised by the Netherlands coach.

Celebrated Italian football icon Fabio Cannavaro has disclosed that he turned down an opportunity to take the position of Nigeria’s Super Eagles as their head coach.

Italian football legend and former Ballon d’Or winner Fabio Cannavaro has announced that he turned down the chance to lead Nigeria’s Super Eagles as their head coach. The 50-year-old defender,…

Continue ReadingCelebrated Italian football icon Fabio Cannavaro has disclosed that he turned down an opportunity to take the position of Nigeria’s Super Eagles as their head coach.