In a groundbreaking achievement, football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name in history as the first male player to reach an astonishing milestone of 900 goals in official matches. In an exhilarating UEFA Nations League clash in Lisbon on Thursday, September 5, the former Real Madrid star marked a remarkable milestone while donning the… Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name in the world of football by becoming the first player ever to reach an astonishing 900 career goals.
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Euro 2024 was not just a historic tournament because Europe’s nations played for the prestigious Henri Delaunay Trophy for the first time in a unified Germany, but it also marked the end of an era for the national team.
Four stalwarts – Ilkay Gundogan, Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer and Toni Kroos – have now retired from international football, meaning Germany will look very different when they face Hungary in Saturday’s Nations League opener (19:45 BST). The quartet have made a combined 451 appearances over the past decade – an era including Die Mannschaft’s World… Continue reading Euro 2024 was not just a historic tournament because Europe’s nations played for the prestigious Henri Delaunay Trophy for the first time in a unified Germany, but it also marked the end of an era for the national team.
Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata has joined A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers on a one-year contract.
The 36-year-old Spaniard has been a free agent since leaving Japanese team Vissel Kobe in January 2024. Mata left England in 2022 to join Galatasaray, where he won the league in his only season in Turkey. “I’m really excited to join the Western Sydney Wanderers, the only Australian team to ever win the Asian Champions… Continue reading Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata has joined A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers on a one-year contract.
Cole Palmer and Ben Chilwell are among four senior players left out of Chelsea’s Conference League squad.
England forward Palmer, midfielder Romeo Lavia and defender Wesley Fofana have been purposely left out to manage their workload. Chelsea could play about 80 matches this season in five competitions. The decision was made to rest star man Palmer in the league phase of Europe’s third tier competition, with Lavia and Fofana working their way… Continue reading Cole Palmer and Ben Chilwell are among four senior players left out of Chelsea’s Conference League squad.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes First men’s Soccer Player to Score 900 Career Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 900 top-level career goals as Portugal kicked off their Nations League campaign with victory over Croatia. The 39-year-old volleyed in from the edge of the six-yard box in the 34th minute to double Portugal’s lead from Nuno Mendes’ deep cross. It was a record-extending 131st goal for… Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo becomes First men’s Soccer Player to Score 900 Career Goals
China Shine in Paralympic Powerlifting as LingLing betters Own World Record
CHINA’S women dominated the first day of powerlifting at the Paris Paralympics as Guo Lingling improved her world record in the up to 45kg class. Lingling, 35, took her best on the bench press from 121kg in February to 123kg in Paris with Britain’s Zoe Newson in second place, 14kg lighter with her leading effort.… Continue reading China Shine in Paralympic Powerlifting as LingLing betters Own World Record
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Beijing, China, emphasized the importance of global collaboration in achieving shared progress and prosperity.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, President Tinubu highlighted the success of the China-Africa partnership as a model for sustainable development and shared prosperity. He noted that the partnership is driven by a bold vision for… Continue reading President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Beijing, China, emphasized the importance of global collaboration in achieving shared progress and prosperity.
Alexa Leary Claimed her Second Gold Medal in a World Record
Three years after surviving a horrific bike accident, Australian Paralympic swimmer Alexa Leary claimed her second gold medal in a world record time in Paris on Wednesday. Leary’s swim of 59.53 seconds in the 100 metres freestyle final broke her world record in the heats of the S9 category which includes swimmers with severe weakness… Continue reading Alexa Leary Claimed her Second Gold Medal in a World Record
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend.
The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday’s attack. The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said she was targeted after returning home from church with her two daughters. Her father, Joseph Cheptegei, said that he had lost a “very supportive” daughter.… Continue reading Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend.
Jessica Pegula upsets No.1 Iga Swiatek to Reach her first Grand slam Semifinal
Iga Swiatek said she was unable to find a solution to issues that plagued her serve on Wednesday as the world number one lost 6-2 6-4 to Jessica Pegula in the U.S. Open quarter-finals. Swiatek won just over half of her first serve points and faced eight break points in the match at Arthur Ashe… Continue reading Jessica Pegula upsets No.1 Iga Swiatek to Reach her first Grand slam Semifinal
