The International Olympic Committee kicked of its session in Olympia, site of the ancient Games, on Tuesday that will culminate with the election of a new president on Thursday. Outgoing President Thomas Bach, in his speech at the Olympic academy near the ancient stadium, made only a fleeting reference to Thursday’s key vote where seven… Continue reading IOC session opens in ancient Olympia as presidential election looms
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Manchester United boss Amorim starting to see improvements
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said he was starting to see improvements in his team after they cruised to a 3-0 victory at Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday. United came into the trip to the King Power Stadium having accumulated the fewest wins and points after 28 games in any of the… Continue reading Manchester United boss Amorim starting to see improvements
Chidimma Adetshina’s Mother Arrested in South Africa for Identity Document Fraud
Anabela Rungo, the mother of Nigerian beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina, has been arrested in South Africa on suspicion of identity document fraud. According to reports, she was taken into custody by the South African Department of Home Affairs in Cape Town. The arrest follows an investigation into Rungo’s residency status, which revealed discrepancies in her… Continue reading Chidimma Adetshina’s Mother Arrested in South Africa for Identity Document Fraud
FIFA slashes Club World Cup ticket prices as fans fail to buy the hype
FIFA has reduced ticket prices for the Club World Cup amid low interest. Late last year, the world governing body launched the ticket sales for the expanded 32-team tournament, the brainchild of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, with eye-watering prices of up to $2,230 for the final, but the Daily Mail reports that FIFA has slashed… Continue reading FIFA slashes Club World Cup ticket prices as fans fail to buy the hype
Richarlison’s injury adds to Spurs’ woes ahead of FA Cup game against Villa
Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison is the latest addition to the North London side’s lengthy injury list, manager Ange Postecoglou said ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Aston Villa. The 27-year-old, who has been plagued with calf, groin, knee and hamstring problems since his move from Everton in 2022, went off injured in first-half… Continue reading Richarlison’s injury adds to Spurs’ woes ahead of FA Cup game against Villa
Kolo Muani snatches win for Juventus at Como with late penalty
Randal Kolo Muani converted an 89th minute penalty to earn Juventus a 2-1 win away to Como on Friday, with the French forward scoring both goals for the visitors, to make it five goals in his first three Serie A games. The win took Juventus to fourth in the standings on 43 points, one ahead… Continue reading Kolo Muani snatches win for Juventus at Como with late penalty
Howe’s master-plan pays off as Newcastle reach Wembley again
Eddie Howe said his Newcastle United team executed his game plan to perfection as they completed a 4-0 aggregate romp over Arsenal to reach the League Cup final on Wednesday. Leading 2-0 from the first leg in north London, it would have been easy for Newcastle to sit back and try to protect their advantage.… Continue reading Howe’s master-plan pays off as Newcastle reach Wembley again
‘The Prince is back’- Santos hails Neymar’s return
Neymar has left Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal to return to Santos, the Brazilian club where both he and Pele made their names. Santos posted a video captioned “ThePrinceIsBack” on X in which Neymar said: “King Pele, your wish is my command, the throne and the crown they are still yours, because you are eternal. “But… Continue reading ‘The Prince is back’- Santos hails Neymar’s return
De Rossi buys fourth-tier Ostiamare, where his career began
Former AS Roma and Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi has bought Ostiamare, the lowly semi-professional club where he began his career, promising to strengthen the community of the coastal Rome suburb where the team are based. Ostiamare, founded in 1945, play in the fourth tier of the Italian league system. “My goal will be to… Continue reading De Rossi buys fourth-tier Ostiamare, where his career began
Feyenoord stun Bayern Munich with Gimenez double
Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez scored twice in the first half to steer the hosts to a stunning 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday and boost their chances of a top-eight finish. The Mexico international fired them into the lead in the 21st minute with a deft shot before adding a… Continue reading Feyenoord stun Bayern Munich with Gimenez double