Portugal coach Roberto Martinez hailed his squad’s improved depth, competitiveness, and preparation following Euro 2024 after they strolled past Poland on Saturday to maintain their perfect Nations League start. Portugal dominated Poland as Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo put the visitors 2-0 up at the break. Poland midfielder Piotr Zielinski pulled a goal back, but… Continue reading Portugal Coach praises squad’s progress since Euro 2024 exit
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How Andrej Kramaric secured victory from Scotland
Andrej Kramaric headed in a 70th-minute winner as Croatia fought back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 victory over visitors Scotland in the Nations League on Saturday at the Maksimir Stadium. After a lethargic opening in which Croatia dominated possession, Scotland opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when defender Josip Sutalo’s botched… Continue reading How Andrej Kramaric secured victory from Scotland
Koeman rues Van Dijk red card ahead of Germany showdown
BUDAPEST, – Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman will not call up a replacement for suspended captain Virgil van Dijk ahead of a vital trip to Germany on Monday, but was left perplexed by the defender’s sending off in the 1-1 Nations League draw with Hungary. Van Dijk received two yellow cards in three minutes late in… Continue reading Koeman rues Van Dijk red card ahead of Germany showdown
Undav double hands Germany 2-1 win over Bosnia to stay top
ZENICA, Bosnia, – Germany forward Deniz Undav scored two first-half goals in six minutes to guide them to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia on Friday and keep them top of their Nations League group. The Germans, missing several players through injury, including Jamal Musiala, Niclas Fuellkrug and Aleksandar Pavlovic, were in control from the start… Continue reading Undav double hands Germany 2-1 win over Bosnia to stay top
I regret opening up about my sexuality – Billie Eilish
American singer, Billie Eilish has said she regretted making her sexuality and past relationships public. The 22-year-old multiple-Grammy winner vowed never to discuss her sexuality again or make her future relationships public. Eilish appeared in a recent interview with Vogue Magazine. “I wish no one knew anything about my sexuality or anything about my dating… Continue reading I regret opening up about my sexuality – Billie Eilish
Cavendish to bow out at Singapore Tour de France Criterium
British cyclist Mark Cavendish is set to compete in his final professional race at the two-day Tour de France Criterium in early November, according to the organisers of the race. Cavendish, 39, nicknamed the ‘Manx Missile’, amassed 165 victories, including a record 35 stage wins at the Tour de France, and has not competed since… Continue reading Cavendish to bow out at Singapore Tour de France Criterium
Tennis-Reaction to Nadal announcing retirement
Rafa Nadal on Thursday announced that he would be retiring from professional tennis after the Davis Cup final, with his great rival Roger Federer leading the tributes to the Spaniard. Following are quotes and reactions to his announcement. TWENTY-TIMES GRAND SLAM CHAMPION ROGER FEDERER “What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never… Continue reading Tennis-Reaction to Nadal announcing retirement
MotoGP bikes to use same engines in 2025 and 2026 before switch to 850cc
Motorcycle manufacturers will have to use their 2025 engines in the 2026 season as well before MotoGP makes the switch from 1,000cc to 850cc in the 2027 season, the Grand Prix Commission said on Thursday.With the engine specifications frozen for 2026, exceptions will be made only for safety or reliability issues. “The Grand Prix Commission… Continue reading MotoGP bikes to use same engines in 2025 and 2026 before switch to 850cc
Szczesny ready to light up Barcelona, on and off the pitch
Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny recently reversed his retirement decision to join Barcelona, but he is not about to change how he lives his personal life, and that includes smoking.After Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a long-term injury, Barcelona convinced the former Juventus keeper to sign as a free agent. Szczesny doesn’t believe that what he does… Continue reading Szczesny ready to light up Barcelona, on and off the pitch
A-League club hit with FIFA transfer ban for unpaid Yorke debt
SYDNEY, – Australia’s Macarthur FC have been banned from recruiting new players until they pay former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke compensation he was awarded after being sacked as coach last year. Football Australia confirmed on Thursday that FIFA had imposed the sanction on the Sydney-based club and they were obliged to enforce it as… Continue reading A-League club hit with FIFA transfer ban for unpaid Yorke debt
