Lopez urges Girona to keep fighting in the Champions League
David Lopez scored Girona’s first ever Champions League goal but the Spanish side lost 3-2 at home to Feyenoord on Wednesday in a pulsating contest in which both teams missed a penalty and there were two own goals. Lopez put Girona ahead midway through the first half, but a Yangel Herrera own goal and a […]
Argentina has been boosted by the return of captain Lionel Messi for its upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers.
Argentina have been boosted by the return of captain Lionel Messi for their CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia, the country’s football association said on Wednesday, after the 37-year-old recovered from an ankle injury. Messi, who plays for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, was left out of Argentina’s squad for their World […]
Hong Myung-bo return as Korea head coach
The Korea Football Association (KFA) broke its own hiring rules while recruiting national team head coach Hong Myung-bo and ex-coach Juergen Klinsmann, the sports ministry said on Wednesday. South Korea brought back Hong for a second spell in charge of the team in July, ending a five-month wait for a new coach after Klinsmann was […]
Bukayo Saka on winning the Premier League title
“We’ve been close the last two years, we’re getting closer… I hope this will be the year”, told CBS. Arsenal can go all the way and end their 21-year wait for a Premier League title this season, winger Bukayo Saka said after his side beat Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain 2-0 in the Champions […]
Alcaraz fights back to down defending champion Sinner and win China Open
BEIJING, – Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down and held his nerve in a deciding tiebreak to beat defending champion Jannik Sinner 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) in the China Open final on Wednesday and win his fourth title of the season. French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who won both of his previous meetings with […]
Conte relishing Fabregas reunion as Napoli host Como
Napoli coach Antonio Conte is excited to reunite with former player Cesc Fabregas when they meet as rival managers in Friday’s Serie A match against Como. Both teams claiming have seven points from their last three league matches and Napoli top the standings. Conte worked with Fabregas at Chelsea, winning the Premier League in 2017 […]
Leicester coach Cheika banned for disrespecting doctor in first match
LONDON, – Leicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika has been banned for two weeks – one suspended – after being found guilty of disrespecting a doctor in a row over a player’s head injury in his team’s Premiership match against Exeter last month. The former Australia and Argentina coach was taking charge of Leicester for […]
DP Gachagua Stands Firm Against Impeachment Threats, Calls for Unity
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asserted that he will not be intimidated by ongoing impeachment efforts against him. Speaking in Meru Town on Saturday, September 28, 2024, Gachagua expressed confidence in his position and questioned the motives of those allied with President William Ruto who are pushing for his removal. He emphasized the unity that […]
Stuttgart hold home draw
VfB Stuttgart were held to a 1-1 home draw by Czech champions Sparta Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday after Sparta midfielder Kaan Kairinen cancelled out an early opener by Enzo Millot. Last season’s Bundesliga runners-up Stuttgart took a seventh-minute lead against the run of play through Millot, who connected with an excellent lofted […]
Thiago Motta has already decided on the lineup
Motta plans to start Di Gregorio in goal, with a defense featuring Kalulu, Bremer, Gatti, and Cambiaso. In midfield, there’s a decision between Thuram and McKennie to pair with Locatelli, while Gonzalez, Yildiz, and Koopmeiners will play behind Vlahovic. Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Bremer, Cambiaso; Locatelli, McKennie; Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic. Juventus have […]