Vinicius Jr to replace Rodrygo for injury-depleted Brazil
Brazil coach Dorival Jr said striker Vinicius Jr would start Thursday’s South American World Cup qualifier against Venezuela in place of Rodrygo. Vinicius Jr, who missed Brazil’s victories over Peru and Chile last month with a neck injury, will be back in the starting lineup after Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo suffered a muscle injury in […]
‘England first’: Kane hits out at player withdrawals ahead of Nations League games
England skipper Harry Kane has hit out at several players who withdrew from the national team ahead of their Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland, saying on Wednesday that country must always come before club football. England play Greece away on Thursday followed by Ireland three days later at Wembley but nine players, some […]
Tinubu’s wife refutes claims of intentions to arrange nationwide prayers in response to the ongoing economic difficulties.
First Lady Remi Tinubu has refuted claims that she is leading a national prayer initiative designed to tackle the country’s economic challenges. Speculation had circulated that she was organizing a prayer event in collaboration with several other figures to address these pressing issues. In a statement released on Saturday, Busola Kukoyi, the spokesperson for the […]
Inter’s Inzaghi praises leaders Napoli ahead of top-of-the-table clash
Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi believes leaders Napoli have become stronger and are very well organised under new coach Antonio Conte and added that his side were ready for a great match in Sunday’s top-of-the-table Serie A showdown. Napoli have 25 points from 11 games, a point above reigning champions Inter who they meet at […]
Real defender Militao to have surgery after tearing ACL
MADRID, – Real Madrid defender Eder Militao will undergo surgery after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in their 4-0 LaLiga win over Osasuna on Saturday and is set to miss several months for the second consecutive season, the LaLiga club said. The Brazil centre back was injured when he hyperextended his knee trying […]
Smith Rowe shines as Fulham outclass 10-man Palace
LONDON, – Fulham cruised to a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Saturday with goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson while the home side were reduced to 10 men when Daichi Kamada saw red for a dangerous tackle. Fulham’s victory helped Marco Silva’s side to provisionally […]
Wolves bare teeth and sink Southampton for first win
WOLVERHAMPTON, England, – Wolverhampton Wanderers’ fastest goal in their Premier League history from Pablo Sarabia set up a long-awaited victory as they beat fellow strugglers Southampton 2-0 on Saturday to move off the bottom of the table. The hosts celebrated not only the win but also their first clean sheet of the season, but […]
Wissa double helps Brentford to 3-2 comeback win over Bournemouth
LONDON, – Brentford striker Yoane Wissa netted a double as his side twice came from behind to grab a 3-2 home win over Bournemouth in a rip-roaring mid-table Premier League clash on Saturday. Bournemouth were gifted the opener in the 17th minute as Sepp van den Berg’s disastrous back-pass went directly to Evanilson, and the […]
Brighton hire Niedzkowski as assistant head coach
LONDON, – Brighton & Hove Albion have appointed Daniel Niedzkowski as assistant head coach, the Premier League club said on Saturday. The 47-year-old German will leave his role as head of the German Football Association’s (DFB) coaches training programme and will begin at Brighton in January. “I am delighted to welcome Daniel to the club. […]
Struggling Bochum snatch 1-1 draw against Leverkusen with last-gasp equaliser
BOCHUM, Germany, – Koji Miyoshi scored an 89th minute goal to give strugglers VfL Bochum a 1-1 draw against visiting champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Leverkusen looked to be labouring to a 1-0 win when Miyoshi struck from close range to level to give new Bochum coach Dieter Hecking a successful […]