Milan’s Fonseca praises substitutes after Brugge win

MILAN, – AC Milan substitutes Noah Okafor and Samuel Chukwueze changed the game in their favour, coach Paulo Fonseca said on Tuesday after they beat Club Brugge to claim their first Champions League win of the season. Milan secured their first points in Europe’s elite club competition with a 3-1 home victory over the Belgian… Continue reading Milan’s Fonseca praises substitutes after Brugge win

Leong Jun Hao suffers in the Denmark Open

Malaysia’s men singles department will continue to lag behind if nothing extraordinary is done to restore its past glory. National No. 1 Leong Jun Hao went down in the first round of the Denmark Open while independent shuttler Lee Zii Jia did not take part due to injury. While Zii Jia is charting his own… Continue reading Leong Jun Hao suffers in the Denmark Open

Gavi delighted to be back after 348-days injury layoff

Barcelona midfielder Gavi said on Sunday he was thrilled to be back on the pitch after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament 11 months ago. The 20-year-old underwent surgery after suffering the injury in Spain’s Euro 2024 qualifying win over Georgia last year, and missed the rest of the season, along with Spain’s triumph at the… Continue reading Gavi delighted to be back after 348-days injury layoff

Contract extension talks have begun between Liverpool’s Van dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said formal discussions over a contract extension have begun at the Premier League club, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season. The 33-year-old Dutch international defender joined the Merseyside club from Southampton in 2018 and has since helped them win the Premier League,… Continue reading Contract extension talks have begun between Liverpool’s Van dijk

Women footballers call on FIFA to end partnership with Saudi Aramco

A group of over 100 professional women’s soccer players on Monday sent an open letter to FIFA urging the world governing body to end its partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi Aramco. In April, FIFA signed a four-year deal which will see Aramco become a worldwide partner, including in major tournaments such as the… Continue reading Women footballers call on FIFA to end partnership with Saudi Aramco

Juve determined to excel in Europe and Italy

Juventus manager Thiago Motta believes his side must continue to improve as they seek to maintain consistency in the Champions League and Serie A and he also backed forward Kenan Yildiz. Juve host VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday having started the Champions League with a perfect record after opening with a 3-1 home win over PSV… Continue reading Juve determined to excel in Europe and Italy

Military changing narrative on crude oil theft – Governor Diri

The Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, has re-emphasized that the state will work hand in hand with the Defence Headquarters Joint Monitoring Team to curb the menace of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism. Governor Diri expressed delight in the military taking the lead in changing the narrative on oil bunkering… Continue reading Military changing narrative on crude oil theft – Governor Diri

Frustrated Glasner waits for Crystal Palace luck to turn

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner blamed poor decision-making and a lack of confidence for his side’s 1-0 Premier League defeat at Nottingham Forest on Monday but praised his side’s fighting spirit even though they remain winless this season. Chris Wood scored the only goal of the game as he profited from a Dean Henderson error… Continue reading Frustrated Glasner waits for Crystal Palace luck to turn

New Zealand coach lauds Ravindra, O’Rourke for big roles in win

BENGALURU, – New Zealand coach Gary Stead said all-rounder Rachin Ravindra and pace bowler William O’Rourke will be brimming with confidence after the pair played crucial roles in the team’s first test victory in India for 36 years. The Black Caps withstood some hostile bowling in the series opener in Bengaluru on Sunday to successfully… Continue reading New Zealand coach lauds Ravindra, O’Rourke for big roles in win

Fans of Bangladesh’s Shakib attacked during protest

DHAKA, – A group of fans calling for Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to play in a farewell test against South Africa were attacked by rival protesters wielding sticks and bamboo on Sunday, police said. Shakib was a member of parliament for the Awami League led by Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year rule as prime minister… Continue reading Fans of Bangladesh’s Shakib attacked during protest

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