Springboks extend Wales’s record losing run with 45-12 victory
CARDIFF, – South Africa scored seven tries as they eased to a 45-12 victory over Wales in their Autumn international clash in Cardiff on Saturday, inflicting a 12th successive defeat on their hosts to put more pressure on coach Warren Gatland. The contest was more one-sided than the scoreline suggested and only the Springboks’ inaccuracy […]
Spanish police arrest three over racist insults at El Clasico match
Three people were arrested for allegedly chanting racist insults at two Barcelona players during an El Clasico match against Real Madrid in October, Spanish police said on Saturday. Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, who is of Equatorial Guinean and Moroccan heritage, was among the players targeted with xenophobic and racist abuse during the game at the […]
Chelsea hold on to beat Leicester despite Madueke mishap
Goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez helped Chelsea to a 2-1 Premier League win at Leicester City on Saturday that would have been much more comfortable if Blues winger Noni Madueke had not blocked team mate Cole Palmer’s goalbound shot. Chelsea dominated their hosts for most of the game but a lack of sharpness […]
Dortmund crush Freiburg 4-0 to maintain perfect home record
Borussia Dortmund eased past visiting Freiburg 4-0 in the Bundesliga on Saturday to make it six league wins from six home matches this season and move back up to fifth place. Freiburg, who finished the game with nine men, had an afternoon to forget following the 63rd-minute sending off with a double booking of Patrick […]
Russell fastest ahead of Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying
LAS VEGAS, – George Russell topped the time sheets in the final practice ahead of qualifying at the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday, beating out McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. Mercedes’ Russell set the pace with a lap of one minute, 33.570 seconds, 0.215 clear of Piastri and 0.348 better […]
Undefeated PSG ease 3-0 past Toulouse
PARIS,- Leaders Paris St Germain beat Toulouse 3-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday as the Parisians remained unbeaten in their domestic campaign following goals by Joao Neves, Lucas Beraldo and Vitinha. Neves put the hosts in front in the 35th minute with a volley from the edge of the area, before Beraldo doubled the lead […]
Barca need to learn how to win without Yamal, says Flick
BARCELONA, – Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury but manager Hansi Flick on Friday urged the rest of his players to step up in his absence in their LaLiga clash at Celta Vigo this weekend. The 17-year-old missed their 1-0 loss at Real Sociedad which halted […]
Morocco is set to raise the bar for African Football
…Will deliver a historic AFCON with a proven track record, world-class facilities, and passionate football fans base The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has given Morocco a glowing review. As the North-African country prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 2025 to January 2026. CAF commended Morocco’s success in hosting big […]
Simeone grateful to complete 700 games with Atletico
Diego Simeone will complete 700 games in charge of Atletico Madrid when his club hosts Alaves in LaLiga this weekend and the Argentine manager said on Friday that he was grateful to reach that milestone even as rumours swirl about his future. Simeone is nearing 13 years in charge of Atletico having taken the job […]
Forest boss Nuno not surprised by fine start to the season
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said he is not surprised by their flying start to the Premier League season despite finishing just above the relegation zone in the previous campaign. Forest, who finished 17th of the league’s 20 teams last term, have 19 points after 11 games and trail third-placed Chelsea and fourth-placed Arsenal […]