Leverkusen edge Mainz for seventh league win in a row
Bayer Leverkusen battled past Mainz 05 with a 1-0 home victory courtesy of a superb Alex Grimaldo free kick on Tuesday to stretch their winning run to seven straight matches in the Bundesliga and close in on leaders Bayern Munich. Last year’s domestic double winners are second on 38 points, one behind Bayern, who host […]
FIFA Head officially confirms dates for u-17 women’s World Cup in Morocco
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed today that Morocco will host the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, the first edition to feature 24 teams. The tournament will take place from October 17 to November 8, marking a significant milestone for women’s football in the country. “Morocco, a nation of football enthusiasts, will welcome the FIFA […]
Dutch striker malen joins Aston Villa from Dortmund
Aston Villa have signed Dutch striker Donyell Malen from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund for an undisclosed fee, both clubs announced on Tuesday. Details of the deal have not been revealed but media reports have said the Premier League side paid around 20 million pounds ($24.36 million) for the 25-year-old Netherlands international. Former Arsenal academy player […]
Milan need to be more solid- Conceicao
AC Milan must become more solid if they want to embark on a winning run in Serie A, coach Sergio Conceicao said on Tuesday after they needed two second-half goals to beat lowly Como. Defender Theo Hernandez and forward Rafael Leao scored in the 71st and 76th minutes to secure a 2-1 win at promoted […]
Iwobi’s brace not enough to lift Fulham
West Ham United rode their luck to beat charitable London rivals Fulham 3-2 at the London Stadium in new manager Graham Potter’s first Premier League match in charge on Tuesday. A fluent Fulham side dominated the derby but failed to take their chances and gifted the hosts two goals, the second of which scored by […]
Juve’s run of draws continues with stalemate at Atalanta
Juventus were held yet again as they drew 1-1 at Atalanta in Serie A on Tuesday, with Pierre Kalulu’s early second-half goal cancelled out by a late equaliser from Mateo Retegui. The result brings Juve’s total number of league draws to 13 from 20 matches so far, keeping them in fifth place with 34 points. […]
Chepngetich eyes new world record at London marathon
Women’s marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich will race the London Marathon in April, the Kenyan said, adding that she expects a new record could be set in Britain’s capital. The 30-year-old Chepngetich set a new world record and became the first woman to run under two hours and 10 minutes with a winning time […]
Motta puts focus on Juve’s draw woes after Atalanta stalemate
Juventus manager Thiago Motta voiced his frustration following his side’s draw with Atalanta on Tuesday, acknowledging that while they remain unbeaten, their growing tally of draws means the Turin side are falling short of the club’s expectations. Fifth-placed Juve were held to another stalemate on Tuesday, this time at Atalanta where a goal from Pierre […]
Kim Bjorkegren named new Black Queens Head coach
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced Kim Lars Bjorkegren as the new Head Coach of the senior women’s national team, the Black Queens. The Swede replaces Nora Häuptle, who left her role after the expiration of her contract. Bjorkegren, who was most recently manager of Racing Louisville FC in the US National Women’s Soccer […]
Forest Rangers is on the right track- Bakala
Forest Rangers Head coach Ian Bakala has expressed satisfaction with the team’s improved performance in their last three outings, but cautioned that there is still room for growth and a long way to go to reach their full potential. In his post-match interview, the head coach said the team has identified what areas needed attention […]