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
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CAF has seen progress under Patrice Motsepe,says Kurt Okraku
WAFU B President Kurt Okraku has openly endorsed Dr Patrice Motsepe for a second term as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), praising his impactful leadership since taking over the position. During a meeting in Addis Ababa with the WAFU B Zonal Union, Okraku expressed gratitude for the strides made under Motsepe’s… Continue reading CAF has seen progress under Patrice Motsepe,says Kurt Okraku
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
Mentality not enough to beat Real- Dortmund coach
Borussia Dortmund will need more than just a strong mindset when they visit champions Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, coach Nuri Sahin said as last year’s two finalists meet again in the competition’s new league phase. Real won their 15th European Cup in June at Wembley with Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr.… Continue reading Mentality not enough to beat Real- Dortmund coach
Achraf Hakimi is a top-class player,growing in maturity – Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique heaped praise onAchraf Hakimi, one of his team’s standout players, during a pre-match press conference ahead of their Champions League showdown against PSV Eindhoven. The Spanish manager highlighted Hakimi’s improvement, noting that the Moroccan full-back has made significant strides in his game. “He’s becoming more well-rounded, especially on the… Continue reading Achraf Hakimi is a top-class player,growing in maturity – Luis Enrique
Mbappe should score more ,says Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe should prioritise scoring over pressing to support the team, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday as he backed Jude Bellingham amid his goalless campaign. European champions Real host Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday in a rematch of last year’s Champions League final, which the Spaniards won 2-0, as they continue their… Continue reading Mbappe should score more ,says Carlo Ancelotti
Neymar return overshadowed as Al-Dawsari’s hat-trick seals Al-Hilal win
HONG KONG, 🇭🇰 – Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal handed defending champions Al-Ain a dramatic 5-4 defeat in the Asian Champions League Elite on Monday as Salem Al-Dawsari’s hat-trick in an incident-filled clash overshadowed Neymar’s return to competitive action. Neymar, who has been sidelined since a cruciate ligament rupture last October, was a 77th minute substitute as… Continue reading Neymar return overshadowed as Al-Dawsari’s hat-trick seals Al-Hilal win
Salt and Pepper could bat together for England after Buttler ruled out
LONDON, – Uncapped Essex wicketkeeper-batter Michael Pepper has been called up to the England ODI squad to tour West Indies and, in the absence of injured captain Jos Buttler, could open with Phil Salt, the ECB said on Monday. Pepper, 26, was Essex’s leading scorer in this year’s Vitality Blast and hit 32 sixes, the… Continue reading Salt and Pepper could bat together for England after Buttler ruled out
India will have to be careful with Pant injury, says Rohit
BENGALURU, – India captain Rohit Sharma said they will have to carefully manage Rishabh Pant’s workload for the remainder of the series against New Zealand after the wicketkeeper-batsman suffered a knee injury in their eight-wicket defeat by the tourists. Pant left the field when he was struck on his right knee after missing a stumping… Continue reading India will have to be careful with Pant injury, says Rohit
