Stuttering Arsenal need big statement against Liverpool
Arsenal’s serene start to the season has hit stormy waters in the past week and Mikel Arteta’s side know they can ill-afford to lose at home to Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Defeat at Bournemouth last weekend was Arsenal’s first in any competition since April and not only did they drop three points but […]
Man Utd draw 1-1 with Fenerbahce as Mourinho sees red
ISTANBUL, Turkey, 
– Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho was sent off as his side drew 1-1 with his former club Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday after Christian Eriksen’s early goal was cancelled out by Youssef En-Nesyri. Joshua Zirkzee found Eriksen with a short pass and the Danish midfielder put United ahead in […]
Alonso calls in sick ahead of 400th F1 race weekend
MEXICO CITY, – Aston Martin’s double world champion Fernando Alonso called in sick on Thursday ahead of what will be his record 400th Formula One Grand Prix weekend. The team said the 43-year-old Spaniard, who had been due to take part in a news conference at Mexico City’s Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, was feeling unwell and […]
Nigeria move up in FIFA rankings as Argentina maintains top spot
Nigeria has moved up three places in the latest Men’s World football ranking made public today by the World Football Governing Body FIFA. Despite the aborted encounter against Libya, the Super Eagles are now 33rd from 36th, thanks to their impressive performances against Benin Republic in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Morocco jumped […]
United’s Ten Hag unfazed by absence ahead of Fenerbahce test
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is confident his side are strong enough to win at Turkish side Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday despite missing several key players. Captain Bruno Fernandes is serving a one-match ban after being shown a red card in their 3-3 draw with Porto and fellow midfielder Mason Mount […]
Zimbabwe set T20 records in massive win
Sikandar Raza smashed an unbeaten 133 in 43 balls as Zimbabwe set a record innings score of 344 for four in their T20 World Cup sub regional Africa qualifier against The Gambia on Wednesday, and went on to claim the largest win in the format. Raza launched 15 sixes in Nairobi to score his maiden […]
Mourinho seeks winner’s medal and bonus if Man City are stripped of titles
Jose Mourinho cheekily said he is looking to add a fourth Premier League medal to his glittering cabinet if Manchester City are stripped of their titles and rivals Manchester United are awarded the Premier League trophy for the 2017-18 season. Mourinho, who won three titles with Chelsea, guided United to a second-place finish behind City […]
David double helps Lille stun hosts Atletico with 3-1 comeback win
MADRID, – Lille’s Jonathan David scored twice as the French side stunned hosts Atletico Madrid with a 3-1 comeback Champions League win on Wednesday to make it two wins from their last two matches while piling more pressure on the struggling Spanish team. Lille, who have their keeper and man-of-the-match Lucas Chevalier to thank for […]
Kompany laments missed chances in Champions League loss at Barcelona
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany said his team paid the price for missed opportunities when they suffered a 4-1 loss at Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday, their second consecutive defeat in the competition. Kompany said his side not been able to make the most of the chances they created after Harry Kane’s volley […]
Late Laporte header earns Al-Nassr victory in Asian Champions League
HONG KONG, 
– Aymeric Laporte scored with nine minutes left to lead Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to a 1-0 win over Esteghlal of Iran in Dubai on Tuesday as big-spending Saudi Pro League clubs dominate the league phase of the Asian Champions League Elite. The win moves the Riyadh-based club onto seven points from the […]