The Africa Cup of Nations took surprising turns as hosts Ivory Coast are on the brink of elimination following a shocking 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea. Emilio Nsue’s two goals, along with strikes from Pablo Ganet and Jannick Buyla, left Ivory Coast with a slim chance of qualifying. Equatorial Guinea secured an unexpected group win, […]
Newcastle faces a transfer conundrum as Miguel Almirón becomes a target for the Saudi Pro League’s Al-Shabab, who are willing to meet the £30 million valuation for the 29-year-old winger. While the potential sale could alleviate financial pressures and adhere to the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR), it poses a challenge for Newcastle’s […]
Gary O’Neil celebrated a noteworthy performance at the Amex Stadium as his Wolves side secured a draw against Brighton, although falling short of clinching a fourth consecutive top-flight win for the first time in over 50 years. Despite Brighton’s previous dominance in August, Wolves showcased rapid progress under former Bournemouth manager Roberto De Zerbi, maintaining […]
Gigi Riva, the revered footballing figure celebrated for his extraordinary goal-scoring prowess and recognized as one of the greatest strikers in history, has died at the age of 79 on Monday. The Italian legend, renowned as Italy’s all-time leading goal-scorer with 35 goals, had been admitted to the hospital after suffering a heart attack on […]
Chelsea’s Kerr-Less Victory: Lauren James shines in the absence of Sam Kerr, securing a 3-1 win over Manchester United and maintaining Chelsea’s lead at the top of the table. James’s hat-trick showcased her clinical prowess, earning praise from coach Emma Hayes. Shaw’s Hat-Trick Streak Continues: Khadija Shaw scores her third hat-trick in four games as […]
In a thrilling encounter at the King Power Stadium, Ipswich Town managed to secure a valuable point against Leicester, thanks to a late 89th-minute equalizer from Jeremy Sarmiento. The draw propelled Ipswich to second place, overtaking Southampton, and they now trail the league leaders by seven points. Despite Leicester’s dominant position in the league since […]
Liverpool’s talisman, Mohamed Salah, could be sidelined for nearly a month due to a muscle injury, warned his agent, Ramy Abbas Issa. Salah, representing Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations, was initially expected to miss two games but is now facing a more extended absence of 21 to 28 days. Liverpool had initially announced […]
The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA), representing referees in North America and Canada, has voted to authorize a strike, putting the upcoming MLS season at risk. With the season set to begin on 21 February, the union’s decision increases the likelihood of starting with replacement officials. Peter Manikowski, president of the PSRA, cited frustration among […]
The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is living up to its reputation as a spectacle of wonderful chaos, offering unmissable viewing from the sublime to the ridiculous. Emilio Nsue, a former right-back from Birmingham City and Middlesbrough, now playing in the third tier of Spanish football, has emerged as the leading scorer with five goals […]
Following Crystal Palace’s humiliating 5-0 defeat against Arsenal, manager Roy Hodgson is set to remain in his role for the upcoming match against Sheffield United, but his future hangs in the balance. After talks with chairman Steve Parish, Hodgson has received a warning that his position will be under scrutiny, and he could face dismissal […]