Jurgen Klopp’s men set a new record margin of victory in the clash between English football’s two most successful clubs as Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils suffered their heaviest defeat since 1931. Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah all scored twice as Liverpool shrugged off a season of frustration …
Read More »Barcelona include two teenage starlets in squad for Real Madrid squad ahead of Copa del Rey clash
Barcelona have called on two teenage talents in order to fill out their squad for their Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid. With injuries piling up, they could play a role in El Clasico. Robert Lewandowski, Pedri and Ousmane Dembele have all been ruled out with injury, while Ansu …
Read More »Europa League last 16 draw: Man Utd to play Real Betis, Arsenal face Sporting Lisbon
Manchester United will play Real Betis in the Europa League last 16 after overcoming Barcelona, while Arsenal faces Sporting Lisbon, the BBC reports. United beat the La Liga leaders 2-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday to seal a 4-3 aggregate win in the play-off tie. Arsenal will play the second …
Read More »What next for Liverpool after Champions League humiliation against Real Madrid?
Liverpool’s torrid season went from bad to worse on Tuesday as Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered a humiliating 5-2 defeat at home to Real Madrid in the Champions League. Though the last-16 tie is only halfway done, even the most optimistic of Liverpool fans will find it hard to believe this …
Read More »Ex-Newcastle footballer found dead in Turkey
Christian Atsu had been missing since the earthquakes on February 6 The remains of ex-Newcastle and Chelsea footballer Christian Atsu have been identified in the rubble of a block of high-rise apartments in the Turkish province of Hatay, according to his agent. Atsu had been missing since massive earthquakes rocked …
Read More »Man Utd takeover: Elon Musk, the Emir of Qatar & everything you need to know about bids, deadline & the Glazer sale process
Manchester United have called on bidders to step forward ahead of the potential sale of the club, with the Glazer family confirming their intent to ‘explore strategic alternatives’. The fans were ecstatic after the Red Devils put out an official statement in November 2022 following initial reports suggesting that the …
Read More »Iraq is the Champions of Gulf after winning Oman in an extraordinary final (Photos, Videos)
In the most stunning final in the tournament’s history, Iraq won Gulfcup 2023 title by beating Oman 3-2. Romanian Kovacs Stefan officiated the final match. On Thursday, the final match took place at the Basra International Stadium, where thousands of fans had gathered since dawn. It is the first time …
Read More »Infantino arrives in Basra to attend the opening ceremony of the Gulf Cup 25
The President of the International Football Association, Gianni Infantino, arrived today, Friday, in Basra to attend the opening ceremony of the Gulf 25. The reporter of the Iraqi News Agency (INA) stated that “the president of FIFA arrived in Basra to attend the opening ceremony of the Gulf 25,” noting …
Read More »Football star Cristiano Ronaldo on his way to Riyadh to join Al Nassr club
Football star and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is on his way to Saudi Arabia where Saudi club Al Nassr announced he will display his new team’s blue and yellow colors on Tuesday. ?| @Cristiano greets his fans on the way to Riyadh to join his new club! #EKHNews_EN pic.twitter.com/XYU1fTgUhQ — …
Read More »Argentina World Cup heroes greeted by millions of partying fans in Buenos Aires
Millions of Argentina fans took to the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday to welcome Lionel Messi and his fellow stars back from their World Cup triumph. The players will sleep at AFA headquarters for a few hours before boarding the bus later Tuesday that will take them to the …
Read More »All-time classic World Cup final crowns Messi’s glorious career
Argentina are World Cup winners for the third time, with Lionel Messi inspiring the Copa America champions to glory, following a penalty shootout win at the end of an incredible final against France in Qatar. – World Cup 2022: News and features | Bracket | Results Kylian Mbappe became only …
Read More »Morocco writes World Cup history as it beats Portugal to reach semifinals
Morocco wrote World Cup history on Saturday night as the first African and Arab country to reach the tournament’s semifinals, continuing their surprise run in Qatar with a shock 1-0 victory over the highly fancied Portugal. Youssef En-Nesyri leaped high in the air to head home the game’s only goal …
Read More »Ronaldo becomes 1st male player to score at 5 World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday. The 37-year-old striker converted a penalty in …
Read More »Alcohol sales will not be permitted at Qatar World Cup stadium sites: FIFA
In a reversal, alcoholic beer will not be sold at Qatar’s World Cup stadiums, world soccer governing body FIFA said in a statement on Friday. The announcement comes two days before Sunday’s kickoff of the World Cup. “Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has been made …
Read More »Opening Ceremony Qatar 2022: Date, time and how to watch
The World Cup is the pinnacle of football, but it is also known for its extravagance. Nowhere is this seen more than in the opening ceremony, which takes place just prior to the kick-off of the first match. For Qatar 2022, a star-studded event is expected to usher in the …
Read More »Indonesia police chief, others removed over soccer disaster
An Indonesian police chief and nine elite officers were removed from their posts Monday and 18 others were being investigated for responsibility in the firing of tear gas inside a soccer stadium that set off a stampede, killing at least 125 people, officials said. Distraught family members were struggling to …
Read More »Champions League draw: Lewandowski, Barca to face Bayern as English teams avoid group of death
A Barcelona-Bayern Munich pairing headlines the Champions League group stage draw as the Premier League teams all avoided what looks to be the group of death. Internazionale also lines out in that tough Group C, with Czech club Viktoria Plzen given the rough end of the stick as the fourth …
Read More »PSG coach denies bad blood between Neymar and Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said on Friday there is no bad blood between star forwards Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Neymar insisted on taking the team’s second penalty against Montpellier last Saturday after Mbappe had missed the first. Mbappe did not celebrate after Neymar converted the spot kick. Galtier called …
Read More »Opinion | Why English football needs the knee
Racism remains rampant in the sport despite players kneeling in protest. Should they stop? Absolutely not.
Read More »Qatar World Cup audience projected at 5 billion, says FIFA boss
The 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar is expected to be watched by 5 billion people around the world, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday. The TV audience for the 2018 World Cup in Russia was a record-breaking 3.5 billion people. Qatar, a small but wealthy Gulf Arab state, …
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