AFP August 3, 2024 at 12:51 PM Newcastle’s Alexander Isak is challenged by Yokohama goalkeeper Hiroki Iikura in Tokyo. Photo: Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFPSource: AFP Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe would not comment Saturday on reports that Newcastle were trying to sign England centre-back Marc Guehi after watching his side lose 2-0 to Yokohama F. … Read more
Manchester United will be without Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo for the clash against Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday. Ruben Amorim will face his toughest test since replacing Erik ten Hag when his side travels to London. Unfortunately he will not have Martinez and Mainoo available to include in his squad after the pair … Read more
AFP August 3, 2024 at 4:52 PM Trinity Rodman (R) celebrates with teammates after putting the United States ahead in extra time against Japan. Photo: GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFPSource: AFP Trinity Rodman scored a stunning goal in extra time as four-time gold medallists the United States edged Japan 1-0 on Saturday to reach … Read more
Holders Manchester United have been handed a tough draw in the FA Cup third round as they will travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal. The draw for the Emirates FA Cup third round proper was made on Monday evening, as clubs from the Premier League and EFL Championship joined the competition for the 2024-25 … Read more
AFP August 3, 2024 at 11:45 PM Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, right, celebrates after scoring his second goal against Chelsea in a pre-season English club friendly at Columbus, Ohio. Photo: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFPSource: AFP Erling Haaland’s hat trick, including two goals in the first five minutes, led Manchester City over Chelsea 4-2 on … Read more
Plateau United assistant coach, Sani Adamu has explained the reason why defensive duo of Jimmy Ambrose and Victor Dawa were withdrawn in the second half of their 2-1 defeat at Bendel Insurance in Saturday’s NPFL matchday 15 clash at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Completesports.com reports. Insurance raced to an early lead when Uche Collins … Read more
AFP August 4, 2024 at 9:45 AM Thierry Henry’s France face Egypt in the men’s football semi-finals in Lyon on Monday. Photo: Philippe LOPEZ / AFPSource: AFP Thierry Henry’s France have their sights set on a place in the gold medal match in the Olympic men’s football as they face Egypt in the semi-finals on … Read more
Real Mallorca coach Jagoba Arrasate says he expects a difficult game against Barcelona ahead of Tuesday’s La Liga clash. Hansi Flick’s side remain top of the La Liga table, but they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Las Palmas on Saturday, while Mallorca will enter the intriguing contest off the back of a 2-1 home success … Read more
AFP August 5, 2024 at 2:18 AM Spain were given a major scare before winning their quarter-final against Colombia on penalties. Photo: Arnaud FINISTRE / AFP/FileSource: AFP World Cup holders Spain and four-time gold medallists the United States are on course for a showdown in the Olympic women’s football final with the two heavyweights favourites … Read more
Former Cameroon national team coach Denis Lavagne has faulted the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) not to shortlist Egypt’s Mohamed Salah for the African Player of the Year Award. Recall that CAF shortlisted Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman, South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra, … Read more