A 94th-minute equaliser by Casemiro earned Manchester United a point from their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday night. In a dramatic finale at Stamford Bridge, Jorginho broke the deadlock for Chelsea in the 87th minute from the spot before Casemiro’s goal cancelled it. The penalty was awarded to …
Read More »Tottenham manager Antonio Conte calls for money, time and patience – but did VAR let Spurs down?
It was only a few months ago that Antonio Conte was talking about “miracles” and celebrating Champions League qualification. Now the spotlight is on the Tottenham boss for all the wrong reasons. Back-to-back Premier League defeats after a solid start to the season have left third-placed Spurs five points off …
Read More »Super Falcons to battle Canada, Australia, Ireland in World Cup group
Ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Super Falcons of Nigeria were placed in Group B alongside co-hosts Australia, Canada, and debutants Republic of Ireland. The draw was held on Saturday at the Aotea Center in Auckland, New Zealand. On July 21, 2023, the Falcons will face Canada, …
Read More »Giovanni van Bronckhorst: How much pressure is Rangers manager under?
Successive home games ending with the Ibrox crowd jeering. Four points off the pace in the Scottish Premiership. Out of the Champions League with two games still to play and a Europa League spot looking unlikely. Things do not look great for Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst right now. Saturday’s …
Read More »Gerrard loses job at Aston Villa
Premier League club, Aston Villa have shown the door to manager Steven Gerrard following Thursday’s 3-0 league defeat at Fulham. Gerrard joined Villa in November 2021 from Scottish side Rangers, and have won just twice in the league this season. The club sit above the relegation zone on goals scored. …
Read More »Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton faces Leicester Riders’ Patrick Whelan and Blake Bowman
Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton faces Leicester Riders’ Patrick Whelan and Blake Bowman – BBC Sport A-Z Sports More from Sport Last updated on 21 October 202221 October 2022.From the section Premier League You all know Chris Sutton as a former Premier League winner – but it turns out he …
Read More »U-23 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Nigeria will do well against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam —Sunday Dare
Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, said on Wednesday that the Nigerian Under-23 football team will have a good match against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam on Saturday. The minister expressed his hope after a new match between the U-23 team and Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) …
Read More »Steven Gerrard sacked: Aston Villa manager ‘undermined by results and performances’
Steven Gerrard looked and sounded like a man who knew what was coming when he made his final appearance as Aston Villa manager following the humiliating defeat at Fulham. Gerrard told the media: “You know – and I know – that I am in a very difficult position” after Villa’s …
Read More »Spain: Will damaging row have lasting consequences?
After winning the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the second consecutive year on Monday, Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas was quickly brought down to earth with questions about the fallout which has left her national team in disarray. “All I am going to say today about the national team is that obviously …
Read More »EPL: Arsenal defeat Leeds, Chelsea beat Villa, Man Utd held by Newcastle
Arsenal continued their fantastic run in the English Premier League as they defeated Leeds United 1-0 on Sunday. Bukayo Saka scored the only goal in a gane that was delayed by about 40 minutes because of a power outage. There was drama in stoppage time when referee Chris Kavanagh sent …
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