Erling Halaand and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks for Manchester City as they defeated city rivals Manchester United 6-3 in a thrilling Premier League encounter. With his latest goals, Haaland has now scored 17 goals in as many games since joining City from Borussia Dortmund. With the win, City cut the …
Read More »Women’s World Cup play-offs: Everything you need to know with Scotland and Wales action
Scotland and Wales will both look to take one step closer to the 2023 Women’s World Cup this week as they aim to book their places in the finals of the play-offs. Both teams are in action on Thursday, with Scotland taking on Austria and Wales facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in two …
Read More »How Harvey Elliott’s ‘obsession’ with football shaped him for success
Liverpool’s season may not have gone to plan so far, but the form of teenager Harvey Elliott has given them something to be excited about. Elliott, 19, has started eight of Liverpool’s 10 games in all competitions this season, including both Champions League matches against Napoli and Ajax. Manager Jurgen …
Read More »Peseiro optimistic Super Eagles can beat Algeria despite depleted squad
Jose Peseiro, the head coach of the Super Eagles, is adamant that his team is capable of defeating a “top-notch” Algerian team. In their last three matches versus the Super Eagles, the Desert Foxes are undefeated. The Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran will be packed with North African supporters who …
Read More »FIFA U-17 Women’s W’Cup: Nigeria squad unveiled
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has selected team captain Alvine Dah-Zossu, midfield jewel Taiwo Afolabi and top scorer Opeyemi Ajakaye as part of Nigeria’s 21-girl squad for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals. There are also first-choice goalkeeper Faith Omilana, defenders Comfort Folorunsho, Blessing Sunday and Miracle Usani, midfielders …
Read More »World Cup: The past 50 goals scored by England players (plus one own goal)
With 50 days to go until the start of the men’s World Cup in Qatar, BBC Sport looks back at the past 50 goals scored by England players in the competition (as well as one own goal). Watch coverage of Qatar 2022 across the BBC from 20 November. Available to …
Read More »Garang Kuol: Newcastle United agree deal to sign 18-year-old Australian forward
Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old Garang Kuol from Central Coast Mariners, with the Australian forward joining the club in January. “It’s unreal. As a young boy in Australia, the Premier League is the main thing that everyone watches but nobody actually thinks they’ll reach those heights,” said …
Read More »Ronaldo charged by English FA over phone incident
Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged by the English Football Association over a footage that appeared to show him knocking a phone out of a fan’s hand. A video was shared on social media alongside comments claiming he smashed the device as he left the pitch after a 1-0 loss at …
Read More »Everton 1-0 Leicester: Toffees beat Leicester with late own goal in WSL
An own goal by goalkeeper Kirstie Levell deep in stoppage time gave Everton victory over Leicester City in the Women’s Super League. The Toffees were looking to capitalise on their Merseyside derby victory over Liverpool but were frustrated by a bright Leicester side. Substitute Hanna Bennison, 19, sent fans inside …
Read More »Full house in Super Eagles camp ahead Algeria friendly
All the expected Super Eagles players for the international friendly games against Algeria have now arrived in camp in Constantine. Wednesday afternoon saw the arrival of goalkeeper Francis Uzoho of Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus and defender Ebube Duru of Rivers United. With the addition of the duo, head coach Jose …
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