Having occupied a front-row seat for the final two seasons of Pep Guardiola’s gilded Manchester City tenure, the subject of Amazon’s A Beautiful Obsession, the surprise to me is how unfiltered the four-part series is. Particularly, the telling of the torrid 2024-25 campaign when the wheels came clattering off in the bleakest of mid-winter plunges … Read more
Both sides looked nervy in the opening stages, with the Southern Africans repeatedly trying to play in Temwa Chawinga with early balls forward – a tactic that worked well in their semi-final victory over Algeria. The opener came after Sikelo misjudged an Eto cross from the right and Grace Mendoua’s header back across goal was … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo says this season is likely to be his last as a player after a glittering career. The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is contemplating a future orientated around his family. A five-time Ballon d’Or and five-time Champions League winner, Ronaldo has won league titles in England, Spain, Italy and … Read more
West Ham will play their first second-tier match in 14 years today when they visit Burnley in their Championship opener at 4pm. The club’s relegation at the end of last season came after the Hammers spent a decade trying to establish themselves as a Premier League force, only to be undone by a series of … Read more
Malawi’s success at an expanded 16-team tournament in Morocco is proving that women’s football in Africa has the potential to grow beyond the traditional big names. Excluding the inaugural edition in 1998, they are the first debutant to reach the final. But having already booked their place at next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup in … Read more
Liverpool have taken final decision after approaching £94.6million highly rated forward Victor Osimhen Uruguayan International Darwin Nunez, was acquired by Liverpool for a large fee from Benfica, but he was not he only striker under observation by the Reds. According to reports in the Italian media, the Reds have also been interested in hiring the … Read more
Liverpool tables £42.9m for Barcelona youngster as final decision is made Liverpool’s striking unit has been strengthened by the signing of Darwin Nunez from Benfica. They should now focus on improving the midfield. According to reports going in the Spanish media, the Reds are serious about signing Gavi from Barcelona and have even made an … Read more
Liverpool table have reportedly tabled £60million in a bid to sign Premier League star Raphinha Liverpool have signed Uruguayan International Darwin Nunez to boost their striking department, but if Sadio Mane leaves, they will also need to strengthen their wide attacking positions. The Senegalese international has been linked with a move away from Anfield, with … Read more
While Youri Djorkaeff would only spend two years at Bolton Wanderers, he counts his spell in Lancashire as one of the most memorable of his illustrious career. The French World Cup winner was an integral part of the Sam Allardyce side that defied expectations and bucked stereotypes to be one of the Premier League’s most … Read more
Few players have been able to experience West Ham’s recent run of modern-day landmarks as Michail Antonio. The Hammers forward enjoyed a ten-year spell in east London during which time he was present for the emotional farewell to the Boleyn Ground and subsequent move to the London Stadium, while he was also there as the … Read more