Manchester: One of the most striking moments of soccer in 2024 was when Rodri hobbled onto a stage in Paris on crutches to receive the prestigious Ballon d’Or for best male player of the year. The Manchester City and Spain midfielder had been one of the most outspoken critics against the increasingly congested soccer calendar, … Read more
Philippe Clement claims “all of Europe” has been talking about the controversial non-penalty decision at the League Cup final, while Brendan Rodgers believes there is “always a narrative” after a Celtic vs Rangers game. The Scottish FA’s head of referees Willie Collum admitted on Thursday that the Light Blues were denied a legitimate spot-kick against … Read more
The draw for the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup was made on Thursday night, following Tottenham’s 4-3 victory over Manchester United. After reaching the semi-finals for the fourth time in the last seven seasons, Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs side will take on holders Liverpool in the last four. Arne Slot’s Reds beat Southampton 2-1 on Wednesday … Read more
Does this mean Arsenal don’t need a new striker? Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Carabao Cup quarter-final between Arsenal and Crystal Palace Your No 9 turning up with a hat-trick just in time for Christmas in Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Crystal Palace is the perfect antidote when … Read more
Real Madrid are on the cusp of another trophy, the FIFA Intercontinental Cup contested between the champions of the world’s six continents. In their way stand Mexican side Pachuca and a familiar face to Premier League audiences in Salomon Rondon. Rondon is now 35 years old but his career is anything but winding down. In … Read more
The first trophy of the season belongs to Celtic after a classic Old Firm League Cup final, but what did we learn from the dramatic encounter? There was tension, drama, goals and controversy at Hampden Park on Sunday, with Hoops defender Liam Scales summing up the afternoon perfectly – “brilliant and mad.” After sharing six … Read more
Daniele De Rossi lived the dream of all Roma fans, but he came close to following another career ambition. The Italian World Cup winner is a legend at his boyhood club, having risen through their youth ranks to make over 600 appearances in an iconic 18-year spell between 2001 and 2019. 4 Daniele De Rossi … Read more
Gemirande dug deep to give Venetia Williams and Charlie Deutsch another big Saturday success in the Nyetimber December Gold Cup at Cheltenham. The eight-year-old was prominent throughout the £125,000 contest, but looked set to face a major threat from Madara when that rival came through to challenge over the final two fences. However, Gemirande (11/2) … Read more
Former England rugby star Phil Vickery has revealed bodybuilding has been a huge help after feelings of ‘failure’ caught up with him. The 2003 World Cup winner has endured divorce, bankruptcy and being diagnosed with probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy, with recent scans revealing the brain injury. 4 Vickery looks totally differentCredit: instagram:@philvickery3 Vickery was forced … Read more
The NBA had extremely high hopes for its In-Season Tournament. The mid-season tourney was introduced for the first time last year in a bid to revitalize the regular season amid fan fatigue over the 82-game slog. 3 LeBron James and the Lakers won the inaugural NBA Cup in 2023Credit: Getty The Emirates NBA Cup, as … Read more