Liverpool, despite their injury crisis easily cruised to victory and climbed second on the log against Leicester who were looking to capitalize on the Reds injury woes to go top of the table. Goals from Diogo Jota, Robert Firmino, and an own goal from Jonny Evans dealt the blow for Leicester who were toothless in […]
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Medvedev denies Thiem ATP Finals title
Daniil Medvedev captured the biggest title of his career by beating fellow young tennis guns Dominic Thiem 4-6 7-6(2) 6-4 in an absorbing climax to London’s last ATP Finals on Sunday. Thiem was on course to become the first Austrian to win the title, following on from his recent U.S. Open triumph, but the relentless […]
Premier League told to ban Bruno Fernandes’ penalty style
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has called on the Premier League to ban the unorthodox penalty routine used by players like Bruno Fernandes. Wright feels their techniques are “not fair”. Fernandes used his usual hop-and-play style when Manchester United was awarded a penalty in the 56th minute against West Brom on Saturday. Baggies’ goalkeeper, Sam Johnstone, […]
Arteta lashes out at Pepe after red card against Leeds
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has labelled Nicolas Pepe’s conduct “unacceptable”, after he was sent off in their 0-0 draw with Leeds United on Sunday. Pepe was handed just his second start in the Premier League but failed to take his chance. The Ivory Coast international headbutted Ezgjan Alioski, leaving referee Antony Taylor no chance but […]
Cristiano Ronaldo not leaving Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo will remain with reigning Italian champions Juventus despite recent reports of a Real Madrid return. Ronaldo, 35, left Madrid in the summer of 2018 following nine trophy-laden seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu for a new challenge in Serie A. The Portugal captain has won back-to-back Scudetti in his two seasons to date, scoring […]
Liverpool game too soon for Ndidi – Rodgers
By Preye CampbellLeicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed Wilfred Ndidi will not play against Liverpool on Sunday. Ndidi suffered a groin injury during the Foxes’ victory over Burnley in September and has since been sidelined from games. The midfielder was also not involved in Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against Sierra Leone […]
FIFA bans Haiti Football Federation president for allegedly abusing minors, female players
International world football governing body, FIFA, has banned Yves Jean-Bart, the president of the Haiti Football Federation, from all football-related activities after he was found guilty of using his position to sexually harass and abuse female players, including minors. Jean-Bart, known as “Dadou”, was first accused of coercing several players at the Fifa centre, the […]
Guardiola reacts as Man City loses to Spurs, reveals biggest title contenders
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said Tottenham Hotspur are the biggest Premier League title contenders. However, Guardiola also believes this may be the most open title race since he arrived in England. City lost 2-0 to Jose Mourinho’s men on Saturday, a result which sees them sit 11th in the table, eight points behind […]
Djokovic, Nadal ousted, young guns Medvedev, Thiem for ATP Finals
Rafa Nadal’s dream of a first ATP Finals title and Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record-equalling sixth vanished in defeats by young guns Daniil Medvedev and Dominic Thiem in two seismic semi-finals on Saturday. As the curtain comes down on London’s 12 years as host of the ATP Tour’s prestigious season-ender, it would have been […]
Lewis Hamilton to become ‘Sir’ in New Year
Lewis Hamilton will be on Queen Elizabeth’s honours roll for a knighthood in the New Year, British media reported. Both The Sun and Daily Mail reported that Hamilton qualified for the honour after winning his seventh world championship last week. The Sun, quoting the Government’s Honours Committee said Hamilton’s tax controversy will not be an […]