AS Roma striker Tammy Abraham, who made a €40 million move from Chelsea in August, feels Jose Mourinho has turned him into a monster. The Englishman, who was off to a stellar start to his new career in Serie A, scored five goals in the season. However, a small dip in Roma’s form has left the striker with just one goal in the last eight games. However, the 24-year-old is confident of turning things around. He told media that Jose has asked him to be a monster once he s on the pitch, and that usually, he’s just too nice…
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After spending over two decades as an international cricketer, Mithali Raj was nominated and conferred with the prestigious award on Sunday. The 38-year-old was previously awarded the Padmashri and Arjuna award previously by the national government. She posted a heartfelt message to all the fans after the award was confirmed. Upon thanking her family, friends and teammates, she mentioned that women in sports are powerful catalysts towards a change in society, and she is grateful for the opportunity that was bestowed upon her. Raj also confessed that bringing more women into the sport through her achievements will be the ultimate…
Connor Gallagher, who’s had an impressive start to the season with Crystal Palace, has received his first call-up for the national side from Gareth Southgate. After defeating Albania 5-0 in the first game of this international break, England will next face San Marino on Monday. The Chelsea youngster who has been on loan at Palace this season, has made a stellar impression under Patrick Vieira and has scored four goals and assisted twice in the league already. He was instrumental in the side getting some big results this season, and has identified his great strengths brilliantly. The 21-year-old spent 11 years with the Chelsea academy and…
Having failed to score for Portugal in their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier game against Ireland, the game finished 0-0, with Cristiano Ronaldo being reduced to 10 men early on in the game. The game was pretty hard-fought, and involved some gruelling moments throughout, but after the game, Ronaldo won the hearts of fans with a lovely gesture. A young Irish fan, perhaps in her early teenage years, stormed on to the pitch and hugged the 37-year-old with tears in her eyes. She was ecstatic to meet the great footballer, and despite being surrounded by the police, the Manchester United…
Jorginho missed a 90th-minute penalty as Italy drew Switzerland in their penultimate qualification game to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Elsewhere, England thrashed Albania 5-0 – with Harry Kane scoring a hattrick – to move to within a point of qualification. The Azzurri find themselves in a difficult spot ahead of the final game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers. The European Champions top their group but are level on points with second-placed Switzerland – against whom they drew in the penultimate round of matches. Should the Swiss – who play Bulgaria next – better Italy’s result on matchday 10 of the…
In a surprising turn of events, Dani Alves has signed a year-long deal to play for Barcelona until June 30, 2022. The Brazilian becomes new head coach Xavi Hernandez’s first signing for the club. The 38-year-old has returned to Camp Nou on a deal until the end of the season in a week full of homecomings for Barca. He followed former teammate Xavi Hernandez, who returned to his boyhood club as the head coach earlier this month to take over from Ronald Koeman. Barcelona confirmed Alves’ arrival on a free transfer on Thursday evening. The defender, who was without a club after…
An Angel Di Maria goal was enough to see Argentina through against Uruguay in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. In CONCACAF, the USA beat rivals Mexico to consolidate their position at the top of the qualification table. Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina edged past Uruguay in their latest World Cup qualification match despite the absence of Lionel Messi. Angel Di Maria stepped up to fill in the Albiceleste talisman’s boots; he scored the only goal of the game in the seventh minute – a wonderful, curled effort from inside the box. The goal came about thanks to some excellent defensive work by Paulo Dybala. The Juventus man pressed the…
The Argentine was recently sidelined for three months due to suffering from cardiovascular arrhythmia. However, his estimated time out of action could be far greater than previously imagined. Sergio Aguero joined FC Barcelona this summer on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City with a cabinet full of trophies. The Argentine was initially sidelined due to an injury but returned to action in October, and scored a last-minute goal in the El Clasico against Real Madrid (1-2). However, later in the month, during a league game against Alaves, the veteran forward left the pitch complaining of chest pains, which was later diagnosed as cardiovascular arrhythmia. Aguero…
La ROja took advantage of Sweden’s slip-up against Georgia to go top of their qualification group; the two teams will meet in the deciding clash later in the window. Meanwhile, Portugal will face Serbia in an equally important fixture. Results on matchday 9 of the FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers could have lasting consequences, with several of the top sides heading into the final matchday for a do-or-die match. Spain, Portugal, and Croatia are all at risk of falling into the play-offs, as they face the first or second-placed sides in their respective groups. Spain will play second-placed Sweden in their final qualifier with just a…
Unbeaten Brazil gained victory over Colombia to become the first South American side to secure a spot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Meanwhile, Ecuador and Chile joined Brazil and Argentina in the automatic qualification spots thanks to wins over Venezuela and Paraguay, respectively. Olympique Lyon’s Lucas Paqueta scored the only goal of the game in the 72nd minute. The move that led to Brazil’s goal started when Marquinhos intercepted a long pass in midfield before playing the ball forward for Neymar. The Brazil captain opened his body to collect the ball but instead knocked it into the path of…