India’s supreme forward Sunil Chhetri scored twice in the final league game of the SAFF Championship against Maldives, which booked the team a clash against Nepal for the title. This took his international goal-tally to 79, going past one of the greatest footballers of all time, Pele. India, seven-time champions of the SAFF Championship, entered yet another final with a stupendous performance against hosts Maldives. Manvir Singh opened the scoring for the side in the first half, but the lead he provided was cancelled out by Ali Ashfaq’s penalty. This is when Chhetri stepped up and provided two goals in the space of nine…
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West Indies opener Chris Gayle remains at the top of his game despite being in his 40s, and will be a huge part of the national team in UAE to defend their T20 World Cup crown. However, the Universe boss is unimpressed by the comments made by former Caribbean fast bowler Sir Curtly Ambrose, who recently criticized Gayle for his lack of form. The legendary fast bowler recently claimed that the 42-year-old can be dangerous on his day, but he hasn’t done much in recent months to be awarded a place in the final squad. He added that the opener…
After picking up a wrist injury, the French Mike Maignan custodian joins an already long list of injuries at Milan, who have signed veteran Antonio Mirante as cover. The Rossoneri confirmed the news via their official website and provided a rough timeline of his expected recovery and possible return date. “AC Milan can confirm that Mike Maignan underwent an arthroscopic exam today that identified an injury to a ligament in his left wrist, which was repaired. The operation was a perfect success. He will rest for six weeks before beginning the rehabilitation process. Maignan is expected to be out of…
Brendan Rodgers’ exceptional work at Leicester City hasn’t gone unnoticed. Despite missing out on the UEFA Champions League in consecutive seasons, his stock remains high within the Premier League. While Manchester City eye the Northern Irishman as Pep Guardiola’s successor, Newcastle want him to become the face of a new era. Last week, the relegation-threatened Newcastle side was bought out by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund from Mike Ashley, thus bringing an end to the latter’s much-maligned reign. Learn more 👉 Amnesty International calls for meeting with Premier League after Saudi group buys Newcastle Nonetheless, the former Manchester United captain Bruce is likely…
The Catalans have entered advanced talks with their 18-year-old sensation over a new contract until 2026, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Spaniard’s monumental rise from Segunda to the Barcelona first team and the national team has been well documented. His performances over the past season won him many plaudits as well as the best young player award at the 2020 Euro. Subsequently, Pedri was named in the 30-man shortlist for the 2021 Ballon d’Or at the age of 18, while he is among the favourites to win the 2021 Golden Boy award and the Kopa Award. Despite playing a key…
As the English players took a knee before kick-off to once again maintain their stance on racism having no place in the game, there were jeers and booing from the away stand. The police had to intervene soon after clashes broke out in the away section. Learn more 👉 Denmark become second nation to qualify for Qatar 2022; England held by Hungary The metropolitan Police revealed there some arrests were made for racially aggravated comments made towards the steward. Some disorder followed in the away section while the arrest was being made, but the chaos did not last long according…
On Ocotber 7, a consortium backed by and including Saudi Arabia’s Private Investment Fund completed the 100% take over of Premier League club Newcastle United. The consortium also involves PFP Capital Partners and R&B Media, who will own 10% of the share each in the club. Amnesty International, a non-profit organization based in the UK to protect Human Rights, previously rated Saudi’s human rights record as “Atrocious”. However, the Premier League had mentioned in its statement that they have legal assurances coming from the PIF, stating there won’t be any involvement from the Saudi state in the functioning of Newcastle.…
The Atletico Madrid manager he asked Lionel Messi’s former teammate Luis Suarez if the Argentine would consider moving to the club. In August, Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona. The Argentine tactician said he wasn’t directly in contact with his compatriot’s camp but instead delegated that task to Messi’s former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez. Nonetheless, Simeone reveals that PSG were far ahead of Atletico Madrid in the negotiations. “I didn’t call Leo, but I did call Luis, to ask him how Messi was doing, whether he fancied it, and whether there was the slightest chance of him coming to…
The Manchester United forward scored twice from the spot and added a third close to the end of the match, keeping pace with group leaders Serbia who are one point clear with one extra match played. Portugal were awarded a penalty kick just six minutes into the match. The referee pointed to the spot after Bernardo Silva was brought down inside the box, and despite VAR inspection, the decision stood. Ronaldo stepped up and blasted the spot-kick high and straight down the center, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Four minutes later, the referee pointed to the same spot again after Ronaldo…
2020 European Championship finalists England were held to a shock draw by Hungary at the Wembley Stadium. England’s slip-up allowed Poland, who beat Albania by a goal to nil, to make up ground to the group leaders. England dominated proceedings early on, and a sweeping move nearly resulted in the opening goal. Left-back Luke Shaw played a give-and-go with winger Jack Grealish before curling in a dangerous cross for Harry Kane arriving at the back post. The Tottenham forward failed to make a connection with the cross – even at full stretch – and the ball was cleared away safely. Hungary were awarded a penalty out of nothing…