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US Open: Shock as American teenager Coco Gauff defeats Sabalenka to win crown
American teenager, Coco Gauff, came from behind to win the US Open on Saturday, clinching her first Grand Slam title with a battling win over Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus. Gauff, 19, produced a gutsy performance on…
I hate losing – Israel Adesanya reacts after devastating loss to Strickland
Mixed martial arts fighter Israel Adesanya has broken his silence about his loss to Sean Strickland. Adesanya, widely acclaimed for his incredible fighting skills,…
UFC 293: Strickland defeats Adesanya to claim middleweight title
Sean Strickland defeated Isreal Adeanya to become the new middleweight champion of the world with all judges scoring the fight in this favour. A first-round knock…
Liverpool’s Van Dijk says red card ban ‘a hard and expensive lesson’
Virgil van Dijk said Saturday he had learned “a hard and expensive lesson” after receiving an an extra one-game ban and a…
After FIFA Ban, Samson Siasia Sets Sights On Football Return
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has revealed that he is eager to return to football after learning his lessons during his period of ban. It will be recalled that the World Football governing body, FIFA,…
Liverpool’s Van Dijk banned for an extra game after red card row
Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk has been handed an extra one-game ban and a £100,000 ($124,000) fine after his angry reaction to a red card against Newcastle. Van Dijk admitted acting in an improper manner…
Spain’s football chief Rubiales charged with kissing Hermoso
Spanish public prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against football chief Luis Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips without her consent, the prosecutors office said…
Man Utd’s Antony faces new allegations as two more women come forward
Antony is facing fresh accusations after two more women came forward to make claims against the Manchester United footballer. The 23-year-old was dropped by Brazil on Monday ahead of World Cup qualifying games…
My rivalry with Messi is over, says Ronaldo
Al Nassr and Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo said the rivalry with Argentine and Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi is over and fans do not have to ‘hate one and like the other.’ The 38-year-old said the ‘battle’…
Ballon d’Or shortlist: Osimhen, England trio, seven from Man City nominated (Full list)
England’s Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane and seven Manchester City players are on the 30-man…
Spain’s Hermoso files criminal complaint over Rubiales kiss, prosecutor says
Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso has lodged a criminal complaint over the unsolicited kiss by football federation boss Luis…
Super Eagles are underachievers – Wenger
FIFA’s chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger, believes the Super Eagles possesses an incredible talent to be a great footballing nation but they have failed to attain their heights, PUNCH Sports…
Spanish Women’s Football Coach Vilda Fired Amid Kiss Scandal
Spain’s football association removed the coach of the national women’s team amid a scandal sparked after the country’s football chief kissed a player. The association “has decided to dispense with the…
How Ramos Rejected Saudi’s N19.7bn Yearly Offer And Settled For N987m
Former Spain defender, Sergio Ramos, rejected a huge contract offer from Saudi Arabia before opting to join Sevilla on a free transfer. Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad had offered the Real Madrid legend an incredible…
Pay €500m for Osimhen – De Laurentiis tells Al-Hilal
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has told Saudi club Al-Hilal that he would only consider an offer of €500m for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. De Laurentiis was one of the few…
Ramos Returns To Boyhood Club Sevilla
Veteran former Spain defender Sergio Ramos said yesterday he was returning to his hometown club Sevilla after 18 years away. Sevilla sit bottom of LaLiga without a point after three matches but as Europa League…
Ramos Returns To Boyhood Club Sevilla
Veteran former Spain defender Sergio Ramos said yesterday he was returning to his hometown club Sevilla after 18 years away. Sevilla sit bottom of LaLiga without a point after three matches but as Europa League…
Transfer: Saudi Chiefs in London over Salah deal
A delegation from the Saudi Pro League arrived in London on Saturday in a bid to persuade Liverpool to sell Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah. According to the Daily Mail, Al Ittihad are not giving up on their pursuit…
Manchester United’s Sancho Hits Back, Says Ten Hag Making Him Scapegoat
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho said he had been unfairly made a “scapegoat”. This was after his manager Erik ten Hag claimed he had been left out of the squad to face Arsenal on Sunday because of poor…
Nigeria Extends Peseiro’s Contract
The Nigeria Football Federation and Jose Santos Peseiro have reached an agreement for the gaffer to continue in his role as Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team of Nigeria, Super Eagles. The Director of…
Mason Greenwood gets second chance in Getafe after Man Utd exit
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has joined Getafe on loan for the 2023-2024 season. The move comes after United suspended…
‘My legs were shaking’ as Madrid fans sang ‘Hey Jude’ — Bellingham
Jude Bellingham said his legs were left “shaking” as Real Madrid fans serenaded him with The Beatles song ‘Hey Jude’ on Saturday. The England international hit a 95th-minute winner for Madrid against Getafe in a derby…
Bellingham Strikes Again To Earn Madrid Derby Win
Jude Bellingham rescued Real Madrid with a 95th-minute strike to secure a 2-1 win over Getafe on Saturday and maintain Los Blancos’ perfect start to La Liga, as they played with a closed roof at the Santiago…
Erik ten Hag Says Manchester United Looking Forward To ‘Fight’ With Arsenal
Erik ten Hag says his players are up for the fight against Arsenal as Manchester United look forward to Sunday’s high-profile clash. The Red Devils have six points from their opening three Premier League matches,…