Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died at the age of 31. The England-born Greece international was found dead in the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada, southern Athens. Police attempted to resuscitate Baldock at the scene but he could not be revived and medical emergency units confirmed his death. Baldock had joined…
Ghana will face Nigeria for a place at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after both countries were paired at the qualifying draw on Wednesday. The sides also met ahead of the 2022 finals, with Ghana qualifying via a penalty shoot-out following a 2-2 draw on aggregate. The 42 entrants for the 2024 tournament, which…
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been appointed global head of soccer at Red Bull. The 57-year-old German will begin the role on 1 January 2025. Energy drinks brand Red Bull owns RB Leipzig in Germany’s Bundesliga, Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg and Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls, as well as Brazilian…
Barcelona legend and Spain World Cup winner Andres Iniesta has retired from football at the age of 40. Iniesta is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, thanks in part to the midfield partnerships he formed with Xavi Hernandez and Sergio Busquets for Spain and Barcelona. He earned 131 caps for his…
Brighton came from two goals down to beat Tottenham in a Premier League thriller on Sunday. Spurs looked to be heading to a sixth successive victory in all competitions as they deservedly led 2-0 after 37 minutes. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring with his sixth goal in six games when he timed his run perfectly…
Victor Osimhen has been left out of Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya. In the list released on Saturday, Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen omitted Osimhen due to injury concerns but named in-form Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman in the 23-man squad. The list contains regulars like skipper William Ekong,…
Football governing body Fifa has named the 12 stadiums set to host the new-look Club World Cup in the United States next year. The tournament, which will run from 15 June to 13 July 2025, is the first staging of an expanded 32-team competition. Matches will be played across the US, with the final to…
Barcelona’s perfect start to the season came to a surprise end on Saturday as Osasuna stunned them 4-2 Ante Budimir scored twice, the first sneaking behind the Barca defence to head home Bryan Zaragoza’s cross from close range after 18 minutes. Zaragoza increased Osasuna’s lead, running clear through on goal and slotting past goalkeeper Inaki…
Barcelona goalkeeper and captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen has had a successful knee surgery on Monday after suffering a ruptured patella tendon during Sunday’s La Liga victory against Villarreal. The German international was carried off on a stretcher during the first half after his right knee buckled as he landed while catching the ball. No timescale…
Barcelona beat Villarreal 5-1 to maintain their 100% record in La Liga, but goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a potentially serious injury and was carried off on a stretcher. Robert Lewandowski got two goals and missed a penalty, Raphinha grabbed a double and Pablo Torre also scored as Hansi Flick’s side made it six league…
