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…
John Stones scored a very late equaliser to deny Arsenal a famous victory against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium. Arsenal had mounted a magnificent defensive display following the first half-dismissal of Leandro Trossard – and stood moments away from arguably the finest moment in manager Mikel Arteta’s reign – until substitute Stones scored following a…
British Boxer Daniel Dubois sensationally dismantled fellow Briton Anthony Joshua in five rounds in their IBF Word title fight in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. The 27-year-old dropped Joshua multiple times to retain the IBF heavyweight title and leave his domestic rival’s career in ruins. Londoner Dubois stopped Joshua with an incredible counter…
Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has signed for Greek club AEK Athens on a three-year deal. The 28 year old left Old Trafford after nine years at the club following the expiration of his contract this summer. Martial made 317 appearances for United, scoring 90 goals, after joining from Monaco in 2015 for £36m…
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 900 top-level career goals as Portugal kicked off their Nations League campaign with victory over Croatia. The 39-year-old volleyed in from the edge of the six-yard box in the 34th minute to double Portugal’s lead from Nuno Mendes’ deep cross. It was a record-extending 131st goal for…
A frightening incident occurred on the Tarkwa-Takoradi road when the vehicle carrying Ghana’s coaching trio, including former Premier League defender John Paintsil, was involved in a car crash. Fortunately, head coach Otto Addo, assistant coach Paintsil, and goalkeeping coach Fatawu Dauda are in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. The accident happened…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has the backing of senior Old Trafford figures to deliver the sustained success the club craves. After surviving an eighth-placed finish last season – United’s worst since 1990 – thanks to the FA Cup final win against Manchester City, the Dutchman is under pressure again after Sunday’s 3-0 home…
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah says this season will likely be his last at Liverpool and that nobody at the club has talked to him about a new contract. The 32-year-old, whose current deal at Anfield is set to expire next summer, scored in the Reds’ thumping 3-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday. Salah said afterwards…
