South African Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title on Sunday after a fourth-round submission win over bitter rival Israel Adesanya in a blockbuster bout at Perth Arena. In the main event of UFC 305, du Plessis appeared to be flagging against the two-time former champion before a spectacular takedown of Adesanya solidified his…
Manchester United kicked off their Premier League campaign with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford. The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when debutant Joshua Zirkzee prodded home the winner, sending the home crowd into jubilation. New signing Noussair Mazraoui was handed a starting berth by Erik ten Hag, while…
Ajax secured a spot in the Europa League qualifying play-off round after defeating Panathinaikos in an epic penalty shootout that lasted 25 minutes and featured 34 spot-kicks. The Dutch side won the shootout 13-12, despite missing several penalties, showcasing their resilience and determination. Ajax goalkeeper Remko Pasveer was the hero of the night, saving five…
Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is nearing a deal to become the new head coach of the USA men’s national team, with talks in advanced stages. The 52-year-old Argentine has been the primary target to lead the team into the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States. Pochettino has had numerous…
Four-time winners Nottingham Forest have been drawn at home to Newcastle in the second round of the Carabao Cup. The match at the City Ground is one of two all-Premier League ties with West Ham United also facing top-flight opposition in the shape of Bournemouth. There are four ties which will see teams from the…
Wayne Rooney secured his first win as Plymouth Argyle head coach as his side beat Cheltenham Town 3-0 in the Carabao Cup first round at Home Park. Argyle had the better share of the first-half chances as Ryan Hardie and Freddie Issaka went close, while Ethon Archer hit the Plymouth post with a low drive…
European champions Real Madrid defeated Europa League winners Atalanta 2-0 to lift the UEFA Super Cup. The victory marked a perfect start to the season for Los Blancos, with new signing Kylian Mbappé making a dream debut. The match got off to a cautious start, with both teams feeling each other out in the early…
Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2027, with the option for a further year. The Portuguese midfielder has been a crucial player for the team since joining in January 2020, scoring 79 goals and contributing 67 assists in his 234…
UFC president Dana White has announced that Conor McGregor will not make his highly anticipated comeback this year. McGregor was initially scheduled to face Michael Chandler on June 29, but withdrew from the bout due to a broken toe. However, McGregor has disputed White’s claim, taking to social media to declare that he wants to…
Manchester United have announced the signing of two players from Bayern Munich: Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. The transfer fee is around £60 million, including add-ons. De Ligt has signed a five-year contract with Manchester United, with an option to extend for another year. The initial fee for the 25-year-old centre-back is £38.5 million,…
