Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international football. The 2014 World Cup winner was capped 124 times, for his country Germany with his final game coming last month in their Euro 2024 quarter-final defeat by Spain. The 38-year-old made his international debut in 2009 and featured in eight major tournaments. Neuer…
Jamie Vardy scored on his return to the Premier League, helping Leicester City secure a draw against Tottenham Hotspur at King Power Stadium. The thirty seven year old Vardy, nodded in Abdul Fatawu’s cross to cancel out Pedro Porro’s first-half opener for Spurs. Tottenham dominated the first half, with summer signing Dominic Solanke missing several…
Defending Champions Manchester City began the defence of the premier league title in style as they breeze past Chelsea in London 2-0. Erling Haaland scored on his 100th Manchester City appearance as City’s quest for a fifth straight title gathers steam Haaland opened the scoring on 18 minutes with a dinked finish over Robert Sanchez…
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…
