A German referee once criticised over his match-fixing past by Jude Bellingham will officiate England’s European Championship semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday. Felix Zwayer, 43, will lead an all-German refereeing team. In 2021, when Bellingham played for Borussia Dortmund, the England midfielder was fined 40,000 euros (£34,000) for referencing the official’s previous ban for…
Moroccan club Ittihad Tanger are still searching for two footballers who went missing off the country’s northern Mediterranean coast on Saturday. Five staff members from the top-flight side were taking part in an excursion on a yacht rented from the beach resort of M’diq – north of the city of Tetouan. Emergency services rescued three…
Nigeria-born mixed martial fighter Israel Adesanya is bookmakers favourite in the August 18 face-off against middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. Despite losing his title to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in September 2023, Adesanya is favoured to win back his belt, with odds set at -125 compared to Du…
British Tennis player Emma Raducanu has been knocked out of Wimbledon by New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun. The British wildcard, 21, lost 6-2 5-7 6-2 in the fourth round on Centre Court. Raducanu had levelled the match and regained some confidence after a stunning performance from an inspired Sun. Then Raducanu slipped on the baseline…
Bayern Munich have signed winger Michael Olise from Crystal Palace on a five-year deal after paying a release clause of about £60m. The 22-year-old English-born France Under-21 forward made 90 appearances in all competitions over three seasons with Palace. He joined the Eagles from Reading for £8m in July 2021. Chelsea and Newcastle United registered…
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has debunked rumours that he has retired from the Nigeria national team. The 31-year old has been a free agent since February after the termination of his contract with Turkish Super Lig side Sivasspor. Since the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, Ahmed Musa has not been called up to…
Brazil have crashed out of Copa America after losing to Uruguay 4-2 on penalties (4-2) in the Quarter Final. The game had ended goalless after full time. Uruguay, who finished the game with 10 men after Nahitan Nandez was sent off in the 74th minute, will face Colombia in Charlotte, North Carolina, in their semi-final…
First timers Canada are through to the Semi final of Copa America after beating Venezuela 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Texas. Ismael Kone scored the decisive spot-kick after Wilker Angel’s effort had been saved by goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau. Venezuela striker Salomon Rondon had earlier scored a stunning 35-yard lob to cancel out…
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek is set to complete his move to La Liga outfit Girona. Van de Beek has struggled to establish himself since moving to United in a £35m move in September 2020. The Dutchman had a loan spell at Everton and spent the second half of last season at Eintracht…
Netherlands will take on England for a place in the final of Euro 2024 The Dutch on Saturday night scored two quick goals to come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 Akaydin headed in from a brilliant Guler cross to put Turkey in front, but De Vrij’s towering header and Muldur’s own goal within six…
