The trunks worn by Muhammad Ali in his epic ‘Thrilla in Manila’ victory over Joe Frazier are expected to fetch more than $6m at auction next week. Ali’s iconic white satin shorts went up for sale with renowned auction house Sotheby’s on Thursday – and the bidding has already reached $3.8m. The trunks, signed by…
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his sending off during Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Chelsea. The manager was dismissed by referee Darren England for protesting against a penalty decision that led to a red card for defender Lorenz Assignon. Kompany said later that the standard of refereeing…
The Sports ministry in Cameroon has named Marc Brys as the country new national team coach to the consternation of every one including the Cameroonian Football Federation The 61-year-old Belgian, who was most recently at OH Leuven, has been chosen to replace former Liverpool and West Ham defender Rigobert Song. However, Fecafoot appeared to be…
Former president of the Spanish football federation Luis Rubiale has been arrested as part of a corruption investigation. He was detained on his arrival in Madrid from the Dominican Republic. He is suspected of receiving illegal commissions when negotiating a lucrative deal to stage the Spanish Super Cup competition in Saudi Arabia. Prosecutors are seeking…
English premier league side Nottingham forest boosted their survival hopes with a convincing victory over fulham at the city ground. Three first half from the embattled forest team was all they needed to pick all three points in a 3-1 win despite fulham threatening a comeback in the second period. Callum Hudson-odoi opened the scoring…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has defended striker Erling Haaland following Roy Keane’s criticism after Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal. The ex-Manchester United captain said Haaland’s “general play” is “so poor” and “almost like a League Two player”. “I don’t agree with him, absolutely not,” said Guardiola when asked about Keane’s comments. Haaland scored 52…
Four Super Falcons Players have arrived the team’s camp ahead of this weekend’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa. The players are Rasheedat Ajibade, Ashleigh Plumptre, Linda Jiwaku and Jumoke Alani More players are expected in camp on Monday (today). Shukurat Oladipo, Tochukwu Oluehi, Chidinma Okeke and Gift Monday are among the players expected…
Spanish giants Real Madrid restored their eight point advantage at the top of La Liga after a comfortable 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday Brazil forward Rodrygo was the star man as his brace, one in each half was the difference as Madrid responded to Barcelona’s earlier win which reduced their lead to five…
Nigeria’s sole representative in the Caf Confederation Cup Rivers United edged defending champions USM Alger of Algeria 1-0 in the first leg of their quarter-final clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Sunday. Augustine Okejepha got the only goal from Sadiq Adamu’s cross from the corner in the 10th minute…
England international Ella Toone scored twice as Manchester United fought back from a goal down to beat Everton and keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for next season’s Women’s Champions League. Everton, the lowest goalscorers in the WSL, were gifted a 10th-minute lead when Maya le Tissier’s backpass was underhit, enabling Katja Snoeijs to…
