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April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

Ten Hag defends Man United’s style of play against Liverpool

Erik ten Hag has defended Manchester United’s performance against Liverpool and suggested an open, end-to-end game is what should be expected in matches against them. Ten Hag’s side once again came under pressure — just as they did against Brentford last

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

Japanese Grand Prix 2024: Lewis Hamilton Says Mercedes Had ‘Best Session Of The Year’

The seven-time champion was fifth quickest, with team-mate George Russell fourth, both just under 0.5 seconds behind Max Verstappen of Red Bull. The times were set in the first session, while the second was rendered irrelevant by wet conditions. Hamilton said:

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

Rafael Nadal: Spaniard Pulls Out Of Monte Carlo Masters Saying Body Not Up To It

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters, saying his body "simply won't allow" him to play in the tournament, which starts on Sunday. Nadal, 37, made his long-awaited return at January's Brisbane International after almost a year out

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024

John Paintsil Drags Journalists And Media Houses To Court

Former Black Stars defender John Paintsil has taken legal action against three media houses, three sports journalists and an analyst following recent attacks directed towards his new appointment as assistant coach of the Ghana national team. In a writ dated Thursday,

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024

Oleksandr Zinchenko: Arsenal Footballer Would Fight In Ukraine If Called Up

Arsenal footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko says he would leave the UK to fight in Ukraine if he was called up. The 27-year-old told BBC Newsnight he has donated about £1m to help people in his home country since Russia's full-scale invasion in

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024

Impossible Not To Call Hat-Trick Hero Cole Palmer Top Player, Says Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino believes Cole Palmer has proved he is a "top player" after his hat-trick helped Chelsea secure a dramatic win against Manchester United. The 21-year-old's last two goals came in stoppage time, with the winner the latest scored in Premier

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024

April FIFA Rankings: Black Stars Drop To 68th Globally, Maintain 14th Position In Africa

Ghana has suffered another drop in the latest FIFA World Rankings following their recent games during the March international break. The Black Stars faced Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Cranes of Uganda during last month's break losing the first game game

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024

South African Footballer Shot Dead In Car Hijacking

South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been shot dead in a car hijacking, police say. The shooting took place at a petrol station on Wednesday night in the Johannesburg suburb of Florida. The 24-year-old Kaizer Chiefs star was waiting to be

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

Moyes Delighted With Mohammed Kudus’ Goal Against Newcastle

West Ham United boss David Moyes has expressed his satisfaction with his attackers’ performance including Mohammed Kudus against Newcastle United over the weekend. The 23-year-old found himself on the score sheet with a record-breaking goal as he surpassed Andre Ayew as

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

Luis Rubiales Arrested In Corruption Investigation

Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), 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