Mikel Arteta, who was then an assistant coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, faced a daunting task when he was appointed Arsenal manager five years ago today, succeeding Unai Emery. The Spaniard inherited a club languishing in 10th place in the Premier League. “I was probably terrified,” Arteta confessed, recalling his initial feelings. “You […]
World 5,000m silver medallist Mohamed Katir has received a four-year ban for tampering after he was found to have falsified travel documents submitted during an investigation into missed doping tests. The 26-year-old Spaniard was suspended for two years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) in February for missing three doping tests in 12 months. But […]
Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a fresh injury in the recent Manchester derby. The 25-year-old was forced off after just 14 minutes of the 2-1 victory over Manchester City, marking yet another frustrating setback in his injury-plagued spell at Old Trafford. “Several weeks,” was the […]
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the British billionaire, has further increased his shareholding in Manchester United, according to recent SEC filings. This move comes amidst a backdrop of financial difficulties at the club and mounting criticism of Ratcliffe’s stewardship. Ratcliffe, through his company INEOS, has acquired an additional 1.24% stake in the club, bringing his total ownership […]
The journey of Ademola Lookman being voted the men’s African footballer of the year has been full of ups and downs, yet the Nigeria international knows his recent success provides inspiration. After failing to impose himself following a big-money move to the Premier League as a teenager, the forward had several loan spells before his […]
The CAF Champions League enters Matchday 3 this weekend with decisive fixtures across all groups as Al Hilal seek to extent their perfect start to the group stage. Teams are fighting to strengthen their positions or claim their first victories. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what to expect in each group: Group A: Al Hilal’s […]
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be a unique and historic event, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. However, the festivities will kick off in South America, marking the centenary of the inaugural World Cup in Uruguay. This unprecedented format will see matches played across continents and hemispheres, offering a truly global spectacle. A Transatlantic […]
European football’s most successful club, Real Madrid, can add another title to their glittering trophy collection when they play in the final of maiden FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar. As the reigning champions of the UEFA Champions League, the Spanish club have gained direct qualification for the tournament’s final on December 18, which marks two […]
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager Luis Enrique has warned his team despite their convincing 3-0 win over RB Salzburg, stressing the need for major improvements to stay competitive in the UEFA Champions League. The French side’s campaign had been a disaster up until this point, with defeats to Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Arsenal leaving them […]
Charles Quartey, President of the United Coaches Association of Ghana, has called upon the government to invest in young boxers representing the nation. He believes these talented individuals have the potential to become world champions. In an interview on Omashi TV’s “The Big Fight Night,” Quartey highlighted the abundance of talented boxers in Ghana, but […]
