The football community across South America is in mourning following the tragic death of Uruguayan defender Juan Izquierdo, who passed away after suffering a cardiopulmonary arrest during a Copa Libertadores match. The 27-year-old, who played for Nacional, collapsed during their match against Brazilian side São Paulo on August 22, following an irregular heartbeat. The incident […]
Carlos Alcaraz faced an unexpectedly strong challenge from Australian qualifier Li Tu at the US Open before securing a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory. Alcaraz, a four-time Grand Slam champion, got off to a dominant start, winning the first set with ease. However, the match took an unexpected turn when Tu, a 28-year-old Adelaide native, […]
Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah is on the verge of joining Crystal Palace after negotiations between the two clubs reached an advanced stage. The South London outfit is expected to finalize a deal worth £25 million plus £5 million in potential add-ons for the 25-year-old striker. Nketiah, who has been a peripheral figure in Arsenal’s recent […]
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his delight in the signing of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad. The Gunners have secured the 28-year-old on a four-year contract with an option for a further 12 months, for a fee that could reach £31.6m. Arteta believes that Merino’s experience and versatility will significantly enhance Arsenal’s […]
Leicester City produced a dominant performance to thrash Tranmere Rovers 4-0 in the EFL Cup on Tuesday evening, with Ghana striker Jordan Ayew stealing the show with a stunning goal and an assist. Ayew’s moment of brilliance came in the 38th minute when he unleashed a powerful right-footed shot from outside the box that found […]
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to sign Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte for a fee of €50m (£42.29m). The deal also includes potential additional payments of €10m (£8.46m). Ugarte, 23, could fly to Manchester for a medical as early as Tuesday, as his move to Old Trafford edges closer. This transfer […]
Defending champion Coco Gauff has declared that she’s treating this year’s US Open as a “victory lap” after cruising to a comfortable victory over Varvara Gracheva in her opening match. The 20-year-old American secured a 6-2, 6-0 win in just 66 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Gauff, who claimed her first Grand Slam title by […]
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has pledged to address the issue of illegal betting companies exploiting Ghana Premier League fixtures for their business. Okraku’s commitment comes amid growing concerns over unauthorised betting websites offering odds on Ghanaian football competitions. Speaking at the ongoing 30th Ordinary Conference at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence […]
Novak Djokovic has kicked off his bid for a historic 25th Grand Slam singles title with a commanding victory over Radu Albot in the first round of the US Open. The Serbian tennis star, currently tied with Margaret Court for the most major singles titles at 24, defeated Albot 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 in a match […]
German tactician Bruno Labbadia has been appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles. The 58-year-old takes over from Finidi George, who resigned in June following a disappointing run of results. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed Labbadia’s appointment in a statement on Tuesday morning, announcing, “The NFF Executive […]
