Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz (21) stared down a potential first-round exit at Wimbledon after a heart-stopping five-set battle against American Frances Tiafoe (26). In a match that had the Centre Court crowd on the edge of their seats, Alcaraz ultimately prevailed 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2, but the victory exposed vulnerabilities that could threaten his […]
Manchester City and Manchester United can breathe a sigh of relief as they were cleared to participate in the Champions League and Europa League respectively. However, this green light comes with strings attached, following an investigation by UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB). The initial hurdle stemmed from concerns regarding the ownership of both clubs […]
Veteran defender Jan Vertonghen has announced his retirement from international football, drawing a close to a remarkable 157-cap career for Belgium. The 37-year-old’s decision follows a series of near misses and a soul-crushing own goal that sealed Belgium’s fate at Euro 2024. Vertonghen’s social media statement, a poignant “Thanks for all the memories. I have […]
Black Queens forward Mukarama Abdulai says the team’s upcoming international friendly against Japan is not about the outcome but refining their tactics and preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The match between Ghana’s Black Queens and Japan is scheduled for July 13 as both sides gear up for crucial tournaments. The Black […]
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to engage FIFA in discussions to address concerns surrounding Kwesi Appiah’s simultaneous roles as the coach of Sudan and an Executive Council Member of the GFA during the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Appiah, currently leading Sudan’s national team, will face Ghana in Group F alongside […]
Antoine Semenyo has earned the trust of Bournemouth authorities and is reportedly on the verge of agreeing to a five-year contract extension, according to UK reports. The 24-year-old initially joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in January 2023 on a four-and-a-half-year deal. His integration into Iraola’s preferred 4-3-3 system, often operating from the right wing, has […]
For a league that witnessed a 58 percent win rate at home in the just ended campaign, it is safe to that any action or inaction that takes any club from its traditional home ground is a curse in disguise. And rightly so, it is no surprise that the eventual winners of the 2023/2024 Ghana […]
Ghana international Mohammed Kudus has revealed that he was ready for the English Premier League before making the 43 million move from Ajax Amsterdam to West Ham United last year. Speaking to the media after he was unveiled as the new brand ambassador of Tecno Mobile, Kudus said there is a vast difference between the […]
France coach Didier Deschamps (55) remains optimistic about his key attackers Kylian Mbappe (25) and Antoine Griezmann (33) as France prepares for a quarter-final showdown against Portugal in the European Championship. Speaking ahead of the match at the Volksparkstadion on Friday, Deschamps acknowledged Portugal’s status as strong contenders for the Euro 2024 crown. “At the […]
Andy Murray’s farewell to Wimbledon began with an emotional yet spirited start on Thursday, as he and his brother Jamie faced a tough defeat in the first round of the men’s doubles. The former champion, a two-time Wimbledon singles winner, fought valiantly alongside Jamie but ultimately succumbed to Australia’s Rinky Hijikata and John Peers, losing […]
