Virgil van Dijk: How Liverpool captain became world’s best Virgil van Dijk: How Liverpool captain became world’s best: In a full-circle moment, Virgil van Dijk recently returned to the place where his football journey truly began. Last month, the Liverpool captain quietly visited his former Dutch club, Willem II, to revive a youth football competition aimed at developing young talent. The initiative reflects his desire to give something meaningful back to the game. Cristiano Ronaldo: I’m the best player in the world Diego Maradona: Obituary – Argentina’s flawed football icon How best in the world Dembele finally lived up to…
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Erling Haaland: Stats and facts about the superstar striker Erling Haaland: Stats and facts about the superstar striker: It’s no exaggeration to say that Erling Haaland has completely transformed Manchester City’s attack since his arrival. During his debut Premier League campaign, the Norwegian striker smashed in 36 goals across 35 matches. This season, he has continued that lethal form, already netting 17 goals in 21 appearances. In City’s latest outing against Luton, Haaland delivered a stunning performance, scoring five goals in just 58 minutes. He has also made history by becoming the first player to score hat-tricks in three consecutive…
Afcon ‘bringing hope’ to Sudan amid civil war Afcon ‘bringing hope’ to Sudan amid civil war: Sudan’s involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is offering a rare sense of optimism to people back home during the ongoing civil war, according to forward Abobaker Eisa. Ivorians top Afcon group after dramatic comeback win Isak facing two months out after ‘reckless’ tackle – Slot Since April 2023, Sudan has been facing what the United Nations has described as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, triggered by a power struggle between the national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF). The…
Johnson agrees to join Palace in £35m move: ottenham forward Brennan Johnson is set to become a Crystal Palace player after agreeing to a transfer valued at £35m. The move is expected to be wrapped up once Johnson successfully completes his medical examination on Friday, which would allow the 24-year-old Wales international to be included in Palace’s squad for their Premier League clash against Newcastle on Sunday. Enzo Maresca Under Pressure at Chelsea: Inside the Results Slump, Boardroom Tensions, and the Defining January Ahead ‘Impossible to replace’ – Fernandes could miss up to a month Isak facing two months out…
Ivorians top Afcon group after dramatic comeback win: Defending champions Ivory Coast produced a dramatic late turnaround to defeat Gabon and finish top of Group F, edging ahead of Cameroon on goals scored. The Elephants found themselves in serious trouble early on, falling two goals behind inside 21 minutes. Their recovery began just before half-time when Jean-Philippe Krasso reacted quickest to tap home after Wilfried Zaha squared the ball across goal. Algeria rest Mahrez but beat Equatorial Guinea for third win Arsenal in ‘survival’ mode as ‘sensational’ Raya save keeps them top Dyche urges ‘common sense’ and won’t weigh players…
Algeria rest Mahrez but beat Equatorial Guinea for third win: Algeria showed their depth and authority by easing past Equatorial Guinea 3-1 in Rabat, even with captain Riyad Mahrez left out of the starting line-up. The victory meant Les Fennecs became the second side, after Nigeria, to complete a perfect group-stage record at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Time is right to change Man Utd formation – Amorim Heaven will not switch from England to Ghana Enzo Maresca Under Pressure at Chelsea: Inside the Results Slump, Boardroom Tensions, and the Defining January Ahead Liverpool set-piece problems a ‘killer’ –…
Enzo Maresca Under Pressure at Chelsea: Inside the Results Slump, Boardroom Tensions, and the Defining January Ahead: Chelsea’s season has taken a dramatic turn. What looked like a campaign full of promise at the end of November has quickly evolved into one of uncertainty, pressure, and internal tension. Manager Enzo Maresca, once widely praised for guiding a young squad to success, now finds himself under intense scrutiny as results falter and cracks appear behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Time is right to change Man Utd formation – Amorim Heaven will not switch from England to Ghana Chelsea’s Rapid Decline:…
“When used properly, he could become the best player in the world.” How best in the world Dembele finally lived up to his potential: When Xavi made that declaration in 2021, it landed with a familiar echo around Ousmane Dembele’s career. It was not the first time such faith had been expressed, nor was it the loudest. Talent, after all, had never been the issue. Belief was abundant. Conviction, however, was fractured by doubt. From goat herding to idol – Modric’s ‘underdog’ rise to the top Cristiano Ronaldo: I’m the best player in the world ‘We’ve got a little fat…
From goat herding to idol – Modric’s ‘underdog’ rise to the top: No matter how Croatia’s Euro 2024 story concludes, Luka Modric has no intention of quietly closing the book on his international journey. Retirement, at least from the national shirt, is not yet part of his vocabulary. Lamine Yamal Biography: Age, Parents, Height, Salary & Net Worth Cristiano Ronaldo: I’m the best player in the world ‘We’ve got a little fat guy who will turn him inside out’ – the genius of Robertson At 38, the Real Madrid midfielder still harbors a restless ambition: one more World Cup, one…
Time is right to change Man Utd formation – Amorim: has made it abundantly clear that surrendering his tactical convictions to outside clamor would have been a professional death sentence. The Manchester United head coach admitted that had he reshaped his system merely to appease the din of headlines and opinion panels, his authority would have evaporated on the spot. Isak facing two months out after ‘reckless’ tackle – Slot Heaven will not switch from England to Ghana Liverpool set-piece problems a ‘killer’ – Van Dijk Against Newcastle United, Amorim veered away from his customary back three supported by wing-backs,…