Football injuries ’20 percent increase’ in major European leagues
Injuries increased 20% in the five major leagues in Europe in 2021/2022
London (AFP) - Injuries in Europe's five major leagues rose 20 per cent in the 2021-2022 season, according to a study published on Wednesday, as debate intensifies over...
Mayweather knocks Japanese Asakura at the show
Floyd Mayweather (left) throws a punch at Japan's Mikuru Asakura during their show fight in Saitama, Japan, on Sunday.
TOKYO (AFP) - Unbeaten former world champion Floyd Mayweather knocked out Japanese mixed martial arts fighter Mikuru Asakura on Sunday in...
Liverpool Handball Leads to Napoli Penalty and Early Lead
Liverpool were defeated by Napoli as Lewandowski scored a hat-trick for Barcelona
Napoli inflicted a stunning 4-1 defeat on Liverpool in the opening match of the Champions League in Naples on Wednesday
Paris (AFP) - Last season’s beaten finalists Liverpool got...
The Chilean winger reveals the sporting contact
Alan Silberman, Gabriel Suazo's agent, revealed, on Tuesday, Sporting's interest. However, the transfer did not materialize and the 25-year-old left-back will remain at Colo-Colo, at least until January.
“Contacted Sporting for a month and a half. It was on their...
‘We’re good enough’: All Blacks coach demands end to ‘hot cold’
Ardie Savea dives into one of New Zealand's seven unanswered attempts against Argentina
Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) - New Zealand striker Jason Ryan called Sunday for consistency after the 53-3 win over Argentina, saying he shouldn't take a setback...
Lewandowski leads Barcelona to victory over Sevilla with Real Madrid in perfect shape
Robert Lewandowski (right) and Ravenha were among Barcelona's top scorers
Madrid (AFP) - Robert Lewandowski scored again in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday, while Real Madrid scored four of four victories by beating Real Betis.
Barcelona...
Premier League clubs broke record spending in a £1.9 billion spree
Ajax striker Anthony joined Manchester United for £82m
London (AFP) - Premier League clubs have smashed their season spending record during a staggering 1.9 billion pounds ($2.1 billion) during the summer.
Deloitte's sports business group estimated that total spending by 20...
Akanji is ‘perfect’ for Man City, says Guardiola
Manchester City Swiss defender Manuel Akanji (right)
London (AFP) - Pep Guardiola believes Manuel Akanji will be the "perfect" fit for Manchester City after signing the Swiss defender from Borussia Dortmund on the transfer deadline.
City have responded to Guardiola's...
Southampton caused new misery for “soft” Chelsea
Southampton's Romeo Lafia celebrates after scoring against Chelsea
London (AFP) - Thomas Tuchel urged "soft" Chelsea to take a tough stance after their shock 2-1 defeat at Southampton plunged his side into turmoil in the Premier League on Tuesday.
Tuchel's side...
Hamilton Alonso backtracks due to Spa crash
Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) (AFP) - Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso calmed down to avoid a protracted war of words on Monday after their sharp collision at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) (AFP) - Lewis Hamilton and Fernando...
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New York (AFP) - Naomi Osaka's hopes for...
