Ronaldo’s record in Saudi Arabia, fire at Portugal’s statue
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football icon, faced an unusual and unsettling prelude to his latest on-field exploits. In his native Madeira, a man set fire to a bronze statue of Ronaldo outside the CR7 Museum. A video circulating on social media…
Germany announces boycott of 2026 World Cup
Germany is contemplating a potential boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following escalating tensions over US President Donald Trump’s insistence on acquiring Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. This development has sparked concern among…
Barcelona kept hope alive despite Prague’s biting cold
Barcelona battled against both the freezing Prague temperatures and a daunting early deficit to secure a vital 4-2 victory over Slavia Prague, keeping their hopes of progressing to the knockout stages alive. The match, played in bitter -6°C…
Kabaddi star Monir has departed for the final journey
Monir Hossain, the esteemed treasurer of the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, passed away late last night due to a stroke, leaving a profound void in the nation’s sports fraternity. At the time of his death, he was 54 years old. Known for his unwavering…
Real Return Thanks to Vinícius and Mbappé’s Magic
Real Madrid delivered a commanding performance in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, defeating Monaco 6-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu. The emphatic victory marked a significant boost for the Spanish giants, alleviating internal pressure and…
PSG in Crisis After Defeat to Lisbon
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) suffered a major setback in the UEFA Champions League as they were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday night. The loss has placed the French giants’ hopes of direct qualification to the Round of 16 in serious…
City were defeated by a team that has yet to record a single victory in the Champions League
Manchester City returned to Norway with their star striker, Erling Haaland, but Pep Guardiola’s side found no warm welcome on Haaland’s home turf. Instead, they were handed a historic lesson by Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt, a team that had never before won…
Senegal’s coach ultimately stepped down from his duties
The disciplinary axe has finally fallen. Following weeks of anticipation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the temporary suspension of Senegal’s head coach, Papé Thiaw, for breaching conduct regulations. CAF’s…
The football ambassador, Africa’s pride, and Senegal’s hero—Sadio Mané
What does it take to be a true hero? History is replete with warriors and visionaries whose deeds have been immortalised across time. Yet, when the arena is football, the definition of greatness assumes a unique dimension. Scoring goals alone does not…
After a spectacularly dramatic final, Morocco and Senegal made history in the FIFA rankings
Following a dramatic and enthralling final at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco narrowly missed out on claiming the continental crown for the first time in 50 years. Yet, despite the heartbreak, the Atlas Lions received a historic boost in the…