Spain became the third different winner in three editions of the UEFA Nations League, squeezing past Croatia on penalties after a goalless draw in the final in Rotterdam. Match Overview The early stages were an exercise for Spain in tempering the exuberance of the Croatia players and their horde of followers inside the stadium. They did just that and nearly made the breakthrough twice in the opening 15 minutes, first when Dominik Livaković spilled Fabián Ruiz's cross-cum-shot against the post and then when
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the team and timetable for the Asia Cup 2023. The tournament will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Six teams, namely India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal, will participate in the Asia Cup 2023. The ACC has successfully resolved the issue regarding the venue for the Indian cricket team matches. The tournament will consist of 13 matches and will be held from 31st August 2023 to 17th September 2023. According to the
Since India‘s humiliating 209 runs defeat in the WTC Final against Australia, Ravichandran Ashwin has been in the news because of his snub from the WTC Final. Several experts criticised Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma’s decision to leave R Ashwin out despite the off-spinner being their highest wicket-taker in the 2021-23 WTC cycle with 61 wickets. In recent events, Ashwin broke his silence on the matter and stated, “I would have loved to play the final against Australia, as I played a part
Australia and England locked horns in one of the most iconic Test series in cricketing history as they have a go at each other in the opening day of the 1st Test of Ashes 2023. Before the match, the players from both sides wore black bands and observed one minute silence in memory of the victims of the Nottingham attack. The deeply distressing scenes witnessed in Nottingham this week have brought immense sorrow to everyone, particularly the cherished friends and families of the
Pakistan is expected to announce their 16-member Test squad on Saturday for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka in July. There are a few exciting prospects who may receive their maiden Test call-up, namely Omair Yousuf and Mohammad Huraira. These young talents have shown impressive performances recently and are likely to be given an opportunity in the Test format. Omair Yousuf, a 24-year-old batsman, had an outstanding outing during Pakistan Shaheens' tour of Zimbabwe. He topped the batting charts with 348 runs
Despite only signing for Bayern Munich last summer, Ryan Gravenberch is prepared to move again this summer after a frustrating season in the Bundesliga according to a report by 90mins. After securing a £ 17 million move from Ajax to Bayern Munich, the 21-year-old only managed three Bundesliga starts out of his 24 appearances last season. The central midfielder managed just one goal and one assist all season and they both came in the German Cup. Gravenberch is prepared to leave Bayern in
Tottenham have launched a joint bid for James Maddison and Harvey Barnes following Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League. The pair are in demand after contributing 23 goals and 10 assists between them last term in a struggling team, with Newcastle also interested in both, and West Ham and Aston Villa keeping a close eye on Barnes. But it is thought Spurs have made the first move, with the combined offer – believed to be in excess of £50million – set to be
Manchester United are negotiating granting exclusivity to the consortium led by Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani over a $6 billion takeover, sources told Reuters on Thursday. The Qatari offer is currently viewed by owners the Glazer family more favourably than a bid from British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, founder of chemicals producer INEOS, the sources added. Ratcliffe's offer envisions that the Glazers would keep some interest in Manchester United. The Premier League club is widely seen as one of the most prized
After an impressive debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 with the Mumbai Indians (MI), all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar has been reportedly roped in by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its three-week camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Arjun, who is the son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, is among the 20 ‘potential’ all-rounders shortlisted for the BCCI camp. Arjun left Mumbai to ply his trade for Goa in the Indian domestic season before the
Cristiano Ronaldo has had a first season in Arabia that has certainly fallen short ofexpectations. Although the Portuguese striker was one of Al Nassr's top scorers, theclub was not able to win the Saudi Pro League. Now, the player surprises everyoneand confirms his new destination for next season. Cristiano Ronaldo, 38 years old, is in a physical condition that certainly still allows him to compete in a European team. In that sense, the Portuguese footballer begins to assess the options he has for
There is no more football, the season is over and now it is time to turn our attention to the transfer market, an interesting stage full of rumors and unexpected signings. The first player who has to choose a team is Neymar Jr. As reported by Le Parisien, a French outlet with good information about France and PSG, Paris Saint-Germain does not have Neymar Jr for the following season, and therefore they want to sell him as soon as possible. Where will Neymar
After months of discussions with Formula One star driver Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes expects to sign him to a contract extension in matter of "days, not weeks," its team boss said. Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team CEO Toto Wolff told CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" program on Monday that a new deal will happen soon with six months remaining on the current contract. "We are still talking, we get this question basically every race weekend," Wolff said. "We've got such a good relationship we dread
Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid coach and former manager of Everton, is suing the Premier League club in London’s high court. The move appears to be the latest blow to Everton, who have endured a series of financial struggles in recent years including a three-year effort to raise funds to complete the building of their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Ancelotti’s lawyers filed the coach’s claim against his former employers late on Friday, according to court records. It relates to “general commercial contracts
Newcastle United are reportedly preparing a bid for Wolfsburg midfielder Felix Nmecha, with the Germany international attracting attention after a standout campaign in the Bundesliga. That's following a recent report from the Telegraph's Luke Edwards claiming that an offer for the ace is currently being prepared after manager Eddie Howe has been left enamoured by his box-to-box prowess. The 22-year-old is likely to cost around £15m and could prove to be a shrewd avenue to delve down as the Magpies look to bolster
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly set the date that he will leave the Premier League. The Catalan became the first manager since Sir Alex Ferguson to complete a Treble in English football at the weekend, masterminding Manchester City's first-ever Champions League title in Istanbul against Inter Milan. This is Guardiola's second Treble, too, following his 2008/09 success in his first season of senior management at Barcelona. Despite suggestions that he could leave on a high and finish his City career two
Manager Peter Gerhardsson named a 23-player squad on Tuesday which includes goalkeeper Musovic and winger Rytting Kaneryd, both of whom receive well-earned call-ups after their respective performances for the Blues at domestic level. In February, Musovic signed a contract extension with Chelsea while Rytting Kaneryd enjoyed her first full season in English football. Our Swedish duo played significant roles as we secured a fourth successive league title alongside a third consecutive FA Cup triumph. Our former captain Magdalena Eriksson, who leaves Chelsea this
Arsenal Women goalkeeper Fran Stenson has left the club on the expiry of her contract. Stenson joined the club from Manchester City in the summer of 2018 and was incredibly highly rated as a teenager. Prior to joining City, Stenson had played first team football at Birmingham City. Stenson has spent time on loan at Blackburn Rovers, Brighton, Birmingham City and Sheffield United during her time in North London. However, the 22-year-old only played one game for the Gunners’ first team, a 4-0
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 produced some avoidable scenes, particularly during a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants on May 01. It was RCB stalwart Virat Kohli who clashed with LSG pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and later Gautam Gambhir on the field. The While the exact details of what transpired on the field still remain hidden, Gambhir has explained why he sided with Naveen and went head-to-head with Kohli, triggering one of the biggest on-field fights in the history of the
FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski ruled out moving to the Saudi Professional League this summer as “he has other priorities” and his contract with the Spanish champions is valid until 2026. In his first season in the Spanish La Liga, the Pole definitely met expectations as he led Xavi Hernandez’s team to the league title and he was the best scorer of the competition with 23 goals. According to some media, after a stunning season, Lewandowski’s future was in question as his name
Manchester United takeover bidder Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani will be hopeful of bridging the financial gap between the Reds and Manchester City if he takes control at Old Trafford. Reports this week from Qatar suggest Sheikh Jassim is closing in on completing a move for United. It's claimed the Sheikh has conducted 'successful talks' with the powers that be at Old Trafford. Following this news, the Reds' share price rocketed and at the time of writing, sits at $23.05 per stock. This






















