The Saudi Pro League’s remaining 14 football clubs are up for privatisation, the sports ministry said, after the sale of four top teams sparked a billion-dollar spending spree on foreign stars. Six more clubs from the 18-strong league are available for privatisation next month, followed by the other eight “at a later stage”, a statement…
Defending champion Argentina will clash against Ecuador in the first quarterfinal of Copa America 2024 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Argentine captain Lionel Messi, who missed its final group fixture against Peru with hamstring discomfort, took part in full practices this week and should return on Thursday. Lautaro Martinez, leading the scoring charts…
Soccer Football – FA Cup – Final – Manchester City v Manchester United – Wembley Stadium, London, Britain – May 25, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag celebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Cup REUTERS/Hannah Mckay | Photo Credit: Hannah McKay Soccer Football – FA Cup – Final – Manchester City v…
The 48th edition of the Copa America began on June 14, with the United States hosting the tournament. Here are five key highlights from the event so far: Argentina through to quarterfinals Defending champion Argentina not only secured a place in the quarterfinals but did so in style by winning all three group matches. Additionally,…
England’s Phil Foden said the players need to shoulder some of the blame for the team’s shaky performances at Euro 2024 and that he feels sorry for manager Gareth Southgate, who has been subjected to heavy criticism. England has sputtered through its four games in Germany, with Jude Bellingham’s last-gasp bicycle kick and Harry Kane’s…
PREVIEW More than a few eyebrows were raised when Austria hired manager Ralf Rangnick in 2022 after a miserable stint at Manchester United, but the 66-year-old German has turned Austria into Euro 2024 contenders — and earned the nation’s respect. Austria, one of the biggest stories of the tournament after upending tough opponents France and…
The Netherlands might have emerged from a disappointing performance in the group phase of the European Championship with a favourable pairing but it will be wary of Romania when they meet on Tuesday in Munich in the round of 16. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | ROMANIA VS NETHERLANDS LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 Romania has also only won once in…
South American football’s governing body maintained that the Hard Rock Stadium’s playing surface will be in great shape for the Copa America final on July 14 amid complaints during the group stage about grass at other fields used for the tournament. The grass surface at the stadium of the NFL’s Dolphins in Miami Gardens was…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi sits on the bench before a Copa America Group A match against Peru in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 29, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Argentina’s Lionel Messi sits on the bench before a Copa America Group A match against Peru in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 29, 2024. | Photo Credit:…
Germany takes on fellow title contender Spain in the mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash on Friday, hoping to end a winless run at tournaments against it that stretches back to 1988. The Germans are enjoying their best international tournament in eight years with home fans desperate for their first title in a decade but their…
