World football-ruling body (FIFA ) has formally congratulated Dr Mohammed Sanusi on his re-appointment as General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, for another term of three years. The letter, signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, read inter alia: “I am very pleased to extend my warmest congratulations on your recent appointment as General Secretary…
Six players from Champions League winners Real Madrid and four from Manchester City feature in this year’s FIFPRO World 11 announced yesterday by the global players’ association, with Lionel Messi absent for the first time in almost 20 years. The 2024 FIFPRO World 11 is the first edition since 2006 to exclude Messi. The Argentinian,…
Chelsea staged a fightback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 and move clear of Arsenal in second place in the Premier League table on Sunday. With Liverpool not in action this weekend after their game at Everton was postponed due to a storm, Chelsea’s victory at Spurs lifted them to within four points of Arne Slot’s…
Lewis Hamilton will bring down the curtain on his Mercedes career in Abu Dhabi on Sunday as his past and future Formula One teams, McLaren and Ferrari, fight for a constructors’ title to end years of waiting. Even if Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secured his fourth successive championship last month in Las Vegas, eras will…
The Gary Player Country Club course is ready to welcome 66 of the world’s top professionals for this week’s Nedbank Golf Challenge, with defending champion Max Homa leading one of the strongest fields in recent history as they battle it out for glory in ‘Africa’s Major’ at Sun City from 5-8 December 2024. Homa, who…
Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it was announced on Wednesday, with the Serbian superstar now coached by Andy Murray. The 37-year-old is targeting a record 25th Grand Slam crown after failing to add to the total during a frustrating 2024, although…
Julen Lopetegui’s future as West Ham United manager looked even more uncertain in the wake of their 3-1 defeat at Leicester City on Tuesday but the Spaniard was determined to put the latest setback behind him and move forward. Appointed at the start of the season to restore West Ham’s expansive playing style after several…
The return of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to Barcelona’s starting line-up following an injury layoff inspired the team to their 5-1 thrashing of Mallorca on Tuesday, manager Hansi Flick said.. During Yamal’s four-week absence with an ankle injury leaders Barcelona picked up only one point in three LaLiga matches, allowing the chasing pack led by…
The new Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano has vowed to maintain his friendship with former Barcelona colleagues like Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. The Herons chose to shake up their backroom staff after their unexpected early exit from the MLS playoffs in 2024, as Tata Martino left the manager’s job after being in charge of…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hit back at suggestions he is not selecting Kevin De Bruyne because of a rift with the Belgian midfielder. De Bruyne has been restricted to five substitute appearances since returning from an abdominal injury suffered against Inter Milan in September. Guardiola waited until City were 2-0 down against Liverpool…
