Liverpool moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League as the leaders eased past Newcastle 4-0 at Anfield and Manchester City were beaten for the second time in five days, 2-1 at Leicester. Liverpool’s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah shoots to score their second goal from the penaltyContinue Reading
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s instant impact as Manchester United interim manager continued in his first home game in charge as two goals from Paul Pogba helped his team secure a 3-1 win over Huddersfield. Manchester United’s French midfielder Paul Pogba scores their second goal during the English Premier League football matchContinue Reading
Man City’s title bid hit by 2-1 defeat at Leicester Manchester City’s Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero (L) reacts as Leicester players celebrate scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Manchester City at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on December 26,Continue Reading
Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to score a late equaliser as 10-man Juventus salvaged a 2-2 draw at Atalanta on Wednesday to move nine points clear of Napoli at the top of Serie A. Juventus’ Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring an equalizer during the Italian Serie AContinue Reading
Luka Modric added to his collection of awards after a successful 2018 when he was named Croatian sportsman of the year on Wednesday. Modric Sandra Perkovic, five times European champion in discus, won the women’s award. The football squad, runners-up in the World Cup, were named Croatian team of theContinue Reading
It is certainly an exciting festive season for Delta sports men and women as many of them will still be celebrating the millions of Naira gained from the 19th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abuja. Secretary to Delta State Government, Rt Hon Ovie Agas (middle) displaying with the Torch ofContinue Reading
AC Milan’s push for a top-four finish in Serie A took a hit on Wednesday as Gennaro Gattuso’s side were held to an uneventful 0-0 draw at struggling Frosinone. The seven-time European champions remain in fifth, behind fourth-placed Lazio on goal difference in the race for Champions League qualification. ACContinue Reading
One woman ran almost 163 miles in 24 hours, there was a marathon chess duel, while identical twins landed a major international title each in the same sport. Dina and Arina Averina Here, AFP Sport also looks at a 16-time world champion and a Hungarian skimmer in five stories youContinue Reading
Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat in the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Wednesday. “They are lovely conditions,” said Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed, “But the first hour is very important. (Playing in South Africa is) a great challenge but we have to play positiveContinue Reading
Former Watford, Benfica and Atletico Madrid boss Quique Sanchez Flores has been named head coach of Chinese Super League (CSL) Shanghai Shenhua. Quique Sanchez Flores Shenhua issued a statement welcoming the Spaniard and his coaching team, who are due to arrive in Shanghai on Friday to prepare for the newContinue Reading
