Soccer

Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has a penchant for using past disappointments as fuel for future success. Sunday’s astonishing 6-0 triumph over West Ham United in the Premier League was a resounding testament to the effectiveness of this approach. The Hammers had previously staged a comeback from a 2-0 deficit in the corresponding fixture last season,

South Africa emerged victorious in the battle for third place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast. In a tense match that ended in a goalless draw, South Africa managed to secure a 6-5 win on penalties against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The game played at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium

The Rheinland prides itself on a fun-loving approach to life most of the time, but especially in the week of Karneval. It so happens that this flamboyant, multi-day festival of outlandish costumes, inebriation, and generally forgetting about mundane everyday humdrum, coincides with the highly serious business of a Bundesliga Gipfeltreffen (summit meeting). Saturday’s showdown between

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has expressed his skepticism about the team’s chances of replicating their historic treble-winning season from last year. Despite being the favorites to win the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup this season, Guardiola believes that achieving such a feat is highly unlikely. Speaking at a news conference,

Gareth Southgate, the current manager of the England national football team, has not ruled out the possibility of staying in his role until the 2026 World Cup. Speaking after the UEFA Nations League draw in Paris, Southgate stated that he would evaluate his future after this summer’s European Championship. With his contract set to expire

Inter Miami, the MLS club, has recently issued an apology for the absence of Lionel Messi in an exhibition game held in Hong Kong. The last-minute decision not only infuriated fans but also left the organizers disappointed. While the club justified their action as being necessary, this turn of events caused frustration among supporters and

In an effort to improve player behavior and enhance respect for match officials, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has recently announced the introduction of a new blue card in professional football. This development comes as part of the trials for sin bins, which have already proven successful in the lower levels of the sport

The Hong Kong government has recently expressed its discontent with both Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi following an incident that has left many fans feeling betrayed. The controversy arose when Messi played in a friendly match in Japan, just three days after missing a similar exhibition match in Hong Kong. This unexpected turn of

In a remarkable display of unity and support, the players of Congo DR made a significant statement rather than singing their national anthem before their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal match against Ivory Coast. The decision stemmed from the deep-rooted instability and political strife that their country has been grappling with since the contested elections

In a thrilling semifinal match at the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria broke their curse in the continental finals with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over South Africa. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged as the hero of the night, saving two penalties in the shootout to guide his team to the final. This victory not only ended

Bayer Leverkusen continues to leave their mark on the football world as they reached an impressive milestone of 30 games unbeaten in all competitions this season. Their latest triumph came in a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over VfB Stuttgart, propelling them into the DFB Pokal semifinals. Led by their determined defender Jonathan Tah, Leverkusen showcased

South Korea’s journey in the Asian Cup came to a disappointing end with a 2-0 loss to Jordan in the semifinals. As the coach of the team, Jürgen Klinsmann accepted responsibility for the defeat, acknowledging that he is accountable for the team’s performance in the tournament. While he expressed his anger and disappointment at the