Month: January 2023

 

    Arsenal beat Man United 3-2 to restore their lead to five points clear at the summit of the Premier League.    The Gunners battled back from a goal down to record a memorable victory under the marquee lights at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday — Eddie Nkatieh scored twice including a late winner…

 

    It was all fan when arguably the two greatest players of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi shared the same pitch for the first time in a long while and possibly the last time.    The Portuguese was making his debut since his historical switch to Al Nassr — he featured in Saudi Pro League giants…

 

    Inter Milan thrashed fierce rivals AC Milan 3-0 to retain the Supercoppa Italiana on Wednesday.    The annual meeting of the reigning Scudetto and Coppa Italia holders crossed swords at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Stefani Pioli’s side were on the receiving end of a heavy defeat following two first goals and a…

 

    Cremonese put aside their Serie A struggles to shock highflying Napoli in Copa Italia showdown following penalty shootout triumph.    Ghana’s Felix Afena-Gyan headed home the equaliser in the dying embers before converting the decisive kick as defending champions Napoli are dumped out from the competition.  The Serie A bottom-placed side opened the scoring…

 

    Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid by a loan goal to nil at the Estadio Metropolitano as the home side stuttering form continues.    A 22nd minute strike from Ousmane Dembele proved to be the winner for La Blaugrana as they go three points clear at the summit of LaLiga.  Barcelona took inspiration from Real…

 

    Senegal and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has undergone successful surgery on his fractured finger over the weekend.    Mendy fractured his finger during training this week and is expected to be sidelined for lengthy period.  The 30-year-old was nursing a shoulder problem he sustained during Senegal’s run to the last 16 in Qatar…

 

    Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 21-year-old Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile on long term deal worth £35million.    Chelsea have been in the market for a left-sided centre-back for quite some time and have been linked with Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol  before opting for the Frenchman.  Badiashile — who was left out of Monaco’s…

 

 

 

    LaLiga has filed charges before the relevant judicial, administrative and sporting bodies regarding the racial abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr during the match against Real Valladolid on December 30.    The Brazilian was substituted during Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Real Valladolid and as he walked past, the home fans at…