World number two Alexander Zverev suffered a shocking early exit at Indian Wells, falling to Tallon Griekspoor in his opening match. The defeat, 4-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4), continues a worrying slump for Zverev, who admitted his form is far from where…
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has eased injury concerns over Alexander Isak, confirming the Swedish striker should be fit for the upcoming League Cup final against Liverpool. Isak, 25, limped off during Newcastle’s FA Cup defeat to Brighton & Hove…
Barcelona continue their La Liga title chase on Saturday evening when they welcome Osasuna to Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. The Blaugrana are in red-hot form, winning six consecutive league matches and topping the table with 57 points. Meanwhile, Osasuna sit…
Nottingham Forest will host Manchester City at the City Ground on Saturday lunchtime, with both teams aiming to strengthen their top-four aspirations in the Premier League. Manchester City secured a comfortable 3-0 win in the reverse fixture at the Etihad…
Liverpool are reportedly on the verge of finalizing a contract extension with first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker, ensuring the Brazilian shot-stopper remains a key figure at Anfield beyond his current deal. Alisson, 32, delivered a career-best performance on Wednesday night, making…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot conceded his side was fortunate to escape Paris with a 1-0 victory over PSG in their Champions League last-16 first leg. PSG dominated for large spells, but a resilient Liverpool, backed by a superb display from…
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick hailed his team’s resilience after their hard-fought 1-0 Champions League win at Benfica, despite playing most of the match with 10 men. An early red card for 18-year-old Pau Cubarsí put Barça under pressure, but Raphinha’s…
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso blamed his team’s mistakes for their 3-0 Champions League last-16 loss to Bayern Munich, admitting they now need a “big miracle” to overturn the deficit in the second leg. Despite entering as slight favorites, Leverkusen…
Former champion Naomi Osaka suffered a first-round exit at Indian Wells, falling 6-4, 6-4 to Colombia’s Camila Osorio on Wednesday. Struggling with consistency, Osaka was unable to match Osorio’s sharp shot-making, marking a disappointing return after her Australian Open withdrawal.…
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone lamented his team’s missed opportunities after a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday. Despite dominating for long spells, Atletico failed to make their control…
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has warned his players to stay focused despite securing a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday night. Emery acknowledged the challenge posed…
Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak fell victim to a sophisticated burglary operation, with thieves stealing his car and £68,000 worth of jewellery, a court heard on Wednesday. The Swedish international was not at his Northumberland home when a gang, described…
Arsenal delivered a stunning 7-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie, securing their biggest-ever away win in European competition. The Gunners set the tone early, with Jurrien Timber opening…
Bayern Munich will pay tribute to late club legend Franz Beckenbauer by displaying his iconic No.5 jersey on the roof of the Allianz Arena, the club announced Tuesday. A massive 15m x 10m depiction of the retired number has already…