FIFA is taking a major step towards tackling the surge of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in women’s football by funding a pioneering research project to investigate whether hormonal changes during menstrual cycles could be contributing to the increased risk. The year-long study, set to begin next month at Kingston University London, comes as the sport grapples with a troubling trend: female footballers are reported to be two to six times more likely to suffer ACL injuries than their male counterparts. The study, led by Simon Augustus, senior lecturer in sport biomechanics at Kingston University, will closely monitor players from…
Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi
The stage is set, and tensions are rising. Heavyweight boxing rivals Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois clashed again – this time not in the ring, but at a fiery press conference at Wembley Stadium ahead of their highly anticipated rematch on 19 July. The rematch comes nearly two years after their controversial first bout in August 2023, when Usyk secured a ninth-round stoppage over Dubois. However, controversy erupted over a body shot from Dubois in the fifth round that was deemed a low blow by the referee, sparking a long-standing debate within the boxing community. At Tuesday’s press event, emotions…
Mohamed Salah once again etched his name into Liverpool folklore with a moment that blended joy, spontaneity, and a touch of modernity. During Liverpool’s Premier League title-clinching 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, the Egyptian star celebrated his goal in a way that has since become iconic: a selfie in front of a roaring Anfield crowd. After netting Liverpool’s fourth goal of the evening, Salah borrowed a mobile phone from a staff member positioned behind the advertising hoardings at the Kop end. Smiling broadly, he turned the camera on himself, capturing a jubilant selfie with thousands of Liverpool fans…
The extent of the problem, which kept Rashford out of the FA Cup semi-final defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday, is still being assessed. It is not completely out of the question that the 27-year-old, who is on loan from Manchester United, could return before the end of the Premier League campaign. However, it is more likely he will focus on recovering in time for England’s matches in June – a World Cup qualifier against Andorra and a friendly against Senegal. If he does return before then, Rashford’s final league appearance of the season would be against Tottenham on 18 May…
Wrexham’s Hollywood fairy tale shows no signs of slowing down. After securing promotion to the Championship for only the second time in their history, co-owner Rob McElhenney summed up the club’s mood with three defiant words: “Not. Done. Yet.” Alongside Ryan Reynolds, McElhenney has overseen a rapid rise that has taken Wrexham from the fifth tier to within touching distance of the Premier League in just four years. Following Saturday’s win over Charlton Athletic, Reynolds reminded fans of their original dream: “Four years ago, Rob said we’re going to the Premier League. Everyone laughed. Now, it feels tangible.” The owners’…
Chris Eubank Jr has been discharged from the hospital after precautionary checks following his dramatic victory over Conor Benn on Saturday night. The 35-year-old middleweight boxer was admitted shortly after winning their long-anticipated grudge match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in what promoter Ben Shalom described as “routine precautionary checks” after a gruelling 12-round battle. Eubank secured a unanimous decision win over Benn, with all three judges scoring the contest 116-112. The bout, full of wild exchanges and emotional undercurrents, marked the end of a bitter rivalry that had been brewing for nearly three years. Posting on social media Monday, Eubank…
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor remains optimistic that star striker Sam Kerr could still make a return to action before the conclusion of the 2024-25 campaign.
Real Madrid have firmly denied rumours they might pull out of Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, despite growing tensions over referee criticism. This comes after an emotional news conference where match official Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea broke down in tears while addressing the pressure he and his family have faced due to repeated attacks from Real Madrid TV. The 39-year-old referee, who will oversee Saturday night’s highly anticipated Clasico in Seville, is the latest target of scrutiny from the club’s media outlet. A controversial video highlighted his alleged bias, lack of top-tier tournament experience, and past decisions in…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca believes Cole Palmer’s recent goal drought is a mental challenge rather than a technical issue. The 22-year-old forward, who had a blistering start to the season with 14 goals in his first 23 appearances, has failed to find the net in his last 16 games. Palmer’s struggles have coincided with Chelsea’s dip in form, falling from second place in the Premier League to sixth, and currently sitting outside the Champions League qualification spots. Despite his goalless run, the England international has continued to be a key attacking presence, taking more shots (41) than any other Premier…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his players carry a “big responsibility” as they prepare to clinch a historic 20th top-flight title in front of their home fans this Sunday against Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds need just a single point from their Anfield showdown to seal the Premier League title, after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday widened the gap at the top. With four games remaining, Liverpool have the chance to wrap up the league in dominant fashion, boasting a 12-point lead over second-placed Arsenal. Sunday’s match holds extra significance for the Merseyside faithful. The last time Liverpool…
