Safety concerns over severe weather caused by Storm Darragh have led to the postponement of the highly anticipated Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool. Originally scheduled to take off on Saturday, December 7, at 12:30 GMT, the derby has been postponed with no date announced. Everton website revealed this in a statement titled, “Everton v Liverpool postponed because of bad weather.” The Merseyside derby was supposed to the opener game…

Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi has been named Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Most Valuable Player (MVP) for 2024 following an exceptional debut season with Inter Miami. The Argentine legend, 37, led Miami to a record-breaking regular season, helping the club secure its first-ever Supporters’ Shield. Despite playing only 19 games due to injuries, Messi achieved remarkable statistics, with a league-best 36 goal contributions, 20 goals and 16 assists. His…

Jose Mourinho has responded to Pep Guardiola’s apparent trophy dig, insisting that the Spaniard’s Premier League title achievements will always carry the shadow of the 115 financial charges facing Manchester City. Guardiola, recently jeered by Liverpool fans over City’s struggles, responded by raising six fingers to signify his Premier League titles. When reminded that Mourinho had previously used a similar gesture to highlight his three league titles before being dismissed,…

Manchester United’s return to the elite level has been delayed again. After opening the Ruben Amorim era with a draw and two victories, United came crashing back down to earth again at Arsenal on Wednesday. The “storm” Amorim warned fans about in the build-up to the game manifested metaphorically and literally at the Emirates Stadium, as the Gunners ruthlessly exploited his side’s flaws on a rain-soaked pitch. In the end,…

A fan of the English Premier League club, Arsenal, John Ssenyonga, was fatally shot on Wednesday night while celebrating his team’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United. The incident occurred when a security guard opened fire on a large crowd of supporters jubilating at a restaurant in Lukaya town in central Uganda, about 62 miles from the capital Kampala. According to the BBC, the noise from the crowd infuriated the manager…

Jadon Sancho scored his first goal for Chelsea as they ruthlessly capitalized on a series of Southampton errors to run out comfortable winners. Sancho wrapped up the scoring for the Blues after goals from Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer had put them in control. Saints briefly levelled at 1-1 through Joe Aribo but their capacity to self-destruct was underlined when, after falling 3-1 down, captain Jack…

Manchester City put their recent disastrous spell behind them as they ended a seven-game winless streak by beating Nottingham Forest. First-half goals from Bernardo Silva and star man Kevin de Bruyne put Pep Guardiola’s side in command by the break, with Jeremy Doku adding a third 12 minutes after the interval. After six defeats and a 3-3 draw with Feyenoord that must have felt like a loss given City were…

In a thrilling encounter at the Allianz Arena, Nathan Tella’s second-half strike secured Bayer Leverkusen’s place in the German Cup quarter-finals, overcoming a 10-man Bayern Munich side in front of 75,000 spectators. Bayern’s hopes were dashed early in the match when veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer received a straight red card in the 17th minute. Rushing off his line to intercept a dangerous run from Jeremie Frimpong, Neuer collided with the…

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s managerial reign at Leicester City began in style as the Foxes secured a crucial 3-1 victory over West Ham United at King Power Stadium on Tuesday night. Just three days after his appointment, the Dutchman replaced Steve Cooper, who was sacked following a dismal run of results, and witnessed his side bounce back from a heavy 4-1 defeat to Brentford with a spirited performance in front of…

Tiger Woods has proposed that each American Ryder Cup player should receive $5 million, with the entirety donated to charity. His comments reignite a long-standing debate about player compensation in the event, which historically has never included direct payments. Speaking at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, Woods emphasized the Ryder Cup’s immense revenue and the potential for funds to support charitable causes. “The Ryder Cup makes so much…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has rubbished claims of a rift with star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, affirming his commitment to seeing the Belgian return to his best after an injury-hit campaign. De Bruyne, 33, has struggled for game time this season, starting just four Premier League matches. Following an abdominal injury, he has managed only 72 minutes across five substitute appearances since his return last month. During Sunday’s 2-0…

Barcelona ended a three-game winless streak with a commanding 4-1 victory over Mallorca, thanks to a brilliant second-half performance led by Raphinha. After a goalless first half, Raphinha opened the scoring in the 56th minute with a penalty, awarded after Lamine Yamal was fouled in the box. The teenager then turned provider, delivering a stunning cross to Raphinha, who slotted in his second goal of the match, taking his tally…