Manchester City’s freefalling continued with a limp 2-1 loss at Aston Villa, signalling a third consecutive defeat in all competitions and a ninth reverse in their last 12 matches. Villa, who beat City at home last season in just one of three league defeats for Pep Guardiola’s side, were utterly dominant from the off and could have scored within the first minute when Jhon Duran was thwarted by Stefan Ortega.…

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has questioned the “choices” of people close to forward Marcus Rashford. Rashford, 27, said he was “ready for a new challenge” in an interview after being dropped for the 2-1 win at Manchester City on 15 December. The England international subsequently missed the 4-3 Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat by Tottenham and was also left out as United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth on Sunday, adding to…

Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde scored long-range stunners as Real Madrid beat Sevilla to keep up the pressure on La Liga leaders, Atletico Madrid. First-half strikes from Mbappe, Valverde and Rodrygo put Los Blancos in control, before Brahim Diaz finished a fine team move shortly after the break to put the result beyond the visitors. Sevilla captain Jesus Navas, 39, came off the bench to make the final appearance of…

Manchester United suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford for the second consecutive year. The result leaves Ruben Amorim‘s United side languishing in 13th in the Premier League standings at Christmas—their lowest position during the festive period since the 1989-90 season—while Bournemouth sit fifth, potentially securing a Champions League spot given the current standings of English teams in Europe. Dean Huijsen opened the scoring in the 29th…

Tyson Fury fell to Oleksandr Usyk yet again, losing his heavyweight boxing rematch Saturday by unanimous decision after suffering a split-decision defeat in their first fight seven months ago. Usyk again demonstrated his superior technical skill and responded each time Fury went on the attack in their 12-round heavyweight fight at the Kingdom. All three judges scored it 116-112 for Usyk, who retained his WBC, WBA and WBO world heavyweight…

Rey Mysterio Snr has passed away, his family have said. The tragic news was announced on social media by Mexican wrestling company, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, on Saturday. Misterio Snr, whose real name was Miguel Ángel López Días, was the uncle of WWE hall of fame entrant, Rey Mysterio. The wrestling company posted: ‘We regret the sensitive death of Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, known as Rey Mysterio Sr. ‘We send…

The 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Gateway Games, Ogun 2024,’ has been rescheduled once again. The highly anticipated festival initially slated for January 12 – 28, 2025, will now take place from May 16 – 30, 2025. Announcing the change during the 1st Joint Technical Meeting held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday night, the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, said the change was necessary to…

Valtteri Bottas is set to rejoin Mercedes as their reserve driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season, marking a homecoming for the 35-year-old Finn after a three-year stint with Sauber. Bottas, who raced for Mercedes from 2017 to 2021, brings a wealth of experience, having secured 10 Grand Prix victories and 20 pole positions during his tenure with the Silver Arrows. He will serve as backup for George Russell and…

Farhad Moshiri has sold his stake in Everton to the Friedkin Group, ending an eight-year tenure marked by challenges on and off the pitch. The £400m deal marks a new chapter for the Toffees, with fans expressing cautious optimism about the future. In an open letter to supporters, Moshiri admitted mixed emotions, reflecting on both the struggles and accomplishments during his ownership. “I fully understand that in football, results on…

IBF heavyweight world champion Daniel Dubois has cast doubt on Anthony Joshua’s readiness for their anticipated rematch, stating, “Where is AJ? I can’t find him.” Despite extensive talks, the fight scheduled for 22 February has been scrapped, with Dubois now set to face top contender Joseph Parker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dubois, 27, defeated Joshua in September, solidifying his claim as one of boxing’s elite. However, Joshua’s camp has cited…

In a match befitting Tottenham’s reputation for chaotic entertainment, Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs edged past Manchester United 4-3 to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium bore witness to a rollercoaster encounter filled with brilliance, blunders, and late drama. Spurs seemed set for a comfortable victory as Dominic Solanke struck twice, with Dejan Kulusevski adding a third to secure a 3-0 lead early in the second half. But true…

Marc Guiu, Chelsea’s 18-year-old forward, has become the latest sensation in European football following a stunning first-half hat-trick in Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Shamrock Rovers in the Conference League. The young Spaniard’s clinical performance not only secured Chelsea’s place as group leaders but also crowned him the league phase’s top scorer with six goals. Guiu’s goals showcased his predatory instincts. He opened the scoring by pouncing on a defensive error,…