Category: Football

Lookman and Banda crowned African players of the year

December 17, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Marrakesh (Morocco) (AFP) – Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named 2024 African men’s player of the year at a ceremony in Marrakesh on Monday, while Zambia’s Barbra Banda picked up the women’s award. Ademola Lookman was crowned African Player of the…

Arteta praises ‘unbelievable’ Arsenal after frustrating stalemate

December 15, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

London  – Mikel Arteta praised his “unbelievable” Arsenal team despite the frustration of a 0-0 draw against Everton on a day when Premier League leaders Liverpool dropped points. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts after his team’s match against Everton finished…

Jota salvages point for 10-man Liverpool against Fulham

December 15, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he could not have asked for more from the Premier League leaders after they twice fought back with 10 men to salvage a 2-2 draw with Fulham on Saturday. Liverpool’s Diogo Jota celebrates…

Salah keeps Liverpool perfect, Real down Atalanta in Champions League

December 11, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Paris (AFP) – Mohamed Salah helped maintain Liverpool’s perfect record in the Champions League on Tuesday while holders Real Madrid bounced back from their defeat at Anfield to topple in-form Italians Atalanta. Spot on: Mohamed Salah’s penalty in Girona gave…

West Ham stars dedicate vital win to Antonio after horror car crash

December 10, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

London (AFP) – West Ham stars Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek dedicated Monday’s vital 2-1 win over Wolves to Michail Antonio as their team-mate recovers from a horrific car crash. West Ham’s Tomas Soucek celebrates after scoring against Wolves © Adrian Dennis…

Morocco sets stage for 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal

December 10, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Rabat (AFP) – After decades of unsuccessful bids, Morocco will finally achieve its long-cherished dream of hosting the football World Cup in 2030, along with Spain and Portugal, in what the North African country hopes will boost its international image and…

‘Blocked bottle’ Mbappe strikes as Real Madrid beat Getafe

December 2, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Madrid (AFP) – Spanish champions Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 to move second in La Liga on Sunday with Kylian Mbappe finding the net after a difficult week, but also missing other presentable chances. Real Madrid’s French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates…

Liverpool flip script on Man City to take commanding Premier League lead

December 2, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool have been used to second best during Pep Guardiola’s era at Manchester City, but a 2-0 victory over the crisis-hit champions left little doubt over who are the team to beat in this season’s Premier League title…

Five-star Arsenal climb to second place after crushing West Ham

December 1, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

London (AFP) – Arsenal powered into second place in the Premier League with a blistering 5-2 win against West Ham that breathed fresh life into their title challenge. Arsenal celebrate during their victory at West Ham © HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP Mikel…

AC Milan cruise past Empoli to eye Euro spots

December 1, 2024 | by english_Alyurae |

Milan (Italy) (AFP) – AC Milan swept past Empoli 3-0 on Saturday to cut the gap separating them from Serie A’s European places to three points. Tijjani Reijnders, seen here in action against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, scored a…