Solskjaer Dismisses Van Persie Criticism
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit back at criticism of his management style from former Red Devils striker Robin Van Persie, saying: “I’m not in medieval times.” The Dutchman felt Solskjaer appeared too upbeat in the aftermath of the 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on New Year’s Day that left United five points behind […]
Mourinho Says No Quick Fixes For Spurs In Transfer Window
Jose Mourinho says Tottenham will be “intelligent” in the January transfer window and there will be no quick fixes at the Premier League club. Mourinho has repeatedly said that he will not be overhauling his squad this month and that any business could be dependent on players leaving. One player who appears to be on […]
Elgar, Van Der Dussen Fight Back For South Africa
Dean Elgar and Rassie van der Dussen shared a century partnership as South Africa fought back after the loss of three early wickets on the second day of the second Test against England at Newlands on Saturday. South Africa were 141 for three at tea in reply to England’s first innings total of 269. Opening […]
Djokovic Sees Off Anderson To Give Serbia Opening ATP Win
World number two Novak Djokovic was forced to produce some of his best tennis to see off South African Kevin Anderson and give Serbia victory in their opening ATP Cup Group A tie in Brisbane on Saturday. The two men traded blows for two hours, 19 minutes before Djokovic emerged victorious 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (8/6) […]
‘Not Easy’ – Nadal Gets 2020 Season Underway With A Win
World number one Rafael Nadal overcame sluggish serving to start his season with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Nikoloz Basilashvili on the second day of the inaugural ATP Cup on Saturday. The 19-time Grand Slam winner clinched the tie for Group B favourite Spain against Georgia after world number nine Roberto Bautista Agut downed unheralded […]
Ski-Jump Sensation Lindvik Nails Iconic Innsbruck
Norwegian outsider Marius Lindvik produced another mega-leap at the spectacular downtown Innsbruck ski-jump packed with holiday weekend crowds on Saturday three days after bursting onto the Four Hills map with a win at Garmisch. Poland’s Dawid Kubacki ran Lindvik a close second and took the overall Four Hills lead after this third of four legs […]
Senior Service As Broad, Anderson Give England Edge
Sam Curran hailed the collective effort of the England bowlers after the tourists gained a significant advantage on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands on Saturday. Veterans Stuart Broad and James Anderson were outstanding as South Africa were reduced to 215 for eight at the close. The hosts were […]
Ruthless Real Madrid Dismantle Gutsy Getafe
Real Madrid made an impressive start to the year as they picked apart a robust Getafe side to win 3-0 in La Liga on Saturday. Raphael Varane was the instigator of two goals at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, first pressuring Getafe’s David Soria into a missed punch and an own-goal before himself heading home a […]
Villa, Brighton Crash To Shock FA Cup Exits
Aston Villa and Brighton suffered FA Cup embarrassment as the Premier League clubs paid the price for making a raft of team changes in their shock third round exits on Saturday. Villa are languishing just above the relegation zone after a difficult first season back in the top-flight and boss Dean Smith prioritised that survival […]
A Team Of PSG Fans Hope To Upset Their Heroes In French Cup
The players of little Linas-Montlhery face a dilemma when they take on mighty Paris Saint-Germain in the French Cup on Sunday. “We can’t injure them, we have the Champions League to win,” said Hermann Colin Kouassi, the left-back for the sixth-tier club. Like most of his team-mates, Kouassi is a diehard PSG fan. The club, […]
Racing’s Thomas Stakes Claim For France Six Nations Squad
Winger Teddy Thomas staked a claim for inclusion in France’s Six Nations squad in a try-scoring display in Racing 92’s 27-19 victory over Clermont in the French Top 14 on Saturday. Thomas, 26, who made the last of his 16 Test appearances in November 2018, got the better of Alivereti Rakai, a rival for a […]
Pro-Iran Factions Ramp Up Pressure On US In Iraq
Pro-Iran factions ramped up pressure on US installations across Iraq Saturday with missiles and warnings to Iraqi troops, after tens of thousands mourned an Iranian general killed in a US strike. The killing of Iran’s Major General Qasem Soleimani in a precision drone strike on Baghdad early Friday was the most dramatic escalation yet in […]