Vlahovic double fires Juventus to 3-0 win over Sassuolo

Dusan Vlahovic scored a sensational first-half brace to help Juventus defeat Sassuolo 3-0 in Serie A on Tuesday, extending Massimiliano Allegri’s side’s unbeaten league run to 15 games in front of a sold-out home crowd. Juve is second in the standings with 49 points, two points behind leaders Inter Milan and seven ahead of third-place … Read more

Benzema files defamation complaint against French minister

Karim Benzema launched a defamation lawsuit on Tuesday against French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who claimed last year that the former Real Madrid star had “notorious” ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Darmanin, a tough-talking right-winger vying for the French presidency, chastised Benzema after the former France striker and 2022 Ballon d’Or winner posted on X … Read more

Abahani, Mohammedan make winning starts

Defending champions Mohammedan Sporting Club opened their Federation Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Chittagong Abahani, while runners-up Abahani got off to a fast start with a 6-0 triumph over Brothers Union on Tuesday. After struggling against Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club to earn their first win in three Bangladesh Premier League games on … Read more

De Rossi replaces sacked Mourinho at Roma

Daniele De Rossi started a new journey at Roma on Tuesday, taking over the club after Jose Mourinho was abruptly fired. The former Italy midfielder, who spent practically his entire playing career at Roma, signed a contract with the Serie A side “until 30 June 2024” hours after Mourinho’s dismissal. “I know no other way … Read more

Ancelotti ‘on cloud nine’ as Real outclass Barca

Vinicius Jr.’s quickfire hattrick inside 40 minutes sent Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti “on cloud nine” as Los Blancos won the Spanish Super Cup following a 4-1 defeat of archrivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia yesterday (Bangladesh time). Fellow Brazilian Rodrygo completed Real Madrid’s thrashing, as they won the title for the 13th time, avenging last … Read more

Senegal start AFCON defence with win 

Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations title defense with a 3-0 win against 10-man Gambia in Yamoussoukro on Monday, with Lamine Camara scoring two goals. Senegal climbed to the top of the early Group C standings ahead of Cameroon’s match against Guinea later Monday. Aliou Cisse’s squad shown enough skill in the Ivorian heat … Read more

Pro-Israeli SA U-19 cricketer stripped off captaincy

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has relieved David Teeger of leadership of their Under-19 team ahead of the ICC U19 World Cup, which begins next week, citing security concerns over the player’s stance on the Gaza-Israel conflict. Teeger made pro-Israel sentiments in November of last year, prompting the CSA to reach its judgment. CSA announced in … Read more