Category: Sport

Iran’s World Cup footballers have allegedly been threatened that their family members may be imprisoned or tortured if they fail to “behave” during their match against USA. According to reports, Iran’s players were brought to a meeting with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after they refused to sing their national anthem in their opening… Continue reading Qatar 2022 World Cup: Families of Iran players ‘are threatened with imprisonment and torture if the players refuse to sing national anthem before USA match’

Juventus’ entire board of directors including president Andrea Agnelli and vice president Pavel Nedved have all resigned from their respective positions. According to Mail Online, the unanimous decision was made by the board of directors at the Italian giants to resign en masse, leaving them in a state of flux amid the mid-season World Cup… Continue reading Juventus’ entire board of directors resign amid charges of false accounting

Female Iranian football supporters fear they are being followed by ‘government spies’ inside stadiums at the ongoing World Cup in  Qatar. Women attending the World Cup have reported recognising members in the crowd taking pictures and keeping track of supporters as civil unrest continues to grow back home in Iran. Women are being persecuted in… Continue reading Iranian female supporters claim they are ‘being spied on by government officials’ at the Qatar World Cup

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Christopher Nkunku for RB Leipzig ahead of next summer’s transfer window. Top transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano disclosed that Chelsea are now ‘set to sign’ France attacker Christopher Nkunku from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig for ‘close to €70m’. According to Romano, Nkunku has already completed a medical and… Continue reading Chelsea close to signing Christopher Nkunku for around €70m’ from RB Leipzig

Sergio Aguero has fired back at Canelo Alvarez after the Mexican boxer threatened Lionel Messi. Earlier the Mexican boxer accused the Argentinian of disrespecting Mexico before threatening him, saying that he should ‘pray to God’ he doesn’t find him. ‘Did you guys see Messi cleaning the floor with our jersey and flag,’ Alvarez tweeted. ‘He better pray to God that I… Continue reading Sergio Aguero fires back at Canelo Alvarez after the world champion boxer threatened Lionel Messi

Cameroon’s, Goalkeeper Andre Onana has been sent home from the country’s World Cup squad after he reportedly had a blazing row with manager Rigobert Song. The Inter Milan star is said to have clashed with his coach Song over the keeper’s style of play. He was replaced by Devis Epassy, who plays his club football… Continue reading Cameroon’s No 1 goalkeeper, Andre Onana is removed from their World Cup squad after clashing with his manager over goalkeeping styles

World boxing champion and Mexican boxer, Canelo Alvarez has threatened Argentinian football superstar, Lionel Messi after accusing him of disrespecting his country’s flag. Messi scored for Argentina in their 2-0 win over Mexico on Sunday to keep his nation’s World Cup dream alive, but a video of the Paris Saint-Germain forward and his teammates celebrating… Continue reading He better pray to God that I don’t find him’ – World champion boxer Canelo Alvarez threatens Lionel Messi after video shows the Argentina captain ‘kicking’ Mexico jersey (video)

A Turkish derby game between Goztepe and Altay was abandoned after a pitch invader violently attacked the visiting goalkeeper with a corner flag. The second-tier match between the Anatolian rivals Göztepe and Altay on Sunday November 27, was called off 25 minutes into the first half. According to reports, the play had been stopped because… Continue reading Goalkeeper assaulted by fan with corner flag during Turkish football match (video)

Inter Miami are closing in on a move for Lionel Messi which will make him the highest-paid player in the history of the sport in the US. The MLS side believes the Argentina legend will make a switch from Paris-Saint Germain ahead of next season. Messi, 35, is currently understood to be on a salary… Continue reading Lionel Messi ‘close to sealing move to Inter Miami ahead of next season’

Jamaican sprinter, Asafa Powell has officially retired following his 40th birthday, the former 100m world record holder announced Sunday on social media. Powell set a world record of 9.77sec in June 2005 before lowering the mark to 9.74, a record that stood until his compatriot Usain Bolt smashed it in May 2008. “Chapter 40 &… Continue reading Former 100m World record holder and Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell officially retires at 40