Middlesbrough upset Chelsea in Carabao Cup semi-final first leg
Chelsea striker Cole Palmer squandered a hat-trick of chances as Hayden Hackney handed Sky Bet Championship Middlesbrough a priceless first-leg lead in their Carabao Cup semi-final.
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Middlesbrough shock Chelsea in League Cup semi-final
MIDDLESBROUGH, England :Chelsea suffered a surprise 1-0 loss at second-tier Middlesbrough in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday with Hayden Hackney's goal giving Mauricio Pochettino's wasteful side plenty to do in the return.
Maidstone United manager George Elokobi gives his reaction after drawing Ipswich Town away in the FA Cup fourth round
George Elokobi is thrilled with Maidstone’s FA Cup fourth-round draw away to Premier League-chasing Ipswich Town.
Terem Moffi gets Nigeria call for Africa Cup of Nations
Terem Igobor Moffi of Nigeria during the international friendly match between Portugal and Nigeria at Estadio Jose Alvalade on November 17, 2022. Photo: AFP
On David Warner Being A 'Great', World Cup Winning Australia Coach's Explosive "Don't Think So" Comment
Former coach John Buchanan, who oversaw Australia's two 50-over World Cup triumphs in 2003 and 2007, does not consider David Warner as one of the greats of the game, saying the title should be reserved for exceptional cricketers like Don Bradman and Shane Warne. Buchanan was in charge of one of the most successful Australian sides between 1999 to 2007. Warner, who retired from Test cricket last week, did not play under him as he made his Australia debut in 2009. Asked whether Warner was a “great”, Buchanan, speaking on SEN Breakfast, replied: “I don't think so".
East Bengal Start Super Cup Campaign With 3-2 Win Over Hyderabad FC
East Bengal FC rode on Cleiton Silva's brace to start their Super Cup football campaign with a fighting 3-2 win over Hyderabad FC at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday. The Group A fixture saw Hyderabad draw level twice through Ramhlunchhunga and Nim Dorjee Tamang before Saul Crespo scored the winning goal for East Bengal in the 80th minute. East Bengal have been struggling to score goals this season. But on this day, Silva led from the front as they looked to attack from the outset. The first significant chance came in the eighth minute when Nishu Kumar delivered a cross from the left flank. Silva managed to head the ball down to Nandhakumar, setting up what seemed like a perfect volley opportunity. However, Nandhakumar's shot struck the crossbar.
Victor Osimhen vows to make up for Nigeria World Cup heartache at Africa Cup of Nations
Newly crowned African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen hopes to turn the suffering of Nigerian supporters into joy with an Africa Cup of Nations title.
Harare trip should prove perfect preparation for World Cup qualifiers
It's a World Cup year for the Ireland women’s cricket team, and they are looking to hit the ground running with an eight-match schedule set to kick-off in Zimbabwe next week.