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Faith Kipyegon Secures Historic Fourth World 1500m Crown

Faith Kipyegon Secures Historic Fourth World 1500m Crown

September 16, 2025 4:36 pm

Faith Kipyegon once again proved her status as one of athletics’ greatest champions by storming to her fourth world title in the 1500m, extending her remarkable streak of dominance in middle-distance running. The 31-year-old Kenyan now stands alongside Moroccan legend Hicham El Guerrouj as the only athletes in history to capture four 1500m crowns at the World Championships, cementing her legacy as the undisputed queen of the event.

Having already claimed a third consecutive Olympic gold last year, Kipyegon arrived as the overwhelming favourite and lived up to the billing. She controlled the final from the very start, dictating the …

Oblique Seville Crowned 100m World Champion in 9.77

Oblique Seville Crowned 100m World Champion in 9.77

September 14, 2025 7:30 pm

At just 24 years old, Oblique Seville has etched his name into sprinting history. The Jamaican sprinter stormed to his first world title on Sunday, winning the men’s 100 meters in a lifetime best of 9.77 seconds — a performance that instantly places him among the fastest men of all time.

With Olympic legend Usain Bolt watching from the stands, Seville delivered a run that felt like a passing of the torch in Jamaican sprinting. Bursting out of the blocks with confidence, he held his form through the final 30 meters to cross the line in front of a roaring …

Sterling And Disasi Exiled From Chelsea First Team

Sterling And Disasi Exiled From Chelsea First Team

September 14, 2025 7:18 pm

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi have been removed from first-team training, using different pitch, gym, and dressing room facilities away from the main squad since the 2025-26 season began.

“They are Chelsea players, but at the moment they are training separately and the plan is to continue in this way,” Maresca said in a press conference ahead of the club’s Premier League fixture with Brentford. He added, “Since the start of the season, I haven’t seen them … They train at a different time and on a different pitch.”

Despite being registered in …

Rüdiger Sidelined For Three Months With Major Injury Blow

Rüdiger Sidelined For Three Months With Major Injury Blow

September 12, 2025 6:21 pm

Real Madrid have suffered a major setback with defender Antonio Rüdiger ruled out for around three months after sustaining a muscle injury. The German international, who has been a cornerstone in Carlo Ancelotti’s backline, will be absent for a series of crucial fixtures in both domestic and European competitions.

During his recovery period, Rüdiger is set to miss La Liga clashes against Real Sociedad, Espanyol, Levante, Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, Getafe, Barcelona, Valencia, Rayo Vallecano, Elche, Girona, and Celta Vigo. In addition, he will be unavailable for Champions League ties with Marseille, Kairat Almaty, Juventus, and Olympiacos, while also missing a …

EFL Weighs Six-Team Championship Play‐Offs Proposal

EFL Weighs Six-Team Championship Play‐Offs Proposal

September 12, 2025 6:12 pm

The English Football League is considering expanding the Championship play-offs from four teams to six, adding an “eliminator” round in a bid to inject more drama into season endings and reduce “dead-rubber” matches. 

Under the proposal — presented by Preston North End CEO Peter Ridsdale in a meeting with Championship clubs — the fifth-placed team would host the eighth-placed, and the sixth would host the seventh, in single tie “eliminator” matches. The winners of those matches would then face the third- and fourth-placed clubs in two-legged semi-finals, culminating in the traditional final at Wembley to decide promotion.

Championship club executives …

Liverpool’s Alexander Isak To Be Gradually Integrated Into Squad

Liverpool’s Alexander Isak To Be Gradually Integrated Into Squad

September 12, 2025 3:02 pm

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that new signing Alexander Isak will not be expected to play full 90-minute matches in the immediate weeks following his arrival. The Swedish striker, who joined Liverpool from Newcastle United for a British record £125 million, has faced a disrupted pre-season and limited recent match fitness, prompting the club to adopt a cautious approach to his integration.

“Don’t expect him to be every single game 90 minutes on the pitch,” Slot said. “That’s definitely not going to happen in the upcoming weeks. He missed a proper pre-season; I think he missed three or four …

Yoane Wissa To Miss Newcastle Debut Due To Knee Injury

Yoane Wissa To Miss Newcastle Debut Due To Knee Injury

September 12, 2025 2:15 pm

Newcastle United’s £55 million summer signing, Yoane Wissa, will be unavailable for Saturday’s Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers due to a knee injury sustained while on international duty with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The 29-year-old forward had been expected to make his debut for the Magpies but will now miss the fixture as he undergoes further medical assessment.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the setback, stating, “Unfortunately, he won’t make this game. I saw him for the first time yesterday, he’s feeling the effects of the injury he sustained just before he came off, so we’re going to have …

Why Gigio Donnarumma Chose Number 25 At Man City

Why Gigio Donnarumma Chose Number 25 At Man City

September 12, 2025 2:02 pm

When Gigio Donnarumma donned the number 25 shirt at Manchester City, some fans wondered about the significance of the digits. For the Italian goalkeeper, the number carries deeply personal meaning, connecting the milestones of his life and career.

The story begins on October 25, 2015. On that day, a 16-year-old Donnarumma made his professional debut for AC Milan in Serie A against Sassuolo. It was a moment that marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey in football, one that would see him become Italy’s first-choice goalkeeper and a household name across Europe. The number 25 has remained a symbolic reminder …

Díaz–Álvarez Swap Blocked As Liverpool, Man City Refuse

How Díaz–Álvarez Swap Collapsed Between Liverpool, Man City

September 11, 2025 6:00 pm

Football transfers are often dressed up as straightforward business: a price, a player, a handshake. But sometimes, the negotiations are more like chess — ego, rivalry, and pride shaping every move.

In the summer of 2024, Liverpool found themselves in precisely that kind of duel. Luis Díaz, the Colombian winger who had lit up Anfield with flashes of brilliance, made it clear he was eager to cross the divide and join Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. For Liverpool, the prospect of losing him to their fiercest Premier League rival was bitter enough. The way forward, they thought, was to balance the …

How Bayern Nearly Stole Barcelona’s Teenage Jewel

How Bayern Nearly Stole Barcelona’s Teenage Jewel

September 11, 2025 5:41 pm

In football, there are moments when the future of a club can pivot on a single decision, a handshake not made, a conversation cut short. For Barcelona, one such moment arrived in 2022, when Bayern Munich thought they were on the verge of prising away a 14-year-old prodigy by the name of Lamine Yamal.

At the time, Yamal was already whispered about in Catalonia as something rare — a left-footed forward with balance, daring, and a maturity that belied his age. Bayern, eager to secure the brightest young talents before their price skyrocketed, believed they had a deal within …

Rashford Overtakes Beckham In England Goal Tally

Rashford Overtakes Beckham In England Goal Tally

September 11, 2025 5:22 pm

There was a time when David Beckham’s name seemed inseparable from English footballing mythology — the captain’s armband, the curling free kicks, the redemption arcs that spanned entire tournaments. Yet quietly, without the same fanfare, Marcus Rashford has now stepped past Beckham in one small but telling measure of national history.

With his 18th goal for England, Rashford moved beyond Beckham’s career tally of 17. It is a modest record, but one that speaks volumes about persistence, evolution, and the shifting shape of England’s attack across generations.

Rashford’s journey with the national team has hardly been linear. His early burst …

Sadio Mané Reflects On Comeback: “We Knew It Was Possible”

Sadio Mané Reflects On Comeback: “We Knew It Was Possible”

September 11, 2025 8:53 am

Sadio Mané has opened up about his team’s resilient comeback performance, stressing that experience and composure played a crucial role in overturning a difficult start.

Speaking after the match, the Senegalese forward admitted the opening half was frustrating, with his side dominating possession but still conceding twice. “We know these kinds of matches thanks to our experience,” Mané explained. “After the second goal, we didn’t panic. We knew it was possible to equalize and come back.”

Despite controlling much of the game, Mané said the team’s inability to convert early chances gave their opponents the opportunity to strike. “We were …

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