Raphinha playing a key role for Barcelona in club’s Champions League season

Raphinha playing a key role for Barcelona in club's Champions League season

In the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season, FC Barcelona’s resurgence has been marked by stellar performances and strategic brilliance. At the heart of this revival stands Raphinha, the Brazilian winger whose transformation under coach Hansi Flick has been nothing short of remarkable. From contemplating an exit to becoming a pivotal figure in Barcelona’s European campaign, … Read more

Bastoni insists Inter have to shackle Yamal, Martinez and Pavard doubtful

Bastoni insists Inter have to shackle Yamal, Martinez and Pavard doubtful

As Inter Milan prepares for the decisive second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final against FC Barcelona at San Siro, the spotlight intensifies on two critical challenges: neutralizing Barcelona’s prodigious talent, Lamine Yamal, and addressing injury uncertainties surrounding key players Lautaro Martínez and Benjamin Pavard. The first leg’s exhilarating 3-3 draw showcased Yamal’s brilliance, … Read more

Dembele back in training ahead of PSG’s second leg against Arsenal

Dembele back in training ahead of PSG's second leg against Arsenal

As the UEFA Champions League semi-finals approach their climax, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) receives a significant boost with the return of their star forward, Ousmane Dembélé, to full training. After scoring the decisive goal in the first leg against Arsenal, Dembélé’s fitness was in question due to a muscle injury. However, his participation in Monday’s training … Read more

Manchester United boss Amorim acutely aware of ‘responsibility’ to win Europa League

Manchester United boss Amorim acutely aware of 'responsibility' to win Europa League

Manchester United’s 2024–25 season has been a rollercoaster of disappointment and dwindling hopes. With a dismal Premier League campaign leaving them in 15th place, the spotlight now turns to the Europa League as their sole opportunity for redemption. Manager Ruben Amorim is acutely aware of the weight this competition carries—not just for silverware but for … Read more

80 Years of Freedom: The Dutch resistance hero who sparked his football club’s fire

80 Years of Freedom: The Dutch resistance hero who sparked his football club's fire

In a world obsessed with goals and glory, it’s easy to forget that football is more than a sport—it’s a mirror of society, history, and heroism. In the Netherlands, where freedom was reclaimed 80 years ago, one football club’s origin story rises above all—a tale forged not just on grass, but in fire and defiance. … Read more

Courier labels Djokovic’s shock Rome pullout ‘very strange’ and ‘worrying’

Courier labels Djokovic's shock Rome pullout 'very strange' and 'worrying'

In a surprising turn of events, Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2025 Italian Open, a tournament he has graced every year since 2007. This decision comes on the heels of early exits in Monte Carlo and Madrid, leaving the tennis world speculating about the implications for his performance at the upcoming French Open. Former … Read more

Draper digs in to down Musetti and march into the final of the Madrid Open

Draper digs in to down Musetti and march into the final of the Madrid Open

British tennis sensation Jack Draper has achieved a significant milestone by defeating Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6(4), to secure his first ATP Masters 1000 final on clay at the 2025 Madrid Open. This victory not only marks Draper’s continued ascent in the tennis world but also underscores his adaptability and prowess across … Read more

Naomi Osaka secures first WTA title since returning from maternity break

Naomi Osaka secures first WTA title since returning from maternity break

After months of speculation, training, and anticipation, Naomi Osaka has done it — securing her first WTA title since returning from maternity leave. The former world No. 1 delivered a performance that combined maturity, grit, and her signature power baseline game to reclaim her place among tennis’s elite. Her victory not only marks a personal … Read more

Casper Ruud wins maiden Masters crown after battling past Jack Draper in Madrid

Casper Ruud wins maiden Masters crown after battling past Jack Draper in Madrid

From Contender to Champion: Ruud’s Breakthrough Moment in Madrid Casper Ruud has finally done it — the Norwegian star clinched his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title at the 2024 Madrid Open, defeating rising British talent Jack Draper in a gritty three-set final. After multiple close calls in previous tournaments, Ruud’s persistence, power, and poise paid … Read more

Madrid champion Ruud warns opponents he’ll be ‘even tougher to beat’ at the French Open

Madrid champion Ruud warns opponents he'll be 'even tougher to beat' at the French Open

As the clay court season heats up, all eyes are on the stars making headlines — not just for their dominance on court, but also for the battles they’re fighting off it. In a riveting display of perseverance, Casper Ruud claimed the Madrid title, rising above mental health challenges, while Aryna Sabalenka blazed forward in … Read more