Inter Miami’s talisman Lionel Messi scores a stunner against Philadelphia in $1,000 per ticket match
Union principal owner Jay Sugarman said there was no real consideration given to moving the game from Subaru Park to Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Eagles. While the football stadium would have packed in another 40,000-plus fans, Sugarman told him the game would stay put
Two months of haggling ends with Spurs accepting Bayern’s $110m bid for Harry Kane
Bayern want Kane and Kane has appeared to want to move to Bayern. The talks wouldn’t have lasted this long if the striker hadn’t expressed a strong interest in joining the perennial German champions. It’s been believed throughout the summer that Kane doesn’t have an interest in entering negotiations to join any other side this window.
Africa needed Nigeria’s Falcons’ confident display against England’s Lionesses for self-belief
A late red card for England forward Lauren James for stomping on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie took the focus off two tight halves of football on Monday night that could have gone either way.
Arsenal interest in Barcelona forward Ansu Fati tickles Catalan top brass who are keen on a deal
Barcelona’s financial situation means they need to sell this summer before they can complete the deals that Xavi wants and Fati is seen as a player they can do without, despite his immense potential.
BBC roasted by football fans watching Women’s World Cup for coverage of England vs Nigeria
Nigeria star Ashleigh Plumptre crashed a shot off the underside of the crossbar early on as the African side looked to break the deadlock. However, those watching on the BBC heard about the shot from commentators Robyn Cowen and Rachel Brown-Finnis before the footage was actually aired. With Nigeria piling on the pressure early on, their attempts continued to be reported before being seen.
WWC: Second best England sneaks into quarters at expense of bossy but unlucky Nigeria’s Falcons
England continue their World Cup bid on Saturday when they face Colombia or Jamaica in the quarter-finals. Wiegman’s team, who topped Group D with victories over Haiti, Denmark and China, were buoyed by the return of midfielder Kiera Walsh, while Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala was only fit for a place on the Nigeria bench.
Frenzied reaction to Inter Miami’s Messi curler that hits back of the net against FC Dallas
FC Dallas had gone ahead 4-2 on Robert Taylor’s own goal in the 68th minute, but Dallas gave an own goal right back in the 80th minute. Marco Farfan put a header into his net on a cross from Messi on a free kick from outside the left corner of the penalty box.
Arsenal set stage for feisty Premier League rivalry with Man City after dramatic Community Shield win
There was a surprise early in the shootout as Kevin De Bruyne hammered his penalty against the crossbar after Martin Odegaard had opened the scoring for Arsenal. Trossard and Bukayo Saka made no mistake for Arsenal before Rodri saw his effort saved by Aaron Ramsdale, allowing Fabio Vieira to score the winner and complete a 4-1 win on penalties.
African teams at Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria’s Falcons storm Round of 16 in style
Has an African nation ever won Women’s World Cup? In the previous eight editions of the tournament, no African side has ever won the Women’s World Cup. Additionally, even when African sides have made the knockout rounds of the tournament, none have been able to win a knockout game at the Women’s World Cup.
NBA unveils four renovated courts as Basketball Without Borders Africa kicks off in Johannesburg
Shortly after, NBA Africa unveiled four newly renovated basketball courts in Alexandra as part of BWB Africa community outreach and the league’s efforts to make the game more accessible across the continent. The court unveiling was followed by a Junior NBA clinic for 150 boys and girls from the local community which was facilitated by the current and former NBA and WNBA coaches and players.
