Posts by author: Elyssa Hampstead

A dramatic MLS encounter between Inter Miami and San Jose Earthquakes ended 3-3 and saw Lionel Messi furious with a late refereeing decision. Messi confronted referee Joe Dickerson after a missed foul call, with tensions high on both sides. Despite early brilliance and attacking flair, Inter Miami failed to secure a win, highlighting ongoing defensive woes.

Las Palmas are targeting Luis Carrion of Real Oviedo to succeed García Pimienta, who is moving to Sevilla. Carrion's candidacy depends on Oviedo's playoff outcome. Rubén Albes and Oscar García Junyent are also options, with Junyent aligning with the club's preference for Barcelona-trained coaches.

Rangers crushed Celtic 3-0 at Ibrox, snapping their rivals’ unbeaten streak. Clement’s men scored through Hagi, Propper, and Danilo. A coin-throwing incident involving Arne Engels marred the match, prompting police investigations. Celtic still hold an 11-point lead in the league.

Nottingham Forest and Manchester City will clash at Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final on April 27, 2025. With a combined ticket allocation of over 70,000, both clubs favor season ticket holders, but general fans still stand a chance. Prices start at £30, but rise steeply for resale. All tickets are mobile only.

Joseph Kabila's surprise return to rebel-held Goma after a year abroad is sending shockwaves through Congolese politics. He's facing accusations of backing insurgents but denies any rebel ties, insisting on his right to move freely and calling his trip an offer for peace. Security forces searched his Kinshasa homes, further fueling controversy.

Atalanta look to cement their Serie A lead during a tricky visit to Cagliari, while Inter Milan and Lazio meet in a critical showdown. Six points separate the top three, adding urgency to both matches as the title race and fight for European spots reach fever pitch.

The Timberwolves crushed the Lakers 117-95 in Game 1, thanks to a historic 21 three-pointers and standout performances from McDaniels, Reid, and Edwards. The Lakers, despite Dončić's 37 points, couldn't keep up with Minnesota's relentless energy and sharp shooting.

Arsenal put on a show at Ipswich, storming to a 4-0 win with a vintage Trossard double and impressive midfield work from Merino and Odegaard. Rising star Ethan Nwaneri and stalwart Kieran Tierney also shone as Ipswich fell to a record home losing streak.

Manchester City and Liverpool's Premier League match is set for thrilling battles: Omar Marmoush tests Trent Alexander-Arnold's defense, Erling Haaland faces Virgil van Dijk, and Dominik Szoboszlai clashes with Alexis Mac Allister in midfield. Both teams showcase star players Mohamed Salah and Marmoush amidst City's recent struggles and Liverpool's consistent pressing.

Brighton delivered a 4-0 drubbing to Southampton, with standout performances from Joao Pedro, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma, and Jack Hinshelwood. This emphatic victory boosts Brighton's European hopes, while Southampton remain in a precarious relegation position, prompting critical reflections from their manager.

Richard Odusanya calls on General Ibrahim Babangida to fully own up to his role in the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election, a decision he deemed regrettable in his memoir. This annulment disrupted the democratic process, beckoning demands for justice and the revocation of honors granted to key figures benefiting from the fallout.

A deep dive into Premier League transfers that outpriced Antony's €95m move, assessing whether these costly deals met expectations. From Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez struggling to shine, to Jack Grealish's mixed journey at Manchester City, and Declan Rice's steady rise at Arsenal, we explore how these investments compare to Antony's underwhelming spell at United.