The North Carolina Courage’s decorated trophy cabinet got another piece of hardware in the form of the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup on Saturday. In front of their hometown fans, the Courage claimed the third-ever Challenge Cup at Sahlen’s Stadium in Cary, North Carolina on Saturday, topping the Washington Spirit 2-1. A late own-goal plus an opener from Brazilian newcomer Kerolin …

  An insight into the members of Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea squad who could yet feature in a crucial clash for the club’s U23s later this weekend has been provided on Saturday. For those not aware, the Blues’ up-and-coming crop of academy talent are currently in the midst of a battle against the drop. Just a year on from finishing as …

While Juve’s Friday night ended on a sour note, some of the club’s loaned-out stars were enjoying a historic achievement. Nicolò Fagioli, Luca Zanimacchia and Hamza Rafia managed to seal a promotion to Serie A with Cremonese who return to the top tier for the first time since 1996. The Tigers beat Como 2-1 away from home on the final …

  Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was not shy in making his feelings crystal clear, when drawn on the defensive nature of Tottenham’s display at Anfield on Saturday evening. Klopp’s troops, of course, welcomed Spurs to Merseyside earlier this evening, for a Premier League clash. The Reds headed into proceedings aware that nothing but a victory would suffice, amid the club’s …

Due to a ravaging injury crisis in the middle of the park, Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri decided to rely on the services of Fabio Miretti. The 18-year-old has been impressing throughout the campaign with the club’s U-23 and U-19 squads. After receiving several callups for the senior team, the teenager finally made his full debut against Venezia last weekend. He …

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte spoke about the Anfield atmosphere as having an impact on his players during their 1-1 draw with Liverpool. The north London outfit kept their Champions League qualification hopes alive by sharing the spoils with Liverpool on Merseyside. Heung-min Son reached 20 Premier League goals for the first time in his career when he put Tottenham in front. The …

Johannesburg (AFP) – South African Percy Tau scored two goals and created two as CAF Champions League title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt thumped 10-man Entente Setif of Algeria 4-0 on Saturday in their semi-final first leg. Tau opened and completed the scoring in Cairo, while Taher Mohamed and Mohamed Sherif also netted as 10-time champions Ahly took advantage of Setif …

Paris (AFP) – Nantes won the French Cup for the first time in 22 years on Saturday, beating Nice 1-0 in the final at the Stade de France. Ludovic Blas drilled home a penalty at the start of the second half to bring Nantes the club’s first major trophy since winning the Ligue 1 title in 2001. For much of …

Jurgen Klopp admits the Liverpool dressing room ‘is not flying’ after their 1-1 draw with Tottenham at Anfield. The Reds went behind in the 56th minute when Heung-min Son finished off a swift move from the away side. Harry Kane and Ryan Sessegnon were both involved in the build up. Liverpool pressed for an equaliser and got it with 16 …

Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona secured qualification for next season’s Champions League on Saturday as Jordi Alba’s 94th-minute winner against Real Betis guaranteed the Catalans’ place in the La Liga top four. Alba’s stinging injury-time volley snatched a 2-1 victory for Barca at the Benito Villamarin to ensure they will play in the Champions League next term, an achievement that is …