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Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s first-half strike secured Under-20 World Cup glory for England as they beat Venezuela 1-0, although the Young Lions needed Freddie Woodman to secure the trophy with a late penalty save. Calvert-Lewin broke the deadlock 10 minutes before the break in Suwon, the forward converting at the second attempt to put Paul Simpson’s side ahead in Sunday’s final. Adalberto ...

The price listing of Floyd Mayweather’s visit to Ghana is one that will definitely send heads turning, eyes rolling and tongues wagging in what may probably be the highest fees seen in a visit by any personality to Ghana. After announcing his visit to his ‘motherland’ Ghana, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather seems to be making waves even before his imminent ...

Inter Allies once again proved their superiority at home when they inflicted a 2-0 defeat on Elmina Sharks in week 18 of the Ghana Premier League at the El Wak Stadium. Inter Allies dominated their visitors in the early exchanges of the game and got the lead through Hashmin Musah in the 16th minute. Sharks did not let the goal ...

Lionel Messi hailed the quality of Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal star helped Real Madrid to retain their Champions League title. The Barcelona icon and Ronaldo are often competing for the top team and individual honours in the world game, with the Madrid forward hot favourite to win his fifth Ballon d’Or in 2017. That would see the former Manchester ...

Paul Pogba says Jose Mourinho deserves to be called ‘The Special One’ after winning three trophies in his first year at Manchester United. After winning the Community Shield at the start of the season, United lifted the EFL Cup and Europa League in Pogba’s first season back at United after signing from Juventus in a world-record transfer. It was not ...

South African powerhouse Kaizer Chiefs have parted ways with assistant coach John Paintsil, the club has announced. The 35-year-old was appointed as Steve Komphela’s assistant in June last year but has been told to look elsewhere after just a season. The club’s unflattering campaign in the recently concluded South African Premier Soccer League, has cost him his job – in ...

Diego Costa says he’s not wanted by Chelsea, and Atletico Madrid’s transfer ban makes his situation even more difficult. Costa claims that Antonio Conte informed him that he’s not part of his plans next season, and also says that he cannot wait for Atleti’s ban to be lifted. That’s what we call a Grade A predicament, though we imagine there ...

Andy Murray’s French Open hopes ended with a five-set defeat by Swiss third seed Stan Wawrinka in the semi-finals. The world number one was beaten 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 5-7 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 in four hours and 34 minutes. It was a repeat of last year’s semi-final, which the Briton won before going on to lose the final to Novak Djokovic. ...

Rafael Benitez believes Newcastle United can “compete for everything” in the Premier League after leading the club to promotion. Newcastle claimed the Championship title in Benitez’s first full season at St James’ Park to return to the top flight after a single year out of the Premier League. The Spaniard has confirmed he is staying at Newcastle having received assurances ...

A former vice chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Nana Yaw Owusu, has assured the Black Stars of massive support to defeat the Walias of Ethiopia when they clash on Sunday in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. He said Kumasi had always been a favourable ground for the Stars and ...