Neymar moved second behind Pele in Brazil’s all-time leading scorer list by scoring a hat-trick in their 2022 World Cup qualifying win over Peru.
Archive | October 2020
Los Angeles Lakers win 17th NBA title….
The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by superstar LeBron James’s triple-double, dominated the Miami Heat 106-93 on Sunday (Oct 11) to win a record-equaling 17th NBA championship but their first in a decade.
Golf top player Dustin Johnson tests positive for coronavirus….
World number one Dustin Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, the PGA Tour has announced.
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus….
Portugal and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has announced.
LaLiga presidents says Messi departure would not hurt Spanish football….
LaLiga president Javier Tebas said the Spanish top flight would not have suffered losses had Barcelona star Leo Messi decided to leave Camp Nou while also warning of a financial crisis should the coronavirus pandemic force football to stop again.
Kevin de Bruyne withdraws from Belgium squad….
Kevin de Bruyne has withdrawn from the Belgium squad to face Iceland on Wednesday and returned to Manchester City.
Former Ghana FA president’s lifetime ban reduced to 15 years….
The lifetime ban of former Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi has been reduced to 15 years after an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Lewis Hamilton equals Michael Schumacher F1 record….
Lewis Hamilton equalled the all-time record for career Formula 1 victories by winning the Eifel Grand Prix.
Rafael Nadal wins record 13th Open title….
Rafael Nadal produced one of his finest French Open displays to stun Novak Djokovic and equal Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam men’s titles.
CR7 to wear special Nike boots against France to celebrate reaching 100 international goals….
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th international goal in the UEFA Nations League game against Sweden in September.
Everton’s Ancelotti & Calvert-Lewin win Manager & Player of the Month….
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has won the Premier League’s Manager of the Month award for September after guiding the Toffees to the top of the table.
Barca kid Ansu Fati wins LaLiga Player of the Month….
Barcelona’s 17-year-old phenomenon Ansu Fati has been named September’s LaLiga player of the month after his stellar start to the season.
Eden Hazard’s market value drops heavily in just a year….
Eden Hazard signed for Real Madrid in the summer of 2019 with the Spanish club paying 100 million euro plus a further 40 in variables for his services.
Luis Suarez says he cried over Barcelona treatment….
Luis Suarez says he cried over the way he was treated by Barcelona before leaving for Atletico Madrid.
Rafael Nadal reaches French Open 2020 final….
Rafael Nadal maintained his grip on the French Open by reaching another men’s singles final with a battling win over Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman.
Ronald Koeman may have formed his Barca team afterall….
Barcelona’s first three games of the season have given an insight into Ronald Koeman’s vision for the side and the Dutchman, who has a reputation for transparency and straight-talking, has nonetheless sent out a few veiled messages to several players who may find a place in the team hard to come by in 2020/21.
Pogba says all footballers would love to play for Real Madrid….
Paul Pogba has said he “dreams” of playing for Real Madrid and has confirmed he has not yet entered into discussions about extending his Manchester United contract.
Coronavirus: Tunisian league kick-off postponed….
The Tunisian Football Federation announced that the Tunisian league’s new season has been postponed until 6 November from an original start date of 24 October in compliance with the government’s resolutions to curb the further spread of Covid-19 cases in the country.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s family home burgled….
Cristiano Ronaldo has been the victim of a burglary at the apartment building he owns in his hometown Funchal, the capital of Madeira.
Goalkeeper Courtois withdraws from Belgium squad….
Thibaut Courtois has been forced to abandon the Belgium training camp and return to Madrid after continuing muscular problems.
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