After last week’s 3-3 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, not many doubted Manchester City’s chances of beating Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. In addition to being arguably the best team in Europe, Pep Guardiola’s side also had history in their corner. Los Blancos had …
Read More »Real Madrid beat Man City 4-3 on penalties, to face Bayern Munich in Semifinal
Real Madrid football club of Spain have progressed to the semi finals of the UEFA Champions League after knocking out Man City 4-3 on penalty shootouts on Wednesday, April 17. The Football giants played out an entertaining 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu last week and continued to inflict blows …
Read More »Experts Tips Chelsea To Sell 3 Players To Avoid FFP Penalties
Stefan Borson, who used to work as a financial advisor at Manchester City, has suggested Chelsea sell three of their academy players before June 30 to comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. Borson believes the Blues must sell Trevoh Chalobah, Armando Broja, and Conor Gallagher for sizable fees to …
Read More »Super Eagles of Nigeria qualify for 2023 AFCON final after beating South Africa on penalties
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nation final in Ivory Coast. Nigeria defeated South Africa on penalties in the semi-final clash at the Stade de la Bouake on Wednesday, February 7, to advance to the final stage. The match was decided on penalties …
Read More »Heartbreak for Syria as Iran win nail-biting Asian Cup clash on penalties
Iran scrape past underdogs Syria in a penalty shootout to set up a quarterfinal blockbuster against Japan. Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Qatar – What do you get when you take two football-mad countries, pit them against each other in a compact stadium and put a championship knockout berth on the …
Read More »AFCON: Ivory Coast knocks out defending champions Senegal on penalties to reach quarterfinals
Host nation, Ivory Coast have knocked out the defending champions Senegal to reach the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations. The round of 16 tie on Monday, January 30, finished in a 1 – 1 draw but it was Ivory Coast who were victorious in the penalty shootout. Ivory …
Read More »I’ll score 100 out of 100 penalties against her
Former footballer, Joey Barton has blasted England goalkeeper Mary Earps after she was crowned Sports Personality of the Year Earps, who was part of England’s victorious Euros squad in 2022, helped the Lionesses reach the final of the Women’s World Cup for the first time in Australia and New Zealand. …
Read More »Ronaldo & Messi Are Among Top 5 Players With Most Penalties Scored In UEFA Champions League History
Although it may not seem like it, scoring a penalty is one of the most difficult tasks in soccer. Yes, scoring a goal from open play requires more awareness and agility, but winning the mental battle against the goalkeeper during a penalty kick is not any easier. Things get infinitely …
Read More »Electricity firms face penalties for ‘manipulating’ grid in Ofgem crackdown
Electricity companies will no longer be able to deploy a controversial tactic that forces up bills at the expense of consumers, the energy watchdog has said as it unveiled rules designed to curb firms making “excessive” profits in the winter. Ofgem said electricity generators could face “stiff penalties” of up …
Read More »Luton promoted to Premier League after beating Coventry on penalties at Wembley
Luton Town have been promoted to the Premier League after beating Coventry City on penalties at Wembley in the Championship play-off final on Saturday. Jordan Clark burst into the area to fire Luton into the lead after 23 minutes and Rob Edwards’ side were ahead at the break. But Coventry …
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