Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso cares more about teamwork than who kicks the ball into the net. Lucas Ribeiro just scored for the first time since March 5 during their 3-0 win against Stellenbosch FC on Sunday. Ribeiro leads the Golden Boot race with 14 goals this season. His teammate Iqraam Rayners follows close behind with 12 goals after also scoring in the weekend match. Cardoso praised several players for their efforts on the field.
He told SuperSport TV that good football naturally leads to goals. The coach worried less about individual scoring stats and values players who help the entire team succeed. Cardoso pointed out how Ribeiro made a great pass that let Rayner score. The team spirit matches their Ubuntu motto on...
The Warriors faced the Timberwolves Saturday at Chase Center after splitting games in Minnesota. Injured Steph Curry grabbed attention despite not playing in Game 3. The 37-year-old star hurt his hamstring and will also miss Monday's Game 4. Fans grew hopeful after seeing him dribble during warmups, sparking talk of a possible return.
Curry has shone this postseason with 22.6 points and 5.3 rebounds across eight games. He averages four three-pointers per contest in these playoffs. The four-time NBA champion has played 155 playoff games throughout his career. He needs just 47 assists to reach 1,000 in postseason play. His playoff resume already boasts 650 three-point shots.
The series returns to Minnesota for Game 5 after Monday's...
Pedri Gonzalez spoke after Barcelona beat Real Madrid 4-3 in La Liga at the Montjuïc stadium. He expected an easier game, but the team started behind early. Barcelona showed their strength with a comeback win. Pedri praised the squad for changing results when they fall behind. He expressed happiness for his teammate Raphinha, who works hard on the field.
The Champions League exit hit the team hard, but players discussed it openly. Pedri called the match against Real Madrid a final. The team looks ahead to their next game to secure the title. Barcelona must defeat Espanyol to finish the job. Coach Flick promised players time off, which sparked celebrations among them.
Pedri believes winning against rivals deserves celebration with...
Raphinha talked after Barcelona beat Real Madrid 4-3 at the Montjuïc Stadium. He said the team knew how important the match against their rivals was. The players stayed calm when things got tough during the game. He mentioned that both teams play with styles that create many scoring chances. The Brazilian star said Barcelona defended well when it mattered most.
Raphinha missed three shots he felt he should have scored. He thinks more about goals he missed than ones he put into the net. Despite this self-criticism, he felt happy to help his team earn the win. Barcelona needs just one more victory to claim the league championship. The win puts control of the title race firmly with Barcelona.
When named Man of the Match, Raphinha said...
Liverpool tied Arsenal 2-2 during their Premier League match last weekend. The Reds jumped ahead early when Cody Gakpo found the net at minute 20. Just one minute later, Luis Diaz doubled the lead for Liverpool with another goal.
Arsenal fought back after halftime. Gabriel Martinelli cut the lead in half with a goal at minute 47. Mikel Merino leveled the score with his shot in minute 70. The game changed when Merino received a red card with 11 minutes left to play.
Liverpool, with 83 points after the draw, stays atop the league table. Arsenal, with 68 points, is in second place, trailing far behind the leaders. Liverpool had already clinched the championship earlier when they defeated Tottenham.
The match showed both teams at their...
Pau Koubarsi left the field hurt during the Barcelona versus Real Madrid game. The Barcelona defender went down with what looked like a muscle problem after 57 minutes of play. Hans Flick acted fast to bring Andreas Christensen onto the field as his replacement. Medical staff helped Koubarsi off the pitch during the round 35 La Liga match at home. Doctors will check him soon to learn how bad the injury is and how long he might miss games.
Barcelona is close to grabbing another La Liga championship after beating Real Madrid 4-3 at the Montjuïc Stadium. The team leads the Spanish league with 82 points, seven points ahead of Real Madrid. Barcelona needs just two more points from its final three games to lock up the title. It faces Espanyol, Villarreal, and Athletic Bilbao in these remaining matches.
Barcelona aims for its 28th league trophy in club history. The Catalan squad last won the Spanish championship during the 2022/2023 campaign. Fans already celebrate as their team sits on the verge of victory with nine points still available. Barcelona continued their strong season with the recent win against their biggest rivals. The team shows confidence heading into their...
Man United coach Ruben Amorim says his team faces a deep mental crisis. Players lack energy when moving between their area and the rival area. The team gives up goals they could easily stop. Amorim takes the blame for these problems. He finds it hard when they come close but fail because they lack the desire to protect their goal.
The team shows more drive in Europa League matches than in English league games. Amorim believes changes must happen on and off the field. He warns that everyone shares the blame for the club's current troubles. The club will next play against a tough Premier League team. Amorim worries about players focusing only on major matches.
Amorim states that even a Europa League trophy would not fix their deeper...
Al-Ahly agreed with Al-Mokawloon Al-Arab to sign goalkeeper Siha for 25 million. The deal happened because Hamza Alaa wants to leave for a starting position abroad. The Wolves can sign players from Al-Ahly if they reach the Premier League. Al-Ahly seeks striker Osama Faisal from Al-Ahly Bank as a top target. The bank might agree to sell Faisal if Al-Ahly offers enough money and some players.
Al-Ahly Bank may allow Faisal to join Al-Ahly during the FIFA Club World Cup. The football club also reached an agreement with Farco defender Yassin Marai. Mohamed Shokry, Ceramica Cleopatra left-back, is close to returning to Al-Ahly. The club will pay 15 million for Shokry according to his contract with Ceramica Cleopatra. Coach Koller previously...
