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Olympic flame begins journey to Paris
Published on 16/04/2024
» OLYMPIA, Greece - The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia in a traditional ceremony on Tuesday, marking the final stretch of the seven-year preparations for the start of the Games on July 26.
Champions League security tight amid terror threat
Published on 09/04/2024
» England, France and Spain have stepped up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals being held in London, Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, citing threats from the Islamic State.
Star-studded Spurs, Leicester face off in 'important' friendly today
Sports, Published on 23/07/2023
» English Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur and Championship side Leicester City are both ready for their pre-season friendly match at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium today.
All long-suffering Newcastle really want is a trophy
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/02/2023
» Back in 1995, Sir John Hall, Newcastle United chairman at the time, said of his club: "We are like the Basques, we are fighting for a nation, the Geordie nation. Football is tribalism and we are the Mohicans."
Potter's misery mounts as Fulham beat Chelsea after Felix red card
AFP, Published on 13/01/2023
» LONDON - Graham Potter pleaded with his Chelsea players to "stay together" after a shock 2-1 defeat at Fulham that saw Blues forward Joao Felix sent off on his debut before a decisive blunder from Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Man City crush Chelsea in FA Cup, Villa upset by Stevenage
AFP, Published on 09/01/2023
» LONDON - Manchester City piled pressure on Chelsea boss Graham Potter as Riyad Mahrez inspired a 4-0 rout in the FA Cup third round, while Aston Villa crashed to a stunning 2-1 defeat against fourth tier Stevenage on Sunday.
Haaland joins hat-trick club
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/10/2022
» The Premier League seldom fails to entertain and last week was no exception highlighted by three-hat-tricks.
Haaland double gives Man City dream start, Man Utd beaten by Brighton
AFP, Published on 08/08/2022
» LONDON: Erling Haaland scored twice on his Premier League debut as Manchester City opened their defence of the title with a 2-0 win at West Ham, while Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Brighton in Erik ten Hag's first game in charge on Sunday.
Mixed results for Thai owners of teams in England
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/06/2022
» Exciting though the past football season was, it has also served as a reminder for Thai owners that it is definitely not all honey and roses running an English club.
Magical moment! Own goals a mix of misery and entertainment
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/02/2022
» Anyone who has scored an own goal, no matter in what standard of football, knows it is not a pleasant experience.