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Atletico stun Barcelona with ruthless first-half surge
Atletico Madrid delivered a breathtaking opening 45 minutes to overwhelm La Liga pace-setters Barcelona in the opening leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, taking full control long before the interval. The encounter represented a repeat of last season’s semi-final meeting between the sides, when Barcelona progressed and eventually claimed the trophy for a 32nd…
Read MoreArsenal frustrated by stalemate in West London title test
Arsenal failed to re-establish a six-point cushion at the summit of the Premier League after being held by Brentford in a match that left a sense of regret. The leaders arrived knowing their advantage had been cut in half following Manchester City’s midweek victory over Fulham, and the trip to west London promised to be…
Read MoreEngland international selects new chapter in Netherlands
Raheem Sterling has secured a short-term move to Dutch football after agreeing to represent Feyenoord until the close of the current campaign. The wide attacker became available during January following a consensual separation from Chelsea, which included a financial agreement covering the remaining 18 months of his deal, previously valued above £300,000 per week. At…
Read MoreZimbabwe face a stern test against Australia at ICC T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe face a huge task in their second game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, facing Australia at the R. Premadasa Stadium on today. Both teams were dominant in their previous matches, with the Chevrons in a thumping 8-wicket victory over Oman while Australia got the better on Ireland, courtesy of a 67-run victory.…
Read MoreMinistry hails Chahwanda Stadium as a first for Zimbabwe
KWEKWE: Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Nicholas Moyo, has praised Chahwanda Stadium, describing it as a pioneering facility, a first of its kind for Zimbabwe. Also known as The Heart Main Arena, Chahwanda Stadium boasts several unique features that set it apart.These distinctive features include 24 en-suite rooms…
Read MoreManchester City surge keeps pressure on Arsenal
Manchester City reignited the Premier League title chase with a dominant home success over Fulham, slicing the deficit to leaders Arsenal down to three points. Pep Guardiola’s team followed up their dramatic late recovery at Liverpool by delivering a sharp and efficient display at the Etihad Stadium, settling the contest before the interval. Fulham, by…
Read MoreKane drives Bayern into last four after Leipzig test
Harry Kane extended his rich run against RB Leipzig as Bayern Munich secured a place in the German Cup semi-finals, reaching that stage for the first time in six years. The forward put the hosts ahead from twelve yards, registering his sixth strike across four matches in the competition and lifting his overall return in…
Read MoreLiverpool end Sunderland’s home run with controlled away victory
Liverpool delivered a composed display on Wearside to hand Sunderland their first home defeat of the Premier League season, claiming a narrow but deserved success at the Stadium of Light. The visitors controlled long spells of the contest and were rewarded shortly after the interval when their captain made the decisive contribution. A corner swung…
Read MoreTafirenyika speaks out on departure from Africa Minerals
Former Africa Minerals Ventures FC Assistant Coach Prince “Skeelo” Tafirenyika has spoken out about the challenges he and head coach Shadreck Mugurasave faced at the Rusape-based team.Tafirenyika, who recently joined Deportivo La Murambinda as assistant coach to Lovemore Dzoro, revealed that Mugurasave’s resignation was a result of CEO Nyasha Kadenge’s interference in coaching operations.As he…
Read MoreSwimming chaos: Zimbabwe Swimming and Aquatics lock horns over rival national galas
The ongoing dispute between Zimbabwe Swimming and Zimbabwe Aquatics has left parents and kids confused, with two separate senior National Galas announced. Zimbabwe Swimming, led by Zanele Nkomazana, is hosting its event in Bulawayo to celebrate the city’s swimming pool’s 100-year milestone, while Nokuthula Cyprianos, appointed by Zimbabwe Aquatics, is hosting a rival gala in…
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