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Lyon relegated to Ligue 2 over financial troubles
French club Lyon has been officially relegated to Ligue 2 due to the poor condition of their finances. The DNGC, the financial watchdog for professional football in France, had initially imposed a provisional demotion in November. After a final hearing on Tuesday, club representatives, including majority owner John Textor, failed to present a convincing case…
Read MoreFIFA investigates Gustavo Cabral over alleged racist abuse
FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against Pachuca captain Gustavo Cabral after he was accused of racially abusing Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger during their Club World Cup encounter on Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident took place late in the match, which Real Madrid won 3-1. Rudiger was seen speaking with referee Ramon Abatti…
Read MoreDynamos in Crisis: Harare Giants Face Must-Win Clash Against ZPC Kariba
The once-mighty Dynamos FC find themselves in uncharted territory as they prepare for a daunting trip to Nyamhunga Stadium this Saturday. The Glamour Boys, now a pale shadow of their former selves, sit in the relegation zone in 16th place—a shocking fall from grace for Zimbabwe’s most decorated club. With just two wins in 16…
Read MoreChelsea progress through heat, debuts and setbacks at Club World Cup
Chelsea have advanced to the knockout rounds of the Club World Cup despite challenging weather conditions, a heavy defeat, and mixed performances from new signings. Four players made their debut appearances, and the team has already earned £28m from the competition, closing in on the £30m they recently spent to sign striker Liam Delap from…
Read MoreZimbabwe Face Stern Challenge as Test Champions South Africa Visit Bulawayo
Zimbabwe’s national cricket team, the Chevrons, are set to face their toughest challenge yet as they host the world Test champions, South Africa, in a two-match Test series beginning this week in Bulawayo. With only one win in their last five Test matches – a hard-fought victory over Bangladesh in April – Craig Ervine’s side…
Read MoreNgezi Platinum Hand MWOS FC First Defeat of the Season in Commanding Fashion
Ngezi Platinum stunned Premier Soccer League leaders MWOS FC on Sunday with a spirited 3-1 victory at Baobab Stadium, handing the Norton-based side their first defeat of the season on matchday 17. Coming off a disappointing 1-0 loss to Chicken Inn in Bulawayo just days earlier, Ngezi were under pressure to respond – and they…
Read MoreZimbabwe XV Impress in Internal Clash as Africa Cup Preparations Intensify
Zimbabwe XV faced off against Zimbabwe A over the weekend in a crucial internal match aimed at fine-tuning preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup in July, where the Sables will be defending their title. With high stakes and limited time, head coach Piet Benade used the encounter to assess player readiness, provide valuable game time,…
Read MoreCheetahs Clinch Bronze at Mauritius 7s After Strong Showing
The Cheetahs headed to the Mauritius 7s over the weekend with hopes of lifting the title – and while the trophy narrowly eluded them, the team put on an encouraging performance that brought home a well-earned bronze medal. In the group stages, the Cheetahs showed dominance and composure. They opened with a confident 31-17 win…
Read MoreBellingham to undergo long-awaited shoulder surgery
After nearly two years of managing a persistent shoulder injury, Jude Bellingham has decided to undergo surgery following the FIFA Club World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder dislocated his shoulder in November 2023 during his debut season in Spain but delayed the operation to remain available for both club and country. Despite the injury, the…
Read MoreMessi to face PSG after Inter Miami advance
Inter Miami advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup knockout phase following a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium. The match, played in front of over 60,000 spectators, saw Inter take a 2-0 lead through first-half goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez. Suarez, despite a quiet display overall, delivered two decisive moments.…
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