Barcelona points deduction? FIFA process explained as Osasuna appeal over ineligible player in LaLiga clash

“The club understands that the participation of Inigo Martinez in yesterday’s match violated article 5 of Annex I of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players,” Osasuna said in a statement. “(It) specifies that a player who does not join or leaves his national team for medical reasons may not play matches … Read more

Watch: Victor Osimhen storms off pitch after Nigeria drop points in World Cup qualifier

Nigeria’s result means they now trail Group C leaders South Africa by six points after they recorded a 2-0 win over Benin. With four games remaining, the Super Eagles’ hopes of automatic qualification for next summer’s World Cup look slim, though they’re in with a chance of securing a play-off spot. Source link

U.S. and Russia start new Ukraine peace talks on a tricky footing, with few points of agreement

The United States and Russia began a new set of talks aimed at a partial Ukraine ceasefire Monday — even as the two sides disagreed over how well the talks in Saudi Arabia were going and after another night of drone strikes. American negotiators say they are hopeful of achieving “real progress” at the talks … Read more

Nathan MacKinnon hits 1K NHL points, 100th player in league history to do so

Cole Harbour’s Nathan MacKinnon reached a milestone Monday when he logged his 1,000th NHL career point. The 29-year-old centre, who already has a Stanley Cup and numerous other records on his resume, logged two assists for the Colorado Avalanche in a 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. He appeared to have reached the milestone in the … Read more

Liverpool 3-1 Southampton: Mohamed Salah penalties seals comeback win as Reds move 16 points clear

And despite making three changes to the side that started in Paris on Wednesday night, the Reds were rather lethargic in the first-half, with the likes of Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Luiz Diaz not quite at the races, whilst Curtis Jones had their best two opportunities early on but saw one effort blocked as sliced … Read more

Quickley’s 34 points help Raptors top lowly Jazz

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Immanuel Quickley scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Toronto Raptors in a wire-to-wire win over the Utah Jazz 118-109 on Friday. Quickley added five rebounds and five assists to help Toronto (21-42) win its third straight. Scottie Barnes had a double-double with 22 … Read more

LeBron James 1st to score 50,000 combined points in NBA regular season and playoffs

LeBron James is well on his way to rewriting every previous definition of basketball longevity, and the 40-year-old star is now racking up numbers the NBA has never seen before. James became the first player to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason on Tuesday night, surpassing the mark with a 3-pointer … Read more

When is the earliest date Liverpool can win Premier League title after Arsenal again dropped points?

Liverpool appear destined to be crowned Premier League champions after a dream few days – and results – in the title race. It left Liverpool with an 11-point lead at the top of the table and the clear favourites to win the title in Slot’s first season at the club. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta insisted … Read more