In a recent interview with Fabrizio Romano, Lionel Messi rejected the idea of becoming a football coach when he retires. “I don’t want to be a coach, but I’m still not sure what I want to do in the future,” Messi said. When asked if he will play for his national team (Argentina) at the … Read more
(FILES) France's No. 10 striker Kylian Mbappe reacts after his team lost in the UEFA Nations League Group A2 soccer match between France and Italy at Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. Photo by Franck FIFE / AFP) France coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday that a report claiming captain Kylian Mbappe … Read more
Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball poses during the NBA basketball teams media day, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) DURHAM, North Carolina — Charles Lee wasted no time setting an agenda in his first training camp practice as coach of the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets opened practice at Duke University on Tuesday … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian football, former Super Eagles striker Anthony Ujah is stepping up to champion an important cause: the appointment of Augustine Eguavoen as the permanent head coach of Nigeria’s national football team. If you’re wondering whether Ujah is waiting for the next Netflix football drama to unfold, you’re in the wrong … Read more
In the ever-dynamic world of Nigerian football, change is not only expected but celebrated, especially when it comes to team building in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). As the 2024-25 season kicks off, Plateau United is turning heads by bringing in 12 fresh faces to their roster. Coach Mbwas Mangut is optimistic, confident that … Read more
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts after winning a game against Taylor Fritz, of the United States, during the men’s singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 8, in New York. 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Jannik Sinner has hired Novak Djokovic’s former fitness coach Marco Panichi in the wake of the world number … Read more
Antonio Frigoni (with glasses) is pointing his squad toward the World Championships. —CONTRIBUTED/SAVA MANILA, Philippines —Alas Pilipinas coach Angiolino Frigoni anticipates a “pretty difficult” Pool A campaign in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025, but vows the men’s national volleyball team will put up a fight. The world rank No.64 Philippines was automatically seeded … Read more
Perpetual Help coach Olsen Racela gives the Altas some pep talk.-NCAA Photos It’s too early to tell if Perpetual Help will be among the title contenders in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament. But the Altas have a chance this early to put themselves at the top of the standings. Article continues after this … Read more
Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone draws up a play during a timeout against Blackwater in the PBA Governors’ Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra’s win over Blackwater on Tuesday night didn’t take away the fact that there’s a fast-rising team to watch out for this PBA Governors’ Cup. Ginebra coach Tim Cone made sure the rest … Read more
In the world of football, it’s not unusual for players to have strong opinions on the coaching staff. But when it comes to William Troost-Ekong, captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, his sentiments are particularly noteworthy—and perhaps a tad humorous. The lively discussion around who should take the helm of the Nigerian national football team has … Read more