World record holder Tobi Amusan has been selected as Nigeria’s flagbearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This historic appointment marks the first time in two decades that a track and field athlete has received this honor. Making of Champions announced the news on social media platform X on Tuesday, stating,…
Veteran midfielder Luka Modric has extended his contract with Real Madrid until June 30, 2025. The 38-year-old has had a storied career with the club, winning six Champions League titles, four La Liga titles, and two Copa del Rey trophies. Despite starting only 37 times over the past two league seasons, Modric remains a pivotal…
Spain claimed their record fourth European Championship crown, overcoming the loss of influential midfielder Rodri to injury at half-time to defeat England in a dramatic final in Berlin. Despite the setback, Spain took the lead within two minutes of the restart through Nico Williams, set up by star winger Lamine Yamal. England, true to their…
Krejcikova, the 31st seed, triumphed 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to claim the 2024 All England Club title, adding to her 2021 French Open victory. Her win comes 26 years after her mentor Jana Novotna, who passed away from cancer in 2017, won the Wimbledon title. “Before she passed away, she told me to go and win…
Bayern Munich is set to acquire Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha for £47.16m (€56m) plus add-ons, according to Sky in Germany, marking the most expensive sale in Fulham’s history. Palhinha, 29, has signed a four-year contract with Bayern, keeping him at the club until 2028. Fulham owner Tony Khan commented on the landmark deal: “We’ve reached…
Gymnast Simone Biles and swimmer Katie Ledecky headline the formidable 592-member U.S. Olympic team, aiming for the top of the medals table at the Paris Games starting this month. Ledecky, a 10-time Olympic medalist, and Biles, considered the greatest female gymnast of all time, are among 66 Olympic champions and 250 returning Olympians in the…
While most 2024 Olympians will compete in Paris, the world’s top surfers will chase gold 16,000km away on Tahiti’s island, where the famed Teahupo’o waves promise to be the true star. Competition will be intense among the sport’s traditional powerhouses, but host nation France poses a real threat with two Tahitian locals qualifying to surf…
In a dramatic and contentious match, Jefferson Lerma scored the decisive goal, leading 10-man Colombia to a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, securing their place in the Copa America final. The match was marred by a post-match confrontation between players and fans in the stands. Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez, who was involved in the altercation, missed…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Canada, securing their place in the Copa America final. The 37-year-old scored six minutes into the second half, deflecting a shot from Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez past Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to double Argentina’s lead. Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez opened the scoring…