In modern MMA, twists capable of surprising even the most seasoned fans are rare. Yet Jon “Bones” Jones delivered exactly such a surprise: twelve days after his official farewell he not only reconsidered, but became fired up by the idea of stepping into the Octagon on the White House lawn. Unexp...
After the Eiffel Tower, Paris has gained another emblem — a footballing one. Paris Saint-Germain’s emphatic 4–0 win over Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi-final propelled the French side to the summit of Opta’s global ranking, knocking Liverpool off the perch. The team from the banks of the Sei...
Rossoneri fans have received headline-making news: modern football’s living classic Luka Modrić has officially become a Milan player. Insider Fabrizio Romano reported that the 39-year-old Croatian signed a one-year contract and is already prepared to step onto the pitch in red and black. For the mid...
The young stars of European football have finally graduated from the status of “wunderkinds” to the rank of key figures in the global game; it is their faces that now greet us when we launch the latest installment of EA Sports’ football simulator. Two Midfield Architects on the Cover The devel...
The London giants of women's football are preparing a true breakthrough in the transfer market. Arsenal is close to signing Liverpool's 20-year-old Canadian forward Olivia Smith—and at the same time rewriting the sport's financial history. The upcoming deal is valued at an incredible £1 million, a f...
How five million put a blockbuster move on hold, why Galatasaray plans to spread the payment over five years, and what it means for giving Bukayo Saka a breather. Lisbon Deadlock: Arsenal and Djokeres Stuck Over Small Details The scoreboard in the talks reads 70 + 10 versus 65 + 15. Th...
A Bold Choice of Opponent The Uzbekistan Football Association has reached an agreement to stage a warm-up fixture against the Uruguay national team. The match is scheduled for one of FIFA’s October international windows and will mark an important milestone in the build-up to the “White Wolves’”...
Key Changes to the Regulations From next season the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is radically revising the way home and away fixtures are allocated in knockout ties. The draw that previously determined the order of matches is being consigned to history for the Champions League,...
A Miracle Comparable to a “Flat Earth”: Bookmakers Did Not Believe in the German Veteran’s Success Even before the weekend began, bets on a podium finish for the 37-year-old Sauber driver looked like pure fantasy. Odds of 150.00 (about 0.66 %) hinted that analysts would sooner believe in the Sec...
From the Iowa Rally to an Octagon on the Lawn The phrase “Why not hold a UFC tournament right on the grounds of the White House?” was uttered almost casually at a rally in Iowa, yet it instantly shook the sports news feeds. Speaking at the “Salute to America” celebration, which kicked off the co...
