Abrar Ahmed and Kavya Maran NEW DELHI: Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed was signed by Sunrisers Leeds during the Hundred Auction 2026, but the move sparked backlash online. After the franchise announced the signing on X, the post was flooded with negative comments, with some fans criticising an IPL-linked team for picking a Pakistani player. EXCLUSIVE:…
Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner felt his side produced a solid display despite failing to take control of their European tie in the first leg, but admits there is a mental block when it comes to facing AEK Larnaca. Palace created several chances but were unable to find a breakthrough, with the opposition goalkeeper…
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira admitted it was “difficult to explain” his side’s defeat in the Europa League after they failed to convert a host of chances against FC Midtjylland. Forest created numerous opportunities throughout the match but were unable to find the net, while Midtjylland were far more clinical in front of goal and…
The Spaniard believes there is still room for improvement ahead of the second leg Aston Villa manager Unai Emery praised his team’s disciplined approach after a 1-0 win over Lille in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. The result, secured by a second-half header from Ollie Watkins, marked Emery’s 100th win in…
Catch up with all the action from Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca in the Conference League Crystal Palace were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by AEK Larnaca in a cagey Conference League last-16 encounter that produced few clear chances at Selhurst Park. Palace started the brighter of the two sides and forced the first…
The Europa League last-16 was packed full of exciting ties to round off a thrilling week of continental action. While the Champions League was split across two days, UEFA’s secondary competition served up a full feast of eight fixtures in the same evening. Both Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest were in action, with Unai Emery’s…
Catch up with all the action from Nottingham Forest vs FC Midjtylland in the Europa League Nottingham Forest suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat against FC Midtjylland at the City Ground in their Europa League last-16 first leg. The hosts started brightly and nearly found themselves behind inside the opening minutes when Junior Brumado met a…
Aston Villa secured a narrow but valuable 1-0 win over Lille in the first leg of their Europa League tie, with Ollie Watkins’ second-half header the difference in France. Lille started brightly in front of a vocal home crowd and looked the more threatening side during the early stages. Villa gradually settled after the initial…
Iran appear likely to be replaced at the World Cup. United States president Donald Trump has advised Iran not to compete in the 2026 World Cup in North America, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Iran qualified for a fourth consecutive World Cup, breezing through AFC qualification and losing just one game in…
Catch up with all the team news from Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca in the Conference League Crystal Palace continue their European campaign against AEK Larnaca in the last-16 of the Conference League. The Eagles have not been the most consistent team under Oliver Glasner this season, but are still fancied to challenge for the…
