Real Madrid Defense Becomes Xabi Alonso’s Biggest Headache
Sep, 24 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Xabi Alonso’s first season at Real Madrid is being defined by a mounting defensive crisis. Injuries to Ferland Mendy, disciplinary bans for Dean Huijsen and Dani Carvajal, and a crowded fixture list have left the Spaniard scrambling for solutions. The article examines how the problems echo last year’s failures, the impact on the club’s €178 million summer spend, and what Alonso can still do to steady the backline.
Real Madrid's Perfect Start Under Xabi Alonso Sets Up Crucial Villarreal Clash
Sep, 24 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid have won their first five LaLiga games and sit two points clear at the top. The unbeaten run fuels confidence ahead of a showdown with Villarreal on October 4-5. Stats show a high‑scoring attack and a tightened defence. Analysts weigh the odds of a continued streak versus Villarreal's recent surge.
Atletico Madrid vs Mallorca: La Liga Clash Preview, Odds and Predictions
Sep, 21 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Atletico Madrid travels to Estadi Son Moix to face a struggling Mallorca on September 21. The Spanish giants enter as clear favorites with -139 odds, backed by a 7‑win run in the last ten head‑to‑heads. Mallorca are winless in four league games, while Atletico look to bounce back from a recent Champions League loss. Betting experts tip an Atletico win, under 2.5 goals and a Griezmann prop.
UEFA Youth League: Chelsea U19s stun Bayern Munich with 3-2 comeback win
Sep, 18 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Chelsea U19s beat Bayern Munich U19s 3-2 at the FC Bayern Campus after coming from behind in a lively UEFA Youth League match. Genesis Antwe opened the scoring, Felipe Chavez netted twice for Bayern, then Shin Mayuka and center-half Murray Campbell turned it around. The result highlights Chelsea’s resilience and the development strides of their academy players.
Raheem Sterling’s Chelsea future: salary stand-off stalls London move as Besiktas circle
Aug, 28 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Raheem Sterling’s return to Chelsea after a flat loan at Arsenal has left him searching for a new club before the transfer deadline. Fulham, Crystal Palace, and West Ham are monitoring him, while Besiktas have shown firm interest. His £300,000-a-week wages are the sticking point, with any deal likely needing Chelsea to subsidize a chunk of his salary.
Copa Sudamericana thriller: América de Cali edge Junior in epic penalty shootout
Aug, 21 2025SportsPravina Chetty
América de Cali beat Junior on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Barranquilla to reach the Copa Sudamericana group stage. Junior rallied from 0-2 down with a brace from Guillermo Paiva, including a header from a Luis Gonzalez corner. In the shootout, América converted four to Junior’s three, with Rafael Carrascal netting the winner. Paiva and Rodríguez missed for Junior; Quintero, Holgado, Soto, and Carrascal scored for América.
Real Madrid Signs Abdellah Ouazane: Teenage Sensation Adds Spark Amid Barcelona Rivalry
Aug, 7 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Real Madrid has snapped up 16-year-old Moroccan midfielder Abdellah Ouazane, beating Barcelona and Ajax in the race for his signature. The U-17 Africa Cup of Nations MVP joins La Fábrica, reflecting Madrid’s push under Xabi Alonso to prioritize young talent. Ajax gets a training fee after failing to keep the starlet. Álvaro Carreras also returns to Madrid from Benfica.
Internacional Claim 2-1 Serie A Win Over Injury-Hit Santos
Jul, 24 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Internacional pulled off a 2-1 win away against Santos in Serie A, capitalizing on early and late strikes. Injuries to key Santos players like Bruno Gomes and Fernando left the home side struggling, as Internacional's focused attack and solid defending saw them edge the match.
Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Killed in A-52 Motorway Crash at Just 28
Jul, 3 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Diogo Jota, Liverpool’s standout forward, and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash near Zamora, Spain. The tragedy has stunned the football world, with details about the accident still emerging and investigations underway.
Manchester City Shines in 2-0 Club World Cup Debut Against Wydad AC
Jun, 19 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Manchester City kicked off the FIFA Club World Cup with a commanding 2-0 win over Wydad AC in Philadelphia. Phil Foden scored in the opening minutes, Jeremy Doku added a second, and the debuts of Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki further highlighted City's superiority in Group G.
Ronaldo’s Late Strike Seals Thrilling Portugal Win Over Germany in Nations League Semifinal
Jun, 5 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Cristiano Ronaldo's late winner powered Portugal to a 2-1 victory over Germany, booking their place in the UEFA Nations League final. Germany, unbeaten in 17 games, struggled defensively in the second half. Portugal advances to face Spain or France, reigniting hopes of a second Nations League title since 2019.
Inter Miami Outguns CF Montréal 4-2 as Messi Steals the Show in Eastern Conference Showdown
May, 29 2025SportsPravina Chetty
Inter Miami broke their four-game winless streak with a thrilling 4-2 victory over CF Montréal, powered by Lionel Messi’s two goals and a key assist. The Herons dominated possession and shots, while Montréal's struggles at the bottom of the Eastern Conference continued. Coach Javier Mascherano welcomed the much-needed win.
