Simeone hails Alvarez after ending drought in Atletico's 1-1 draw
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised Julian Alvarez after the Argentine forward ended his six-month goal drought to rescue a battling Champions League draw at Stuttgart on Tuesday. The Spanish visitors recovered from a first-half deficit before holding firm with ten men to claim a vital point in Germany.
United States smash World Cup scoring records in 17-0 victory
The United States Women's Under-17 team have made history by securing the largest victory at any age level in a World Cup tournament. They delivered an incredible 17-0 thrashing against Samoa in their opening match, with talented forward Maddie DiMaria leading the charge by scoring six remarkable goals to etch her name alongside the best in the sport.
Regulator chair: We have 'ABSOLUTE power' to force Man City sale
Manchester City’s ownership could face the ultimate sanction after the chair of Independent Football Regulator (IFR) confirmed he possesses 'absolute' authority to force a sale of the club. The stunning revelation comes as the Etihad giants continue to deal with the fallout of being found guilty of massive Premier League financial rule breaches.
The eternal debate over football's greatest of all time has taken a dramatic turn just days before the sport's elite gather in London. A new official poll designed to crown the 'Best of All Time' has seen one legendary figure pull significantly clear of the field.