During the opening ceremony of Ride to Shine Hong Kong this month, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui challenged Hongkongers to cycle more than 1.2 million km – a distance equivalent to circling the Earth 30 times – to commemorate Hong Kong’s 30th anniversary of returning to China next year. Cycling is…
Spain’s Agriculture Ministry said it has halted all pork exports to China after two wild boar found dead near Barcelona tested positive for African swine flu, the first cases in three decades. The outbreak, the first since 1994, coincides with Spanish efforts to court Beijing and gain market share in the pork sector and after…
Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze stole the spotlight with a superb hat-trick in the Premier League leaders’ demolition of Tottenham. Troubled champions Liverpool’s wretched season hit a new low in a loss to Nottingham Forest, while Chelsea are emerging as Arsenal’s main rivals. AFP Sport looks at three talking points from the weekend’s action: Arsenal have title…
Barcelona will host Athletic Bilbao on Saturday at Spotify Camp Nou in La Liga. This match marks Barcelona’s emotional return to their newly refurbished stadium after over two years away, a historic moment expected to energize the team and fans. Barcelona currently sits second in La Liga with 28 points, boasting a potent attack with…
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has this week reiterated the fact that he wanted nothing more than to finish his career on the club’s books. This of course comes fresh off the Argentine paying a visit to the newly-renovated Spotify Camp Nou. Advertisement Messi was for his part forced into a shock departure from Barcelona back…
In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, presidential candidate Font declared that the first call he will make after winning the election will be to Messi. “Personally, as a Barca fan, I get goosebumps, but obviously this depends on him, and what we shouldn’t do is try to use him,” he said when asked of a…
November 18th ©IMAGO It’s transfer window may be closed in Europe’s top leagues, but the rumours continue to circulate as clubs plan out future moves. Teams are working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets and figuring out their budgets. Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the…
Could a club from Africa be playing in La Liga next season? AD Ceuta — from the autonomous Spanish city of the same name, which is surrounded on the landward side by Morocco and located on the southern shore of the Mediterranean Sea — are the only club located on the African continent who play…
Barcelona star Pedri is expected to be reintroduced to competitive action in the club’s upcoming showdown with English heavyweights Chelsea. That’s according to journalist Xavi Campos, who confirmed as much on Sunday evening. Advertisement The midfielder will not be risked next time out against Athletic Club, with a view to being able to play at…
According to Tuttosport newspaper, Juventus are interested in Elche starlet Rodrigo Mendoza, who has a €20m release clause. Juventus are reportedly interested in promising Elche midfielder Mendoza. Juventus are long-time Mendoza admirers TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: General view inside the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus…