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July 12, 2024

German brewery says Euro 2024 effect ‘flopped’ amid sobering sales

Veltins said the European Championship effect has flopped for breweries, as rainy weather and a change in drinking habits dampened sales despite Germany hosting the games. 

Football fans drinking alcohol
July 11, 2024

Emir of Zazzau seeks attention, funding for horse racing as sport

The emir said the fact that more attention was given to other sports was not too exciting.

Horse
July 11, 2024

England showed character, but hungry for more, says Southgate

England needed penalties to overcome Switzerland in the last eight before the late winner on Wednesday.

England team
July 11, 2024

Colombia beat Uruguay to reach Copa final, players clash with fans

The 37-year-old shot hit the post as he sank to his knees in frustration.

Colombia beat Uruguay (credit: freedom online)
July 11, 2024

Watkins’ goal sends England into Euros final

It was a goal to savour for Watkins who has played only 30 minutes in two appearances in Germany.

Ollie Watkins (credit: sky news)
July 10, 2024

King Charles congratulates England, begs Three Lions not to give Britons hypertension in Sunday’s final

The English monarch, King Charles III, has congratulated the Three Lions on their hard-won victory against the Netherlands on Wednesday.

King Charles and England team
July 10, 2024

Super Falcons boosted as Oshoala joins camp  ahead summer Olympics

The Super Falcons will face the reigning Olympic champions, Canada, in a friendly on July 17th.

Asisat Oshoala
July 10, 2024
Leonardo Spinazzola (credit: chiesa di totti)
July 9, 2024

Spain advance into finals, kick poor France out of Euro 2024

The Spanish team fought their way back into the game from behind to secure a 2-1 win over France in Munich on Tuesday.

July 9, 2024

Tinubu backs Nigeria’s FIFA Council re-election bid

In a statement on Tuesday, presidential media aide Ajuri Ngelale said that President Tinubu supported Nigeria’s bid to retain its seat in the council.

PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU