Italian outfit Como claimed a stunning 9-1 win away to Lens in France in the Champions League on Wednesday, equalling the record for the most goals scored in a game by a team in the modern era in Europe’s elite club competition. Bayern Munich beat Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 in the Champions League in 2024, while Liverpool and Real Madrid have both previously claimed 8-0 wins in the group stage.
Italian outfit Como claimed a stunning 9-1 win away to Lens in France in the Champions League on Wednesday, equalling the record for the most goals scored in a game by a team in the modern era in Europe’s elite club competition. Bayern Munich beat Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 in the Champions League in 2024, while Liverpool and Real Madrid have both previously claimed 8-0 wins in the group stage.
This time, the much-maligned Viktor Gyökeres stole the show as poor Slavia Prague matched the longest winless streak in European Cup and Champions League history despite a spirited late comeback. After last week’s wobble against Fleetwood, there was no prospect of Arsenal making the same mistake again as soon as Noni Madueke fired them ahead early on after being superbly set up by Gyökeres.
Feed Erling Haaland and Manchester City’s totemic This was true again before, on 77 minutes, Elliot Anderson crossed and Haaland slid home for a priceless winner for Enzo Maresca’s disjointed unit, Rayan Cherki hitting a post late on.
Federico Valverde lashed home a stunning effort from distance to snatch Real Madrid a late 3-2 victory at AEK Athens on Wednesday in the Champions League and preserve their 100 percent start. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois saved well from former Los Blancos striker Luka Jovic before Koita sent AEK ahead.
One of cricket's rarely needed rules has cost the Hobart Hurricanes in a four-wicket WBBL loss to the Melbourne Renegades.
Federico Valverde lashed home a stunning effort from distance to snatch Real Madrid a late 3-2 victory at AEK Athens on Wednesday in the Champions League and preserve their 100 percent start. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois saved well from former Los Blancos striker Luka Jovic before Koita sent AEK ahead.
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono says he is going through the most difficult days of his life following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus De Miguel after the pair collided during a match.
Dirk Kuyt got the better of his former club Liverpool as Fenerbahce twice came from behind for a famous 3-2 win in Istanbul that breathed new life into their Champions League campaign. Liverpool’s perfect Champions League start allowed Iraola the luxury of leaving out Isak and Florian Wirtz among five changes from Sunday’s 1-0 defeat by Arsenal.
Federico Valverde lashed home a stunning effort from distance to snatch Real Madrid a late 3-2 victory at AEK Athens on Wednesday in the Champions League and preserve their 100% start in the group phase. José Mourinho’s side twice came from behind against the Greek champions before Valverde claimed all three points for his side.
Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have reached the final of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup for the first time in history after defeating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-final. The Flamingos secured the historic victory with goals from Queen Joseph and Awawu Bashiru, who scored twice.
Jai Opetaia has been handed the fight of his life as he gambles on moving up to heavyweight to take on thunder-hitting former world champion Deontay Wilder.
Andoni Iraola arrived in Istanbul hoping to plug Liverpool’s flaws in attack only for holes to appear at the opposite end of the pitch. Fenerbahce capitalised on a late defensive collapse to launch Dirk Kuyt’s interim spell with a tumultuous victory and end Liverpool’s 100% run in the Champions League.
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono said Wednesday he is enduring the “hardest days of my life” after the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, whom he collided with during a Spanish second division match on Monday. “After the tragic news of the death of Tenerife player Jesus de Miguel, the game… this Saturday November 7, at Nuevo Los Carmenes (stadium), has been postponed,” said Granada in a statement.
The fifth edition of the Head of State Invitational Golf Tournament will be held on November 21, 2026, at the Achimota Golf Club in Accra, with President John Dramani Mahama expected to grace the occasion. Other sponsors and partners include Samsung Ghana, The Luckiest, Myla Homes, National Petroleum Authority, Danny List Foundation, Aphro Ghana, Coca-Cola Ghana, Guinness Ghana, Pasonia, La Villa Aphro, Happy Box, TGTS, Ember Coco, Sunlodge, JD’s Fresh Juice, The Palms by Eagles, Gevans Natural Minerals Water and Nguvu Mining Limited.
Rinky Hijikata has pulled off a stunning upset over 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic, eliminating him from the Paris Masters and ending his hopes of qualifying for the end-of-year ATP Finals.
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Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has appealed to Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee to lead efforts to remove restrictions preventing alcoholic beverage companies from sponsoring sports activities in the country. Speaking when he appeared before the Committee, Mr Okraku said Guinness Ghana had approached the GFA with plans to invest heavily in the Ghana Premier League, but the deal could not materialise after the FDA rejected the proposal.
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku says the association lost a potential sponsorship deal worth more than $5 million annually after the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) blocked a proposed partnership with Guinness Ghana Limited. Okraku disclosed that Guinness Ghana had approached the GFA with plans to make a significant investment in the Ghana Premier League, but the deal collapsed due to regulatory restrictions on alcohol companies sponsoring sporting activities.
Novak Djokovic kept alive his last-ditch bid to qualify for this year’s ATP Finals by grinding out a first-round victory over Valentin Vacerot at the Paris Masters. Djokovic and Australia’s De Minaur could meet in the third round in Paris, with the Serb playing Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata in round two.
Tenerife striker De Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries from a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Owono.
RFU chief Bill Sweeney offers full support to Borthwick England boosted by fly-half Fin Smith returning to training Steve Borthwick has been given the Rugby Football Union’s unequivocal backing to lead England into next year’s World Cup even if the side flop this autumn. In September Borthwick’s contract was extended to after the 2028 Six Nations, despite England’s worst ever Six Nations performance earlier this year, to avoid speculation in the buildup to next year’s tournament.
The Sekondi Sports Stadium will host Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Somalia, the Ghana Football Association has confirmed. To comply with CAF standards, the Sekondi Sports Stadium must expand its dressing room to 24 lockers per team, install water heaters, and other fittings required for a modern dressing room.
Five changes for Liverpool, with Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak among those dropping to the bench and Joe Gomez and Kostas Tsimikas among those hopping into the first XI. Liverpool: Alisson, Gomez, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Mac Allister, Nyoni, Munoz, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha, Barcola.