Gareth Bale recently had a lighthearted conversation with Rio Ferdinand about Cristiano Ronaldo’s abilities outside of football. When asked who he would like to play golf with, Bale responded jokingly that it would be fun to play with Ronaldo, highlighting that it would be amusing to see how the Portuguese star would fare at golf….
Wojciech Szczesny, who has played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, recently spoke about his admiration for Lionel Messi. Despite having faced Messi in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and sharing the pitch with Ronaldo 101 times at Juventus, Szczesny still considers Messi to be the best player in football history. He recalled saving Messi’s penalty…
Lionel Messi, widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, recently named his ultimate XI of teammates from both club and international football. In a December 2023 interview with GOAL Arabia, Messi selected some of his most iconic former Barcelona teammates, including Neymar Junior and Luis Suarez, both of whom were key members…
Venus and Serena Williams have recently launched the Yetunde Price Resourceful Community Awards, a new initiative aimed at supporting organizations making a meaningful impact in their communities. Announced on December 3, the awards are a tribute to their late sister, Yetunde Price, who tragically passed away in 2003. This initiative is part of the Williams…
Rennae Stubbs, Serena Williams’ former coach, recently revisited a tense exchange she had with Caitlin Thompson, founder of Racquet magazine, regarding Iga Świątek’s doping case. This conversation occurred in the aftermath of Świątek’s provisional suspension for testing positive for trimetazidine (TMZ) in August 2024, a case that was later explained as a result of contaminated…
While winning a Grand Slam is one of the greatest achievements in tennis, some players have only managed to secure a single Major title, earning them the “One Slam Wonder” label. These players remain incredibly talented but have yet to add a second Major to their trophy cabinet. Here are three current “One Slam Wonders”…
Carlos Alcaraz is undeniably one of the brightest talents in tennis, but there are several reasons why Jannik Sinner might continue to outpace him in 2025. Here are the three key factors that could contribute to Sinner’s continued dominance: 3. Sinner’s Superior Serve and All-Round Game The serve is a crucial weapon in tennis, and…
Naomi Osaka’s return to the tour in 2024 has shown positive signs, and several factors suggest she could be a strong contender in 2025. Here are the key reasons: 3. A More Positive Approach to Tennis Osaka’s past struggles with mental health were well-documented, but she has emerged stronger since her hiatus. Her ability to…
Martina Navratilova has voiced her support for Alberta’s recently passed Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, which mandates biological female-only divisions in sports. The legislation has generated both praise and criticism, reflecting broader debates about fairness and inclusion in athletic competitions. Details of the Bill: Passed on December 3, 2024, with a 47-33 vote in…
The legal and professional narrative surrounding Alexander Zverev continues to unfold, with his defamation lawsuit against journalist Ben Rothenberg now rescheduled to January 20, 2025. This case stems from Rothenberg’s publication of allegations made by Zverev’s ex-girlfriend, Olga Sharypova, who accused the tennis star of physical and emotional abuse. Zverev has consistently denied the allegations…
