Ajax Win Europa League Thriller After 34 Penalties

Ajax edged out Panathinaikos 13-12 in a marathon Europa League penalty shootout, requiring 34 spot kicks to settle the tie. The Dutch side moves on to face Jagiellonia Białystok in the play-off round.

EPL: Ronaldo such a big example for me – De Ligt says after joining Man United

Newly signed Manchester United defender, Matthijs de Ligt has heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo.

De Ligt spoke during his first interview as a Red Devils player on Thursday, August 15.

Manchester United completed the signing of the Dutchman from Bayern Munich, along with Noussair Mazraoui.

TRANSFER: Eric Dier benched him at Bayern – Scholes slams Ten Hag over Man Utd’s latest signing

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has questioned the club’s decision to sign Matthijs de Ligt for Erik ten Hag.

DAILY POST reports that De Ligt, along with Noussair Mazraoui, joined Manchester United from Bayern Munich in a combined £60 million deal.

They signed De Ligt for £43 million, and it is a figure that hasn’t gone down well with Scholes.

EPL: Rashford names most exciting Stadium in England

Manchester United star, Marcus Rashford has named Liverpool’s Anfield as the Stadium with the best atmosphere.

The England forward said he once visited Anfield disguised as a Liverpool fan.

26-year-old Rashford has remained one of the best forwards on Erik ten Hag’s squad at the moment.

The success of Ukraine’s secret incursion into Russia is clear. The ultimate strategy and goals of the invasion, though, are still murky. Western allies, including the U.S. and Germany, say they are watching and monitoring the situation but letting Ukraine lead the way. Even Ukrainian leadership seems surprised by the extent of the operation’s initial success, the first time that Russia, a nuclear power, has been invaded since World War II.

Now what? Ukraine has several options:

The singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has bought a minority stake in a Premier League team. "It’s any football fan’s dream to be an owner of the club they support, and I feel so grateful for this opportunity."

Kenya has strict rules about displaying its national flag. But some people have been wearing and waving them, and draping them on coffins, as a symbol of resistance.