In the money-spinning sporting cycle, there has been yet another whirlwind of events over the past few days. The Super Eagles were also in the news before the team’s World Cup qualifiers, and once more the Champions League was dominant.
Your weekly top eleven of the biggest sports stories will be light on these and other topics. Stuff your way!
Real Madrid ! Always Finding Their Way
Real Madrid seems to be the epitome of the adage, especially in regards to the Champions League, when it comes to a cat having nine lives. The Galacticos once more came back to life and made it to the last eight of Europe’s elite competition.
Real Madrid were trailing 2-1 after the first leg of the match against Atletico Madrid, forcing penalties after extra time to equalize 2-2 on aggregate. However, Carlos Ancelotti’s side triumphed in the spot kick and recalled their playoff game victory over Manchester United.
Liverpool drew at Anfield after going down.
Liverpool lost their chances of winning the treble after being defeated at home by Paris Saint-Germain on penalties, just like Atletico. After the conclusion of normal and extra-time, the Premier League leaders and the French side had to compete in shootouts to break the tie to 1-1 overall.
Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, and Aston Villa are the other teams that made the Champions League’s last eight this year. The quarter-final schedule and fixtures are available online.
UEFA Mulls Review of the Alvarez Penalty
However, there was some controversy surrounding this Champions League return. In the penalty shootout, Julian Alvarez believed he had scored the winning goal. However, a VAR review suggested the Argentine international had missed his kick by making a double kick, which sparked debates among fans, coaches, and observers.
UEFA was considering revising the penalties’ regulations as a result.
Fernandes wins the match at Fernandes.
In the Europa League, Manchester United defeated Real Sociedad 5-1 on aggregate in the last 16 after suffering a first-leg shock. In the reverse match, the Spanish side held the Red Devils to a 1-1 draw. However, Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick on Thursday at Old Trafford advanced United to the quarter-finals against Lyon.
Zimbabwe and Rwanda Chelle Lists 23
The Super Eagles are resuming their home-based preparations for two World Cup qualifiers in 2026. Coach Eric Chelle has reduced the list of invited players for the games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, removing veteran players Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa from the initial 39-man squad in order to advance their goals. The Rwanda-Vietnam game will take place on March 21, 2025, with a tie between Zimbabwe and Rwanda following.
Pinnick’s bid for re-election fails.
Amaju Pinnick, the former head of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), lost in his re-election bid to the FIFA Council, just as that squad was chosen. When the election was held in Cairo, Egypt, during the 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress, he lost by one vote.
Motseppe Unopposed
However, Patrice Motsepe, the continent’s football governing body’s head, was all smiles when he won the unopposed election.
Motsepe succeeded Malagasy Ahmad Ahmad, who had been suspended by FIFA for financial misconduct, in Morocco four years ago. Veron Mosengo-Omba, the organization’s secretary general, is one of the people who has credited the South African with improving the organization’s finances and governance.
Ferrari debut piques Hamilton’s interest.
Lewis Hamilton, F1, stated on the track that his Ferrari debut was exciting. He will return to the Ferrari red for the first time at the Australian Grand Prix, knowing the expectations are high. After 12 years with Mercedes, he’s prepared to compete.
“New Trafford” – what is it? Man United on the verge of expansion
Meanwhile, Manchester United fans have good news. Because the club intends to construct a new home ground, that is. The 100, 000-capacity stadium is close to their historic Old Trafford home, according to the Premier League side, and co-owner Jim Ratcliffe claimed it would be the “world’s greatest” football stadium.
After a thorough analysis of the Premier League team’s decision, the team made the crucial decision to either develop their creaking current ground or move.
Usyk to defend title in the face of Parker
Heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been given the task of presiding over his WBO heavyweight title defense, and heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been given the task of starting negotiations.
The move might put an end to British boxer Daniel Dubois’ chances of winning a rematch with the Ukrainian.
Nigeria Soars in Bulgaria, according to Gifted Hands.
The men’s U-23 volleyball team from Nigeria defeated Moldova 25-22 to advance to the semifinals of the 5th IHF Emerging Nations Championship in Varna, Bulgaria. Nigeria is the first African nation to reach the championship’s semi-finals.
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