2 months ago
A late Anton Stach free kick fired Daniel Farke's Leeds United to an important opening day victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
With the deadlock still to be broken heading into the final few minutes, the midfielder's scintillating strike sent the travelling Whites contingent into raptures and left the boss thrilled with the result.
"I am very happy," Farke the media after the full-time whistle in the East Midlands. "It couldn't be a better way to start the season.
"So, the first game is the first three points, especially an away win at a very, very difficult ground in a very competitive and tight game.
"Also, a first clean sheet under our belt and several new signings on the pitch. Like expected, it was a tight game. I think it was a game of different periods.
#tight #leeds
With the deadlock still to be broken heading into the final few minutes, the midfielder's scintillating strike sent the travelling Whites contingent into raptures and left the boss thrilled with the result.
"I am very happy," Farke the media after the full-time whistle in the East Midlands. "It couldn't be a better way to start the season.
"So, the first game is the first three points, especially an away win at a very, very difficult ground in a very competitive and tight game.
"Also, a first clean sheet under our belt and several new signings on the pitch. Like expected, it was a tight game. I think it was a game of different periods.
#tight #leeds
3 months ago
Golden Rapture Mining has agreed to acquire complete interest in four mineral claim cells located about 500m south of the proposed Goliath Project open pit operated by NexGold Mining, approximately 20km east of Dryden, Ontario, Canada.
The agreement is signed with 1544230 Ontario and Gravel Ridge Resources.
Described as the South of Goliath ground, the claims are accessible via existing roads and are served by regional infrastructure.
The acquisition will expand its land holdings as a key gold exploration district in northwestern Ontario.
Under the terms of the agreement, Golden Rapture will pay C$600 ($430.23) in cash and issue 200,000 shares to the sellers in exchange for full ownership of the South of Goliath Property.
#golden #rapture #project #dryden
The agreement is signed with 1544230 Ontario and Gravel Ridge Resources.
Described as the South of Goliath ground, the claims are accessible via existing roads and are served by regional infrastructure.
The acquisition will expand its land holdings as a key gold exploration district in northwestern Ontario.
Under the terms of the agreement, Golden Rapture will pay C$600 ($430.23) in cash and issue 200,000 shares to the sellers in exchange for full ownership of the South of Goliath Property.
#golden #rapture #project #dryden
3 months ago
England will play Argentina in their fourth World Cup semi-final after securing a 2-1 win over Norway in extra time on Saturday.
The back-to-back European Championship finalists were made to sweat in Florida but Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send fans in the stadium and across the UK in raptures.
Wednesday's clash against Argentina in Atlanta will be the seventh time England have played in the semi-finals of a major tournament, not including the 1968 European Championship when only four teams qualified for the finals.
This is how England got on in their previous last-four encounters.
Portugal had a 100 per cent record going into the match at Wembley and seven of their 14 goals came from an inspired Eusebio.
The back-to-back European Championship finalists were made to sweat in Florida but Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send fans in the stadium and across the UK in raptures.
Wednesday's clash against Argentina in Atlanta will be the seventh time England have played in the semi-finals of a major tournament, not including the 1968 European Championship when only four teams qualified for the finals.
This is how England got on in their previous last-four encounters.
Portugal had a 100 per cent record going into the match at Wembley and seven of their 14 goals came from an inspired Eusebio.
4 months ago
Four games into his first grand slam semi-final, 23-year-old wildcard Arthur Fery produced the sort of moment of magic for which he has rapidly become famous. Having had his serve broken by Alexander Zverev, the Brit responded with ferocity, playing a superb backhand return before racing to a Zverev drop shot, replying with a stunning angled passing shot that flashed across the net, and which the German could only scoop up and wide.
Fery leapt for joy and punched the air to a huge round of applause. Zverev hit long in the next rally to concede the break and send the Centre Court crowd leaping to their feet in raptures, too. It was the kind of moment that summed up the Brit's tournament: opportunity created out of nothing, his on-court intelligence putting him one or two steps ahead, and helping him wrestle himself back into contention.
Ultimately, it was not enough: Zverev dominated the first set tie-break and played with an authority that has not always come naturally, the world No 3 winning 7-6(0), 6-2, 6-4 to reach his first Wimbledon final. Having previously never gone past the fourth round here, the French Open champion is in ominous form, saying: "Once you win a major, you know how to do it and you feel like you can do it again. You have this feeling inside of you."
Faced with that, Fery said later he did not feel quite as "at ease" as in his previous rounds, and he was unfortunate to run into Zverev at his very best, his forehand piercing and serve precise and powerful. "He was always putting constant pressure. I didn't get much rhythm, just not many rallies," he said. "Balls coming back a little bit faster than the other days and what I'm used to, not as sharp with my footwork and mentally. Against a player like that, it adds up pretty quick."
But Fery's fortnight has been astonishing on every level. Having only previously won two grand slam matches, he won five in a row to reach the last four, twice coming from two sets and breaks down, seeing off former Wimbledon semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov and recent French Open runner-up Flavio Cobolli in his last two matches. As the world No 114, he was something of an odd one out in that final four, alongside the current world No 1, the sport's most recent major winner, and a man with a casual 24 major ******* les to his name.
Fery leapt for joy and punched the air to a huge round of applause. Zverev hit long in the next rally to concede the break and send the Centre Court crowd leaping to their feet in raptures, too. It was the kind of moment that summed up the Brit's tournament: opportunity created out of nothing, his on-court intelligence putting him one or two steps ahead, and helping him wrestle himself back into contention.
Ultimately, it was not enough: Zverev dominated the first set tie-break and played with an authority that has not always come naturally, the world No 3 winning 7-6(0), 6-2, 6-4 to reach his first Wimbledon final. Having previously never gone past the fourth round here, the French Open champion is in ominous form, saying: "Once you win a major, you know how to do it and you feel like you can do it again. You have this feeling inside of you."
Faced with that, Fery said later he did not feel quite as "at ease" as in his previous rounds, and he was unfortunate to run into Zverev at his very best, his forehand piercing and serve precise and powerful. "He was always putting constant pressure. I didn't get much rhythm, just not many rallies," he said. "Balls coming back a little bit faster than the other days and what I'm used to, not as sharp with my footwork and mentally. Against a player like that, it adds up pretty quick."
But Fery's fortnight has been astonishing on every level. Having only previously won two grand slam matches, he won five in a row to reach the last four, twice coming from two sets and breaks down, seeing off former Wimbledon semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov and recent French Open runner-up Flavio Cobolli in his last two matches. As the world No 114, he was something of an odd one out in that final four, alongside the current world No 1, the sport's most recent major winner, and a man with a casual 24 major ******* les to his name.
4 months ago
Britain's Arthur Fery continued his outstanding Wimbledon run with a thrilling five-set comeback victory over Grigor Dimitrov to reach the quarter-finals and make history.
Fery has been the only British player left in either singles draw since the second round and kept home hopes alive with a dramatic 7-5 3-6 4-6 6-4 7-6 (10-7) victory in front of an enraptured Centre Court.
The world number 114, making his debut on Wimbledon's biggest stage just a short walk from where he grew up, showed remarkable character and resilience throughout to achieve the biggest win of his career.
Fery secured that by holding his nerve to clinch a deciding 10-point tie-break, having twice fought back from a break of serve down in the fourth set.
The 23-year-old is the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final and the lowest-ranked player to reach the men's last eight at Wimbledon for 12 years.
Fery has been the only British player left in either singles draw since the second round and kept home hopes alive with a dramatic 7-5 3-6 4-6 6-4 7-6 (10-7) victory in front of an enraptured Centre Court.
The world number 114, making his debut on Wimbledon's biggest stage just a short walk from where he grew up, showed remarkable character and resilience throughout to achieve the biggest win of his career.
Fery secured that by holding his nerve to clinch a deciding 10-point tie-break, having twice fought back from a break of serve down in the fourth set.
The 23-year-old is the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final and the lowest-ranked player to reach the men's last eight at Wimbledon for 12 years.
4 months ago
Britain's Arthur Fery continued his outstanding Wimbledon run with a thrilling five-set comeback victory over Grigor Dimitrov to reach the quarter-finals and make history.
Fery has been the only British player left in either singles draw since the second round and kept home hopes alive with a dramatic 7-5 3-6 4-6 6-4 7-6 (10-7) victory in front of an enraptured Centre Court.
The world number 114, making his debut on Wimbledon's biggest stage just a short walk from where he grew up, showed remarkable character and resilience throughout to achieve the biggest win of his career.
Fery secured that by holding his nerve to clinch a deciding 10-point tie-break, having twice fought back from a break of serve down in the fourth set.
The 23-year-old is the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final and the lowest-ranked player to reach the men's last eight at Wimbledon for 12 years.
Fery has been the only British player left in either singles draw since the second round and kept home hopes alive with a dramatic 7-5 3-6 4-6 6-4 7-6 (10-7) victory in front of an enraptured Centre Court.
The world number 114, making his debut on Wimbledon's biggest stage just a short walk from where he grew up, showed remarkable character and resilience throughout to achieve the biggest win of his career.
Fery secured that by holding his nerve to clinch a deciding 10-point tie-break, having twice fought back from a break of serve down in the fourth set.
The 23-year-old is the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final and the lowest-ranked player to reach the men's last eight at Wimbledon for 12 years.
4 months ago
2026 World Cup co-host Mexico are well and truly in the driver's seat against Czechia in Mexico City, with El Tri firmly planting one foot in the Round of 32.
After banking six points from six to take charge of Group A with wins over South Africa (2-0) and Korea Republic (1-0), Javier Aguirre's troops are now primed to do something they have never done before.
A composed finish from 22-year-old AZ Alkmaar left-back Mateo Chávez sent the home crowd into rapture as they watched the young defender net his first-ever senior international goal.
Those celebrations would continue six minutes later when Julián Quiñones pounced on some woeful defending by Czechia to slot home, driving another nail in Repre's summer coffin.
After banking six points from six to take charge of Group A with wins over South Africa (2-0) and Korea Republic (1-0), Javier Aguirre's troops are now primed to do something they have never done before.
A composed finish from 22-year-old AZ Alkmaar left-back Mateo Chávez sent the home crowd into rapture as they watched the young defender net his first-ever senior international goal.
Those celebrations would continue six minutes later when Julián Quiñones pounced on some woeful defending by Czechia to slot home, driving another nail in Repre's summer coffin.
4 months ago
Spanish football is experiencing a day of high emotion, with the offices and the pitch sharing the spotlight.
While the Costa del Sol celebrates a historic return to the top flight after an agonizing journey through the mud, the LaLiga transfer market is entering its hottest phase, with strategic renewals, legendary farewells, and last-minute standoffs between sporting directors.
Huge celebrations on the Costa del Sol. Málaga CF have sealed their long-awaited return to the top tier of Spanish football on a historic afternoon. Goals from Chupe and Larrubia sent the city into raptures, rendering Leo Baptistao’s strike meaningless. After years of suffering in the mud, the capital of Málaga is back rubbing shoulders with the elite of national football.
Dani Ceballos has already done his part of the deal to wear the green and white again. The midfielder from Utrera has managed to part ways with his club and become a free agent, fulfilling the essential condition demanded by the Betis board to avoid paying a transfer fee. Now the ball is in Real Betis’ court, and they must present him with a contract offer that matches his status.
Rayo Vallecano bid farewell to one of their great contemporary legends. Óscar 'Chocota' Trejo has officially announced his retirement from professional football. However, the love affair between the Argentine and the Madrid club is not over; the former player has confirmed that he is in talks with the Vallecas board to remain linked to the club’s structure.
While the Costa del Sol celebrates a historic return to the top flight after an agonizing journey through the mud, the LaLiga transfer market is entering its hottest phase, with strategic renewals, legendary farewells, and last-minute standoffs between sporting directors.
Huge celebrations on the Costa del Sol. Málaga CF have sealed their long-awaited return to the top tier of Spanish football on a historic afternoon. Goals from Chupe and Larrubia sent the city into raptures, rendering Leo Baptistao’s strike meaningless. After years of suffering in the mud, the capital of Málaga is back rubbing shoulders with the elite of national football.
Dani Ceballos has already done his part of the deal to wear the green and white again. The midfielder from Utrera has managed to part ways with his club and become a free agent, fulfilling the essential condition demanded by the Betis board to avoid paying a transfer fee. Now the ball is in Real Betis’ court, and they must present him with a contract offer that matches his status.
Rayo Vallecano bid farewell to one of their great contemporary legends. Óscar 'Chocota' Trejo has officially announced his retirement from professional football. However, the love affair between the Argentine and the Madrid club is not over; the former player has confirmed that he is in talks with the Vallecas board to remain linked to the club’s structure.
4 months ago
Skipper Andy Robertson sang the praises of the Tartan Army who have been welcomed all over Boston on Scotland’s long-awaited return to the World Cup.
Tens of thousands of Scottish supporters made the trip to North America for a first appearance at the finals in 28 years.
A 1-0 win over Haiti in the Group C opener in Foxborough last weekend had Scotland supporters in raptures and images and footage of thousands of fans marching to Fenway Park on Sunday night to see the Boston Red Sox take on the Texas Rangers, as well as the atmosphere they created at the baseball stadium, made headlines, capturing the attention of Fenway Sports Group, owners of the Red Sox and Liverpool.
Robertson, who has left Anfield after nine years to join Tottenham, expects the same fervour in the second game against Morocco in the Boston Stadium on Friday night.
He said: “The biggest compliment I can give them is I’m not surprised.
Tens of thousands of Scottish supporters made the trip to North America for a first appearance at the finals in 28 years.
A 1-0 win over Haiti in the Group C opener in Foxborough last weekend had Scotland supporters in raptures and images and footage of thousands of fans marching to Fenway Park on Sunday night to see the Boston Red Sox take on the Texas Rangers, as well as the atmosphere they created at the baseball stadium, made headlines, capturing the attention of Fenway Sports Group, owners of the Red Sox and Liverpool.
Robertson, who has left Anfield after nine years to join Tottenham, expects the same fervour in the second game against Morocco in the Boston Stadium on Friday night.
He said: “The biggest compliment I can give them is I’m not surprised.
