Sports

Published: 05 May  2026.. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A growing culture of instant outrage, replay-driven controversy and relentless scrutiny of match officials is pushing elite rugby union towards a moment of reckoning, with critics warning that the sport risks undermining its own integrity. The debate has intensified following a dramatic European semi-final in Bordeaux, where a thrilling contest was overshadowed by disputes over refereeing decisions and...

Published: 05 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a move that underscores both loyalty and long-term ambition, Phil Foden has agreed in principle to a new four-year contract with Manchester City, a deal that would keep the England international at the club until 2030, with an additional one-year option included. The agreement, while yet to be formally signed, is understood to be a formality, with...

Published: 05 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his side to rise to the occasion as they prepare for a decisive Champions League semi-final second leg against Atlético Madrid, with a place in the final now within touching distance. After a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the first leg in Spain, the tie remains finely balanced, setting up what promises...

Published: 04 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a development that has captured the attention of diplomats and sports enthusiasts alike, a North Korean women’s football club is set to travel to South Korea this month. This visit marks the first time a northern sports delegation has crossed the border in nearly eight years, occurring during a period of significant estrangement between the two nations....

Published: 04 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Gianni Infantino’s final words of the 76th Fifa congress were the least surprising of an otherwise intriguing week. I wanted you to be the first to know, the Fifa president said with a straight face of his decision to seek re-election next year, which has been an open secret since before his previous victory in 2023, as Fifa’s...

Published: 04 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online.  Another compelling weekend in the Premier League delivered a mixture of controversy, tactical experimentation, emotional moments, and growing pressure across clubs as the season approaches a  stage. With every point becoming increasingly valuable, the latest round of fixtures offered a revealing look at teams battling for titles, European qualification, and survival. At Anfield, frustration was evident for Arne...

Published: 02 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The world of sport is mourning the loss of Alex Zanardi, the former Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion, who has died at the age of 59. His passing marks the end of an extraordinary life defined not only by elite athletic achievement but by resilience, courage and an unwavering determination to overcome adversity. Zanardi’s family confirmed that...

Published: 02 May  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online At Barcelona’s training ground under a warm Catalan sun, Frenkie de Jong reflects on a journey that began more than a decade ago with a teenage trip to Camp Nou and has now evolved into one of loyalty, leadership, and near-misses on football’s biggest stage. The Netherlands international, now the longest-serving player in the current FC Barcelona squad,...

Published: 30 April  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a landmark shift for sports broadcasting, Disney+ has secured live rights to broadcast men’s UEFA Champions League matches for the first time, marking a significant expansion of the platform’s presence in premium live sport. The deal, covering several European territories including Sweden, represents a major breakthrough for the US entertainment giant and underscores the growing competition among...

Published: 30 April  2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, is poised to become the most lucrative sporting event in history, with projected revenues reaching an unprecedented $13bn. Under the leadership of Gianni Infantino, football’s global governing body has transformed the tournament into a commercial powerhouse, redefining the financial scale of international...