Sports

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump will play a prominent role at the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Washington, marking one of the highest-profile World Cup ceremonies in history. The expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, runs from June 11 to July 19 next year. Trump’s attendance, confirmed by the White House,...

Published: 04 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Kylian Mbappe delivered a sensational performance as Real Madrid defeated Athletic Club 3-0 in Bilbao, cutting Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga to just one point. The French forward scored in each half, either side of Eduardo Camavinga’s header, ensuring Los Blancos tightened the title race after three consecutive draws and a heavy defeat against Liverpool...

Published: 03 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Barcelona opened up a four-point lead at the top of La Liga after coming from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-1 at the Nou Camp. Raphinha equalised after Alex Baena’s early opener, before Dani Olmo’s clever finish turned the match in Barcelona’s favour. Ferran Torres sealed the win with a late third goal. Earlier in the season, Barcelona...

Published: 02 December 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Australia’s flamboyant all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has officially withdrawn from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auctions, bringing an end to his 13-year association with the world’s richest and most widely followed Twenty20 cricket league. His decision marks the conclusion of a significant chapter of his cricketing journey, one that shaped his career, showcased his explosive talent, and...

Published: 02 December 2025 Tuesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are preparing for one of the most anticipated fixtures of the La Liga season as the two Spanish giants face off at Camp Nou in a high-stakes midweek encounter. With the title race tightening and momentum shifting between the league’s top contenders, both sides know the result of Tuesday night’s clash could have...

Published: 1 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Real Madrid’s march to the top of La Liga stalled once again as Kylian Mbappe’s penalty salvaged a point in a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Girona. The French striker’s calm finish in the 67th minute ensured that Real avoided defeat, but the draw left them trailing leaders Barcelona by a single point, highlighting the challenges Xabi Alonso’s side...

Published: 1 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. For long stretches, the London Stadium seemed to hold its breath. The game moved at a sluggish pace, so much so that the distant hum of a plane passing overhead could be heard. Yet, for Liverpool, the atmosphere barely mattered. After weeks of disappointing performances, any form of victory felt like a lifeline. Returning to winning ways can...

Published: 28 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Wales have suffered a major setback ahead of the Six Nations, with captain Jac Morgan ruled out for at least the opening stages of the tournament following shoulder surgery. The influential flanker dislocated his shoulder while scoring a try in the November defeat to Argentina and has been sidelined since, missing subsequent matches against Japan and New...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Liverpool’s season took another worrying turn this week as Steven Gerrard delivered a sober warning about the team’s decline in form, urging manager Arne Slot to find a solution fast before the slide becomes even more damaging. The comments came just hours after Liverpool suffered yet another heavy defeat, this time a 4-1 collapse at home to...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Manchester City’s Champions League campaign has hit an unexpected snag after a surprising defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, leaving their hopes of automatic qualification for the knockout stages in jeopardy. Pep Guardiola admitted post-match that his decision to make ten changes to the squad was “too many,” acknowledging the misstep that contributed to the team’s 2-1 loss. The...