Sports

Published: 15 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Barcelona delivered a masterclass in attacking football as they dismantled Valencia 6-0 in their opening home game of the La Liga season at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. A modest crowd of around 6,000 witnessed a dominating performance from the defending champions, who looked every bit as formidable as last season’s treble winners. The first half saw Barcelona controlling possession and testing Valencia’s...

Published: 15 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Ricky Hatton, the man who once seemed like a ghost-faced urchin slipping through the shadowed streets of Stockport, carved a place for himself in the hearts of millions by turning boxing into a dramatic spectacle. In his early years, Hatton’s gaunt and bruised face told the story of the young fighter’s relentless commitment to the sport. As he stepped into the converted...

Published: 15 September '2025. The English Chronicle DeskThe Premier League fixture at Turf Moor between Liverpool and Burnley unfolded as a tense, pulsating encounter that tested the patience and composure of both sides, ultimately decided by a 95th-minute penalty converted by Mohamed Salah. For much of the match, Liverpool dominated possession and territorial advantage but struggled to break down a disciplined, organised Burnley side reduced to ten men, whose defensive...

Published: 14 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online In a historic showdown at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night, Terence “Bud” Crawford achieved a remarkable milestone by defeating Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez via unanimous decision, securing the undisputed super-middleweight title and cementing his status among boxing’s modern legends. The event drew a record-breaking crowd of 70,482 spectators, marking the largest boxing audience in Las Vegas history. Crawford,...

Published: 14 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online West Ham United suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in a London derby that will only deepen the frustrations of their home supporters. The Hammers, already reeling from a poor start to the season, were reduced to ten men early in the second half, leaving them increasingly vulnerable to Spurs’ relentless attacking play....

Published: 14 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Chelsea were left ruing a last-gasp equaliser as Brentford’s Fábio Carvalho bundled home in stoppage time to salvage a point in a thrilling Premier League encounter. Despite manager Enzo Maresca’s deep squad and tactical adjustments, Chelsea’s hopes of a late victory were dashed in dramatic fashion at the Gtech Community Stadium, leaving both sides to reflect on a...

Published: 13 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk Arsenal will welcome Nottingham Forest to the Emirates Stadium this weekend with fresh optimism as manager Mikel Arteta makes three changes to the side that narrowly fell 1-0 to Liverpool just under two weeks ago. The Premier League clash promises excitement as summer signings Jorginho Eze and Vicente Mosquera are handed their first home starts following impressive substitute performances at Anfield....

Published: 11 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk It was a night of surprises in Dubai, where India sealed victory over the UAE in a match that turned out to be as much about off-field decisions as on-field performances. The scoreboard may suggest a routine win for the visitors, yet the evening carried several unexpected variations, like a googly that turns sharply when least anticipated. India’s spinners made the...

Published: 10 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Cristiano Ronaldo continues to redefine the boundaries of modern football, adding yet another remarkable milestone to his glittering career as Portugal edged past Hungary 3-2 in a tense World Cup qualifier in Budapest on Tuesday evening. At the age of 40, the Portuguese captain once again proved why his name has become synonymous with footballing greatness, as...

Published: 10 September 2025 | The English Chronicle Online Erling Haaland delivered a record-breaking performance in Oslo on Tuesday night as Norway demolished Moldova 11-1, moving within touching distance of their first World Cup appearance in 27 years. The Manchester City striker scored five goals and created two more in a sensational individual display that lit up Ullevaal Stadion. The tone was set early when Haaland turned provider for Felix...