Sports

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...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Kylian Mbappe made Champions League history by scoring the second fastest hat-trick ever, helping Real Madrid secure a thrilling 4-3 victory over Olympiakos at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis. The French superstar scored three goals within seven minutes in the first half, netting in the 22nd, 24th, and 29th minutes, before adding a fourth later to complete his...

Published: 27 November 2025 Thursday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A children’s football coach in Belfast has been removed from both his club and the wider grassroots league following the posting of an apparent drugs menu in a WhatsApp group chat used by coaches across Northern Ireland. The incident, which has caused shock within the local football community, has prompted swift action by both the football club...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Bitter rivals India and Pakistan are set to face off in a highly anticipated group-stage match at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The announcement of the draw by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday has already generated widespread attention, reflecting the long-standing cricketing and political tensions between...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a stunning display of skill and composure, FIFA Club World Cup champions Chelsea delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Spain’s Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The result marked Chelsea’s third league-phase win, bringing them closer to the top of their group, while Barcelona suffered their second defeat in the tournament amid defensive lapses...

Published: 26 November 2025 Wednesday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Hollie McRae, daughter of the legendary world rally champion Colin McRae, has walked away uninjured after crashing out of her debut competitive rally. The 26-year-old was competing in the Roger Albert Clark Rally, an event rich with history and significance, especially as it coincided with the 30th anniversary of her father’s iconic World Rally Championship win. What...