Sports

Published: 23 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Rob Key, England’s team director, has pledged to investigate reports of excessive drinking during the team’s mid-Ashes tour break in Noosa. Following England’s 3-0 series deficit against Australia, the focus has shifted from on-field performance to off-field conduct, prompting scrutiny over whether a four-night Queensland holiday was appropriate amid a critical series. Key confirmed he would examine claims...

Published: 22 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has publicly challenged the International Cricket Council to intervene and fund a unified technology solution after confidence slipped sharply in the Decision Review System during the third Ashes Test at Adelaide. The controversy erupted when a miscalibrated Snicko edge‑detection system appeared to cost England a crucial wicket early in the match, sparking considerable...

Published: 22 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Comoros in Rabat. The hosts faced an unexpectedly resilient Comoros side, who defended resolutely despite being 97 places lower in world rankings. The match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium saw Morocco struggle to convert possession into goals, leaving fans anxious during the first half....

Published: 22 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Liverpool are reportedly concerned that their record signing, Alexander Isak, may have fractured his left leg after sustaining a serious injury during the Premier League victory against Tottenham Hotspur. The £125 million forward appeared to be in considerable pain following the challenge, leaving fans and club staff anxious over his immediate future. The 26-year-old striker was brought on...

Published: 15 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. England have made a single, carefully judged change to their playing eleven ahead of the third Ashes Test, as the series reaches a defining moment in Adelaide. With Australia leading 2–0 and poised to retain the urn, England’s margin for error has vanished entirely. Josh Tongue comes into the side as a like-for-like replacement for Gus Atkinson, a...

Published: 11 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Pep Guardiola left the Bernabéu with three points secured, yet his expression revealed a manager unwilling to settle for comfort. Manchester City’s narrow 2-1 win over Real Madrid might thrill many visiting coaches, but Guardiola’s standards remain firmly rooted in the pursuit of sustained excellence. His side displayed resilience during moments of tension, but the manager stressed that...

Published: 11 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Unai Emery stepped into Basel’s St Jakob-Park carrying memories that once defined a golden chapter in his career, yet his focus remained firmly rooted in the present. The Aston Villa manager returned to the stadium where he conquered the Europa League with Sevilla in 2016, a night marked by resilience and tactical brilliance against Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool. The...

Published: 11 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. On a night marked by tension and high stakes, Xabi Alonso watched Real Madrid rise against overwhelming odds, only to fall short once again. The atmosphere at Santiago Bernabéu was electric, charged with hope and anxiety as fans whistled and roared in alternating waves. In the end, despite a spirited performance, defeat remained, leaving Alonso’s managerial future hanging...

Published: 10 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Australia have named their squad for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, signalling a significant return for captain Pat Cummins. The announcement also confirmed veteran Usman Khawaja remains in contention after missing the second Test due to a back injury, keeping the door open for his continued international career. Khawaja, who struggled in Perth during the series opener,...

Published: 10 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The growing tension surrounding next year’s World Cup intensified this week as Egypt and Iran formally requested Fifa to halt the LGBTQ+ Pride celebration planned for their group stage meeting in Seattle. Their joint objection has raised significant global debate about cultural identity, human rights, sporting neutrality and the increasingly complex intersection where international tournaments meet domestic values....