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The Spanish giant Real Madrid played a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal tie. Having already scored the opener, Vinícius Júnior delivered the equalizer from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute. https://youtu.be/DPAHLXFhaFc?si=C0uEeTrbfiByM8NJ Full-time scores at Allianz arena  It was a moment that encapsulated the sense of inevitability that hangs over Madrid in this competition. Regardless of how the club is performing on a given night or across a season, this is where it thrives. Vinícius scored with Real Madrid's first shot of the game and there was no doubt he'd rise to the occasion to square things up at two goals apiece. Bayern Munich is probably equal parts encouraged and disappointed with how the first leg unfolded. The Champions League is the Bavarians' last chance at winning a big trophy this year and earning a draw against Real Madrid isn't the worst-case scenario. If anything, it's better than some may ha...

Paris Sant-Germain were confirmed as Ligue 1 champions for a record-extending 12th time on Sunday after second-placed Monaco lost 3-2 at Lyon. PSG are ligue 1 champions for 12 time PSG, who missed the chance to secure the title on Saturday with a 3-3 draw against Le Havre, have 70 points, 12 ahead of Monaco with three games remaining. Monaco, despite taking an early lead, fell to their first defeat in nine games, as PSG’s domination of French football continues. The visitors scored with a little over 20 seconds on the clock, with Wissam Ben Yedder tapping home Takumi Minamino’s cross at the back post, but Monaco were 2-1 down within 25 minutes through goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Said Benrahma. Ben Yedder brought the sides level again on the hour mark, heading home a floated ball into the box by Youssouf Fofana, but it was Lyon who found a winner six minutes from time with Fofana scoring from outside the area.

Leicester City have become the first team to secure promotion to the Premier League from the Championship this season, and have bounced back into the top flight at the first attempt. Leeds United suffered a shocking 4-0 defeat against Queens Park Rangers to mathematically ensure that the Foxes will play top flight football next season. Leicester city is back in EPL The Foxes are all set to win the Championship title en route to the Premier League, with only two games left to play this season. Their next game is against Preston North End on the 29th, and their season ends at home against Blackburn Rovers, where they could be crowned champions. Leicester were shockingly relegated from the Premier League last season, in spite of a decent squad and the leadership of Brendan Rodgers. Enzo Maresca has led the team back into the top flight this season, but it might not be a fairytale return for the club. They fell into trouble with the Premier League authorities over FFP breaches, and are exp...

Malawi's leading telecommunications limited compony Telecom Networks Malawi (TNM) that supports Malawi's top tier league has increased money allocation to teams playing in the super league starting this year. The compony will be giving K500 million kwacha and the winner of the league will be pocketing k100 million kwacha.  New money allocation for winners in the TNM super league  There are sixteen teams that are currently participating in our top league tier in Malawi, and each team will be given k10 million at the beginning of new season, this money will be used by the teams to prepare for the new season. The winner of the super league will be given k100 million at the end of the season after finishing ahead of all 15 teams. The winner of the super league prize has increased from k40 million to k100 million which is 150% increment. The runners up will be given k40 million and the third place team will be given k30 million kwacha.   The team that has improved very we...

The 2023 edition of the National Women’s Championship will be played for one week between from 22 to 28 April 2024, with the participation of 10 teams nationwide.  The National Champions will represent Malawi at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA Qualifier to be held in Durban, South Africa later this year. The Football Association of Malawi’s Competitions Department says the Championship will be played on a knockout basis. The champions will bag K8 million while the runner-up will bag K4 million. For the individual brilliance of players and coaches, they will be rewarded with K100,000. Each of the 10 qualifying teams will receive a subvention of K1 million during the second playoffs and quarterfinals. The four semifinalists will also pocket K1 Million each. Some of the teams who will participate are Ntopwa FC, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women, Civil Service Women, MDF Lioness, Ascent Academy,Moyale Sisters, MK Academy, Wanderers Queens and Silver Ladies.

Inter seal 20th Serie A title with victory in Derby della Madonnina on Monday night.Three red cards were dished out late on at San Siro. Goals from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram helped Nerazzurri to 2-1 win. Inter were victorious in the Milan derby. Inter secured the 2023/24 Serie A title after defeating local rivals AC Milan at San Siro on Monday night. Francesco Acerbi's 18th-minute header set the Nerazzurri on their way before Marcus Thuram made it 2-0 at the start of the second half. Fikayo Tomori was on hand to half the deficit late on and prompt a nervy finale - which included red cards for Theo Hernandez, Denzel Dumfries and Davide Calabria - Simone Inzaghi's side held firm to record the club's 20th top-flight Italian championship. They can no longer be caught by Stefano Pioli's Rossoneri, who sit 17 points behind in second place with only five games left to play. Inter's title triumph - their first since Antonio Conte's outfit managed the feat in 20...

Bangwe All-Stars Coach, Christopher Nyambose, has terminated his contract as coach, citing personal and health grounds. Bangwe All-stars ex coach In January, Nyambose signed a seven-month deal with the Blantyre-based outfit, with an option to extend it if the team finishes in the Top 8 by the end of the first round of the 2024 TNM Super League. He succeeded Abel Mkandawire, whose contract expired together with his assistant Joseph Kamwendo in December last year. Previously, the gaffer was coaching Mighty Tigers but got sacked in December due to the team’s poor performance in the top-flight league, which saw it finish on 11th position.

Olympique Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen, AS Roma and Atalanta are the last four teams in UEFA Europa League 2023/24 season. The UEFA Europa League semi final matches is expected to take place on 2 and 9 May in Italy, Germany and France. UEL semi final matches In Italy there are two teams that have reached Europa semi finals which are Atalanta and As Roma while in Germany there is only Bayer Leverkusen and in France there is only Olympique Marseille. As Roma will play against Bayer Leverkusen on 02 May in Italy and the second leg match will be played in Germany on 09 May. As Roma has reached the semi finals after defeating AC Milan 3 1 on aggregate. Bayer Leverkusen have reached Europa League semi final after defeating Westham 3 1. Olympique Marseille will play against Atalanta on 02 May in France at Orange Velodrome and the second leg match will be played on 09 May in Bergamo, Italy. Atalanta has reached UEFA Europa semi final after defeating Liverpool 4 1 on aggregate. Olympique Marseil...

Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Paris-saint german(psg) are the teams that have reached Uefa champions league semi final stages. The semifinals will be played on 30, 1 april and on 7 and 8 of may this year. The final four teams in the UEFA champions League  Bayern Munich have reached the semi's after defeating Arsenal 1 0 at Allianz arena in Germany in a second leg match of UEFA champions league quarter final. Bayern Munich has advanced into semi finals of champions league after defeating arsenal 3 2 on aggregate. Bayern Munich will face Real Madrid in the semi final.  Bayern’s Manuel Neuer makes history as the goalkeeper with the 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 in Champions League. He has 58 clean sheets followed by Iker Casillas with 57 clean sheets and Gianluigi Buffon has 52 clean sheets. Paris saint german has also reached UEFA champions League semi finals after defeating Barcelona 6 4 on aggregate. Paris saint german will play against Borussia Dortmund...

Arsenal and Liverpool has lost three important points in Premier league after defeats yesterday on 14 April and their losses has pave a way to Manchester city to be on top of premier League with 73 points while Arsenal and Liverpool are on position 2 and 3 with 71 points each. Disappointing result for the reds Aston villa's triumph over the gunners Liverpool was playing against Crystal palace yesterday on 14 April at Anfield. Eberechi Eze was the only goal scorer of the match.  Klopp's men was hoping to equalise the match but nothing happened and the match ended 1 to 0 in favour of the visitors. Arsenal was playing against Unai Emery's side Aston villa yesterday on 14 April at Emirates stadium. The match ende 2 to 0 in favour of visitors. Leon Baily and Ollie watkins. Both goals was scored in the second half of the match. Manchester city has high chances of lifting the premier league again after Liverpool and Arsenal lost their matches. Manchester city is on position one wi...

One of the betting componies in Malawi Betika, has showed it's interest in supporting Malawi's football by starting helping Mzuzu city hammers with kit's worth 30 million kwacha for three seasons.                   Mzuzu city hammers kits  Mzuzu City Hammers football club has entered into a K 90 million shirt sponsorship deal with betting company known as Betika. Cub's Chairperson Gift Mkandawire says the deal will help it to remain in the league and promote talent of young people in Mzuzu and surrounding areas. Betika Country Manager Gift Govati says the deal which is for 3 years, the sponsor will be pumping in K30 million each football season with apart from shirts and other soccer equipment is aimed at helping the young ones to display their talent. Mzuzu city hammers is on position 6 after winning their first league match against Civil service united by a goal to nil in Northern region in Mzuzu.

English premier league match day 33 is expected to be played starting from tomorrow on 13 April untill monday on 15 april. Matchday 33 matches in EPL On Saturday, Newcastle united will play against Spurs, Brentford will play against Sheffield united, Nottingham forest will play against Wolves. Manchester City will host Luton Town at Etihad stadium, Burnley will face Brighton and Holve Albion and last match on Saturday April 13th Manchester united will play against Bournemouth. On Sunday, 14th of April at anfield the reds will be battling for top position against Crystal palace. At Emirates the gunners will be hosting Aston villa and West ham will be playing against Fulham at London stadium. Last match day 33 match is between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford bridge on Monday, on 15 april.

Wnners of Premier league March awards has been unveiled through official premier League social media platforms. March player of the month, Rodrigo Muniz Some of the awards that has been given are Player of the month, goal of th month, save of the month and Manager of the month. Fulham's number nine Rodrigo Muniz wins EA sports player of the month after netting 4 goals and providing an assist in last month March. Bournemouth's manager Adani Iraola wins Barclays manager of the month after managing to win 3 matches out of 4 in March. Rashford's goal against Manchester city in Manchester derby on 2 March wins him a goal of the month of March. Matz Sels stop against Darwin Nuñez header from Tsimikas corner earns him a Castrol save of the month award.

Inter Miami CF was defeated by Monterrey 3-1 in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Leo's face after the exit of Inter Miami  Leading to Inter Miami's exit from the competition. Despite a strong start to the season. Inter Miami has struggled with five consecutive games without a win . Monterrey took the lead in the first half with a goal by Brandon Vazquez, followed by goals from German Berterame and Jesus Gallardo in the second half. Inter Miami scored a consolation goal through a header by Gomez, but ultimately lost 3-1.  The defeat marks the end of Inter Miami's inaugural participation in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Uefa champions league first leg matches were played yesterday on Wednesday the 10th of April and on 9th of april this week in different stadiums across Europe. The second leg matches will be played next week on 16 and 17 april. UCL first leg matches results  First leg of quarter final match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich ended 2 2 on 9 April in London at Emirates stadium. Arsenal's captain Martin Odeegad was elected as Man of the match after showing a stellar performance during the match. Bukayo Saka and Leo Trossard were arsenal's goalscorers while Gnabry and Kane were Bayern's goalscorers. Another match that was played on 9 april was of Real Madrid playing against Manchester city in Madrid, Spain at Santiago Benabeau. The match ended 3 3 and Manchester city's Phil Foden was selected as Man of the match.  Yesterday on 10 april there was two matches in Spain and in France. In France at Pac des Ceres Paris saint german was playing against FC Barcelona and the match en...

The incident occurred late in Monday’s game in Abu Dhabi when the Portuguese striker found himself in a tussle with Al-Hilal’s Ali Al-Bulayhi during second-half stoppage time. He was shown a straight red card for thrusting his elbow at center back Al-Bulayhi’s chest and throat, then appeared to raise his fist towards the referee. Sadio Mané did score for Al-Nassr following Ronaldo’s departure, but earlier goals from Salem Al-Dawsari and Malcom gave Al-Hilal a 2-1 victory. It was Al-Hilal’s 33rd win in a row as the club continues its historic run under manager Jorge Jesus having achieved the record for the most consecutive wins in men’s soccer last month.

Uefa champions league quarter finals first leg matches will be played today on 9 April and tomorrow on 10 april in England, Spain and France. Bayern Munich vd Arsenal in UEFA champions league first leg match Arsenal will play against Bayern Munich today on 9 April in England at Emirates stadium. The Match will start at 21 : 00 local time. In Spain 14 champions league winners Real Madrid will play on 9 April against defending champions Manchester city at Benabeau stadium at 21: 00 local time. Tomorrow, on 10 april Atletico Madrid will play against Borussia Dortmund in Spain and Paris saint german will play against Barcelona in France.

Galatasaray won the Turkish league title for the 23rd time on Tuesday after beating Ankaragucu 4-1 in Ankara. Turkish league champions  Argentine forward Mauro Icardi scored twice while Baris Alper Yilmaz and Sergio Oliveira both found the net. It is Galatasaray's first league title since 2019 and puts them four ahead of Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce in the all-time winners list. The victory lifted Galatasaray five points clear of Fenerbahce at the top of the Super Lig with a game left. It was a perfect response after they finished 13th in the 2021-22 campaign - the worst finish in the club's history.

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) would like to report that the 2024 NBS Bank Charity Shield match between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers FC played on Saturday, 30th March 2024 at Bingu National Stadium was a success.  FCB Nyasa Big Bullets charity shield winners The Charity Shield match revenue grossed MK88.4 million and net income was MK43.6 million. The net is 114% higher than the MK20.4 million raised in 2023 and the highest since the Charity Shield was introduced in 2016.  This year’s proceeds will be used to invest in the education sector where NBS Bank and FAM through our technical implementing partners will construct sanitary facilities at yet to be identified primary school(s) in the central region.

Cody Rhodes finally finished the story at WrestleMania 40. Rhodes, with the assistance of Jey Uso, Seth Rollins, John Cena and The Undertaker, managed to defeat Roman Reigns to win the undisputed WWE universal championship. Undisputed WWE universal wrestle mania champion At WrestleMania 40 Night 2, Cody Rhodes emerged victorious in the main event, defeating Roman Reigns to win the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.  The match was contested under “Bloodline Rules,” adding extra intensity to the showdown. Rhodes, despite not being at 100%, managed to topple Reigns and end his historic 1,316-day reign as a world champion12.  The fans witnessed an epic battle that will likely go down as one of the greatest in professional wrestling history.

Long awaited Malawi`s top tier league TNM is expected to commerce today on Saturday 06 th of April with entertaining and interesting matches across the country in different stadia. All sixteen participant teams has promised their supporters to expect beautiful and entertaining football and results. Today TNM suler league fixture All TNM super league matches will be starting at exactly 2:30. Today defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets will start playing today against Dedza Dynamos in Dedza at Dedza stadium this afternoon, Friends of Mulanje Orphans (FOMO) will play against Bangwe all stars in Mulanje at Mulanje stadium.   Today silver strikers will play against Northern region giants Chitipa united in capital city at silver stadium. Moyale barracks will play against Malawi Armed Forces College fc in northern region, Mzimba at Mzuzu stadium. Tomorrow on Sunday Mighty Mukuru Wanderers will play against Kamuzu Barracks at Kamuzu stadium. Creck sporting club will play against M...

One of the major betting componies in Malawi premier bet has pumped in 260 million kwacha to Super league of Malawi (SULOM). Money allocation in Tnm super league  Premier bet is licensed and registered by Malawi gaming and lottery board (MAGLA). All 16 teams that are playing in the TNM super league will be given 10 million kwacha when the season is commencing. Player of the month winner will be given 200 thousand Malawi kwacha for nine months. Coach of the month winner will be given 200 thousand Malawi kwacha. Each month there will be selected coaches to participate and the winner will be given 200 thousand Malawi kwacha  Team of the month will be awarded 1.1 million kwacha. Each month, the team of the month will be selected for nine months. Sports Journalist of the month will be awarded a 100 thousand Malawi kwacha. The journalist will be selected every month for nine months.

Chelsea football club was playing against Manchester united in premier League at Stamford Bridge on Thursday 5 of April and the match ended in favour of home team. Pochettino's reaction after the match Conor Gallagher scored a beautiful goal inside Manchester United's half on 4 minutes of first half. On 19 minutes of first half Cole Palmer doubles Chelsea win. On 34 minutes of first half Alejandro Ganarcho scored a goal for united reducing th match's scoreboard to 2 1. United's captain Bruno Fernandes equalises the match on 39 minutes of first half to 2 2. Coming of second half Manchester united scored another goal through Alejandro Ganarcho on 67 minutes to make it 2 3 in favour of visitors. Referee Jarredd Gillet added 8 minutes and from no where Cole Palmer scored two goals in the added time to give Chelsea all the maximum points. Cole Palmer completed a hat trick and was awarded a man of the match award plus a match ball for his hat trick. Chelsea fans booed their e...

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets has today unveiled a new partner, Sungroup. Sungroup Group of Companies chief executive officer Sameer Ahmed said the reason they decided to partner Bullets is because of the success story and also they want to promote sports in the country. New partner unveiling for FCB "We decided to partner Bullets because of unwavering excellency and spirit of resilience which is a reflection of what our company is known for. We want to achieve victory and leave a legacy of success and also help the club operate on the global platform," he said. Sungroup will be providing free bottled water to Bullets. FCB Nyasa Big Bullets chief adminstration Albert Chigoga said in a year the club spends about K21 million on water for the four teams and the coming in of Sungroup will greatly feel that gap. Sungroup are producers of Mulawe Cooking Oil, Refresh bottled water, Mulawe maize flour cream and Mulawe Soya Pieces.

Dedza Dynamos FC has announced the signing of Nigerian striker Samson Olatubosun Tijani who has penned a two-year deal on Monday. Signing ceremony The 20-year-old striker previously played for A.A AZTEC football academy in Nigeria and he has impressed the technical panel in the two weeks he has been training with the team. Speaking to the team's media after completing his move, Tijani said his dream has come true as he has been looking for an opportunity in Malawi. "I thank God for making my dream a reality and I can't wait to start my journey with this ambitious club. I am happy that they have trusted me and I will pay back that trust on the field of play with goals," Tijani indicated. Dedza Dynamos play FCB Nyasa Big Bullets in their 2024 TNM Super League opener on Saturday and lost their two prolific strikers, Charles Chipala and Clement Nyondo to Silver Strikers and Mighty Wanderers Respectively.