#Second Division

Diego Lainez has not managed to become the footballer he appeared to be. After shining with Club América, and winning the Liga MX in the 2018 Apertura, the Mexican winger was sold to Betis for an amount close to €15 million. However, the player has never been able to blossom in Europe and now his future is in limbo because Braga do not want the…

With the NHL regular season nearing its halfway point, THN.com is checking in and assigning letter grades for what they've done so far. This is the second division-by-division file - we began the process yesterday with the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division. On Saturday, we'll examine the Central, and after our three stars of the week…

Rugby nostalgia is a powerful phrase that should, for most South Africans, instil fond memories of the perfect boerie-roll braai, joining friends at the stadium, proudly donning your green and gold, waving a large flag, Madiba wearing the number 6 jersey, and, OMG, the Rugby World Cup 1995… Touch. Pause. Engage, beer, ahh… perfect. (Yeah, I know,…

Roma are set to play Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday in the Round of 16 of the Coppa Italia. Roma come into this game on the back of a 2-2 draw against Stefano Pioli's AC Milan in the league. Goals from French centre-back Pierre Kalulu and midfielder Tommaso Pobega for AC Milan was cancelled out by goals from Brazilian centre-back Roger…

7:30pm: Wrexham v Bromley - Wrexham -1 7:45pm: Bradford v Rochdale - Bradford to Win 8pm: Inter v Parma - Inter -2 8:45pm: Varzim v Benfica - Benfica -1 *An acca with these bets pays at approximately 15/1 with Paddy Power. After the weekend's FA Cup action, we're turning our attention to Tuesday night's games - and first up is Wrexham v Bromley in…

Gareth Bale announces retirement from professional soccer LAFC forward Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from professional soccer after an esteemed 18-year career, the Welsh superstar announced Monday. Bale, 33, joined LAFC last June after leaving Spanish powerhouse side Real Madrid. He scored one of the most memorable goals in MLS history,…

Magic Millions' signature two and three-year-old races will be boosted to A$3 million (£1708000/€1939000) from 2024 and a $1 million (£569000/€646000) juvenile race for auction house graduates during the company's National Sale in late May will be run as part of a massive shake-up of the Gold Coast carnival. Night meetings on the Gold Coast,…

There is a sensation particular to watching Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. Most of the time they're thrilling and brilliant, but every now and then something seems to stutter, and a vast cloud of nothingness balloons over the pitch. 98% of the time his teams destroy the opposition. 2% of the time they smother themselves. Lampard - I wanted to…

Blackpool will host Nottingham Forest at Bloomfield Road in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday (January 7), hoping for some respite after a torrid run in the Championship. With just 26 points from as many games in their league campaign, the Tangerines are languishing in 22nd place in the standings and are without a win in nine…

CHELSEA are said to have had a huge bid for Enzo Fernandez REJECTED by Benfica. The Blues have been heavily linked with a move for the Argentine and Gianluca Di Marzio has stated that a deal is close. Details were being discussed on payment terms over a €127million deal which is to be paid in three €40million instalments, he states. However, there…

Ibiza Islas Pitiusas are finding it hard to score in the fourth division and are going to find this tough. Real Betis should be too good and win to nil in the Copa del Rey. Ibiza Islas Pitiusas vs Real Betis Predictions Head to Head Ibiza Islas Pitiusas Form Real Betis Form Ibiza Islas Pitiusas vs Real Betis Live Stream FAQ Ibiza Islas Pitiusas…

The final days of 2022 are nigh and in the football realm, it's been a year filled with plenty of joy, sadness and epic moments that constantly left us baffled. We had a World Cup mired in controversy before, during and after the tournament, but there was little discounting the thrilling action across every match as Lionel Messi finally led…

The charge most often leveled against the Bundesliga is that it's boring. It's difficult to argue against that when considering the potential outcome of the title, with Bayern Munich heavy favorites to add to their ten-in-a-row in the coming campaign. At about this time of year, hopes usually start to rise that Borussia Dortmund will finally mount…

Zambia is a country with a deep love and passion towards football. Football is the most beloved and played sport in the country, as it is in most of the African continent. Every year, Zambia plays its own national football league, which garners a ton of viewers from all over the country. The Zambia Super League sees the country's best clubs compete…

Get ready for the Liga MX final! Beginning with Thursday's first leg at Toluca and wrapping up with Sunday's second leg at Pachuca, this week will define the winners of the 2022 Apertura tournament. Will Toluca clinch an 11th title and move one step closer to surpassing the trophy tally of Liga MX giants Chivas and Club America? Will Pachuca avoid…

Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. The football teams for Sierra Canyon, Birmingham, Granada Hills, St. Francis, Golden Valley and Lancaster will play in CIF championship events Saturday. Here's a preview and prediction for each final. It was hard to believe Inglewood (13-0) could take down Chaminade, but it…

Mark Best played for Jersey for three seasons After three years with Jersey, Mark Best spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey about his recent move to Doncaster and the future of the Championship. After missing out on an Ulster Academy contract following two years of representing their U20s, Mark Best threw himself into'regular' life. Working for an estate…

Who wins in the battle of Spain's big two? Which clubs will qualify for the Champions League? Who will be scrapping for survival? Fear not, our trusty supercomputer has the answers for you. Who knows what to expect upon La Liga's return? Spanish teams waved 83 players off to the World Cup - second only to the Premier League's 126. How will that…

The title race may be all but over in Ligue 1, but plenty is still up for grabs. Which clubs will qualify for the Champions League and, in a season that will see four teams relegated, who will be scrapping for survival? Fear not, our trusty supercomputer has crunched the data for you. All eyes will be on Ligue 1 when football returns after the…

Manchester United will welcome Burnley amidst an unprecedented ambience as several first-team players are unlikely to be involved. The recently concluded 2022 FIFA World Cup saw a number of Manchester United players featuring pretty deep into the later stages. And they will be required some time off to get back to match fitness. The Red Devils…

These odds are correct at the time of writing. Check with your bookmaker before confirming. Inter are coming in as favorites against a Second Division outfit, even though they will be missing important players. Inter has been terrific in the training period winning two out of three games they played, and going for plenty of goals. One of those…

In the cutthroat, male-dominated world of soccer, you won't find too many women at the top, with the exception of Katharina Liebherr of Southampton FC and Margharita Louis-Dreyfus of Olympique de Marseille - the two most prominent female club owners in Europe. It's a similar, mostly masculine, story in Israel, where the exception is Alona Barkat,…

Largy Debut: shocked the highly regarded Kilcruit at Cork Sunday: Cork Last season's top bumper performer Kilcruit suffered a shock defeat at odds of 1-14 on his first try over hurdles in the first division of the maiden hurdle, proving no match for the Henry de Bromhead-trained Largy Debut. In doing so he earned the unwanted tag of being the…

This season, the visitors have 27 points from 20 games and are now 13th in the league rankings. This weekend, they'll try to shake off their recent results and get their season back on track. Burgos is fourth in the league rankings, having collected 34 points from 20 games. They are only two points behind Eibar at the top of the table and might…

Eddie Howe knows better than anyone the challenge Rayo Vallecano - and Andoni Iraola - will bring to St James' Park tomorrow. Little over a year ago, critics ripped into Newcastle United for making the former Bournemouth boss their first managerial appointment. Eddie who? The man who got relegated? But he cannot organise a defence? It is safe to…

Our Friday football accumulator is a worldwide affair. Our football writers compiled a five-fold acca featuring matches from leagues such as the Egypt Premier League, Eerste Divisie, Welsh Premier Division, Australian A-League, and Spain's Segunda. There is a lot of diversity in this five-fold acca for Friday. Consider these picks for Friday. We…

According to The Sun (h/t Nottingham Post), Serie A side Napoli are favourites to sign SSC Bari and Morocco international forward Walid Cheddira amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur. It is believed that the close relationship between Bari and Napoli give them an advantage over other suitors which include Spurs, Lazio and Nottingham Forest. The…

Parma will host a struggling SPAL at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Sunday (December 18) in Serie B as they look to embark on a winning streak. The Crociati beat Brescia 2-0 in their last outing for their first win in four games to climb to fifth in the standings with 26 points in 17 games. It's their second straight season in the second division,…

Model Guest ran a fantastic race at Royal Ascot and must surely go close in the Gary & Sonia Cooper Wedding Anniversary Maiden Stakes at Yarmouth. George Margarson's filly is currently winless in nine starts, which may put a few people off, but her effort in the Sandringham Handicap marked her as one to follow. Beaten just under three lengths in…

Some time ago we ran a series based on the 1980s. It was a look at the (mostly) domestic football happenings and events of each of the years from a calendar viewpoint rather than a season one. We ran the series in random, non-chronological order and while we mainly stuck to events in the public domain, we did include a few personal tidbits with an…

Even Xavi Hernandez himself probably did not expect Barcelona to make so much progress in his first few months at the helm. When the club turned to their legendary former midfielder in November, they faced a myriad of issues on and off the field. Lionel Messi, their greatest ever player, had departed a few months earlier. Barcelona continued to be…

Harb: won the 5f handicap under Shane Kelly at Lingfield Monday: Lingfield Peter Crate expressed his joy at being back in racing after the only horse he has running provided him with his second winner since returning to the training ranks. Surrey-based Crate, who also runs a waste management company, struck in the 5f handicap with the Shane…

MK Dons are once again delving into the managerial market to replace Liam Manning after he was sacked as head coach on Sunday. The 37-year-old came out of left-field when he was appointed in August 2021 from Belgian second division side Lommel to replace Russell Martin. But with the club in 23rd in League One and needing an upturn in fortunes, it…

In a Segunda Division matchup, SD Eibar takes on Real Oviedo, which is sure to please all Football fans. On November 12, 2022, at 17:30 UTC, this match will take place. In the 20th round of the Segunda Division, Eibar and Real Oviedo square off at the Municipal de Ipurua on Sunday (December 11). Since 2011, the visitors have failed to win any of…

Football: Egypt, Division One, Round 6 Stadium: Cairo International Stadium Time: 12.12.2022, 03:45 PM Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1,74 Bet TypeHome Win Bookmaker Bet Now! Egyptian Premier League continues as Ceramica lock horns with Haras El Hodood at the Cairo International Stadium on Monday. Can the home side secure their second…

2022-12-08Friday racing tips for Cheltenham, Doncaster, Southwell, Wolverhampton, Dundalk and Bangor Here's a quick bit of detail on our key selections for Friday's action, you can find the full list of tips for every race across all the tracks at the bottom of the page. Bungley appeals most at Southwell in the second division of the Spreadex…

Denis Hogan had two winners at Dundalk on Wednesday Wednesday: Dundalk County Tipperary trainer Denis Hogan landed an 84-1 double at Dundalk on Wednesday, which was headlined by Robert Whearty riding his first winner for him on Royal Tribute in the opening 7f claimer. Hogan's fine day began with victory as Whearty took advantage of his sole ride on…

Huberts Dream: ran out a comfortable winner at Lingfield under Richard Kingscote Wednesday: Lingfield A decisive win on Huberts Dream ushered the end of the British Flat year for Derby winning jockey Richard Kingscote, who revealed plans to race in the States at the start of next year. Kingscote claimed back-to-back success with the Stuart…

DOHA: From Raymond Kopa to Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane to Thierry Henry, France has produced some of football's all-time greats, but Olivier Giroud needs just one more goal for Les Bleus to tower over all of his compatriots. The giant 1.93m tall centre-forward and 2018 World Cup winner equalled Henry's record mark of 51 goals for the French…

The World Cup is taking most of the focus in the football world right now. The tournament doesn't mean club football isn't taking place in countries around the globe, however. Our football writers have searched the globe to find some exciting fixtures for Wednesday night, taking place in countries as diverse as Egypt, England, Italy, and Spain. You…

The hosts had a rough start to the season, but have recently recovered form and are vying for a playoff position. Leganes were held to a scoreless draw by Villarreal B in their previous match. They will be disappointed to have only earned a point despite being the more dominant attacking side. Leganes is eighth in the table with 25…

We are a month out from finally having Serie A soccer back in action. Some things have changed drastically in the offseason, which will leave an impact on the 2022-23 campaign. Also, many clubs are still working on their transfer strategies to fill out their rosters before the end of the summer transfer window on Sept. 1. Coaches are impatient to…

45th minute: He won the ball, he beat defenders and then he set up a second goal. Harry Kane finished extremely well, but it was Bellingham's work in his own half that deserves the most praise. England 2-0 All of a sudden, England are looking like the team that was a real chance of going deep in this tournament. Their passing is crisp and their…

11:35 I Am Maximus 12:07 Whiskey Lullaby 12:42 Cayd Boy 13:17 Kansas City Star 13:52 Facile Vega 15:02 Explosive Boy 15:35 Nick Rockett *All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change. I Am Maximus makes his debut for Willie Mullins in a Beginners' Chase since…

These odds are correct at the time of writing. Check with your bookmaker before confirming. The Danish team is in Spain for this important training period and will be playing their second friendly match in a week. Tenerife players don't have much free time these days, they are in full-game mode playing regularly in La Liga 2. They have suffered two…

River Plate will play against Sarmiento today for the Matchday 11 of the 2022 Argentine League. Here you will find all the information you need to know about this game, such as the preview, storylines, predictions and odds. If you want to watch it live, you can do it in the United States on Paramount+ (free trial). The locals want to enter the…

It has been a long time since Everton were not involved in England's top-flight league, and while there was a real chance that streak would come to an end this year, the Toffees have officially staved off the drop. The season was spiraling away from the Toffees, who had fallen into the relegation zone with just six matches to play on the heels of…

These odds are correct at the time of writing. Check with your bookmaker before confirming. Two Dutch teams from different divisions are meeting in this friendly match. Twente has been terrific this season in the Eredivisie holding onto the fifth position while playing the best defense in the league. Almere has been doing a fine job in the Second…

THE 2022/23 Championship season will soon be put on hold for the Qatar World Cup, but games will resume before the competition has reached it's conclusion. England supporters will be hoping their side can go all the way this year, having fallen short at the semi-final in 2018, and then the final at the Euro's. The vast majority of footballers that…