Alcaraz scores late winner for Everton at Palace – FBC News

[ Source : Reuters ] Carlos Alcaraz scored the winner on his first Premier League start for Everton as the Toffees beat Crystal Palace to continue their fine form under David Moyes. Alcaraz, who joined on loan from Flamengo in January, side-footed home from close range with 10 minutes remaining after Will Hughes had diverted Ashley Young’s low drive into his path. In-form Beto had given the Toffees a first-half lead with a composed finish from Alcaraz’s pass, barely a minute after Ismaila Sarr had struck the underside of the crossbar for Palace. Article continues after advertisement But the hosts were back on level terms early in the second half, with the video assistant referee (VAR) eventually awarding Jean-Philippe Mateta’s close-range finish after a lengthy check for offside against the Frenchman. Oliver Glasner’s team were the better side before half-time and briefly thought they had gone in front when Jefferson Lerma sent a header past Jordan Pickford, but Justin Devenny’s corner was ruled to have gone out of play before reaching the midfielder. Dean Henderson produced a fine one-handed save to keep out Jesper Lindstrom’s effort not long after Mateta’s equaliser, before Beto shot straight at the Palace goalkeeper as Everton sought to regain their advantage. The visitors finally got the goal they deserved for their second-half display when Alcaraz slotted home to earn Moyes’ side a fourth win in five league matches. The victory puts Everton level on points with Palace, who remain in 12th because of their superior goal difference.

Napoli fans unveil hilarious Scott McTominay banner after Man Utd outcast dubbed the ‘new Maradona’ by supporters

NAPOLI fans have produced a hilarious banner paying tribute to Scott McTominay. The Scot has become a firm fan favourite since his summer move from Manchester United. 2 Scott McTominay has made a big impact at NapoliCredit: Getty 2 A fan paid tribute to the midfielder with a hilarious bannerCredit: instagram @sancirosedin He has chipped in with big goals and helped Napoli to the Serie A summit, earning him adoration from fans. One supporter showed the love for McTominay with a hilarious banner. It features a Scotland flag with the Napoli badge emblazoned across the front. It also bears the words: “Napoli. McTominay. Pizza. In that order.” It has been hung up in a pizza restaurant in Naples. McTominay, 28, has become an important player in Italy and is understood to be loved by his team-mates and manager Antonio Conte too. The Italian press have described the midfielder as “the new leader of Napoli”. Napoli fans have fallen for McTominay and have nicknamed him “McTotally”. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He has scored seven goals this season and produced four assists, featuring in all but one Serie A game. McTominay has proved to be a bargain at £25million with football agent Christian Bosco describing him as “potentially one of the best midfielders in Napoli’s history“. Inside Scott McTominay and Cam Reading’s glam life in Naples

Orlando Pirates striker on 3-1 win over Baroka

Orlando Pirates did a job on Baroka FC in the Nedbank Cup last 16, thanks to Tshegofastso Mabasa’s hattrick. TSHEGOFATSO MABASA WINS MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD “Really great result for us today you know, great way for us to bounce back. I think we needed to show such a performance especially after our previous game [4-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns],” Mabasa told SuperSport TV as per Citizen. The Orlando Pirates striker added: “We need to pick up our heads and fight, there’s lot of points to fight for and there’s a lot of cups to fight for so this is what we always want to do and that is to go all the way in each and every cup competition. “This is a big team, quality players and a good technical team and like I said we want to go all the way in each and every competition and hopefully win it,” concluded Mabasa. ORLANDO PIRATES TARGETING TWO WINGERS Katlego Otladisa and Gilberto have gone to Sekhukhune United and Petro de Luanda on respective loans until the end of the season, and there is certainly no guarantee that the duo will still have futures at Orlando Pirates. TSHEPANG MOREMI The name Tshepang Moremi was initially linked with Kaizer Chiefs since last season before Amakhosi looked to Oswin Appollis and then later Glody Lilepo. According to Soccer Laduma, Orlando Pirates have taken the lead to sign Moremi after the 24-year-old’s two goals and two assists in 18 games so far this season. “As things stand now, we can say Pirates are in the forefront compared to Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs,” the source told the outlet. “They have inquired about his services and things could work out at the end of the season. It will all depend on talks and negotiations whenever they start as it’s still early to say much at the moment. An additional insider said: “As I have said, it will all depend on the talks and negotiations but it could involve money and player exchange as well. The value of the player and what AmaZulu want from Pirates could also determine the whole deal at the end of the day.” JAEDIN RHODES Additionally, the same outlet believes that Orlando Pirates are also following Cape Town City’s Rhodes. WHO SHOULD THE CLUB RELEASE, AND WHO SHOULD BE SIGNED? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website’s newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.

Tottenham fans protest against Daniel Levy and ownership before Man United game

More than 1,000 Tottenham supporters attended a protest against the club’s ownership and chairman Daniel Levy before Sunday’s match against Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. There were chants of “Levy out” and “Enic out” as fans brought flags and banners to the protest, which included a march to the stadium, and was organised by a smaller Spurs fan group called Change for Tottenham. There is due to be a sit-down protest after the match, when supporters will stay behind in the ground. Banners – which have also been seen in home and away sections of recent Spurs games – read “Time for change” and “24 years, 16 managers, one trophy”. One of the organisers, Jay Coughlin, told BBC Sport: “I think all of the fans are done with how the club is being run. We want to be winning on the field. There are positives off the field, but we deserve better on it. “These managers have not been backed sufficiently and there is a track record with this ownership. “For us, there is no change with Daniel Levy. For us, change means a change in the boardroom. They have more than quadrupled their investment, so it is time to move on and cash in.” One of Change for Tottenham’s founders, Lynden Wade, added: “We ultimately want Levy out but we know with the shares he has in Tottenham that it may not be realistic. But there are other things that could change to make a positive impact for the fans.” Spurs were 15th in the Premier League table before the United match, having won just one of their past eight matches. They have won one trophy – the League Cup in 2008 – since Levy and Enic took over the club from Sir Alan Sugar almost 25 years ago. However, Tottenham are the most profitable Premier League club over that same period and Levy has delivered a £1.2bn stadium and a state-of-the-art training ground. This week, BBC Sport reported that sources inside the club said Levy was “hurt” by the protests as well as the club’s domestic form this season.

Premier League title race: Who has the best fixtures – Liverpool or Arsenal?

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Your support makes all the difference. Read more The Premier League is heading towards a frantic title race between Liverpool and Arsenal. Liverpool remain in a strong position despite the “mayhem” of their Merseyside derby draw against Everton, with the Reds closing in on just a second league title in 35 years in manager Arne Slot’s first season at Anfield. A calamitous campaign from reigning champions Manchester City looked to have opened the door for last year’s runners-up Arsenal, but the Gunners have endured a difficult season with injuries hitting Mikel Arteta’s squad hard. There is still plenty of time for Arsenal to hunt Liverpool down, but the title race appears to be entering a decisive stretch of fixtures up until the March international break. It’s been an unpredictable year, so expect further twists and turns before May. Liverpool Points: 60 (played 25) Points per game (PPG): 2.40 Remaining opponents’ PPG: 1.36 Arsenal Points: 53 (played 25) Points per game (PPG): 2.12 Remaining opponents’ PPG: 1.37 Verdict There is obviously still a long way to go and a look at Liverpool and Arsenal’s remaining games does not suggest that either has a more favourable run, with so much of the season still to play. Both teams have difficult games to come. What is clear, though, is that Liverpool’s fixtures up until the Carabao Cup final look key, with the leaders facing Aston Villa and Manchester City away from home and Newcastle at Anfield. If the Reds head into the March international break with a significant lead still intact, a kinder run in April awaits them. Arsenal themselves have to be perfect from here on in and remain in the race before that mouthwatering trip to Anfield in May.

Updated URC log after bigs wins for Sharks, Lions

Saturday’s thrilling South African derby round in the United Rugby Championship (URC) delivered victories for the lower ranked teams on the log with the Lions holding out the Stormers in Johannesburg before the Sharks shocked the Bulls in Pretoria. These victories saw the teams from Johannesburg and Durban make up valuable ground on the standings and blew the race to the SA Shield wide open. HERE IS HOW THE LATEST URC LOG LOOKS AS THE SHARKS AND LIONS MAKE IMPORTANT PROGRESS RESULTS RECAP The Lions delivered a quality first-half performance and built up a 24-6 halftime lead against the Stormers at Emirates Airline Park, which paved the way for a rewarding 30-23 victory. Meanwhile the Sharks overcame three yellow cards, resulting in them being reduced to 12 men at one stage early in the second half, to outplay the Bulls for a memorable 29-19 bonus-point win at Loftus Versfeld. Despite losing, the Bulls remain in third place on the table with 35 points – 17 behind log-leaders Leinster and trailing the second-placed Glasgow Warriors by two points, although the Scottish defending champions could extend their lead over the Pretoria outfit later on Sunday if they register a win against the Dragons in Wales. Following their full-house of points in Pretoria, the Sharks are now only one point behind the Bulls on 34 after 10 matches, but both these sides still have a game in hand over their Northern Hemisphere counterparts. The 12th placed Lions, on 23 points after nine matches, reduced their deficit against the 10th placed Stormers to only one point. With only four points separating the eighth-placed Scarlets and the Lions, all four SA sides are still well in the race for playoff places later in the season with seven regular pool rounds remaining. WHAT DID YOU MAKE OF THESE LATEST RESULTS? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website’s newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.

‘So long as they’ve got NFL and Beyonce they’re happy’, Jamie Redknapp slams Spurs owners in brutal live Sky Sports rant

JAMIE REDKNAPP has slammed Tottenham Hotspur’s ownership in a brutal rant on live TV. The former Spurs midfielder has been left unimpressed with the club’s shambolic performance this season. 5 Jamie Redknapp has hit out at Tottenham’s ownershipCredit: SkySports 5 Daniel Levy has come under fire this seasonCredit: Getty 5 Tottenham is the home of the NFL in LondonCredit: Rex 5 Beyonce has played multiple concerts at the club’s stadiumCredit: Getty The North London outfit have lost 13 games in the Premier League and are slumped in 15th place. Manager Ange Postecoglou has come under huge pressure due to the poor form and FA Cup and Carabao Cup exits. Spurs have had to deal with the most injuries in the league but are still way off their usual standards. The club has boosted revenue streams off the pitch as the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a widely used venue. The stadium will play host again to pop star Beyonce and NFL matches this year. Tottenham recently extended their partnership with the NFL through to the 2029/30 season. Redknapp however believes this has taken attention away from the team’s performances on the pitch. He has claimed that the club’s board are happy as long as there is a “successful” business rather than football team. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “As long as they’ve got the American Football and they’ve got Beyonce in the summer, they’re happy, the owners are happy. “It looks like a business model that everyone can be happy with that can be successful. North Korea’s Bizarre Ban on Tottenham Hotspur “But does that breed a winning environment? “No it does not because something is fundamentally wrong. “They have tried to do both, but it has not worked and it has not work the way Daniel Levy wants it to.” Spurs fans are plotting a massive protest against club chairman Daniel Levy during the match against Manchester United. The demo has been organised by fed-up season-ticket holders named Change for Tottenham. Protesters plan to march ahead of the game and then stage a sit-in protest at full-time in the South Stand. The aim is to put pressure on majority owners ENIC to sell the club — and for chairman Levy to go. 5 Tottenham are performing well under par this seasonCredit: Reuters

Woods to play in TGL match – FBC News

[ Source : Reuters ] Tiger Woods is expected to return to action Tuesday for a TGL match in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., marking his first appearance since his mother’s death on Feb. 4, TGL announced via X on Saturday. The 15-time PGA major champion is set to play for his Jupiter Links Golf Club as they face New York Golf Club at SoFi Center on Tuesday night. Woods, 49, has competed in his TGL but has not competed in an official PGA Tour event since The Open Championship in July. He played in the exhibition PNC Championship last December with his son, Charlie. Article continues after advertisement

Nasreddine Nabi’s message to Kaizer Chiefs supporters

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has given the club’s supporters a positive message following their dominant victory in the Nedbank Cup. Amakhosi defeated Chippa United 3-0 in the Nedbank Cup last 16 on Saturday evening at the FNB Stadium. Amakhosi are looking to win their first trophy in 10 years but still have a long way to go if they are to end their drought. After the match, Nabi said Chiefs allowed Chippa into the game despite taking an early lead. “As we said earlier the game was not going to be easy,” Nabi said on SuperSport TV “We happened to score early in the game but after we noticed at the end of the first half, we let the opponent to take control of the game. “We tried to rectify that in the second half and the performance was good and the win,” he said. Nabi says Chiefs will get stronger “Step by step, step by step, we going to come back. We go step by step, no pressure we work seriously and Kaizer Chiefs I promise you in the future we come back. “Now we don’t come back, we will come back. Step by step.” Since taking over, Nabi has won eight out of his 18 matches as Chiefs head coach. His brilliant start has won him over from fans and given how his team has started 2025, Khosi supporters have a reason to standby Nabi. Can Amakhosi win the Nedbank Cup? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website’s newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.

Tottenham vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League team news and line-ups after Amad Diallo injury blow

Ange gives Amorim his backing Tottenham face Manchester United in a Premier League clash of two of Europe’s most underperforming teams, with Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim out to secure a victory to improve their struggling seasons. Spurs and United are both languishing in the bottom half of the table and there is pressure building on Postecoglou’s side after notable exits from the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last week. Though Amorim may not be facing the same speculation around his job, he will be similarly desperate for three points today as both sides look to salvage something from an underwhelming campaign. The last meeting of these teams was a cracker, with Spurs defeating United 4-3 in an error-filled Carabao Cup quarter-final. Who knows what could happen this afternoon as 14th and 15th meet in north London. But United could be without Amad Diallo for the rest of the season after the winger suffered an ankle injury. It is touch and go whether the Ivorian returns before the end of the campaign as manager Amorim, who is already without Lisandro Martinez until next season, has been hit with another injury blow. Follow all the latest from the Tottenham vs Man Utd in our live blog: Tottenham vs Man Utd LIVE: Latest Premier League updates Man Utd need ‘three or four years’ to complete turnaround under Ruben Amorim, claims Gary Neville Gary Neville claims that it could take several years for Manchester United to see stability and success again, while stressing that Ineos “have to be given time” to deliver results. United sit 13th in the Premier League and recent results have not markedly improved under new manager Ruben Amorim, while Ineos and new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe have come under criticism for making cuts and redundancies across the club. But Neville has been quick to blame the Glazer family for the club’s current predicament, while adding that Ineos and Amorim may need several years before “United will win again”. Chris Wilson16 February 2025 13:05 Just how bad is Tottenham’s injury crisis? All 20 Premier League clubs examined Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-1 loss to Aston Villa at the weekend means that the club have exited two cup competitions in the space of four days. And while pressure continues to build on Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, the Australian claimed that his side will be an “outstanding team” once the club’s injury crisis eases. Spurs were without 11 senior players for the loss to Villa, and after the match Postecoglou defended his players, saying that “for two and a half months, this small group of players have given everything in multiple competitions”. So, should Postecoglou be given some leeway as he deals with a slew of injury problems, or have other teams managed to grind out results with problems that are equally as bad? Chris Wilson16 February 2025 12:45 Time for change – Tottenham fans plan protest for Man Utd clash A Tottenham fan group has insisted Sunday’s protest is just the start of a long-term approach to bring about tangible change. Spurs host Manchester United in the Premier League looking to bounce back from a horror week, having crashed out of the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in the space of 72 hours. It increased the pressure on Ange Postecoglou, who has battled with a huge injury crisis for the best part of three months which has left the club 14th in the table. Chris Wilson16 February 2025 12:25 Amad Diallo injury hands Man Utd fresh blow with list piling up Manchester United could be without Amad Diallo for the rest of the season after the winger suffered an ankle injury. It is touch and go whether the Ivorian returns before the end of the campaign as manager Ruben Amorim, who is already without Lisandro Martinez until next season, has been hit with another injury blow. Amad was injured in training this week, hurting his ligaments, and while United are still assessing him, the best-case scenario is that he will be sidelined for a number of weeks. It leaves Amorim short of attacking options after loaning out both Marcus Rashford, to Aston Villa, and Antony, to Real Betis, during the winter transfer window. Richard Jolly16 February 2025 12:20 Why a new Manchester United stadium would be bad for fans When Jim Ratcliffe arrives at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, he will get another tantalising view of the expanded concourse known as the Market Place. It helps Spurs take in around £1m per home game on food and drink alone. To some in the game, this is more impressive than the single-tiered South Stand. It is also why, for all the talk of a “Wembley of the North”, what Manchester United owner Ratcliffe really wants is a “Tottenham Hotspur Stadium of the North”. That doesn’t sound as catchy, admittedly, but it has worked its way into the minds of many executives. Newcastle United have talked behind the scenes about how their reimagined St James’ Park would be comparable to Spurs’ project. And Chelsea have cast envious glances from across the capital. Such is the admiration the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Premier League could well end up with equivalents all over the country; an update on the Emirates type that proliferated from the mid-2000s. Chris Wilson16 February 2025 12:05 Tottenham and Man Utd are abject failures – and it’s obvious why Towards the end of the transfer window, as poor results led to a growing sense of panic around Tottenham Hotspur, the club pushed for some unexpected deals. Some were so unexpected that the targets abruptly expressed no interest in going there. More than one player preferred a move to Aston Villa. Manchester United aren’t at that point but they have found their sway isn’t what it was. Many under-23s, which is the age profile the club are now prioritising, have grown up with the club looking like a basketcase rather than frequent champions. One target’s disinterest was described as “a low”. That’s