Paul Pogba will depart Juventus on 30 November after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract. The 31-year-old midfielder was initially handed a four-year ban in February following a doping violation. However, in October, this sentence was reduced to 18 months, beginning from his provisional ban in September 2023. According to sources close to Pogba, he … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning bicycle kick capped off Portugal’s emphatic victory over Poland, securing their place in the Nations League quarter-finals. With Portugal already leading 4-0 in the final moments, Ronaldo acrobatically struck at the far post for his second goal of the match, showcasing his trademark brilliance. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Manchester City have raised “fundamental concerns” with the Premier League, accusing it of proposing “unlawful” changes to rules governing commercial agreements. The club communicated these concerns in a letter sent to the other 19 top-flight clubs ahead of a crucial meeting next week, where the proposed amendments are set to be voted on. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has hinted that his time at Anfield may be coming to a close, suggesting he could be nearing the end of his career with the club. During a conversation with Alisson Becker and Andy Robertson in the second episode of The Reds Roundtable, the Egyptian international acknowledged that his time at … Read more
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have extended their congratulations to Victor Boniface and the Super Eagles following their qualification for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles had already secured their place in the tournament even before their match against Benin Republic, as Libya’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali confirmed their qualification. … Read more
Italy and France secured their spots in the Nations League quarter-finals with one game to spare. Italy triumphed 1-0 over Belgium, with Sandro Tonali scoring his first international goal. The Newcastle midfielder found the back of the net from six yards after a pass from Giovanni di Lorenzo in Brussels. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
A 22-year-old Swiss midfielder, Silvan Wallner, has announced retirement from professional football. Wallner cited his desire to follow Jesus Christ as the reason for his retirement. The defender, who started his career in 2020 with FC Zurich, has accumulated over 100 appearances, playing for two other clubs, Wil and BW Linz, where he signed a … Read more
Claudio Ranieri returned to manage his hometown club Roma on Thursday, ending his retirement to become the Serie A team’s third coach in a turbulent season. The 73-year-old, who famously led Leicester City to the Premier League title in 2016, signed on until the season’s end before transitioning into a senior advisory role to support … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles settled for a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Abidjan on Thursday. Gernot Rohr’s team took an early lead through Mohamed Tijani and controlled much of the first half. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Rwanda fell 1-0 to Libya on Thursday. The deciding goal was netted by Fahd Saad Mohamed in the 84th minute at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium, quieting the home crowd and confirming Nigeria’s AFCON berth. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has expressed his frustration with his limited role in the England national team. The 22-year-old revealed he was particularly disappointed that his efforts seemed overlooked by the Three Lions’ coaching staff during the Euro 2024 tournament. Despite making five appearances off the bench, Palmer didn’t start a single game in Germany. … Read more
Defending champions Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea have both qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without playing, as the second-to-last round of qualifiers began on Wednesday. Ivory Coast secured their spot in the top two of Group G following Sierra Leone’s 1-1 draw with Chad. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Thousands of police officers are being deployed in Paris to secure Thursday’s France-Israel football match, following last week’s violence in Amsterdam where Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked. Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez announced that 4,000 officers will be on duty, with 2,500 stationed at the Stade de France in the northern suburbs and additional … Read more
Edo Queens were held to a goalless draw by Egypt’s FC Masar on Wednesday in their second Group B match at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, leaving their semifinal hopes hanging by a thread. The Nigerian and West African champions remain at the top of the group with four points, level with … Read more
Uğur Meleke, a renowned columnist for Turkish outlet Hürriyet, believes Victor Osimhen is far beyond the level of the Turkish Super Lig, predicting that the Nigerian striker could score 30 goals for Galatasaray this season—provided he avoids injury and bad luck. Meleke’s bold forecast comes after Osimhen’s stellar performance in Galatasaray’s 3-2 victory over Samsunspor, … Read more
Captain Harry Kane has expressed frustration over the number of players withdrawing from the current England squad, emphasizing that “England comes before club.” A total of nine players have pulled out ahead of Lee Carsley’s last two matches as interim manager, before Thomas Tuchel assumes the role in January. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has affirmed that his team has arrived in Abidjan with the goal of defeating the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. While a single point would be sufficient to secure Nigeria’s spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, Eguavoen stated that the team is focused on taking … Read more
Danny Jordaan, president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), was arrested and charged on Wednesday with misusing the organization’s resources for personal gain in a fraud and theft case involving $72,000, according to police and as reported by AFP. Jordaan, known for leading South Africa’s successful bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, … Read more
The Football Association (FA) has launched its own investigation into a video that appears to show Premier League referee David Coote using offensive language to refer to former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The refereeing body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), has already suspended Coote pending a full investigation. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Italian top seed Jannik Sinner secured a 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Taylor Fritz to edge closer to the ATP Tour Finals semi-finals. The 23-year-old world number one fought off strong resistance from Fritz, clinching his second win in front of a home crowd in Turin. Sinner, who triumphed over Fritz in the US Open … Read more