Chelsea have appointed former midfielder Frank Lampard as their manager on a three-year deal. Lampard, 41, has left Championship side Derby County to take over at a club where he spent 13 years as a player. He succeeds Maurizio Sarri, who left Stamford Bridge in June to take charge of Italian champions Juventus. Lampard led … Read more
European champions, Netherlands, edged Sweden in a 1-0 thrilling encounter that went into extra time late Wednesday, with the now poised to meet United States, which beat England 2-1 on Tuesday, in the final. And ahead of that game, Dutch midfielder, Danielle van de Donk is confident they can shock the United States in Sunday’s … Read more
Like its captain, Lionel Messi, who blasted the officiating after Brazil defeated Argentina 2-0 early Wednesday, the body in charge of football in Argentina, AFA has issued a strongly worded complaint blaming the officials for not consulting Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for certain decisions that would have altered the result. “In particular, by not using … Read more
Manchester U winger, Anthony Martial has reportedly stated his desire to hold talks with Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the new season. Far from being one of those with contract extension issues having signed a new long term deal last season, the Frenchman is reportedly just eager to find out where he … Read more
Peru stunned Chile and perhaps most of the footballing world in the early hours of today by advancing to the final of Copa America after pounding reigning champions, Chile 3-0. Peru, who have not won the Copa America since their last victory as far back as 1975, took the lead 20 minutes into the match … Read more
Atletico Madrid have announced the completion of the signing of Benfica attacker, Joao Felix for a club record €126 million ($142m). All of Manchester City, Juventus, Barcelona, Manchester United, and Real Madrid had been linked to the player before Digeo Simeone-led Atletico secured his signature. According to reports, the Argentine also played a key role … Read more
Fans back in home have attacked Naby Keita’s house in Conakry, the capital of Guinea to event their frustrations with the player’s AFCON struggles. The house was besieged by angry youths over the weekend, with the frustrated group was reported to have accused Keita’s relatives of witchcraft. “We sent a team of policemen to a … Read more
LDU Quito are set to play Manchester United at Old Trafford next summer for Antonio Valencia’s testimonial. Valencia left United this summer after the club decided against triggering a one year extension, and was announced at LDU last week. The former captain spent ten years at United since joining from Wigan, winning six major trophies … Read more
Brazil coach, Tite, might be very well enamoured of Argentina superstar, Messi but after coming up top against him with his side early Wednesday, he is happy his game plan worked to perfection. Tite, whose Brazil side, are yet to concede a goal in this year’s tournament, was happy with how his Thiago Silva-defence limited … Read more
Some of his mates might be busy with football at the ongoing AFCON in Egypt, Elderson Echiejile is also celebrating, maybe even a bigger achievement. The Super Eagles defender, who currently plays as a left-back for HJK Helsinki, has announced the arrival of his new baby with wife, Oghenevwemo. “Welcome the new Echiejile in town! … Read more
With the manner in which Argentina fell to Brazil in the 2019 Copa America in the early hours of today, fans are always going to have their say. And that has started without much time wasted. Argentina, captained by Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi, did not do much throughout the tournament, with only a goal scored … Read more
The United States of America beat England 2-1 on Tuesday, to reach the final of this year’s Women’s World Cup in France. A keenly anticipated semi-final encounter saw all three goals scored in the first half the match as Christen Press opened the scoring for the Americans before Ellen White equalized in the 19th minute … Read more
According to ESPN, Crystal Palace winger, Wilfried Zaha, would prefer a move to Arsenal over Manchester United during this transfer window. It is an understandably easy decision for the 26-year-old who is bent leaving Crystal Palace this summer in search of European football next season. ESPN understands Arsenal submitted a £40million bid plus add-ons for … Read more
Host, Brazil, produced their best performance yet at the ongoing Copa America tournament to beat eternal rival, Argentina and qualify for the final. In yet another match that saw Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi, failing yet again to lift Argentina, Brazil ran out 2-0 winner in the semi-final encounter played in the early hours of this … Read more
Nigeria and Cameroon will renew their perennial rivalry at the Africa Nations Cup this weekend after it emerged the Super Eagles will face the Indomitable Lions in the round of 16. Having qualified following consecutive 1-0 wins over Burundi and Guinea, the Super Eagles ended the group phase terribly, stunned 2-0 by debutants, Madagascar, who … Read more
Reports indicate UEFA Champions League finalists, Tottenham Hotspur, have made Lyon midfielder, Tanguy Ndombele, their first signing in 18 months. According to Mirror UK, Mauricio Pochettino’s side completed the deal a whopping £65million club record deal for the 22-year-old on Tuesday, with an official announcement now expected from the London club. Ndombele joins Spurs for … Read more
He might be a worthy two-time finalist at the last two editions of the French Open but Dominic Thiem didn’t get any such recognition at Wimbledon. The tennis star was knocked out of Wimbledon in the first round today, gping down 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 6-0 to veteran American, Sam Querrey. The 25-year-old Austrian … Read more
A rising tennis star, who is just 15 years old, has brought the journey of Venus Williams’ journey at Wimbledon 2019 to an end. Named Coco Gauff, the American junior tennis player, Cocodefeated 39-year-old Venus, sister of Serena Williams, at the ongoing Wimbledon tournament. Already noted as the youngest female player to qualify for the … Read more
Colombia footballer, William Tesillo, has confirmed that he and his family have been at the receiving end of death threats as a result of his penalty miss at the ongoing COPA America in Brazil. The 29-year-old defender, who plies his professional trade with Club León in Liga MX, failed to convert the decisive penalty against … Read more
Barely a month after leaving English Championship side, Middleborough, Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has signed a two-year deal with Turkish side, Trabzonspor. The two-year deal comes with the option of a further 12 months for the former Chelsea midfielder. “A two-year and an additional year agreement was signed with the free captain of … Read more