Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola lightheartedly offered to reimburse fans after learning they are preparing to unveil a new banner urging him to remain at the club. The 1894 Group, responsible for organizing flag and banner displays at the Etihad Stadium, raised over £1,000 within 24 hours to fund the project. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
Paul Pogba’s initial four-year doping ban has been reduced to 18 months after a successful appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). As reported by Sky Sports, Pogba, who tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) during the first match of the 2023/24 season, will be eligible to return to action for Juventus starting in … Read more
Enzo Maresca has downplayed Chelsea’s chances of competing with Manchester City and Arsenal for the Premier League title, despite their strong start to the season. Currently sitting fourth in the table, the Blues have been prolific, scoring 15 goals and winning four of their six league matches under the Italian coach. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
As the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League unfolds, Matchday 2 delivered thrilling action across Europe on Tuesday and Wednesday. Borussia Dortmund has emerged as an early frontrunner, leading the standings after dominant performances in their opening two matches. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has shared his predictions for the upcoming Premier League Matchday 7 fixtures, set to take place across various grounds in England this weekend. Crystal Palace will welcome Liverpool to Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, while Arsenal are set to take on Southampton at the Emirates Stadium. Manchester City will face Fulham … Read more
Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic has been handed an eight-game suspension by the Football Association for biting Blackburn Rovers’ Owen Beck. The 25-year-old Montenegro international admitted to the violent conduct charge and was also fined £15,000. The incident occurred during the final moments of the scoreless Lancashire derby in September, following Beck’s red card … Read more
Harry Maguire has affirmed that Erik ten Hag still has the full backing of the Manchester United squad after they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Porto in the Europa League. Ahead of the match, rumours about Ten Hag’s future swirled, but United made a strong start as Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund … Read more
Nigeria internationals Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi have returned to Kano Pillars on short-term deals for the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The duo was spotted at the training ground of the former league champions on Thursday as they prepared for their NPFL matchday five home clash against Sunshine Stars. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
Rangers were unable to build on their impressive Europa League opener against Malmo, falling to a dominant Lyon side at Ibrox. Led by the outstanding Malick Fofana, Lyon showcased their quality, with the teenage sensation quickly putting the visitors ahead with a precise strike into the corner. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of … Read more
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami’s star forward, delivered a standout performance by scoring twice in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew, helping his team clinch their first-ever MLS Supporters’ Shield. Messi opened the scoring with a well-taken close-range effort, and just before halftime, he dazzled the crowd with a stunning free-kick, extending Miami’s lead. EDITOR’S … Read more
Odion Ighalo found the back of the net for Al Wehda in their 2-2 draw against Al Fayha in Saudi Arabia’s top division on Thursday. Ighalo now has three goals in six appearances for Al Wehda, with two of those coming in his last three games. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the … Read more
World football governing body FIFA refrained from making a final decision on Palestine’s request to suspend Israel on Thursday, opting instead to launch committee investigations before reaching a conclusion. In May, during FIFA’s congress in Bangkok, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) requested that Israel’s football teams be banned from FIFA events and called for the … Read more
A much-changed Chelsea side cruised to victory over Gent in their opening Conference League match, fielding 11 different players from their previous game. Defender Renato Veiga opened the scoring with a 12th-minute header, connecting with a well-placed cross from Mykhailo Mudryk. Just 49 seconds into the second half, Pedro Neto doubled the lead, rifling a … Read more
Harry Maguire salvaged a crucial draw for 10-man Manchester United in a dramatic Europa League clash against Porto, after the Red Devils squandered a two-goal lead and saw Bruno Fernandes sent off. Maguire’s injury-time header, rising to meet Christian Eriksen’s corner, earned under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag a valuable point in the first of five … Read more
The Premier League unveiled its nominees for the Manager of the Month award for September on Thursday, featuring some of the league’s top tacticians. Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta is a leading contender after steering his team through an impressive unbeaten run. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby … Read more
France captain Kylian Mbappe has been omitted from the squad for this month’s UEFA Nations League matches, as announced by coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday. The Real Madrid forward recently returned from a brief injury layoff, coming off the bench during the shock 1-0 Champions League loss to Lille on Wednesday after recovering from a … Read more
French coach Hervé Renard has revealed that he was on the verge of becoming Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach. Renard, who previously managed Ivory Coast and Zambia, said the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) reached out to him after Finidi George’s unexpected departure in May. Renard was a leading candidate for the role, especially after negotiations … Read more
Aston Villa replicated their iconic 1982 European Cup final triumph over Bayern Munich, as Jhon Duran’s late strike secured a 1-0 victory on Wednesday. The Colombian forward capitalized on a long pass from Pau Torres, catching Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer off his line with a brilliant lob 11 minutes from time. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
Senegal has parted ways with coach Aliou Cisse, the man who guided the team to their historic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory in 2022 and led them through the last two World Cup tournaments. The decision to not renew Cisse’s contract came following a request from Senegal’s sports minister, Khady Diene Gaye, according to … Read more
Arne Slot celebrated victory in his first home Champions League match as Liverpool boss, with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah securing a 2-0 win over a resilient Bologna side at Anfield. Slot made history as the first Liverpool manager to win eight of his first nine games in charge, but the victory … Read more