Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has fired back at comments made by Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães and his former assistant, now Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, as tensions rise ahead of another intense Premier League title race between the two clubs. Last season, Manchester City and Arsenal fiercely contested the Premier League title, with the … Read more
Victor Moses netted his first goal for Luton Town, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a 3-1 defeat to Plymouth in Friday night’s Championship clash. With Luton trailing 2-0, Moses pulled one back in the 71st minute. However, Plymouth’s Ibrahim Cissoko dashed any hopes of a comeback with a third goal in the 93rd minute. … Read more
Canadian football legend Christine Sinclair, the all-time leading scorer in international football, will retire in November at the conclusion of the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League season. The 41-year-old forward, who netted 190 goals in 331 international appearances, stepped down from national team duties last December but has continued to play for her club, the … Read more
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a severe knee injury, delivering a significant setback to the club’s pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League title. City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that the Spain international, who sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during last week’s … Read more
Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales will be stepping down from his role after being diagnosed with a chronic form of blood cancer, the club has announced. Eales, 52, who joined the club in August 2022, will remain in his position until a successor is named. “Being CEO of Newcastle United is an extraordinary privilege … Read more
Libya’s head coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri, has announced a 28-man squad for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Al-Hadiri, recently appointed to lead the Mediterranean Knights following the dismissal of Serbian coach Milutin Sredojevic, has retained several key players from the squad. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt … Read more
Japanese automotive giant Toyota has announced it will be ending its premier sponsorship of the Olympics, with Chairman Akio Toyoda attributing the decision to the event’s “increasingly political” nature, which he believes has begun to overshadow the athletes. Toyota originally entered into a 10-year sponsorship agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2015. However, … Read more
Robert Lewandowski has praised his Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal, declaring him the best winger in world football at the moment. In an interview with BR Football, Lewandowski offered some valuable advice to the young star, saying, “I see Lamine Yamal as the best winger in the world. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By … Read more
Chelsea’s pursuit of Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has encountered a setback, as the player has shown a preference for playing in German and Spanish leagues. According to TEAMTalk, the West London club is eyeing a major attacking signing in 2025, with Boniface, 23, emerging as a top target. The Nigerian forward was instrumental in … Read more
Bright Osayi-Samuel had a mixed return from injury in Fenerbahce’s 2-1 Europa League win against Union SG on Thursday, as he was sent off late in the game. Osayi-Samuel, sidelined since August due to injury, missed the last international break with the Super Eagles but was back in action for Fenerbahce’s first group-stage match. EDITOR’S … Read more
Olympiacos winger Willian has admitted that joining Arsenal was a significant mistake in his career. The former Brazilian international left Chelsea as a free agent to sign with the Gunners but revealed in an interview with the Five YouTube channel that his time at Arsenal was the most challenging period of his career. “I wasn’t … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced Randy Waldrum’s resignation as head coach of the Super Falcons. In a statement released on Thursday, the NFF confirmed the American coach’s departure, following earlier reports that Waldrum had submitted his resignation letter earlier this month. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta … Read more
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has pointed to a lack of goals as the primary reason for his team’s slow start to the season. Frustration mounted for Ten Hag, now in his third season at Old Trafford, after United were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Twente in their Europa League opener. This … Read more
Augustine Eguavoen will remain as the interim coach of the Super Eagles, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The NFF announced this via a statement on X on Thursday, explaining that the decision was based on a recommendation from the federation’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son … Read more
A Mallorca fan who racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and former Villarreal player Samuel Chukwueze has been sentenced to one year in prison and banned from attending football matches for three years, according to a court ruling on Thursday. The fan was found guilty of “two crimes against moral integrity, aggravated by racist motives,” … Read more
The draw for the 2024/25 Carabao Cup fourth round has set up some thrilling encounters, with Tottenham Hotspur set to host Manchester City in a standout clash, and holders Liverpool facing a challenging away fixture at Brighton. Manchester United will take on Leicester City at Old Trafford, while Crystal Palace are set to visit Aston … Read more
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has shared details about the ankle injury that has kept him sidelined from several key matches for the Gunners. The injury occurred during the last international break when Odegaard twisted his ankle while playing for Norway. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly … Read more
Christian Eriksen played both hero and villain as Manchester United faltered in their Europa League opener, settling for a draw against Erik ten Hag’s boyhood club, Twente. Eriksen put United ahead in the first half with a brilliant strike inside the box. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained … Read more
Barcelona have secured an agreement with Wojciech Szczesny to join the club, according to sports journalist Fabrizio Romano. The 34-year-old goalkeeper is set to replace Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who suffered a long-term injury during Barcelona’s 5-1 victory over Villarreal on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
Teenager Ethan Nwaneri netted his first Arsenal goals as the Gunners eased past League One side Bolton to secure a spot in the Carabao Cup fourth round. The 17-year-old, making his first senior start, tapped in Raheem Sterling’s cross for his debut goal before capitalizing on a Bolton error, collecting the ball from Declan Rice … Read more