Nigeria’s International and Napoli star Victor Osimhen has reportedly agreed to join Chelsea on a €350,000 weekly pay, taking a major step closer to realising his dream Premier League move. This is €150,000 short of the €500,000 per week initially demanded by the Napoli striker, who had to settle for the sum, with the summer … Read more
Real Madrid’s new signing Kylian Mbappé is still searching for his first goal with Los Blancos and couldn’t find the net in a 1-1 draw against LaLiga underdogs Las Palmas. Mbappé had nine shots but couldn’t score, missing a key chance as Real Madrid failed to close the gap on Barcelona at the top of … Read more
Chelsea advanced to the league phase of the Europa Conference League despite a narrow loss to Servette in the second leg of their qualifying play-off in Switzerland. Enzo Maresca’s side held a 2-0 lead from the first leg at Stamford Bridge and extended their advantage early on, with Christopher Nkunku converting a penalty in the … Read more
The draw for the league phase of the revamped Champions League has been completed. This year, the competition will feature a ‘Swiss-style’ league phase, replacing the traditional group stage format that fans are used to. Additionally, 36 teams will participate, up from the usual 32. The league phase will conclude at the end of January … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has been honoured with a special award recognizing his remarkable legacy as the all-time leading goal scorer in the Champions League. Also, former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon received the 2024 UEFA President’s Award. Both legends were celebrated during the UEFA Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on Thursday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Police … Read more
Napoli have signed Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, the Serie A club announced on Thursday, ending the Belgium striker’s prolonged period of uncertainty with the Blues. Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed the transfer, reportedly worth 30 million euros ($33.2 million), on social media with a “Welcome Romelu” post featuring a photo of Lukaku signing his … Read more
Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic has agreed to join French Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg on a season-long loan. Petrovic, who made 31 appearances under Mauricio Pochettino last season, is moving on after Chelsea brought in Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal as his replacement last month, according to BBC Sport. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly … Read more
Northern Ireland captain Jonny Evans has announced his retirement from international football. The 36-year-old stated that he believes it’s time for younger players to take over and lead the team forward. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For … Read more
On Wednesday night, Enzo Maresca issued a stern warning to Raheem Sterling, stating that if he leaves Chelsea before the transfer window closes this Friday, he will not play a single minute under his management. In a bold message directed not only at the 29-year-old England international but also at others training separately from the … Read more
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has provided injury updates ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Conference League play-off second leg against Servette. At least four senior players are anticipated to miss the match in Switzerland. Our head coach will not have a full squad at his disposal as we attempt to finish the job in Geneva following our … Read more
Southampton have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale in a deal potentially worth up to £25 million. Ramsdale, 26, is expected to complete the move before Friday’s transfer deadline, with Southampton set to pay £18 million upfront, plus an additional £7 million in potential add-ons. Following Southampton’s 5-3 Carabao Cup … Read more
Liverpool’s Uruguayan striker, Darwin Nunez has been handed a five-match ban and fined by South American football governing body CONMEBOL for his involvement in a mass brawl during the Copa America semi-final. The investigation into the altercation at the end of the Uruguay vs. Colombia match in Charlotte resulted in suspensions for four other players, … Read more
As anticipation builds for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, Europe’s top clubs are preparing for another electrifying season of high-stakes football. With the group stage draw set for Thursday in Monaco, the final line-up of qualified teams has been announced, featuring a mix of established powerhouses and surprising newcomers from across the continent. In addition … Read more
Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo has passed away after collapsing on the pitch due to an irregular heartbeat during a Copa Libertadores match earlier this month. The 27-year-old Uruguayan had been receiving treatment in the hospital since the incident occurred during Nacional’s game against Sao Paulo on August 22. “It is with the deepest sorrow and … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo, the UEFA Champions League’s all-time top scorer, will be honoured with a special award from UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin for his extraordinary contributions to Europe’s premier club competition. Ronaldo’s remarkable achievements, accumulated over more than 18 years, will be recognized during the draw ceremony for the inaugural 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 36-team league … Read more
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence that new signing Mikel Merino will strengthen his squad. Merino was officially unveiled on Tuesday after joining the Gunners from Real Sociedad. The Euro 2024 winner signed a four-year contract that extends until 2028. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra Market Poland Tightens Student … Read more
An emotional Naomi Osaka made a victorious return to the US Open, defeating Jelena Ostapenko in a high-stakes first-round clash. Japan’s Osaka, a two-time champion at Flushing Meadows, claimed her first Grand Slam title in New York in 2018 and repeated the victory in 2020. She missed last year’s tournament after the birth of her … Read more
Captain William Ekong and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race in June … Read more
Defending champion Novak Djokovic kicked off his US Open title defense with a comfortable first-round win over Radu Albot, securing a 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 victory on Tuesday, August 27, in the 2024 tournament. Fresh off his Cincinnati Open triumph, Djokovic encountered minimal resistance from Albot, advancing smoothly to the second round. Despite the convincing win, … Read more
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny has announced his retirement from professional football. Szczesny joined Arsenal’s academy at 16 in 2006 and went on to make 181 appearances for the Gunners. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra Market Poland Tightens Student Visa Rules Amid Scandal Over System Abuse FG Mandates Submission of … Read more