Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo was named Best Player in the Middle East at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards ceremony held in Dubai on December 27. EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Operations ATCON Urges FG to Tackle Infrastructural Barriers Hindering Broadband Expansion BREAKING: Sokoto Villages Hit by Airstrike Targeting … Read more
Substitute Alexander Sørloth delivered a dramatic injury-time winner as Atletico Madrid came from behind to defeat Barcelona and seize the top spot in La Liga. Pedri gave Barcelona the lead in the 30th minute, combining beautifully with Gavi before calmly slotting a low shot past Jan Oblak. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
Substitute Ferran Torres delivered a game-changing performance, scoring twice in 10 minutes to secure Barcelona a thrilling 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, clinching their spot in the Champions League knockout phase. Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 53rd minute, calmly finishing after a precise Dani Olmo pass during a swift counterattack. … Read more
Jude Bellingham continued his remarkable scoring streak in La Liga, netting for the fifth consecutive game as Real Madrid secured a victory over Girona. The England midfielder, who had not scored in the league earlier this season, has now become the first Real Madrid player to score in five straight league matches since Karim Benzema … Read more
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty woes continued as Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao in a high-intensity La Liga clash at San Mamés on Wednesday. Just a week after missing a crucial spot-kick in the Champions League against Liverpool, Mbappé’s misfortune from 12 yards cost Madrid dearly, allowing Barcelona to maintain their four-point lead … Read more
Las Palmas pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory against La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, dampening the hosts’ 125th-anniversary celebrations at the Olympic Stadium. Sandro Ramirez opened the scoring for the visitors early in the second half, and while Raphinha equalized with a spectacular strike, Fabio Silva secured all three points for Las Palmas with … Read more
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has been crowned the 2024 Golden Boy, capping off an extraordinary breakout year with both Barcelona and the Spanish national team. At just 17 years old, Yamal becomes the youngest-ever recipient of the prestigious award, joining an elite group of Barcelona stars who have claimed the honour, including teammates Pedri and … Read more
Robert Lewandowski matched the UEFA Champions League milestones of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with a brace in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Brest on Tuesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ Combatants Ready To Fight Israel – … Read more
Robert Lewandowski has reflected on the time he nearly joined Manchester United in 2012, only for the deal to fall through. The Poland international, now playing for Barcelona, acknowledges that his career could have taken a very different path. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Barcelona announced on Wednesday that their return to Camp Nou has been delayed until at least mid-February as the iconic stadium undergoes extensive modernization and expansion. In a statement, the club confirmed that their La Liga home fixtures against Valencia on January 26 and Alaves on February 2 would be held at the temporary Montjuic … Read more
Barcelona have reportedly turned down Arsenal’s €90 million bid for Brazilian winger Raphinha, making it clear they would only entertain offers exceeding €100 million for the 27-year-old star. Raphinha, in scintillating form this season, has emerged as an indispensable figure for Barcelona under manager Hansi Flick. With 12 goals and 10 assists in just 17 … Read more
Virgil van Dijk has been released from the Netherlands squad ahead of their Nations League clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday. The Liverpool captain featured for the full 90 minutes in the team’s 4-0 victory over Hungary on Saturday, a result that secured second place in Group C and a spot in the Nations League quarter-finals … Read more
AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata believes that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has the potential to reach the heights of legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In an interview with The Athletic, Morata expressed his amazement at Yamal’s talent, noting he’s “never seen anything like” the young Barcelona star. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more
La Liga and Real Madrid have strongly condemned racist abuse directed at Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal during Saturday’s El Clasico at the Bernabeu. Social media videos show a section of home fans allegedly taunting the 17-year-old Spaniard as he celebrated his 77th-minute goal, pointing to his name on the back of his shirt in response. … Read more
Barcelona dominated La Liga champions Real Madrid with a stunning 4-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu in Saturday’s El Clasico. Robert Lewandowski scored twice, while Lamine Yamal and Raphinha added goals to seal a decisive win for the Blaugranas. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge … Read more
Raphinha stole the spotlight with a hat-trick in Barcelona’s dominant 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich on Wednesday, marking their first win against the German side since 2015 in the UEFA Champions League. Barcelona had lost their previous six encounters with Bayern, but Raphinha’s electric performance helped break that streak. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Barcelona has reportedly fallen victim to a sophisticated fraud scheme, losing €1 million (£830,000) to a scammer posing as someone affiliated with star striker Robert Lewandowski’s agent. Lewandowski, who joined Barcelona from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022 for an initial fee of €45 million (£37 million), has become a key player, netting 71 … Read more
Pep Guardiola has expressed his hope that Manchester City will avoid facing Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. Guardiola enjoyed a historic tenure at Barcelona, taking over from Frank Rijkaard in 2008. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In Nigeria? … Read more
Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Barcelona and Spain legend Andrés Iniesta after the 40-year-old announced his retirement from football. Messi and Iniesta were teammates during Barcelona’s four Champions League triumphs in 2006, 2009, 2011, and 2015. Iniesta also scored the iconic winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final for Spain and secured two … Read more
Robert Lewandowski’s 26-minute hat-trick powered La Liga leaders Barcelona to a commanding 3-0 victory over Alaves on Sunday, extending their lead over Real Madrid to three points. The Polish striker took his season tally to 10 goals in just nine league matches, solidifying his position as La Liga’s top scorer with a first-half treble. EDITOR’S … Read more