Spanish football star Aitana Bonmatí has claimed the Best Women’s Player award at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024, marking her second consecutive win and further cementing her status as one of the sport’s elite. The accolade adds to her two Ballon d’Or titles, making her one of the most decorated players of her generation. … Read more
Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has failed a doping test and is facing provisional suspension, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The club revealed that the Football Association informed them of an “adverse finding” in a urine sample provided by the 23-year-old Ukraine international winger. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
UEFA announced on Monday that the winner of the Nations League quarter-final between Italy and Germany will host the tournament’s final stages, scheduled from June 4 to June 8, 2025. If Italy triumphs in the two-legged quarter-final in March, the semi-finals and final will be held at Juventus’ Allianz Stadium, with Torino’s stadium hosting the … Read more
Pep Guardiola acknowledged that he did not anticipate Manchester City’s dramatic decline in form after they conceded two late goals to lose 2-1 to Manchester United on Sunday. City have managed just one win in their last 11 games across all competitions, a run that includes eight losses. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Southampton have parted ways with manager Russell Martin following a crushing 5-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday, which left the club nine points adrift of Premier League safety. The 38-year-old, who led the Saints to promotion last season after a memorable play-off final victory over Leeds United at Wembley, has struggled to replicate that success … Read more
Wolves are in advanced talks with Al-Shabab manager Vitor Pereira to take over as head coach following the sacking of Gary O’Neil last week. The club is eager to make a swift appointment, with the compensation fee of around £800,000 for the former Porto and Olympiakos boss not seen as an obstacle. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has urged the Gunners to make a surprise move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in January. Although Arsenal has been heavily linked with a £70m move for Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, Petit believes his former club could opt for Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. … Read more
Mikel Arteta hailed his “unbelievable” Arsenal team despite the frustration of a 0-0 draw against Everton, as Premier League leaders Liverpool also dropped points on Saturday. Just a week after being held to a draw at Fulham, Arsenal again had to settle for one point as Sean Dyche’s side earned a goalless stalemate at the … Read more
Former Everton midfielder and ex-China international Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery, marking a significant development in China’s anti-corruption campaign in football. Li, who made 34 Premier League appearances for Everton between 2002 and 2006, served as head coach of the Chinese national team from 2019 to 2021. Earlier … Read more
An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm, reportedly involving Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, has been closed due to a lack of sufficient evidence, the Swedish prosecutor announced on Thursday. The 25-year-old French football star, widely regarded as one of the sport’s biggest names, was in Stockholm from October 9 to 11 … Read more
Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has successfully undergone surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right hand. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian shot-stopper confirmed the success of the procedure on Wednesday, expressing his gratitude to the medical team and promising to support his teammates as he focuses on his recovery. EDITOR’S … 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
Manchester City’s struggles deepened on Wednesday as they suffered a damaging defeat to Juventus, jeopardizing their chances of advancing to the Champions League knockout stage. Second-half goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie sealed a crucial 2-0 victory for the home side, strengthening Juventus’s bid to secure automatic progression as one of the top eight … Read more
Bayern Munich came from behind to defeat Shakhtar Donetsk, boosting their hopes of advancing to the Champions League last 16. The hosts took the lead early with a stunning goal from Brazilian forward Kevin, who curled the ball into the far corner just five minutes into the match for his first goal in the competition. … Read more
West Ham secured a hard-fought Premier League win over struggling Wolves, easing the pressure on under-fire head coach Julen Lopetegui. However, the victory is unlikely to lessen the scrutiny surrounding Wolves manager Gary O’Neil, with his team staying in 19th place after a third consecutive defeat. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation … Read more
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is set to undergo surgery in the coming days after sustaining a right wrist injury. The Serie A club announced on Saturday that Okoye, 25, has torn the scapholunate ligament in his wrist following an incident in training. As a result, he will miss Monday’s match against Monza. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan has joined Wayne Rooney’s coaching staff as the new assistant head coach at Plymouth Argyle. The 62-year-old, who served for nine years across two stints at Old Trafford, steps in to replace Pete Shuttleworth, who departed the club by mutual agreement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Arsenal’s late drama ended in disappointment as a disallowed goal denied them a chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Bukayo Saka thought he had secured a vital victory for the Gunners when he headed in Gabriel Martinelli’s cross with two minutes … Read more
Manchester United’s sporting director, Dan Ashworth, has left his role after just five months in the position. Ashworth, who officially began on July 1 after a period of gardening leave from Newcastle, finalized his departure following a meeting held after United’s 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The news of Ashworth’s exit was first … Read more
Atalanta President Antonio Percassi has firmly stated that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will not be sold during the January transfer window, despite interest from top European clubs. Lookman has become one of the most in-demand players in Europe following his impressive performances with Atalanta last season and a strong start to the current campaign. The … Read more