Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has voiced his frustration after suffering a knee injury that will see him miss Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City. Konate sustained the injury in the final moments of Liverpool’s 2-0 Champions League victory over Real Madrid, following a collision with Brazilian forward Endrick. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Enzo Maresca has downplayed any talk of Chelsea being in the Premier League title race, despite a strong start to his first season at Stamford Bridge. A win over Aston Villa on Sunday would give Chelsea their seventh victory in 13 league matches under the Italian, who replaced Mauricio Pochettino as manager in June. EDITOR’S … Read more
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has expressed his surprise over Lautaro Martinez’s exclusion from the final shortlist for The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2024. On Friday, FIFA unveiled the final 11 nominees for the men’s category, with Martinez notably absent from the list. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal must achieve near-perfection to challenge runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool but is confident his team is regaining momentum after a recent slump. Arsenal, runners-up to Manchester City for the past two seasons, were expected to contend strongly again this year. However, Liverpool have surged ahead, opening an eight-point lead over second-placed … Read more
Real Madrid’s team bus was involved in a motorway accident following their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, November 27. The crash occurred on the M40 motorway, which links London, Oxford, and Birmingham, as reported by the Daily Mail. Video footage revealed the stationary bus appearing to have been struck … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have fallen eight places in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, dropping from 36th to 44th globally. The rankings, published on FIFA’s website on Thursday, also show the Super Eagles slipping from fourth to fifth in Africa. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To … Read more
Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be appointed as Leicester City’s new manager following the dismissal of Steve Cooper after just 157 days in charge. The 48-year-old Dutchman will take over the reins from Cooper, who was sacked after Leicester’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Manchester City were left stunned after squandering a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in their Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium, as their poor form continued. Pep Guardiola’s side appeared in control early on, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Ilkay Gundogan adding another, putting City firmly in the driving seat. EDITOR’S … Read more
English Premier League club Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with defender Ola Aina over a contract extension, with the 28-year-old set to receive a significant wage increase, according to The Athletic. Aina, who joined Forest in July 2023 after his contract with Serie A side Torino expired, has impressed since his arrival. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca may give Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze his first UEFA Champions League start when the Italian side faces Slovakian giants Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday (today). Since joining Milan from Villarreal last season, Chukwueze has struggled to secure a regular spot in Fonseca’s starting lineup, despite showing glimpses of his potential. EDITOR’S … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr triumphed 3-1 over Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite, extending their strong run in the competition. The Saudi champions secured the victory in Qatar on Monday, with Ronaldo’s contributions pushing Al Nassr closer to a spot in the quarterfinals, needing just two points from their final … Read more
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Liverpool at Anfield after suffering a hamstring injury, the club confirmed on Monday. “Following tests conducted today, Vinícius Júnior has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury in his left leg,” Real Madrid said in an official statement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Leicester City Football Club has announced the dismissal of head coach Steve Cooper following a poor run of results in the English Premier League. The decision comes after just 12 games, with the Foxes languishing in 16th place on the table, only two points clear of the relegation zone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an … Read more
Inter Milan surged to the top of Serie A on Saturday with a dominant 5-0 victory over Verona, all five goals coming in a stunning first-half display that left them two points clear at the top. Meanwhile, AC Milan played out a goalless draw with Juventus in a more uneventful encounter. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
Arsenal reignited their Premier League title hopes with a commanding 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, earning their first win in five league matches. The Gunners entered the game under pressure, having seen their form dip due to a grueling fixture schedule and injury setbacks. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect … Read more
A second-half hat-trick from Harry Kane led Bayern Munich to a 3-0 home victory over Augsburg on Friday, extending their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to eight points ahead of their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Bayern, unbeaten in the league this season, dominated possession but were repeatedly thwarted by … Read more
Pep Guardiola has pledged his unwavering support to Manchester City, even if the club faces relegation due to alleged breaches of financial rules. He claimed that “75%” of rival clubs would like to see City relegated. Guardiola, who recently signed a two-year contract extension keeping him at the club until 2027, remains committed to City … Read more
UEFA has launched an investigation after Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw was struck by an object during her team’s Women’s Champions League victory against Hammarby. Shaw played a pivotal role in City’s 2-1 win at Stockholm Arena on Thursday, scoring a goal in each half to secure the team’s place in the quarter-finals with two … Read more
Premier League clubs have voted to implement changes to the rules governing commercial agreements, despite opposition from Manchester City, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa. During a meeting held in London on Friday, the clubs spent less than 30 minutes approving amendments to the Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations. The vote saw 16 clubs … Read more
Monday Odigie, the coach of Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, has resigned from his position following a disappointing 2-3 loss to Rangers International of Enugu last Sunday. Sources revealed that Odigie submitted his resignation letter to Club Secretary, Mr. Charles Ihimekpen, shortly after the defeat. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation … Read more