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
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
UEFA announced on Wednesday that Kosovo had forfeited their Nations League match against Romania, which ended prematurely after the Kosovo team left the pitch in stoppage time and refused to return, citing pro-Serbia chants from the crowd. The incident occurred last Friday in Bucharest when Kosovo players walked off the field following chants of “Serbia” … Read more
Spain clinched a dramatic late victory over Switzerland in the Nations League, securing a 3-2 win in Tenerife. Although the match was a formality — with Spain already confirmed as Group A4 winners and Switzerland guaranteed last place — it delivered plenty of excitement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect … 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
Israel secured a late 1-0 victory over Belgium, but it was not enough to avoid relegation from the Nations League’s top tier. Debutant Yarden Shua scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, tapping in a loose ball into the bottom corner after good work from Dia Saba. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Erling Haaland netted a stunning hat-trick as Norway hammered Kazakhstan to secure promotion to the top tier of the Nations League. The Manchester City striker, who set a new record as Norway’s all-time top scorer last month, has now scored 38 goals in 39 appearances for his country. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning bicycle kick capped off Portugal’s emphatic victory over Poland, securing their place in the Nations League quarter-finals. With Portugal already leading 4-0 in the final moments, Ronaldo acrobatically struck at the far post for his second goal of the match, showcasing his trademark brilliance. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Italy and France secured their spots in the Nations League quarter-finals with one game to spare. Italy triumphed 1-0 over Belgium, with Sandro Tonali scoring his first international goal. The Newcastle midfielder found the back of the net from six yards after a pass from Giovanni di Lorenzo in Brussels. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Norway and Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has emphasized the importance of “listening to his body” after deciding to withdraw from Norway’s squad for this week’s Nations League matches. The midfielder sustained ankle ligament damage during September’s international break, sidelining him for seven weeks. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
Interim England manager Lee Carsley faces his final two matches with a heavily depleted squad, following the withdrawal of eight senior players. Key players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, and Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale have all pulled out — seven of them from Premier League top-four clubs. … Read more
France manager Didier Deschamps has clarified that his decision to omit captain Kylian Mbappe from this month’s Nations League double-header is a “one-off” measure. The 25-year-old Real Madrid forward was not included in the squad for the upcoming matches against Israel and Italy. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois … Read more
Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League clash with Serbia on Tuesday as a precaution following a muscle strain. The Barcelona youngster, who limped off during injury time in Spain’s 1-0 victory over Denmark on Saturday, underwent an MRI scan on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 133rd goal for Portugal as they secured a 3-1 victory over Poland in the Nations League. Ronaldo, Portugal’s captain, struck the crossbar early before Bernardo Silva opened the scoring, volleying home from a knockdown by Bruno Fernandes. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to … Read more
Bukayo Saka has withdrawn from the England squad for Sunday’s Nations League clash against Finland and returned to Arsenal for further evaluation after sustaining an injury to his right leg. The 23-year-old winger was substituted early in the second half during Thursday’s match against Greece. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game … Read more
Virgil van Dijk was sent off as the Netherlands secured a Nations League point in a 1-1 draw against Hungary. Hungary took the lead in the first half with Roland Sallai’s well-struck volley, putting the hosts in control. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has … Read more
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has become Norway’s all-time leading goalscorer at just 24, achieving the milestone in their Nations League victory over Slovenia. Haaland netted his 33rd international goal early in the match, equalling the record held by Jørgen Juve, who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He then surpassed Juve in the second … Read more
Bukayo Saka sustained an injury to his right leg during England’s 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley on Thursday. The Arsenal star was substituted in the 51st minute, with Chelsea’s Noni Madueke coming on to replace him. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
France captain Kylian Mbappe has been omitted from the squad for this month’s UEFA Nations League matches, as announced by coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday. The Real Madrid forward recently returned from a brief injury layoff, coming off the bench during the shock 1-0 Champions League loss to Lille on Wednesday after recovering from a … Read more
Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard limped off the pitch after sustaining an ankle injury during Norway’s Nations League match against Austria, which saw Manchester City’s Erling Haaland score a decisive late winner. Ødegaard was injured midway through the second half following a challenge from Christoph Baumgartner. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In … Read more