Jesús Navas bids emotional farewell to football career at Sevilla’s Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. The 39-year-old retires due to a chronic hip injury after a decorated career with Sevilla and Spain. Tributes and chants flood the stadium as Navas calls time on his illustrious playing days. Spanish football legend Jesús Navas tearfully marked the end of his … Read more
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau optimistic despite Super Eagles’ slow start in World Cup qualifiers. Super Eagles sit fifth in Group C after three draws and one defeat. Gusau confident the team can recover and qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau remains optimistic about the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying … Read more
Victor Osimhen celebrates 26th birthday with a Lamborghini Urus gift. Obafemi Martins blesses the car in a traditional Nigerian ritual. Osimhen’s birthday is widely celebrated, with tributes from the Super Eagles and CAF. Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker, celebrated his 26th birthday on Sunday, and it seems he received a special gift, a … Read more
Novak Djokovic praises Andy Murray for bringing a “fresh perspective” to his game. Djokovic begins his 2025 season at the Brisbane International next week. Murray, who retired in August, will join Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic has praised Andy Murray for “bringing a fresh perspective” to his game as he gears … Read more
Tyson Fury targets a high-profile showdown with Anthony Joshua following his loss to Usyk, with a potential £250m pay-per-view revenue. Promoters Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn emphasize the global appeal of a Fury vs. Joshua clash, calling it “the biggest fight in British boxing history.” Usyk backs Joshua to defeat Fury if they meet, adding … Read more
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Morocco, defending champions Ivory Coast, and Nigeria’s Super Eagles are expected to headline the top-seeded nations for the 2025 tournament draw, scheduled for January 27 in Rabat. A Confederation of African Football (CAF) official, speaking anonymously to AFP, indicated that the latest FIFA world rankings would likely determine the … Read more
Rickey Henderson, the legendary Major League Baseball player known for his unmatched speed and unparalleled records, has passed away at the age of 65. Widely celebrated as “The Man of Steal,” Henderson set enduring benchmarks in the sport with an astonishing 1,406 stolen bases and 2,295 runs scored during his illustrious career. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP … Read more
Oleksandr Usyk triumphed in his highly anticipated heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury, securing a unanimous decision victory on Saturday to maintain his undefeated record across two weight divisions and further solidify his legacy in boxing history. The Ukrainian southpaw, known for his relentless pace and precision, consistently landed his left hook on Fury, earning … Read more
Gabriel Jesus delivered a stellar performance with two goals as Arsenal demolished Crystal Palace 5-1 at Selhurst Park, moving within three points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Brazilian striker, fresh off a Carabao Cup quarter-final hat-trick against the same opponents, brought his tally against Palace to five goals in just one week. However, the … Read more
Manchester City’s struggles deepened as they suffered another setback with a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park. Goals from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers secured a vital win for Villa, while Phil Foden’s injury-time strike offered little consolation for the defending champions. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s … Read more
Thierry Jacob, the former WBC super bantamweight boxing champion, has passed away at the age of 59, the mayor of his hometown, Calais, confirmed on Friday. Jacob won the WBC super bantamweight title in 1992, defeating Mexico’s Daniel Zaragoza in a memorable bout held in his home city of Calais. Mayor Natacha Bouchart shared the … Read more
Manchester City have been dealt another injury setback, with manager Pep Guardiola confirming that Portuguese defender Ruben Dias will be sidelined for “three or four weeks” due to a muscle injury. Dias sustained the injury during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United and will miss the entire festive fixtures, including the FA Cup third-round tie … 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
Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has made history as the youngest-ever world chess champion, defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China in a dramatic final match on Thursday. At just 18 years old, Dommaraju surpasses the previous record set by Russian grandmaster Garry Kasparov, who claimed the title at age 22 in 1985. A prodigy from … Read more
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to a charge following a tragic car incident in Australia that resulted in the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins. Hoskins passed away in hospital on December 30, 2023, after being struck by a vehicle driven by Dennis outside their Adelaide home. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Manchester City’s long-awaited hearing regarding 115 breaches of Premier League rules has reportedly concluded, though a verdict is not expected until 2025. According to the Daily Mail, the case, which began on September 16 at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London, saw closing arguments presented to an independent panel on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Premier League referee David Coote has been dismissed by the referees’ governing body, PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited), following a “thorough investigation” into multiple allegations of misconduct. Coote, 42, was initially suspended on November 11 after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing him making disparaging remarks about Liverpool and their former manager … Read more
Former Manchester United and Portugal winger Nani has announced his retirement from professional football. The 38-year-old had been playing for Estrela Amadora, his hometown club, in the Portuguese Primeira Liga this season. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ … Read more
Arsenal capitalized on set-piece dominance to hand Manchester United a 2-0 defeat, marking Ruben Amorim’s first loss as United manager. Goals from defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba secured the victory, as the Gunners climbed to third place in the Premier League, closing the gap to league leaders Liverpool. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Manchester City ended their seven-game winless streak in emphatic style with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, providing a much-needed boost for Pep Guardiola’s side. First-half goals from Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne gave City a commanding lead before Jeremy Doku sealed the win with a clinical strike 12 minutes into the second half. … Read more