Category: Football

Cristiano Ronaldo’s night turned sour in Dublin as Portugal suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland in 2026 World Cup qualifying, with the 40-year-old superstar receiving a red card that could jeopardize his participation in the start of the tournament. The Portugal captain was dismissed in the second half for elbowing Irish defender […]

Strasbourg forward Emanuel Emegha has officially closed the door on any future with the Super Eagles after making his competitive debut for the Netherlands. The 22-year-old striker featured for the Dutch national team in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Poland in Warsaw on Friday night. Emegha, who captains Strasbourg and is set to […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the African section of the 2026 World Cup playoff, with the winner advancing to the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026 for a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The Super […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured a thrilling 4-1 victory over Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, booking their spot in the final. The first half ended goalless, but Sevilla forward Akor Adams broke the deadlock for Nigeria in the 78th minute. Gabon fought back late in […]

Victor Osimhen has been hailed as the most valuable player in Turkey’s Super Lig by Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek, following reports that the Nigerian striker could now command a €150m transfer fee. The 26-year-old forward joined Galatasaray permanently last summer from Napoli for €75m after an impressive loan spell, setting a record as the most […]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to full training in Morocco after a brief boycott over unpaid bonuses ahead of their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers playoff against Gabon. The team had skipped Tuesday’s session due to unresolved financial issues with football authorities, but sources confirm that all outstanding matters have now been settled. The […]

The Premier League has provided an explanation for the controversial disallowance of Virgil van Dijk’s header during Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The goal initially appeared to bring Liverpool level at 1-1 after Erling Haaland opened the scoring for City. However, the strike was ruled out for offside, […]

Lionel Messi has called on Major League Soccer to remove its spending restrictions, saying the league needs more freedom to bring in the world’s best players. The Inter Miami star believes MLS has the potential to become one of the top football leagues globally, but current salary caps are holding it back from reaching its […]

Arsenal moved confidently into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday night, defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to continue their impressive run of form this season. The Premier League leaders have now recorded eight straight victories and six consecutive clean sheets in all competitions, further underlining their growing momentum under Mikel […]

Paris Saint-Germain put on a dazzling show of attacking brilliance on Tuesday night, hammering Bayer Leverkusen 7-2 in their UEFA Champions League encounter at the BayArena. The French champions, led by returning star Ousmane Dembele, were simply unstoppable as they dismantled the German side in front of a stunned home crowd. Dembele, making his first […]