Category: Football

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has reportedly told club officials that he does not plan to renew his contract, citing ongoing tensions with head coach Xabi Alonso as a key factor. The Brazilian’s current deal runs until the summer of 2027, but sources say he personally communicated his decision to club president Florentino Perez during […]

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has called on the Gunners to be honest with themselves about their chances of winning the Premier League, following a commanding 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Henry praised the team’s performance, highlighting their attacking prowess and squad depth. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring, and Eberechi Eze stole the spotlight with a […]

Former Nigeria international Peter Ijeh has urged the Super Eagles to use their recent World Cup setback as motivation to chase glory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria missed out on a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a 4–3 penalty shootout defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo […]

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has openly criticized parts of his squad for “betraying” him, even as the team secured a 2-0 victory over Atletico CP in the fourth-round cup clash. After the match, Mourinho revealed he had contemplated making up to nine substitutions at halftime but ultimately chose to replace only four players. The Portuguese […]

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is expected to be fit for the club’s high-profile Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce on December 1, Galatasaray president Durzan Özbek has confirmed. Osimhen, 26, is currently recovering from an injury sustained while on international duty with Nigeria last Sunday, which ruled him out of Galatasaray’s Super Lig clash against Gençlerbirliği on […]

UEFA has imposed a three-match suspension on Bayern Munich forward Luis Díaz following his red card in the club’s Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month. In its ruling, the European football authority described Díaz’s offence as “serious rough play,” referencing his tackle on PSG defender Achraf Hakimi during first-half stoppage time at […]

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer faces a fresh setback after sustaining a fractured toe in a domestic accident, putting his availability for upcoming matches in doubt. The England midfielder, who had been on the verge of returning from a groin injury suffered in September, is now expected to miss Chelsea’s fixtures against Burnley, Barcelona, and Arsenal. Speaking […]

Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis is set to appear in court following allegations of financial misconduct tied to Victor Osimhen’s transfer from French club Lille in 2020. Italian prosecutors claim the deal, which also involved goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis and three Napoli youth players—Manzi, Palmieri, and Liguori—was structured to artificially inflate player valuations. Investigators argue this […]

Edo Queens have strengthened their squad for the upcoming 2025-26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season with the addition of Chidinma Ogbuchi from FC Robo Queens. The midfielder becomes the latest signing under coach Moses Aduku, who has been actively reshaping the team’s roster. This week, Edo Queens announced a total of seven new player […]

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have continued their reign in African women’s football, winning the CAF Women’s National Team of the Year award for 2025, marking their third straight year of recognition following victories in 2023 and 2024. The announcement was made during the prestigious CAF Awards ceremony at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat, […]