Category: Football

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticized Israel’s military operations in Gaza, saying the Palestinian people have been “abandoned” by the international community. The Spanish coach made the remarks during a radio interview on RAC1 on Monday, reflecting on the humanitarian crisis in the region. He expressed deep concern for civilians, including children, parents, and […]

Chelsea’s historic unbeaten run in the Women’s Super League hit 34 games on Sunday, yet the Blues were unable to close the gap on Manchester City after a 1-1 draw at Liverpool. Manchester City, who had beaten Manchester United 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, maintain a three-point lead over Chelsea, who had hoped […]

Germany stormed into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 6–0 victory over Slovakia in Leipzig on Monday, sealing top spot in Group A and securing direct qualification to next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Germans, who had been criticised for a series of unconvincing displays during the qualifying […]

Thirty-four countries have officially secured their spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be the first edition featuring 48 teams. On Monday night, Germany and the Netherlands became the latest nations to qualify. Germany sealed their place with a dominant 6-0 victory over Slovakia at the Red Bull Arena, while the Netherlands booked […]

DR Congo midfielder Noah Sadiki has revealed the team’s tactical focus that helped them overcome Nigeria in a dramatic World Cup playoff encounter.The Congolese side booked their place in the Intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a tense 1-1 draw that extended into extra time, eventually triumphing 4-3 in a penalty shootout […]

England manager Thomas Tuchel has addressed tensions with midfielder Jude Bellingham following the player’s visible frustration after being substituted late in Sunday’s 2–0 victory over Albania.The Real Madrid star, who had already been booked, was replaced six minutes from the final whistle in Tirana. As Morgan Rogers warmed up on the touchline, Bellingham threw his […]

Nigeria’s bid to return to the FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak on Monday as the Super Eagles were defeated by the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African playoff final. The tense encounter, overseen by head coach Éric Chelle, finished 1-1 after 120 minutes of physically draining football. With neither side able to find […]

Former Super Eagles star Victor Ikpeba has criticised Alex Iwobi following DR Congo’s equaliser in Sunday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff. Nigeria had taken an early lead in the fourth minute through Frank Onyeka, but the Congolese side drew level around the 30th minute after a counter-attack originating from a poor pass by Iwobi. Wilfred […]

Portugal has officially secured its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following an emphatic 9-1 win over Armenia at Estádio do Dragão on Sunday. The victory makes Portugal the latest nation to qualify for the tournament, joining 30 other teams that had already booked their places. Captain Cristiano Ronaldo, suspended after receiving a red […]