Category: Football

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, […]

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 […]