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Ademola Lookman has been honored with a spot in the Serie A Team of the Year, recognizing his stellar performances in 2024. Compiled by football analytics platform WhoScored.com, the lineup includes Lookman as the sole representative from Atalanta. Other notable names in the team are Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco, Marcus Thuram, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, and AC…
Arsenal staged a commanding comeback to secure a 3-1 victory over Brentford in their New Year opener on Wednesday. Trailing early, Mikel Arteta’s side rallied with goals from Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino, and Gabriel Martinelli to cut Liverpool’s lead at the Premier League summit to six points. The Gunners now sit on 39 points, strengthening…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri, currently sidelined with an ACL injury, has expressed optimism about making a comeback before the end of the season. Speaking to AS, the Ballon d’Or winner shared his determination and confidence in modern medical advancements. “I’m not afraid,” Rodri stated. “These injuries aren’t what they were 30 years ago. The medical…
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has dismissed recent reports suggesting he is seeking new representation to engineer a transfer away from Old Trafford. Rashford described the claims as “ridiculous” in a statement on social media. The speculation arose after reports alleged that the 26-year-old had met with a major sports agency to explore transfer options….
The January transfer window for the English Premier League opened on Wednesday, providing clubs with an opportunity to strengthen their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 season and beyond. The window will remain open until February 3, 2025, closing at 11 p.m. GMT (6 p.m. ET). This timeline also applies to other divisions in…
In 2024, numerous football managers across major leagues faced dismissals due to underperformance or strategic shifts by their clubs. Erik Ten Hag – Manchester United Ten Hag was sacked on October 28 after a 2-1 defeat to West Ham. Under his leadership, Manchester United struggled, sitting 14th in the Premier League with four losses in…
Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe has said that the performance of goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka and the whole side helped deliver the clean sheet against Manchester United on Monday night. Two early first-half goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton earned Newcastle the win over Man United at Old Trafford. The result put Howe’s…
Enyimba FC has confirmed the signing of former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye, marking a strategic move to strengthen the team ahead of crucial fixtures. The announcement was made on Monday via the club’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. Ideye, 36, who last featured for Kuwaiti side Al Yarmouk in 2022, will don the number…
AC Milan has sacked head coach Paulo Fonseca just six months into his tenure, following a string of underwhelming performances that have left the club struggling in Serie A. The announcement came on Monday, a day after Milan’s 1-1 draw with AS Roma at the San Siro. Fonseca, 51, appeared to confirm his dismissal before…
Manchester United have reportedly made an official offer to sign Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) left-back Nuno Mendes amid stalled contract negotiations. Talks between PSG and Mendes over a contract extension had been progressing for months and were close to an agreement. However, according to RMC Sport, discussions have broken down as Manchester United intensify their pursuit…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has penalized the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) for misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin, held in Benghazi on November 18, 2024. According to a statement published on CAF’s official website, the sanctions followed deliberations by the Disciplinary Board on various incidents…
Enyimba FC, one of Nigeria’s most successful football clubs, has confirmed the departure of its Head Coach, Yemi Olarenwaju, following a challenging period of poor performances. The announcement, shared on the club’s social media platforms on Saturday, cited a disappointing streak of nine consecutive winless matches in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) as the…
Sporting Lisbon has dismissed Joao Pereira, who took over from Ruben Amorim, after just eight games in charge. The club confirmed Pereira’s departure on Thursday via their X account, with a brief message thanking him for his efforts: “A Lion forever. Thank you, Joao Pereira.” Pereira, formerly in charge of Sporting Lisbon’s B team, was…
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has suggested that Marcus Rashford may depart the club in January, following a recent absence from the matchday squad for the last three games. Neville drew comparisons to Jadon Sancho’s move to Chelsea, highlighting how some players who struggled at United found success elsewhere. He also mentioned Scott McTominay’s…
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has urged Mohamed Salah to extend his stay at the club as the Egyptian’s contract nears its expiration in June 2025. In an interview with the club’s website, Gakpo praised Salah’s exceptional contributions to the team, highlighting his goal-scoring prowess, assists, and ability to elevate the performance of his teammates. “It’s…
Nigeria defender, Ola Aina, has been named in the Premier League Team of the Week after a standout performance in Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday. Aina, 27, scored the opening goal for Forest in the match, marking his second goal of the season. His impressive contribution helped secure the win for the…
The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has unveiled six standing committees to accelerate football growth and development in the nation’s capital. Chairman of the FCT FA, Mouktar Mohammed, made the announcement on Monday in Abuja, highlighting the critical roles the committees will play in sustaining football progress across the region. The committees include…
Chelsea club manager, Enzo Maresca, has said he told his players he was happy with them following a 0-0 draw with Everton in the Premier League on Sunday. The Blues failed to build on a 2-1 win over Brentford last week, as they couldn’t break down the Toffees at Goodison Park. The dropped points meant…
Aston Villa deepened Manchester City’s struggles with a 2-1 victory on Saturday, thanks to goals from Jhon Durán and former City forward Morgan Rogers. The win propelled Villa to fifth place in the Premier League standings, while the defending champions slipped to sixth, marking their ninth defeat in 12 matches across all competitions. City’s precarious…
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has revealed that Mason Mount’s latest injury setback has left the player “very sad”. Mount was taken off early in the first half of United’s 2-1 win at Manchester City in the Premier League last Sunday. The England midfielder is now facing another extended spell on the sidelines….
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman delivered an emotional and inspiring acceptance speech after being named the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. The 27-year-old edged out Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, Ronwen Williams, and Serhou Guirassy to claim the prestigious award, cementing his place as the best male African footballer. Speaking after receiving the award…
Southampton have dismissed manager Russell Martin following a crushing 5-0 defeat to Tottenham, which left the team nine points away from Premier League safety. Martin, 38, was instrumental in the club’s promotion last season, guiding Southampton to a play-off final victory over Leeds United at Wembley. However, their return to the Premier League has been…
FIFA has officially named Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, marking a significant milestone as the country prepares to stage football’s most prestigious tournament for the first time. In addition, the FIFA Congress ratified the plans for the 2030 World Cup, which will be a centenary celebration hosted by Argentina, Paraguay,…
Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain are still interested in Victor Oshimen, DNI reports. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Old Lady will move for the Nigeria international next month. Osimhen is currently on loan at Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray. The striker has a release clause of €75 million, which allows…
The Black Galaxies of Ghana will face Togo in an international friendly ahead of their 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier against Nigeria. The encounter will hold at the Stade de Kégué, Lome on Wednesday. The friendly is a vital part of the team’s preparation for the clash with perennial rivals, Nigeria. …
Manchester City’s long-awaited hearing into 115 breach Premier League rules has concluded, according to reports on Monday, but a verdict is not expected until 2025. A news source reported that closing arguments in the case, which opened on September 16 at London’s International Dispute Resolution Centre, were made to an independent panel on…
Napoli Sporting Director Giovanni Manna has denied reports of any transfer negotiations involving Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Turkish champions Galatasaray. Addressing media speculation about the €75 million release clause in Osimhen’s contract, Manna stated, “No club has approached us regarding activating his release clause.” Osimhen’s loan terms include an…
Former Manchester United and Portugal winger, Nani, has officially retired from professional football at the age of 38. The veteran player, who recently featured for Portuguese side Estrela Amadora, played his final match on November 1 at Sporting Lisbon, the club where his career began. Announcing his retirement on social media, Nani said, “The time…
West Ham United has announced that forward Michail Antonio has successfully undergone surgery following a lower limb fracture sustained in a car accident on Saturday. The 34-year-old was rushed to a central London hospital, where he remains under medical observation. The club released a statement on Sunday confirming the procedure, stating: “West Ham United can…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has disclosed why his team failed to beat Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. Guardiola watched as Man City played a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Daniel Munoz put the hosts in front before Erling Haaland equalised for the visitors before the break. Maxence Lacroix…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has apologized to Jose Mourinho over his recent comments on the Fenerbahce manager. Guardiola had made reference to his superior ‘six Premier League titles’ record won compared to the three English top-flight league titles Mourinho won during his time at Chelsea. After Guardiola’s comments, Mourinho admitted that…
