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Rome, Italy — Veteran tactician Maurizio Sarri has made a sensational return to Lazio, stepping back into the role of head coach 15 months after his initial resignation from the club. The 66-year-old replaces Marco Baroni, who guided the Roman side to a seventh-place finish in Serie A last season — narrowly missing out on…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Global football icon Lionel Messi could soon be joining long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League, as fresh reports suggest negotiations have resumed over a possible switch to the Middle Eastern competition. According to sources cited by TEAMtalk, the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reopened dialogue with…
Moscow, Russia — Ahead of Friday’s highly anticipated friendly between Nigeria and Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium, Russian national team head coach Valery Karpin has dismissed claims that the Super Eagles pose less of a threat due to the absence of star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. The encounter will mark the first-ever meeting…
Leverkusen, Germany — Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have placed a €50 million price tag on Nigerian striker Victor Boniface as speculation intensifies over his future ahead of the summer transfer window. Boniface, 24, is widely expected to make a move away from the BayArena following manager Xabi Alonso’s exit to Real Madrid. His departure could…
Abeokuta, Ogun State — The much-anticipated international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon has been postponed once more, following a fresh round of schedule adjustments. Originally set to be played last Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, the fixture was first moved to Monday and relocated to the…
PREMIER LEAGUE – Remo Stars forward Sikiru Alimi has received the sum of N1.5 million owed him by his former employers, Shooting Stars Sports Club. Alimi featured for Shooting Stars during the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season. The veteran forward was reportedly owed several months’ salary by Shooting Stars. News recalls that the…
Munich, Germany — Inter Milan President Giuseppe Marotta has acknowledged the overwhelming dominance of Paris Saint-Germain during Saturday night’s UEFA Champions League final, following the Italian side’s heavy 5–0 defeat at the hands of the French champions. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia after the match, Marotta described the night as a humbling one, conceding that…
Paris, France — Paris Saint-Germain’s record-breaking UEFA Champions League triumph continues to spark widespread celebration, as former stars Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Thiago Silva, and Lucas Moura have all extended heartfelt congratulations to the French giants after their emphatic 5–0 victory over Inter Milan. The commanding win not only secured PSG’s first-ever Champions League title but…
Munich, Germany — Paris Saint-Germain have etched their name in football history, securing their first-ever UEFA Champions League title with a commanding 5–0 triumph over Inter Milan in the 2025 final at the Allianz Arena. The French champions delivered a stunning performance, led by teenage sensation Desire Doue, who set up Achraf Hakimi for the…
🏆 Champions League Final Tonight! It’s PSG 🇫🇷 vs Inter Milan 🇮🇹 in a historic clash for Europe’s biggest club prize! This marks their first-ever competitive meeting — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. 💥 PSG are eyeing their first title after falling short in 2020, while Inter look to add a 4th…
Jamaica and Nigeria clash this evening at the Gtech Community Stadium, West London, in the long-awaited return of the Unity Cup — back for the first time in 20 years! 🏆 Nigeria, who won the last edition in 2004, will be aiming to retain their crown 👑. The Super Eagles soared past Ghana in…
Riyadh — Al-Nassr skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has officially ruled out any move away from the Saudi Pro League side this summer, opting instead to extend his stay with the club beyond the 2024/25 season. The Portuguese superstar, who recently concluded his third campaign in the Middle East, has signed a new contract that will keep…
Mumbai, India — Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire has revealed that the club is bracing for significant changes this summer, with a major squad overhaul expected ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Speaking during a media session at a commercial event in Mumbai, Maguire confirmed that several players will be leaving Old Trafford, as…
Istanbul — Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen capped off his loan stint with Turkish giants Galatasaray on a high note, scoring in their 2–0 triumph over Istanbul Başakşehir on the final day of the 2024/25 Turkish Super Lig season. The match, played at the Nef Stadium, saw Galatasaray break the deadlock early, with veteran Belgian playmaker…
FOOTBALL – Liverpool have completed the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen for 35m euros (£29.5m) on a five-year deal. Just hours after the Anfield club confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold would be joining Real Madrid in time to play in the Club World Cup, the Premier League champions ratified their move for Dutch international Frimpong after…
UEFA Conference League final – Chelsea came from behind to defeat Real Betis 4-1 in the final of the UEFA Conference League on Wednesday night. The Blues came into the game as huge favourites to win the trophy. But it was Betis who began quickly and took an early lead. Isco found space inside the…
Chelsea ⚽ take on Real Betis 🇪🇸 tonight in the Conference League final in Wroclaw, aiming to make history by completing the full set of European trophies 🏆. With Champions League qualification already secured ✅, confidence is high. Nicolas Jackson returns 🔙, while 28 fans were arrested after pre-match clashes 🚨. Betis, with a…
Abuja, Nigeria — Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella has cleared the air on rumors suggesting he deliberately turned down an invitation to join Nigeria’s national team, labeling the speculation as a “misunderstanding.” Speaking from the team’s camp ahead of their highly anticipated Unity Cup 2025 fixture against Ghana’s Black Stars, the Bayer Leverkusen forward clarified…
Abeokuta, Nigeria — In a thrilling showdown at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), Team Ogun emerged victorious in the women’s handball final, edging out Team Sokoto with a 38-34 win at the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta, on Wednesday. Despite grappling with internal disputes over unpaid allowances earlier in the day, the host…
Manchester United’s season has fizzled out, and they’ll be eager to wrap things up on a high. However, they’ve gone eight Premier League games without a win, suffering six defeats along the way. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are still in the thick of the Champions League race and full of motivation. They head to Old…
Manchester, England — Alejandro Garnacho has been told he is free to leave Manchester United this summer, following rising tensions between the young Argentine winger and head coach Ruben Amorim. The development follows the fallout from United’s recent Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, where Garnacho was benched until the 71st minute. After the…
Luka Modric – The next destination for the departing Real Madrid icon, Luka Modric, has been revealed. The Croatian could be linking up with legendary football star, Lionel Messi, at US Major League Soccer side, Inter Miami. Mundo Deportivo reports that Modric will join the Argentine legend at the Major League Soccer club as a…
EPL – Former Manchester United man, Gary Neville, has slammed defender Luke Shaw following his comments after their defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Manchester United would have hoped they won the Europa League and play in the UEFA Champions League next season to put smiles in the faces of…
It’s a high-stakes clash where both teams are walking a tightrope with everything to lose. Tottenham have just one match to define their entire season — it could be their best or a total disaster. Manchester United, equally under pressure, are chasing redemption and silverware. This final isn’t just a game, it’s a dramatic…
London, Nigeria: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled a 25-man Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2025 Unity Cup, set to take place at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, West London. Head Coach Eric Chelle announced the team list, which features a mix of Europe-based professionals and standout players from the domestic league….
London, England — Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has encouraged the Red Devils to stay composed and enjoy themselves as they face Tottenham Hotspur in tonight’s high-stakes UEFA Europa League final. The match, which presents both teams with a golden opportunity to end their underwhelming domestic campaigns on a high note, carries significant pressure. With…
Abeokuta, Nigeria — The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its firm commitment to anti-doping compliance, announcing the disqualification of several athletes from the ongoing Gateway Games 2024 due to doping-related issues. The announcement followed a joint strategic session of the Main Organising Committee and the Local Organising Committee of the 2024 National Sports Festival…
Cairo, Egypt — Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will be without two vital players as they gear up for the third-place match against hosts Egypt in the ongoing 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This development was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in an official statement released on Sunday via…
Barcelona, Spain — Spanish international and Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo remains committed to the Catalan giants, despite widespread media speculation about a potential transfer. This clarification came from Olmo’s representative in a statement shared during an interview with Sky Germany, addressing the rumours linking the 27-year-old to a possible move to the English Premier League….
The stage is set at Wembley Stadium for another unforgettable showdown as Manchester City takes on a confident Crystal Palace side in the 2024 FA Cup Final. 🏆🔥 City, fresh off their dominant Premier League campaign, come into the final as favourites, with Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Phil Foden leading the…
Saudi League – Al-Nassr manager, Stefano Pioli has explained why captain, Cristiano Ronaldo missed his side Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Taawoun on Friday. Ronaldo was absent as Al-Nassr played a 1-1 draw against Al-Taawoun athome. Goals from Otávio and R. Martínez ensured both teams got a point each at Al -Awwal Park. Speaking to the…
