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Mikel Obi Set to Grace Stamford Bridge for Charity Match in June
Chelsea fans can anticipate the return of former midfielder John Mikel Obi to Stamford Bridge in June, as he gears up to participate in a charity match between World 1X and England. The eagerly awaited Soccer Aid game, scheduled for June, has confirmed Mikel’s inclusion in the World 1X squad, alongside other football legends. Mikel’s…
Atletico Madrid stadium closure over racist abuse reversed
The Spanish Football Federation on Thursday accepted Atletico Madrid’s appeal against a partial stadium ban after racial abuse directed at Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. Atletico were initially ordered to partially close their stadium for two La Liga matches following monkey chants heard by Spain international Williams at Atletico’s Metropolitano stadium last month. The Spanish…
Foden and Palmer Lead Premier League Young Player of the Year Contenders
Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer headline the list of nominees for the Premier League Young Player of the Year award. The announcement, made on Thursday morning, showcases a fiercely competitive lineup, with Foden and Palmer emerging as standout contenders in the category. Joining them are six other talented players, including Arsenal’s Bukayo…
Haaland Included in Premier League Player of the Season Nominees
Erling Haaland, the dynamic striker for Manchester City, secures a coveted spot on the Premier League Player of the Season shortlist, marking his second consecutive year in contention for the prestigious award. During the previous season, Haaland etched his name in history by clinching both the Player of the Season and Young Player Award accolades,…
Bayern Munich shortlist embattled Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag to take over from Tuchel this summer
Bayern Munich have placed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on a new list of possible successors to outgoing manager, Thomas Tuchel. According to Sky Sports, Bayern have contacted Ten Hag’s agent Kees Vos to enquire if the Dutchman would be open to taking over at the Allianz Arena. No formal talks have taken place…
PSG has submitted a €130 million offer for Osimhen.
Edited By Hannah Afolabi Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has made an offer of €90 million plus €40 million in bonuses to Napoli for the transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. This offer values the total deal at €130 million. Reports suggest that PSG is leading the race for Osimhen, with Liverpool also showing interest and expected…
Cristiano Ronaldo Prioritizes Team Success Over Personal Milestones Amid 66th Career Hat-Trick
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo recently downplayed his 66th career hat-trick, emphasizing team success over individual accolades. Despite netting his 66th hat-trick and registering an impressive 52 goals in 52 games this season, Ronaldo’s focus remains firmly on his team’s performance. In a commanding 6-0 victory for Al-Nassr against Al-Wehda in the Saudi Pro League…
Messi Sets MLS Records with Stellar Performance in Inter Miami’s Victory
Inter Miami’s iconic player, Lionel Messi, has once again etched his name in Major League Soccer (MLS) history, achieving new milestones for the most goal contributions and assists in a single match during his team’s commanding 6-2 triumph against the New York Red Bulls at Chase Stadium on Saturday evening. The former Barcelona forward delivered…
Leverkusen Star Victor Boniface Firm on Stay Amid Transfer Speculation
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface has dismissed speculation about his departure from Bayer Leverkusen, affirming his commitment to the German club ahead of the summer transfer window. Having made a remarkable impact in his debut season with the Bundesliga champions, the 23-year-old striker has amassed an impressive tally of 18 goals and 10 assists in 30…
EPL: Alan Pardew advises Man Utd on manager to appoint as Ten Hag’s replacement
Former Newcastle United coach, Alan Pardew, has urged Manchester United to appoint Mark Robins as their next manager if they eventually part ways with Erik ten Hag at the end of the season. Ten Hag is under huge pressure at Man United because of the club’s performance this season. The Dutchman has been tipped to…
Salah and Klopp Clash Sparks Speculation Amid Liverpool’s Title Pursuit
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has alluded to tensions with manager Jurgen Klopp, hinting that discussing the matter further would only exacerbate controversy. The incident unfolded during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against West Ham, where Salah and Klopp appeared to clash on the touchline as Salah prepared to enter the pitch as a substitute in the 79th…
Pedro Rocha Assumes Presidency of Spanish Football Federation Amidst Scrutiny
Pedro Rocha has been officially appointed as the new president of the Spanish Football Federation, succeeding former chief Luis Rubiales, who resigned last September. Rocha, who has been serving as interim president amidst an ongoing investigation into corruption allegations involving the federation, emerged as the sole candidate for the upcoming election slated for May. The…
Liverpool’s Premier League Title Aspirations Falter After Draw with West Ham
Liverpool’s dreams of clinching the Premier League title took a severe blow following a 2-2 draw against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday. Michail Antonio’s crucial equalizer for West Ham has dealt a significant blow to Liverpool’s hopes of securing a second Premier League title under Klopp’s management. The opening goal came…
Man Utd Manager Erik ten Hag Acknowledges Likely Europa League Participation Next Season
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has conceded that the team is likely to compete in the Europa League next season. During an interview with BBC Match of the Day following their 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday, Ten Hag addressed the team’s prospects for European football next season. Antony provided United with the lead…
EPL: Haaland excluded from Man City’s crucial visit to Brighton
By Afolabi Hannah Manchester City’s pursuit of the Premier League title has taken a setback after Norwegian forward Erling Haaland was ruled out of Thursday’s crucial match at Brighton. Haaland was absent from City’s 1-0 triumph over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley last Saturday due to a muscle injury sustained in the…
Arteta Assures Arsenal’s Singular Focus on Premier League Following Champions League Exit
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has asserted the team’s unwavering commitment to the Premier League title race post their elimination from the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Gunners suffered a 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in Germany, resulting in a 3-2 aggregate loss. With their European aspirations dashed, Arteta’s squad now sets its sights solely…
Aston Villa Stun Arsenal As Premier League Title Race Takes New Twist
The Premier League title is out of Arsenal’s hands after a crushing 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa on Sunday, leaving Manchester City with two points clear with just six games to go. Just hours after Liverpool saw their own hopes take a big hit with a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace, Arsenal fell…
Three Man City players, Barcelona duo in UEFA Champions League team [Full list]
UEFA on Thursday included three Manchester City players, and a Barcelona duo, among others, in the Champions League team for this week. The players include the likes of Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Joško Gvardiol, Andreas Christensen and Raphinha. They were all impressive for their respective clubs during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg fixtures on…
EPL: Man Utd could qualify for Champions League if they finish 6th
Manchester United might qualify for the Champions League next season even if they finish sixth. According to talkSPORT, this is thanks to a UEFA rule change. If West Ham wins the Europa League and finishes fifth, United would qualify for the Champions League if they come sixth. The Red Devils are currently 11 points adrift…
UCL: UEFA approves Real Madrid request ahead of Man City game
UEFA has approved Real Madrid’s request to play their Champions League home fixture against Manchester City under a closed roof. ESPN reports that the quarter-final first leg game will now be played under a closed roof at Santiago Bernabeu. The LaLiga giants have introduced a retractable roof in their newly renovated home ground. Real believe…
Footballer Slumps, Dies During Training In Delta
Sporting activities were distributed over the weekend in Agbor, headquarters of Ika south local government area of Delta State, over the sudden news of the death of a grassroots footballer. The Winners FC Agbor promising defender was said to have slumped and died during training at a football pitch. All efforts to revive the former…
De Bruyne inspires Man City 4-2 comeback at Crystal Palace
Kevin De Bruyne brought up his century of goals for Manchester City by scoring twice in a 4-2 win at Crystal Palace that moved the champions level on points with Premier League leaders Liverpool. City had fallen behind after just three minutes at Selhurst Park, but De Bruyne led the response by curling in a…
CAF Confederation Cup: Burundi official to take charge of USMA, Rivers United clash
Burundi referee, Pacifique Ndabihawenimana will take charge of Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup second-leg quarter-final clash between Algerian side USM Alger and Rivers United. The experienced referee has been on the FIFA list since 2013 and has taken charge of matches in this year’s CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, as well as the 2023 Africa…
Paris 2024 Qualifier: What Super Falcons must avoid against South Africa – Waldrum
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has said the team must be focused for the entire duration of their 2024 Olympics Qualifying encounters against South Africa. The former African champions went through three days of rigorous training exercise ahead of the first leg clash billed for the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. The Super Falcons dominated…
EPL: Man Utd decides Ten Hag’s fate after 4-3 defeat at Chelsea
Owners of Manchester United want to keep manager Erik ten Hag at the Premier League club. The Athletic reported on Friday, a day after the Red Devils lost 4-3 to Chelsea, that Ten Hag also wants to stay at Old Trafford. United was leading 3-2 in the 97th minute but Cole Palmer scored twice in…
EPL: Arteta hopes Arsenal can create fear factor in title chase
Mikel Arteta hopes his Arsenal team can create an aura similar to that enjoyed by the 2003/04 “Invincibles” as they chase their first Premier League title for 20 years. The Gunners are on 68 points, two behind Liverpool and one ahead of defending champions Manchester City with just eight games to go in a thrilling three-way…