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Former Atletico Madrid defender, Kieran Trippier has advised Chelsea midfielder, Conor Gallagher to consider a move to the Spanish LaLiga club this summer transfer window. Gallagher has just one year left on his contract at Chelsea and could leave Stamford Bridge this summer. The 24-year-old has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur. Atletico…
Manchester United will allow as many as six players to leave the club this summer. They will be selling the players as they look for a major rebuild under INEOS. The Red Devils have already opened the exit door for five players permanently and brought in two. Erik ten Hag’s side have signed striker, Joshua…
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen will receive a €4 million wage increase at Paris Saint-Germain after agreeing personal terms with the French giant. According to Tuttosport, the reigning African best footballer striker has penned a five-year deal worth €14 million per season with PSG, which represents a significant pay rise from his current €10 million…
Liverpool have demanded an “urgent investigation” after their under-18s team walked off following alleged racist abuse during two youth matches in Germany. The Reds’ games in the Bundesliga Cup youth tournament against Hoffenheim on Friday and Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday were abandoned as a result of the alleged racism towards the same player. A club…
AC Milan has successfully signed Spanish forward Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid on a four-year contract, with an option for a 12-month extension. The Serie A club activated Morata’s release clause, which is reportedly around £11 million, to finalize the transfer. Morata, 31, recently led Spain to victory in the Euro 2024 as team captain….
18 year old Lille defender, Leny Yoro has completed his move to Manchester United in a deal worth over £59.1m after the Old Trafford club beat Real Madrid and Liverpool to his signature. Real Madrid were reportedly the Frenchman’s preference, but United worked hard to convince the 18-year-old to join after agreeing a deal worth…
Mason Greenwood has completed his £30million move to Marseille from Manchester United, 30 months after being suspended by the English club for ass@ulting his girlfriend. Greenwood, 22, will link up with former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi after signing a contract with the French side worth £27m plus £3.2m in add-ons. Greenwood had not…
Super Falcons midfielder, Peace Efih, has completed a move to Greek side, OFI Crete. Efih linked up with OFI Crete on a free transfer following the expiration of her contract with Portuguese women’s side, Braga. “With a presence in the top leagues and an explosive competitive character, Peace brings with it the passion, experience, and…
Chelsea will get almost £1 million if England decides to replace Gareth Southgate with Graham Potter. Potter left the Blues last April after less than seven months in charge. However, Mail Sport reports that the Premier League club remains obliged to pay his salary, believed to be around £200,000-a-week, until October. If he is appointed…
England’s women’s team earned a goalless draw against Sweden in their final Euro 2025 qualifier, clinching their spot in next year’s finals. Italy and the Netherlands also secured qualification. Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses needed only to avoid defeat to guarantee a top-two finish in Group A3, ensuring automatic qualification for the tournament in Switzerland next July….
French superstar, Kylian Mbappe has been officially unveiled as Real Madrid after sealing his move from PSG. The 25-year-old winger was presented to cheering 80, 000 Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday morning, July 16. Mbappe walked into the stadium sporting the iconic number 9 jersey that famously has been worn by…
Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager after the team’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Southgate announced his resignation in a statement on Tuesday, citing the need for a new direction. “It’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as…
The 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season will be run on a full- schedule format. There were reports the NPFL was planning to adopt an abridged format for the new season due to financial challenges faced by some of the clubs. The club owners have however resolved to go for a full- schedule format….
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has announced a N50 million reward for Rangers International Football Club of Enugu following their triumph in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Speaking at a state banquet held at the Government House in Enugu, the governor expressed his gratitude to the team for elevating the status of…
Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored a dramatic late winner as Spain triumphed in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final, beating England 2-1 to confirm their re-emergence as a force on the international stage and end their opponents’ dreams of winning a first title in almost six decades. Spain lost influential midfielder Rodri to injury at half-time, but shrugged…
Harry Kane said leading England to win Euro 2024 on Sunday would be the “most incredible feeling” a footballer can have as he aims to end his own long wait to win a trophy. The England captain has scored 406 goals for his clubs and country in a decorated career without winning any collective silverware….
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called on a “brilliant” generation of players to make history for their country in the Euro 2024 final against England on Sunday. La Roja are aiming to win a record fourth European Championship 12 years after they last lifted the trophy. With Rodri Hernandez pulling the strings in midfield…
England manager Gareth Southgate emphasized that his team needs to be “tactically perfect” to overcome Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday. England secured their first major final appearance on foreign soil with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in the semi-final on Wednesday. This marks the third time in the past four major…
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville has hit out at referee, Felix Zwayer’s decision to award England a penalty against the Netherlands during both teams’ Euro 2024 semi-final clash on Wednesday night. Neville branded the decision as ‘absolutely disgraceful’, insisting that it was not a penalty. Recall that Xavi Simons had put Netherlands ahead during…
Spain staged a remarkable comeback from a goal down to defeat France 2-1, securing their place in the Euro 2024 final. Lamine Yamal made history, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the men’s European Championship at just 16 years old. His spectacular finish from outside the box, along with a Jules Kounde own goal, propelled Spain…
President Bola Tinubu has voiced strong support for Nigeria’s bid for re-election to the FIFA Council, the main decision-making body of the organization between FIFA Congresses. The FIFA Council, consisting of 37 members elected by the FIFA Congress for renewable four-year terms, plays a crucial role in shaping the future of global football. Amaju Pinnick,…
Head of Spain’s Euro 2024 semi-final clash on Tuesday evening, Joselu has heaped praise on his teammate Nico Williams. Both men would hope to file out with Spain as they tackle the former World champions ahead of their UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final clash against France. The two sides will face off at the Allianz Arena…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed why the European champions didn’t go ahead to sign Victor Osimhen last summer even though he was a major target of the club. Los Blancos were among the clubs linked with Osimhen, who enjoyed a stellar campaign with Napoli in the 2022/23 season. Osimhen was last summer seen…
Bayern Munich have confirmed the £52million signing of Michael Olise from Crystal Palace. The 22-year-old has joined the Bundesliga giants on a five-year deal. The French right winger was admired by Manchester United, Chelsea, and Newcastle United, with the latter two clubs reportedly being permitted by Palace to speak to the Frenchman. Still, he decided to…
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has clarified rumours that he has stepped aside from international duty. Musa did not feature in any of Nigeria’s seven matches at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, where the team finished as runners-up. The ex-CSKA Moscow winger last started a game for the national team in 2021 during…
Former Manchester United forward, Louis Saha has advised his former club to go all out and sign Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen this summer. Osimhen has been linked with a number of European heavyweights after his displays for Napoli in the last two seasons. Osimhen scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances as the Partenopei…
Jude Bellingham has been cleared to play in England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday after receiving a one-match suspended ban and a fine for a gesture made during the last-16 victory over Slovakia. The 21-year-old midfielder’s ban is suspended for a year, and he has been fined £25,400 (30,000 euros). UEFA investigated Bellingham’s…
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum is confident that his team will advance beyond the group stage at the 2024 Olympic Games. The nine-time African champions have been drawn into a challenging group with Brazil, former world champions Japan, and reigning world champions Spain. Drawing inspiration from their impressive performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s…
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum, is positive of a good outing at the 2024 Olympic Games despite his team being drawn in a tough group. The West Africans are in Group C with Brazil, former world champions Japan, and reigning world champions Spain. Waldrum unveiled his squad for the women’s football event on Thursday….
Arsenal have signed goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford on a permanent basis in a deal worth approximately £27 million. Raya, who excelled during his loan spell at Arsenal last season, has now formally joined the Gunners, fulfilling an agreement made with Brentford last year. David Raya’s initial move to north London in August was structured…
The Super Eagles have been presented with an earlier opportunity to avenge their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan last month, with both teams again paired in the same group in the race for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations that begins in two months’ time. Their…
