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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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Four managers have been shortlisted for the Nigeria Premier Football League Coach of the Month award for March. The quartet are Fidelis Ilechukwu (Rangers), Gbenga Ogunbote (Shooting Stars), Kennedy Boboye (Sunshine Stars) and Umar Abdullahi (Akwa United assistant coach). Ilechukwu led his Rangers side to three wins and two draws in the month. The energetic…
The Turkish Football Federation on Tuesday announced that Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel and two other Fenerbache players have been summoned to appear before its disciplinary committee. Osayi-Samuel and his teammates were involved in a fight with Trabzonspor fans who invaded the pitch after their team lost at home 3-2 to Fenerbache. Super Sports reports…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has provided an update on three of his players Nathan Ake, Kyle Walker, and John Stones following yet another injury picked up in their Premier League 0-0 draw against Arsenal on Sunday. Guardiola’s side failed to beat the Gunners at Etihad Stadium as Ake sustained what looked like a calf…
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has predicted the scoreline for the Premier League match-day 30 taking place across various grounds this weekend. Newcastle will tackle West Ham United on Saturday afternoon at home. Chelsea will take on Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. Manchester City will clash with Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening….
Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has urged Manchester United to sign Everton centre back Jarrad Branthwaite in the summer transfer window. Agbonlahor believes Branthwaite would fit the Old Trafford club, adding that Raphael Varane will leave Man United at the end of the season because his contract will not be renewed. The former England…
The UEFA Women’s Champions League has seen Barcelona, Chelsea, Lyon, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerge as the contenders for the semi-final stage. In the upcoming fixtures slated for the final weekends of April, Barcelona is set to square off against Chelsea, while Lyon will go head-to-head with PSG. As announced by UEFA on its official…
In the aftermath of a challenging friendly match against the Eagles of Mali, Nigerian winger Moses Simon has undergone a triumphant surgery on his fractured left leg, as reported by DNEWSINFO. The incident occurred during Nigeria’s recent 2-0 defeat, where Simon collided with Mali’s goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa, leading to his premature exit from the field…
European football expert, Andy Brassell has snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo and named Bernardo Silva as Portugal’s best player. Silva currently plays for Manchester City, while Ronaldo plays for Al-Nassr. Speaking to talkSPORT, Brassell said: “Roberto Martinez does have options. But there is so much quality in that Portuguese squad, I think people understand if he takes…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has showered accolades on Ukraine’s national football team for qualifying for the Euro 2024 tournament after coming from behind to beat Iceland on Tuesday. Chelsea’s winger, Mykhailo Mudryk scored the winner for the war-devasted European country in a match that ended 2-1 at the Tarczynski Arena in Wrocław, Poland. Ukraine trailed…
Victor Osimhen is set to recover in time for Napoli’s Serie A home clash against Atalanta this. Nigeria didn’t feature in Napoli’s 1-1 draw with Inter Milan before the international break due to fitness concerns. Osimhen also pulled out of Nigeria’s squad for the friendlies against Ghana and Mali in a bid to regain full…
Coach Randy Waldrum has invited captain Rasheedat Ajibade, US-based Asisat Oshoala and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, alongside 19 other players for the two-legged Paris Olympics final qualifying fixture against South Africa in April. In a statement by Ademola Olajire, Head of NFF’s Communications Department on Monday, Waldrum also invited Saudi Arabia-based defender Ashley Plumptre and veteran…
Raheem Sterling urged Nigerian youngster Hafiz Ibrahim to accept a two-week trial at Chelsea. Ibrahim will be looking to impress the Blues over the next two weeks in order to earn a contract and join the London club. Ibrahim, who plays for Nigerian club Ojodu City, recently scored 10 goals in six games at the…
In a recent revelation by L’Equipe, Nigerian football sensation Victor Osimhen has clinched the 16th position in the hierarchy of Europe’s top-paid footballers. Osimhen, renowned for his prowess as a striker for the Super Eagles, emerged as a notable figure in the esteemed list, showcasing his financial prominence on the continent. Since his transfer from…
Remo Stars technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede has said Finidi George’s appointment as the interim coach of Super Eagles is a good omen for Nigeria Premier Football League coaches. He said Finidi’s appointment will further project the image of the NPFL. “I feel so elated with Finidi’s appointment as the Interim coach of the Super Eagles,”…
Fulham’s winger, Alex Iwobi, underscores the significance of Nigeria emerging victorious over long-standing adversaries Ghana in their imminent friendly. Set to unfold at the Grande Stade de Marrakech this Friday, the clash between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars holds immense anticipation. Ghana thwarted Nigeria’s aspirations for a berth in the 2022 FIFA World…
