The world of football is often filled with stories of triumph, skill, and passion. However, it also, at times, faces profound tragedy with some footballers losing their lives to tragic car accidents. The sudden and untimely deaths of players, particularly in devastating car accidents, cast a long shadow over the sport, reminding us of the fragility of…
Spain– A devastating car accident in northwestern Spain has claimed the lives of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Filipe Teixeira da Silva, a professional footballer for Penafiel in Portugal’s second division. According to AFP, Spanish police confirmed that the incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, 2025, when the vehicle carrying the…
Spain– Diogo Jota, forward for Liverpool FC and the Portuguese national team, has tragically died in a car accident at the age of 28. The fatal incident occurred on the A-52 motorway near kilometre 65, close to the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria in Spain’s Zamora province. Spanish sports outlet MARCA reported the…
Napoli, Italy — Lukaku Reveals He Did Not Intend to Join Manchester United in 2017 Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku has revealed that joining Manchester United in 2017 was not his original plan, despite interest from Antonio Conte’s Chelsea at the time. The Belgian forward moved from Everton to Manchester United in the summer of 2017…
Turin, Italy — Juventus Scouting Director Giorgio Chiellini has categorically rejected reports linking the club to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, amid swirling transfer speculation this summer. Osimhen’s loan stint at Galatasaray recently concluded, leaving the 26-year-old forward to consider his next career move. The striker joined the Turkish side last summer on a one-year loan…
Casablanca, Morocco — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has introduced a brand-new trophy ahead of the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) set to take place in Morocco. The unveiling took place on Wednesday, July 2, in Morocco as anticipation builds for this year’s tournament. According to a statement on CAF’s official…
Kylian Mbappé is set to make his highly anticipated debut for Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup against Juventus after missing the group stage due to illness. 🏟️⚽ The 26-year-old forward has recovered and is expected to play in the Round of 16 match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. 🏆 Coach…
Istanbul, Turkey — Tammy Abraham is set to begin a new chapter in his football career as AS Roma finalizes a €20 million transfer deal with Turkish giants Besiktas, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. The move, confirmed earlier today, comes as Roma seeks to meet financial regulations, with the Serie A club aiming to…
Club World Cup – Joao Pedro will link with the Chelsea squad at the Club World Cup, after a £50m deal was reached with Brighton on Sunday. The Brazilian forward will travel on Tuesday ahead of his medicals and contract signing. Chelsea have beaten off competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle United to land Pedro…
BRAZIL – Brazil national team head coach, Carlo Ancelotti has named late football icon Pele as the greatest player of all time (GOAT). Ancelotti believes Pele deserves the first place ahead of Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Speaking recently to CONMEBOL, the Italian said (via BolaVIP): “I can’t say definitively because…
Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami clash for a Club World Cup quarter-final spot as Lionel Messi faces his old team in Atlanta ⚽🔥. Messi, who won two Ligue 1 titles with PSG but missed Champions League glory, now aims for more trophies in this expanded, often criticized tournament 🌍🏆.
Charlotte, USA— Chelsea secured a hard-fought 4-1 victory after extra time against Benfica in a rain-delayed last-16 match at the Club World Cup on Saturday, booking their spot in the quarter-finals. Goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall during extra time propelled the Premier League side into a quarter-final showdown with Brazil’s Palmeiras….
Lagos, Nigeria— Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed immense pride and joy following Kwara United FC’s landmark victory at the 2025 President Federation Cup final held at Mobolaji Arena, Lagos, on Saturday. In a statement personally signed by the governor, he commended the players, coaching staff, management team, Sports Commission, and supporters for their…
Column, DNEWSINFO — The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, brings a historic moment for African football. With the tournament’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams, Africa’s representation has grown significantly—from five to nine automatic qualification spots and an additional intercontinental playoff opportunity. This increased access…
Monaco— French midfielder Paul Pogba has signed a two-year contract with Ligue 1 club AS Monaco, marking his return to professional football after nearly two years away from the game. The 2018 World Cup winner’s move to Monaco was confirmed by the club on Saturday, offering Pogba a fresh start following a turbulent period marked…
Udinese, Italy— Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is at risk of a lengthy suspension after being referred to Italy’s disciplinary commission on allegations of sporting fraud. The 25-year-old Nigerian international stands accused of deliberately earning a yellow card for time-wasting in the 64th minute during Udinese’s 2-1 Serie A victory over Lazio on…
Istanbul, Turkey — Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is set to join Turkish powerhouse Besiktas on a free transfer, following the expiration of his contract with Fenerbahce. The 27-year-old right-back, who has spent the past four years with Fenerbahce, will officially depart the club at the end of June. Despite attracting interest from several English…
Lagos, Nigeria — Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed strong belief in Nigeria’s ability to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the team’s current standing in the qualifying campaign. Speaking during an interview with Brila FM, the Chippa United shot-stopper acknowledged that while the path to qualification may appear challenging,…
Milan, Italy — AC Milan are reportedly setting their sights on Nigerian international and KRC Genk striker, Tolu Arokodare, as part of a strategic rebuilding initiative under newly appointed head coach, Massimiliano Allegri. According to Tuttosport, the Italian club is currently exploring options to bring in fresh attacking talent, with Arokodare emerging as a top…
Leicester, England — Ruud van Nistelrooy has stepped down as manager of Leicester City following the club’s relegation from the English Premier League, the club confirmed on Friday. According to an official statement released by the club, Van Nistelrooy’s departure was the outcome of a mutual agreement between both parties, resulting in the immediate termination…
KENYA – Gold medallist Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon poses by the score board after setting a new Olympic record in the women’s 1500m final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 10, 2024. Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon of Kenya will attempt…
⚽ Ahead of today’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G decider at Camping World Stadium, Juventus boss Igor Tudor has made five changes to the squad, notably benching in-form Kenan Yildiz despite his three goals in three games 🇹🇷. Also out are Kolo Muani, Conceicao, Thuram, and Cambiaso, while Dusan Vlahovic returns to lead…
Atlanta, United States – Football legend Lionel Messi is poised to face his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, for the first time since departing the French champions, as his Inter Miami side progressed to the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup. The highly anticipated matchup was confirmed following Inter Miami’s dramatic 2-2…
London, United Kingdom – Former world champion and British boxing icon Amir Khan has expressed his strong desire to witness a much-anticipated showdown between two of the nation’s greatest heavyweight fighters, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. The proposed bout, often teased and heavily discussed by fans and media alike, has yet to come to fruition…
Club World Cup – Atletico Madrid forward, Antoine Griezmann has lamented his side’s elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup. Recall that Atletico Madrid were knocked out of the Club World Cup following their 1-0 victory against Botafogo on Monday. Griezmann scored the only goal of the encounter as Diego Simeone’s needed at least 2-0 against…
California, United States — England international and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has openly criticized the pitch conditions at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, describing the surfaces as subpar following his team’s opening 3–1 victory against Mexican side Pachuca. Bellingham, who scored the opening goal for the Spanish champions, did not hold back in…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In an escalating pursuit to secure the services of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, Saudi Pro League powerhouse Al-Hilal have reportedly increased their salary offer in a renewed attempt to finalize a deal. According to reports originating from Italy, the club is determined to meet both the financial and contractual demands required…
Manchester city ,Nigeria:Nigerian forward Joshua Udoh remained on the bench as Al Ain suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat to Manchester City in their FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash early Monday morning. Fellow Nigerians Rilwanu Sarki and Hassan Muhammed were again left out of the matchday squad. The emphatic victory sees Manchester City secure…
Brazil, Nigeria:Former head coach of Nigeria’s U-23 team, Samson Siasia, has denied recent claims by ex-Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel that he personally funded the team’s flight to the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil. Mikel, speaking on a podcast hosted by former England striker Peter Crouch, alleged that Nigerian football authorities failed to…
Arena, Nigeria:Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga expressed delight after scoring his first league goal for Molde FK during their dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Vålerenga on Sunday night. The 18-year-old was brought on in the 76th minute with Molde trailing 2-1 at the Intility Arena. Just four minutes later, Daga found the back of the net…
Ankara, Turkey — In a surprising turn just months before the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Nigerian sprint sensation and 150m world record holder, Favour Ofili, has reportedly transferred her allegiance to Turkey. The development was revealed by Jamaican journalist Kayon Raynor via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, quoting reliable sources from…
