🇵🇹 Portugal and 🇪🇸 Spain are set to clash this Sunday at the 🏟️ Allianz Arena in a thrilling UEFA Nations League 🌍⚽ final showdown. With both teams aiming to become the first-ever two-time champions 🏆🏆 of the prestigious tournament.
Ballon d’Or 2025 – Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has made his choice of the player to win the Ballon d’Or this years. The French national team captain is backing his teammate, Ousmane Dembele, to pick up the gong. He believes the attacker has performed way above Barcelona youngster, Lamine Yamal this year. Mbappe said his…
Istanbul — Turkish giants Besiktas have officially submitted a bid for Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, as the club looks to reinforce its squad ahead of the new season. The 27-year-old full-back is nearing the end of his current deal with Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce, which is set to expire later this month. With contract renewal talks…
London — Thomas Tuchel has etched his name into the England record books, becoming the first manager to win his opening three matches in charge without conceding a goal, following a 1-0 victory over Andorra in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier. The match, played under the lights in front of travelling English supporters, saw captain Harry…
Paris, France— Coco Gauff secured her first French Open title after a determined comeback victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping final contested under challenging conditions. The American second seed triumphed 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-4 in a tense match between two of the WTA Tour’s top competitors. This victory marks the 21-year-old’s…
Barcelona, Spain — Brazilian forward Raphinha has been honoured as La Liga’s Player of the Season for the 2024/2025 campaign, following a phenomenal individual and team performance that helped power FC Barcelona to a domestic treble. The 28-year-old winger was instrumental throughout the season, amassing an impressive 34 goals and 25 assists across 57 matches…
Moscow, Russia — The Super Eagles of Nigeria battled to a 1-1 draw against Russia in a keenly contested friendly match held at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium on Friday, with varying individual performances across the pitch. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye stood out as one of Nigeria’s brightest performers, producing several crucial saves to keep the scoreline…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo continues to redefine football history, with landmark achievements that highlight his enduring excellence on the global stage. In a significant development in November 2024, the Portuguese forward became the first player ever to score against 200 different teams—comprising 152 clubs and 48 national teams—after netting a goal in a…
Premier League – Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe has urged Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to consider joining Arsenal, despite strong interest from Al Hilal. According to Efoghe, the Nigeria international will score 30 Premier League goals for the Gunners should he join Mikel Arteta’s side this summer. Osimhen enjoyed a brilliant 2024/25 season at…
FOOTBALL – Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal are actively pursuing a deal to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen this summer, with newly appointed manager Simone Inzaghi reportedly giving his green light for the move. Osimhen, who spent the previous season on loan at Galatasaray, is due to return to Napoli. However, the Super Eagles star…
Prague, Czech Republic — West Ham United and Czech Republic captain Tomáš Souček has reaffirmed his commitment to leading his national team back to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in two decades, setting his sights firmly on the 2026 edition of the global tournament. The Czech side currently sits atop Group L,…
Ogun state,Nigeria : Nigeria’s Super Falcons claimed a 2–0 win over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in an international friendly held on Tuesday at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Despite challenging weather conditions, team captain Rasheedat Ajibade led by example, netting both goals in the first half. She opened the scoring in…
Dortmund, Germany — Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are growing increasingly optimistic about finalizing a deal for Sunderland’s rising star, Jobe Bellingham, as the summer transfer window approaches. The 19-year-old midfielder, who played a pivotal role in Sunderland’s promotion back to the Premier League after a seven-year absence, has attracted significant interest from several European clubs….
Manchester, England — Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has turned down a high-profile offer from Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal, choosing to remain in European football despite a lucrative contract proposal. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the 30-year-old Portugal international rejected a three-year deal reportedly worth £200 million, alongside a proposed £100 million transfer fee…
Manchester, England — Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has recommended Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as a top transfer target for the club ahead of the 2025/26 season, as the Red Devils look to reinforce their attacking options. Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, Scholes emphasized that signing Osimhen would be both realistic and strategic for…
FOOTBALL – Antoine Griezmann has signed a two-year contract extension at Atletico Madrid which could keep the French forward with the club until he attains the age of 36. Griezmann’s previous contract had a year to run. He scored 19 goals in 53 games in all competitions this season as Atletico placed third in the…
FOOTBALL – Chelsea announced the signing of Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo on Monday from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth £18 million ($25 million). The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Spanish side Las Palmas as they were relegated from La Liga, will be available to feature for the Blues at the Club…
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…
