Bernardo Silva signs two-year deal with Real Madrid
Silva had left Manchester City after nine trophy-laden years when the 31-year-old's contract expired at the end of last season.
We can beat Guinea-Bissau in the return leg —Peseiro
Coach of the national team, Jose Peseiro has assured Nigerians that the luck that saw the team lose to their less-fancied opponents Guinea-Bissau in the first leg will not do an encore in the return leg, coming up today in the tiny Indian Ocean country.
Just in: Antonio Conte leaves Tottenham by mutual consent
Antonio Conte has left his role as Tottenham Hotspur manager by mutual consent after 16 months in charge. Recall Conte had called Spurs players “selfish” and lambasted the club’s culture in a press conference after their recent draw at Southampton. After the press conference, Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy described Conte’s position as untenable, and has […]
LeBron James makes surprise return for Lakers after 13-game NBA absence
LeBron James, who missed the past 13 NBA games for the Los Angeles Lakers with a tendon injury in his right foot, was reactivated on Sunday. James was available for the Lakers’ home game against the Chicago Bulls after testing his foot, the club saying the 38-year-old forward would come off the bench in the […]
Russia defeat Iraq in first home game since Ukraine invasion
Russia have beaten Iraq 2-0 in a friendly on Sunday in what was their first international match on home soil since November 2021. Recall the Russians were barred in February 2022 by both FIFA and UEFA from continental and global competitions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Substitute Anton Miranchuk fired Russia ahead shortly after halftime, […]
Kane, Saka on target as England outclass Ukraine
Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane both got on the scoresheet on Sunday as England eased past Ukraine to maintain their perfect start to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on Sunday. Gareth Southgate’s team followed an impressive victory against Italy in their Group C opener with another composed display highlighted by Saka’s brilliance and the latest […]
Brazilian FA confirms interest in Ancelotti as next coach
By Oluwaseyifunmi Awobiyi President of the Brazilian Football Association, Ednaldo Rodrigues has confirmed that Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti is considered a top candidate to be the next coach of Brazil. Ancelotti has been linked to the job since Tite left the role. Although he denied the job rumors back in December saying: “I don’t […]
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard reacts to heavy tackle from Man City’s Rodri
Martin Odegaard says that Norway ‘should have had a penalty’ against Spain following Rodri’s heavy tackle on him. The Premier League title rivals squared off with each other on Saturday in their countries’ first Euro 2024 qualifiers. Spain secured a 3-0 win to go top of Group C. The game saw an interesting twist at […]
Messi, Neymar, Ramos may join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia league
It has also been reported that Al Nassr’s rivals, Al Hilal, are interested in signing Messi. If they fail to lure the Argentine to Saudi Arabia, they may make a move for Neymar, who, while not keen on leaving PSG, is reportedly open to considering offers.
England’s Foden out of Ukraine tie after appendix surgery
Phil Foden was ruled out of England’s Euro 22024 qualifier against Ukraine after undergoing surgery to remove his appendix on the morning of Sunday’s game at Wembley. The 22-year-old came off the bench, and was later substituted, in Thursday’s 2-1 win away to Italy. Manchester City midfielder Foden, 22, trained with England on Saturday but […]
Okocha should not have joined Bolton — Ronaldinho
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has faulted the decision of former Nigerian captain, Jay-Jay Okocha to have joined Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League. Ronaldinho, who was Okocha’s teammate at Paris Saint-Germain, thinks the move to England restrained the full potential of Okocha. Ronaldinho, who was full of praised for Jay-Jay, said, “Jay Jay Okocha, […]
AFCON Qualifiers: Guinea-Bissau target double over Nigeria
After shocking the Super Eagles in Abuja, Guinea-Bissau coach, Baciro Cande says his team will be aiming for yet another victory in the return fixture. The Djurtus stunned the continent when they defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the first time on Friday at MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja courtesy of a first-half strike from […]
Man City offers Haaland £500k per week in new deal
The new deal would make Haaland become the best-paid player in the Premier League.
Qatari banker, Al-Thani submits improved bid to buy Man United
Qatari Banker, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani has submitted an improved bid to buy Manchester United. Al-Thani was expected to make his second offer ahead of Raine Group’s 9 p.m. UK deadline on Wednesday before all bidders were given additional time. Sheikh Jassim’s offer was submitted overnight on Friday UK time and will now be […]
Chelsea’s Noni Madueke shines in cameo role for England U-21s
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke produced a stellar cameo performance for England U-21s on Saturday, sending Graham Potter a timely reminder of his significant talent. Madueke arrived Stamford Bridge from PSV in January in a £29million deal and has struggled for minutes in Blues shirt. The 21-year-old, however, came on in the second half of Saturday’s […]
Morocco stun Brazil in int’l friendly
Morocco stunned Brazil 2-1 in a friendly international on Saturday as the north African side recorded a first ever win over the five-time world champions. Midfielder Sofiane Boufal, a former Southampton star, but now playing with Al Rayyan in Qatar, gave Morocco the lead after 29 minutes, scoring with a powerful turn and drive from […]
