Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, describing his passing as a monumental loss to Nigeria and its football community. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the Governor paid glowing tribute […]
Former Nigeria international, Sunday Oliseh, has been appointed to the International Football Association Board (IFAB), the global body responsible for setting and overseeing the laws of the game of football. Oliseh made the announcement via his official X handle, expressing excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to serve on the prestigious board. “Thrilled to announce […]
Tottenham Hotspur have been crowned UEFA Europa League champions after a thrilling victory over Manchester United in the final, marking the club’s first major trophy in 17 years. The win also guarantees the North London side a return to the UEFA Champions League next season. The breakthrough triumph brings an end to a long-standing silverware […]
Harry Kane finally lifted his first major trophy at age 31 as Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 in their final home game of the season — a match that also served as a farewell to club legend Thomas Müller at the Allianz Arena. Kane opened the scoring in the 31st minute, expertly heading in […]
In what’s now a yearly footballing rom-com with a tragic twist, Arsenal have once again wrapped up the season with all the fireworks of a wet sparkler. Hopes were high, chants were louder, and the kits were freshly ironed—but alas, the Gunners managed to dodge every trophy as if they were allergic to silverware. FA […]
Egyptian forward and former Africa Footballer of the Year, Mohammed Salah has penned a new two-year contract at Liverpool. Salah signed the dotted lines on Thursday that will see him reman at the club till 2027. The current Top Scorer in the Premier League is poised to win his 2 Premier League Title with the […]
Former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has labelled Andre Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers in the club’s history”. Serbian Matic, 36, was asked about Onana’s comments from earlier this week that United were “way better” than French club Lyon as the two sides prepare to meet in the Europa League quarter-finals. Speaking at […]
The German Football Federation (DFB) has launched an investigation into reports of sexist abuse directed at referee Fabienne Michel during a recent third-division match. The incident allegedly occurred during the 3. Liga fixture between SC Verl and Rot-Weiss Essen last Friday, as reported by German public broadcaster Sportschau. Michel, 30, is currently the only female […]
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an end to a remarkable decade at the Etihad Stadium. The 33-year-old Belgian playmaker joined City in the summer of 2015 from Wolfsburg for a reported fee of £54 million. Over the years, he […]
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