Former Spain and Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets has confirmed that he will retire from professional football at the conclusion of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. The Inter Miami midfielder brings an end to one of the most illustrious careers in modern football history. Busquets, who joined Inter Miami in 2023 to reunite with…
England Women’s national team coach, Sarina Wiegman, added a lighthearted moment to the Ballon d’Or ceremony after being named Manager of the Year. While receiving her award, Wiegman acknowledged the presence of Nigerian superstar Burna Boy at the event and joked about celebrating with music and dance. “If Burna Boy is here, we might as…
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has been crowned the Ballon d’Or winner for the first time in his career, capping off a sensational season that saw him lead PSG to unprecedented success. The 28-year-old French international enjoyed his best-ever campaign, scoring 35 goals and providing 14 assists in 53 appearances as PSG secured a historic…
Portuguese football icon Jose Mourinho has officially been appointed as the new head coach of Benfica, signing a two-year contract with the club. The 62-year-old makes a dramatic return to the team where his managerial career began back in 2000. Mourinho, who was dismissed by Fenerbahce last month after just over a year in charge,…
Oblique Seville delivered a historic performance on Sunday in Tokyo, storming to victory in the men’s 100m final and securing Jamaica’s first world title in the event in a decade. Seville clocked a personal best of 9.77 seconds to edge out compatriot Kishane Thompson, who took silver in 9.82 seconds. Defending champion Noah Lyles of…
Manchester City returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Sunday, dismantling rivals Manchester United 3-0 in a one-sided Premier League derby. City, who had suffered back-to-back league defeats prior to the clash, produced a dominant performance at the Etihad Stadium. Phil Foden set the tone early with the opening goal before Erling Haaland delivered…
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has called for the resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board if the national team fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s World Cup hopes are in serious doubt after the Super Eagles’ draw against South Africa left them third in Group C, six…
Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez has been hit with a six-match suspension for misconduct following last weekend’s heated Leagues Cup final defeat to the Seattle Sounders, disciplinary officials confirmed on Friday. The 38-year-old Uruguayan, who previously starred for Liverpool, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid, was punished for spitting at a Sounders staff member after Miami’s 3-0…
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has rubbished media speculation over his fitness, declaring himself ready for action after sealing a move to Bundesliga side SV Werder Bremen. Speaking during his official unveiling, the 24-year-old Nigerian forward hit back at reports questioning his condition. “Whatever you want to believe in the media, you can believe—that’s not…
Liverpool have completed the signing of Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a British-record transfer worth £125 million ($169 million). The deal, finalized on Monday, ends a long-running pursuit that became one of the defining stories of the Premier League transfer window. Isak, 25, has signed a six-year contract with the Premier League…
