The referee body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has confirmed that Michael Salisbury, who was on Video Assistant Referee (VAR) duty during Fulham’s clash with Chelsea, has been replaced for Sunday’s highly anticipated Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Arsenal. The decision comes after PGMOL admitted it was a mistake to disallow Fulham’s opening…
Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentine international Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a transfer worth a reported £40 million ($54 million). The 21-year-old winger has agreed to a seven-year contract with the reigning world champions. Garnacho was unveiled at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, where he watched his new side defeat Fulham 2-0 to…
London police say they have prevented a suspected mass shooting plot targeting football fans at the Chelsea versus Fulham match. According to authorities, a foreign national believed to be planning the attack was detained before the incident could take place. Security officials confirmed that a firearm and ammunition were recovered during the operation, preventing what…
American tennis star Taylor Townsend pulled off a stunning victory at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, defeating 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 6-1 in the second round. But while her dominant performance drew headlines, it was a tense post-match exchange at the net that quickly became the bigger talking point. After the match,…
Wrestler Douglas “The Epic” Malo has broken his silence following the shocking incident where Raja Jackson launched a violent attack on fellow wrestler Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith. Malo, who stepped in to stop the assault, revealed he was also targeted during the chaotic scene. Speaking in an interview posted on X, Malo detailed how Jackson…
Borussia Dortmund have strengthened their midfield with the signing of England under-21 star Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea in a deal worth a reported €25 million ($29 million). The 21-year-old has penned a contract that will keep him at the Bundesliga club until 2030. Chukwuemeka is no stranger to Dortmund, having spent the second half of…
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that head coach Niko Kovac has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2027. The announcement was made on Tuesday as the Bundesliga side reaffirmed its confidence in the Croatian tactician. Kovac, a former manager of Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt, and AS Monaco, originally joined Dortmund on…
Super Falcons star Rasheedat Busayo Ajibade has completed a high-profile move to French giants Paris Saint-Germain Féminines, signing a contract that will keep her at the club until June 30, 2027. PSG confirmed the transfer in an official statement on Tuesday, welcoming the Nigerian forward from Atlético Madrid Femenino, where she spent four and a…
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has committed his long-term future to the club after signing a new two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until 2029, with an option for a further year. The 28-year-old Portuguese international, whose previous deal was set to expire in 2027, has been a cornerstone of Pep Guardiola’s…
Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West has spoken out strongly against the Federal Government’s treatment of Nigerian football legends during the burial of former national team goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Speaking at the funeral, West expressed disappointment that many Nigerian sporting icons are often celebrated during their active years but forgotten once they retire or face…
