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…
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…
Arsenal’s high-profile summer signing, Viktor Gyokeres, has found himself at the centre of an unexpected controversy after Swedish media linked his £64 million (€74m/$86m) transfer from Sporting Lisbon to an ongoing shooting and blackmail investigation in Stockholm. According to Swedish newspaper ETC, police are probing a shooting incident in Huddinge, a suburb of the Swedish…
LONDON, UK — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has taken on a surprise new role alongside his duties at the Emirates, joining sportswear giant Under Armour as their Global Ambassador and Director of Performance. The 43-year-old Spaniard will work closely with the brand to guide product development, identify talent, and provide leadership insight. Under Armour said…
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been handed an eight-week ban and ordered to complete a face-to-face education programme after making offensive comments about Jürgen Klopp in a private video that later went viral on social media. The incident dates back to around July 2020, when Coote was filmed in two short videos —…
Atlético Madrid have secured the signing of Italy international Giacomo Raspadori from Napoli in a deal worth €26 million, including add-ons. The 25-year-old forward has penned a five-year contract with the Spanish club, becoming the second Italian to join Los Colchoneros this summer following Matteo Ruggeri’s arrival from Atalanta. According to reports, the agreement includes…
