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…
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…
