Football

  Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu welcomed African football legend and former Chelsea FC star Didier Drogba to the Lagos House, Marina, on Monday. The visit was part of an engagement between Team Drogba and representatives of the E1 Racing ...

  Several fans have expressed concern over Marcus Rashford appearing ‘unhealthy’ at his Aston Villa unveiling, having completed his loan exit from Manchester United on Sunday night The 27-year-old footballer, who revealed earlier this month his wish to leave Old Trafford in ...

  Teni is over the moon after winning a staggering $50,000 from her $25,000 stake on the Arsenal vs Manchester City match. Arsenal’s impressive 5-1 win over Manchester City doubled Teni’s initial stake, leaving her with a hefty payout. Teni ...

  Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic has completed a loan switch to Las Palmas until the end of 2024-25, subject to international clearance. The midseason January transfer window closes on Monday, February 3, 2025, at midnight. This is detailed in a ...

  Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Friday in a deal worth a reported £64 million ($79 million). Duran was unable to break into Villa’s team on a regular basis despite a series ...

  The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw was revealed on Friday, setting up exciting clashes between some of Europe’s top clubs. The ties are scheduled to take place on February 11/12 and 18/19. The draw has paired Atalanta ...

  Former AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca was appointed head coach of Ligue 1 side Lyon on Friday, following the departure of Pierre Sage. The 51-year-old former Portugal international signed a two-and-a-half- year contract and has been tasked with guiding ...

  Italian giants Napoli have rejected a €65m bid from Galatasaray for Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, the Turkish giants attempted to make Osimhen’s loan move permanent but fell short of the striker’s ...

  Manchester City came from a goal behind to beat Chelsea 3-1 in their Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium Saturday night. Chelsea broke the deadlock in the 3rd minute with a strike from Noni Madueke. City got the ...

  Cody Gakpo struck twice as Premier League leaders Liverpool thrashed Ipswich 4-1 to maintain their six-point lead over Arsenal, who survived Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card to snatch a 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday. Arne Slot’s side cruised ...

  A heartwarming moment has captured the internet’s attention, as a video of Cameroonian football legend and President of the Cameroonian Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o, recognising a former teammate working as a security guard goes viral. The encounter reportedly took ...

  Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has signed a new 10-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2034, the club announced on Friday. The 24-year-old Norwegian, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, ...

  Former Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has revealed that Kylian Mbappé became “a little jealous” after Lionel Messi joined the French club in August 2021. Neymar made the statement on Thursday during a podcast hosted by Brazilian World Cup winner ...

  Police have launched an investigation into social media abuse aimed at Arsenal forward Kai Havertz’s wife after his latest poor performance. Havertz missed a penalty in Arsenal’s shootout defeat against Manchester United in the FA Cup third round on ...

  Scottish manager David Moyes has returned as Everton manager following Sean Dyche’s sacking, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. “David is widely recognised as one of the Premier League’s most experienced and accomplished managers, having led Everton for ...

  Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Stade de Reims captain Emmanuel Agbadou on a four-and-a-half-year deal with an additional 12-month option. The Ivory Coast international defender becomes the first signing under Wolves’ new manager, Vitor Pereira. Agbadou, a commanding 6ft 4 ...

  West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium The Hammers are 14th in the Premier League table, seven points ...

  Reports suggest that Roberto Carlos has separated from his wife, Mariana Lucon, whom he married in June 2009. According to Estadio Deportivo, the divorce settlement is expected to be ‘complicated’ due to the 51-year-old’s wealth, which is valued at ...

  Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou believes the job of a Premier League manager is harder than being Prime Minister, claiming coaches face “an election every weekend and either get voted in or out” The London club have failed to win any ...

  Chelsea signed off with a perfect record in the league phase of the Conference League as Marc Guiu scored a first-half hat-trick to seal a 5-1 demolition of League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers at Stamford Bridge. The 18-year-old ...

  Dominic Solanke’s brace helped Tottenham edge a rip-roaring Carabao Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester United by a 4-3 score and take a big step towards winning a first trophy since 2008. Spurs were in cruise control when Solanke rifled ...

  Carlo Ancelotti has become Real Madrid’s most successful manager ever, after he led the club to victory in the Intercontinental Cup. A 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final secured Ancelotti’s record-breaking 15th trophy for Real Madrid. ...

  Sandro Tonali’s double helped Newcastle secure their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win over Brentford. Tonali put the Magpies ahead with a brilliant first-time strike and the Italy midfielder bagged his brace just before half-time ...

  Liverpool progressed to the Carabao Cup semi-finals by piling more misery on managerless Southampton with a 2-1 win at a rain-soaked St Mary’s. Three days since sacking Russell Martin following a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Tottenham, the ...

  Gabriel Jesus scored a second-half hat-trick as Arsenal staged an impressive fightback to book their place in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace. The home side were staring at an underwhelming exit ...