Iran will play at 2026 World Cup, says Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and play its scheduled...
Month: April 2026
Mercedes-Benz files legal action against Osimhen over €90,000 car debt
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has reportedly initiated legal action against Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen over an alleged unpaid leasing debt of...
Galatasaray demand €150m for Osimhen amid Barcelona’s €100m bid
Turkish champions Galatasaray are reportedly demanding €150 million to sell Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, despite interest from La Liga champions...
Kobbie Mainoo signs new Man United deal until 2031
Kobbie Mainoo has signed a long-term contract extension with Manchester United, committing his future to the club until 2031 and...
Liam Rosenior denied full £24m payout after 3-month Chelsea spell
Sacked Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior will not receive the full £24 million compensation initially linked to his dismissal, just over...
UCL: Alvarez penalty earns Atletico 1-1 draw with Arsenal in Madrid
Julian Alvarez’s second-half penalty earned Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in their UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg clash...
FIFA introduces red card rule for protest walk-offs ahead of 2026 World Cup
FIFA has introduced a new rule allowing referees to issue red cards to players who leave the pitch in protest,...
Flick set for new Barcelona deal after La Liga dominance
According to reports in Spain, Hansi Flick is set to sign a new contract with Barcelona. The Catalan club currently...
Adidas Q1 profit jumps 16% to €705m amid volatile retail climate
German sportswear giant Adidas on Wednesday reported strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, with rising sales across key...
PSG edge Bayern in record-breaking Champions League thriller
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in a breathtaking first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday,...
Man City hit by fixture congestion in Premier League title chase
Manchester City have been handed a daunting run of four games in just 11 days next month as the Premier...
Genoa’s Jeff Ekhator eyes Super Eagles switch
Jeff Ekhator has revealed his intention to switch international allegiance to Nigeria, offering a potential boost to play for the...
Azam, Kaizer Chiefs battle for Stanley Nwabali
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has emerged as a transfer target for Tanzanian Premier League side Azam FC, with South...
World Cup: FIFA considering new yellow card amnesty rules
FIFA is considering changes to its suspension rules for accumulated yellow cards ahead of the 2026 World Cup, aimed at...
FIFA to boost 2026 World Cup prize money amid cost concerns
FIFA is reportedly preparing to increase both prize money for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place in...
Man United boost Champions League hopes with win over Brentford
Manchester United boosted their chances of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League football as goals from Casemiro and Benjamin...
Arsenal intensify £100m Victor Osimhen pursuit as Berta scouts Nigerian star
Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Victor Osimhen ahead of a potential big-money summer move, with sporting director Andrea Berta attending the Istanbul...
Anthony Joshua, Fury agree deal for blockbuster all-British showdown
Former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have officially signed a deal for a long-awaited all-British clash this year....
Osimhen scores on return as Galatasaray crush Fenerbahçe 3–0 in Istanbul derby
Victor Osimhen marked a dream return from injury with a superb goal as Galatasaray cruised to a 3-0 victory over...
Inkosi Brou leads Nigeria’s charge at African fencing championships
Nigeria’s top-ranked fencer, Inkosi Brou, will spearhead the country’s campaign at the 2026 African Senior Fencing Championships in Abidjan, marking...
Salah to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr
Al Nassr head coach Jorge Jesus has reportedly given the green light to sign Mohamed Salah, with the Liverpool forward...
Tinubu hails D’Tigers star Ejimofor Anosike for historic NBL victory in China
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian-American basketball star Ejimofor Anosike of the Hong Kong Bull his exceptional performance in the...
Klopp ‘agrees’ Real Madrid move, targets nine summer signings
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has reportedly agreed to take charge of Real Madrid and has already identified nine key...
Millwall star Femi Azeez commits international future to Nigeria
Nigerian-born winger Femi Azeez, who plays for Millwall, has pledged his international allegiance to Nigeria, making him eligible to feature...
Celtic beat Falkirk 3-1 to move level on points with Hearts
Celtic edged Falkirk 3-1 at Celtic Park to move level on points with Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts on Saturday. With...
Fernandez fires Chelsea into FA Cup final against Man City
Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup final at Wembley with a narrow victory over Leeds United, marking a...
NFF mourns as ex-Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo dies in Kaduna
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden death of former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo,...
World Cup: Italy’s sports minister rejects proposal to replace Iran
Italy’s sports minister Andrea Abodi has dismissed suggestions that the Azzurri could replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
Queiroz: Ghana World Cup role biggest challenge of my career
Carlos Queiroz said that leading the Black Stars of Ghana at the 2026 World Cup will be “the biggest challenge”...
Bayern Munich fined by UEFA over fan pitch invasion
Bayern Munich have been fined by UEFA after photographers were injured when fans breached barriers during their Champions League quarter-final...
Gathering on 100 5-aside tourney off to flying start at National Stadium
The 5-aside tournament at The Gathering on 100 got off to an exciting start with knockout fixtures delivering goals, intensity...
2026 World Cup: Trump envoy urges FIFA to swap Iran for Italy
In a move that has sent shockwaves through both sporting and diplomatic circles, a senior envoy to U.S. President Donald...
Lamine Yamal ruled out for rest of season, set for World Cup return
Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the rest of the domestic season after suffering a hamstring injury, but is...
Full List: Top Nigerian goalscorers in UEFA Champions League history
Victor Osimhen has cemented his status as Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Champions League following a prolific 2025/26...
EPL: Man City go top with win over Burnley
Manchester City moved top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on...
In Numbers: Liam Rosenior damning stats as Chelsea manager
Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior just 107 days into his tenure, following a poor run of results. Here’s...
Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after 107 days in charge
Chelsea have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior just 107 days into his tenure following a poor run of results. During...
Atletico anxious over Ademola Lookman fitness ahead of Arsenal clash
Atletico Madrid are facing an anxious wait on the fitness of Ademola Lookman ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final...
Lawrence Okolie risks lengthy boxing ban after a failed drug test
British boxer Lawrence Okolie is facing a possible lengthy boxing ban after returning an adverse finding in a pre-fight anti-doping...
Kobbie Mainoo set for ‘mega’ pay rise with new Man United deal
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is set for a significant wage increase after agreeing a new long-term contract with Manchester United....
FIFA releases new batch of 2026 World Cup tickets as demand surges
FIFA has confirmed that a fresh batch of tickets for all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will...
Rosenior slams Chelsea players after Brighton thrashing
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior labelled his side’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton as “unacceptable”, accusing his players of lacking desire, spirit...
UCL: Enrique sweating over Vitinha fitness ahead of Bayern clash
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique has cast doubt over the availability of midfield metronome Vitinha for the Champions League...
Guardiola provides Rodri injury update ahead of Burnley fixture
Pep Guardiola has eased concerns over Rodri’s fitness, insisting the midfielder is unlikely to miss the remainder of the Premier...
2026 World Cup: Iran reviews participation amid security concerns
Iran’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 remains in doubt just weeks before the tournament’s kickoff, with sports minister...
