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Sir Alex Ferguson names player he regrets not signing for Man United
Former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he regrets not signing former England attacking midfielder, Paul Gascoigne during his time at Old Trafford. Gascoigne, popularly known as Gazza,…
Barcelona ‘finalising’ free transfer for Sergio Aguero
Barcelona are ‘finalising’ a deal to sign Sergio Aguero on a free transfer when he leaves Manchester City at the end of next month. Aguero is…
European clubs set to lose 8.7 billion euros as a result of virus
European football clubs are forecast to miss out on 8.7 billion euros ($10.6 billion) in revenue as they struggle to cope with the devastating financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, a UEFA report said…
Man City’s Ruben Dias named player of the year by football writers
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has been voted the Football Writers’ Association’s footballer of the year, it was announced on Thursday. The Portugal international was a…
Maradona doctors face premeditated murder charge over star’s death – Source
Seven people under investigation over the November death of Argentine footballing legend Diego Maradona face charges of premeditated murder, AFP has learned from a judicial source. The accused — which include…
Beckham becomes final inductee of Premier League Hall of Fame
Ex-Manchester United player David Beckham has been named as the final player in the Premier League Hall of Fame class of 2021. He joins Alan Shearer, Thierry…
Ronaldinho receives UAE’s golden visa
Football legend Ronaldinho is the latest star to receive the UAE’s golden visa, a 10 year visa that is bestowed on the top talent the world has to offer. The visa…
‘You’ve let boxing down, fraud’ — Joshua, Fury trade words as clash remains doubtful
Anthony Joshua has called Tyson Fury “a fraud” as the British boxing rivals engaged in a heated war of words on social media over a doubtful heavyweight title bout. On Monday, a US court ruled that Deontay Wilder has a…
Sheikh Mansour Man City owner pays for fans’ trip to UCL final
Manchester City have announced that owner Sheikh Mansour will pay for the flight and transfer costs for supporters on the official club trip to the Champions League final. City are…
Manchester City boss refuses to discuss Harry Kane transfer move
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refused to discuss the prospect of signing Harry Kane this summer, as what looks set to be a long running transfer saga got underway. Speculation over Kane’s future is rife and…
Joshua faces ‘Plan B’ as court ruling puts fight with Fury in doubt
The showdown for the world’s undisputed heavyweight championship between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury seems to have been plunged into doubt following a US…
Joshua-Fury fight doubtful as Wilder gets judgment against Fury
The 14 August fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is now in doubt, after a judge ruled that Fury complete his trilogy with Deontay Wilder. Wilder, beaten by Fury in February…
Harry Kane gives exit notice to Tottenham – Reports
Multiple reports said Monday that Tottenham talisman Harry Kane has told the club he wants to leave this summer. Expectedly, a number of big-name rivals are circling to sign him.…
Reactions as Nnamdi Kanu slams Iheanacho, Ndidi
Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has slammed Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi for celebrating with the Nigerian flag after Leicester…
Oshoala makes history as Barcelona women win UEFA Champions League
Super Falcons’ striker Asisat Oshoala on Sunday won the 2020/2021 UEFA Women’s Champions League with FC Barcelona Ladies. She thus becomes the first African female…
Alisson’s last-gasp winner keeps Liverpool’s top four hopes alive
Alisson Becker scored a crucial goal in the dying minutes to help Liverpool defeat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on Sunday. Liverpool earned the comeback win through Mohamed Salah and Alisson’s heroics,…
Fury quits alcohol to face Joshua
Tyson Fury has ‘quit alcohol’ in preparation for his heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua – weeks after confessing he was sinking up to “12 pints a day”. The Gypsy King is set to take on his British rival for…
Bruno Fernandes seeks Sir Alex Ferguson meeting
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has admitted he wants to have a sit down with the club’s most famous manager to discuss how he can get even better. After arriving at Old Trafford in January 2020, Fernandes has been a…
NFF congratulates Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho on FA Cup win with Leicester City
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has sent a message of congratulations to Super Eagles’ midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and forward Kelechi Iheanacho on the duo’s triumph with Leicester…
Spotify founder says his bid for Arsenal was rejected
Spotify CEO and founder Daniel Ek said on Saturday an offer to buy Premier League Arsenal had been rejected by owner Stan Kroenke’s family. Ek took to Twitter to issue a statement correcting “inaccurate reports” that he…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic ruled out of Euro 2020
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out of Euro 2020 with injury just months after coming out of international retirement, the Swedish football federation (SvFF) said on…
‘Incredible’ Lewandowski equals Mueller’s 49-year-old record with 40th goal
Robert Lewandowski equalled Gerd Mueller’s 49-year-old scoring record as the Bayern Munich striker netted his 40th Bundesliga goal of the season in a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Saturday. Lewandowski equalled…
Tielemans wins FA Cup for Leicester City
Leicester City won the FA Cup at Wembley on Saturday, defeating Chelsea 1-0, thus denying Thomas Tuchel his first trophy as Chelsea Coach. It was their first trophy in the…
McGregor beats Messi, Ronaldo to become world’s richest athlete
Irish professional mixed martial artist Conor McGregor has overtaken Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lewis Hamilton to become the highest-paid athlete,…