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Fulham have made an immediate return to the English Premier League (EPL) as two extra time goals from full-back Joe Bryan gave them a 2-1 win over Brentford on Tuesday. The win was…

Argentine Paulo Dybala has been named Serie A player of the 2019/2020 season. He beat Juventus teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo to the MVP title. Ronaldo won the title last season. Dybala, to…

Legendary Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has officially announced his retirement at the end of a 22-year playing career. The World Cup winner who is 39 has…

Boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will defend his titles against contender Kubrat Pulev the first week of December. Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn said this on Monday,…

Players who deliberately cough at opponents or referees can be shown red or yellow cards under new guidelines issued by England’s Football Association amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The instructions to…

Samuel Kalu, a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for French club Girondins Bordeaux, has recovered from coronavirus. The 22-year-old forward has been in…

Global football ruling body FIFA says there is no reason for Swiss authorities to launch criminal proceedings against its president, Gianni Infantino, who will continue in his role as normal. Swiss…

Frank Lampard accused his Chelsea flops of complacency after they blew the lead in Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat against Arsenal. Lampard’s side made the perfect start at Wembley as…

Nigerian striker Osimhen’s humble beginnings from Olusosun, the Lagos area famed for its dumpsite, to the ambience of one of Europe’s oldest cities, Naples, famed for its wealth of historical monuments, is truly one of…

If Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has his way, Nigerian Super Eagles target, Bukayo Saka will be encouraged to reject Nigeria and choose an international career with England. Arsenal’s…

UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, is gradually climbing up the financial ladder since making his debut in the Mixed Martial Arts franchise in 2015. In this report, Kelvin Ekerete looks at the Nigerian’s career…

The 2019/20 has been a season of transition for Chelsea. Working under new management in addition to losing their best player and having a transfer ban imposed on them, the Blues had already been…

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka admits it will be challenging to choose between England or Nigeria, should his impressive Premier League form be rewarded with international selection. In…

Liverpool  may  have lifted the Premier League Cup on Wednesday night, but there is still plenty at stake at both ends of the table during the final week of the season, writes OLUWAMAYOMIKUN OREKOYA. Chelsea, Leicester…

The Football Writers’ Association, FWA, has named Liverpool’s player, Jordan Henderson as the Footballer of the Year for 2019/2020 season. The Liverpool captain saw off stiff opposition from…

The 2020-2021 English Premiership League will start on September 12. The season is slated to end on May 23, 2021, EPL stated. Details shortly…

Nigeria are accelerating their attempts to snatch Arsenal wonderkid Bukayo Saka from England. The 18-year-old is emerging as a real contender to break into Gareth Southgate’s squad following a…

English Premier League champions Liverpool are weighing up a late move for Victor Osimhen as Italian outfit Napoli  are reportedly ready to unveil the in-form striker. The 21-year-old…

Liverpool finally received their English Premier League trophy on Wednesday night ending 30 years of waiting for their 19th cup. Manager Jürgen Klopp followed by his coaching team…

SIR: In the last 12 years, the global football community has been treated to the very special and awesome talents of the duo of Cristiano Ronaldo, an incredible football prodigy…

Super Eagles player and Bordeaux forward, Samuel Kalu has tested positive for Coronavirus, becoming the second Nigerian football star to test positive to the virus. Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu tested positive for coronavirus on…

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is mentally strong enough to overcome his errors in their FA Cup semi-final defeat by Chelsea and the club will not put additional…

Victor Osimhen’s move to Napoli is being delayed by negotiations over the striker’s image rights, The PUNCH has learnt. Our correspondent gathered that the 21-year-old had undergone a successful medical at the Serie A club but is…

The Ballon d'Or will not be awarded in 2020, the award organisers Group L'Equipe have confirmed. The decision comes after consultation with the group stakeholders,…