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Marcus Rashford signs new Manchester United contract
Marcus Rashford has signed a new contract that will extend his stay with Manchester United until 30 June 2028. The Wythenshawe-born Academy graduate has made 359…
Ryan Giggs cleared over ex-girlfriend charges
Former Manchester United footballer and ex-Wales manager Ryan Giggs will not face a retrial on an allegation he assaulted his ex-girlfriend. It…
“Saudi League Is Better Than MLS” – Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that the Saudi Pro League is better than Major League Soccer following Lionel Messi’s move to Inter…
Napoli offer Osimhen N6.5bn annual salary
Italian champions, Napoli, have offered Victor Osimhen a new two-year contract extension with a salary worth N6.5bn — €6.5m plus €1m in bonuses, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen, who has two years left on his…
PHOTOS: Benjamin Mendy returns to pitch after being cleared of rape
Former Manchester City defender, Benjamin Mendy has taken to the pitch after he was cleared of all rape allegations charged against him. The French defender was seen training with some local footballers on a pitch…
‘Exactly what we need’ – Arteta reacts to Declan Rice signing
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has revealed the qualities that Declan Rice will add to his team. According to the Spanish manager, the England midfielder is a “lighthouse”, who will make other players better. Arteta…
Finidi still Enyimba coach, insists Kanu
Enyimba’s new chairman, Nwankwo Kanu, has dismissed reports that head coach Finidi George has been sacked, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Several media outlets (not PUNCH Sports Extra) reported that Finidi had been…
Bayern buoyant over Kane deal
Bayern Munich’s honorary president Uli Hoeness has expressed confidence that England captain Harry Kane will join the German giants from…
Sporting Lagos shock Remo Stars to win maiden Naija Super 8 Tournament
Sporting Lagos has emerged the champions of the Naija Super 8 tournament, securing victory in a thrilling final held at the…
Harry Maguire Stripped Of Manchester United Captaincy
Harry Maguire says he has been stripped of the Manchester United captaincy by manager Erik ten Hag. Maguire was appointed skipper by Ten Hag’s predecessor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in January 2020 – five months after…
20-Year-Old Alcaraz Defeats Djokovic To Win Wimbledon Title
Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday ended Novak Djokovic’s long reign at Wimbledon with a 1-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 victory to win the All-England Club title for the first time. The 36-year-old Serbian had been…
Messi’s Move To Inter Miami, Dream Come True — Beckham
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has broken his silence after Lionel Messi finally completed his move to the MLS side. Messi joining Inter Miami has been no secret for weeks now, having confirmed his imminent move…
Dele attended one of the best schools in Lagos, Nigeria, was never sent to Africa for discipline” –…
On the 13th of July, 2023, England and Everton midfielder, Dele Alli granted an interview with Gary Neville for Overlap. The former Tottenham Hotspur player revealed he was sexually abused at the age of six and was…
Brain haemorrhage: Ex-Man United goalkeeper, Van der Sar moved to intensive care
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar has been moved to a hospital in the Netherlands, after he was hospitalised in Croatia after suffering a brain haemorrhage, his wife Annemarie said on Saturday.…
2026 World Cup: I know you very well – Rohr tells Super Eagles
Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr, is banking on his inside knowledge of the Super Eagles to outwit the three-time African champions when both teams clash in the forthcoming African qualifiers for the 2026 World…
Unseeded Vondrousova Stuns Jabeur To Win Wimbledon Title
Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in the Open era as the Czech swept to a shock 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in Saturday’s final. As the first unseeded woman in the…
England star, Rice, completes transfer to Arsenal
Declan Rice became Britain’s most expensive player on Saturday as Arsenal signed the England midfielder from West Ham for a reported £105 million pounds ($137.5 million). Rice’s blockbuster move surpassed the…
UEFA sanctions Barcelona, Man United over financial breaches
Barcelona FC have been handed a €500,000 fine by UEFA for breaching financial fair play (FFP) rules.In a…
Commonwealth Gold: Nigeria Disqualified for Violating Doping Rules
Nigeria’s Grace Nwokocha has been suspended for testing positive for taking ostarine and ligandrol, a banned substance, according to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). Recall that Tobi Amusan, Favour Ofili,…
LeBron James says no intention of retiring yet
NBA star LeBron James ended speculation over his future on Wednesday, saying that he is not yet ready to retire and maintains…
FULL LIST: Nigeria to battle South Africa, Benin, Rwanda for 2026 World Cup ticket
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn alongside South Africa, Benin, Rwanda, Zimbabwe and Lesotho in group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification round. The draw ceremony was held in Abidjan, Ivory…
Dele Alli Reveals How Childhood Abuse Is Affecting His Career
Dele Alli revealed on Thursday that he has recently come out of rehab for a sleeping pill addiction after struggling to deal with the trauma of suffering sexual abuse as a child. The Everton midfielder, who was once…
FIFA distributes $200M World Cup benefits to 440 global clubs
World football governing body, FIFA has announced through its FIFA Club Benefits Programme (CBP). It revealed that it is set to provide significant advantages for 440 clubs across 51 member associations for…
Saudi Pro League picks Emenalo as first director of football
The nascent Saudi Pro League (SPL) has chosen former Chelsea’s Sporting Director, Michael Emenalo, as it first director of football, reports…