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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…
Napoli President Sets N172bn Price Tag On Osimhen
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has named the price-tag he placed on Victor Osimhen, warning ‘the only club that can…
How Stars Are Shaping Oil-Rich Saudi Into Football Hub
Since the opening of the summer transfer window in Europe on Wednesday, June 14, there have been a growing number of football stars moving to the Saudi Arabian Pro League. The Saudi Pro League is one of the…
FIFA WWC: No plans to boycott opening match – Super Falcons captain, Ebi
Nigeria will not boycott its opening game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup against Canada, according to the captain of the side, Onome Ebi. There have been reports of the team planning to boycott its opening game…
David de Gea confirms Manchester United departure
David de Gea has confirmed he has left Manchester United after his contract expired last week. The 32-year-old wrote on his social media channels: "I…
I’ll deliver from day one – Chelsea coach Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino admits he has to deliver from “day one” as Chelsea’s new manager vowed to win the trust of the troubled club’s demanding owners. Pochettino used his first press conference since being hired…
Remo Stars beat Enyimba in Naija Super 8 opener
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) runner-up, Remo Stars of Ikenne, defeated league champions, Enyimba Football Club, 2-1 in the opening fixture of Naija Super 8 tournament, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena,…
Edwin van der Sar hospitalised after suffering bleeding around his brain
Edwin van der Sar, the Ex Netherlands goalkeeper, has been hospitalised after suffering bleeding around his brain. His former football club Ajax broke the news in a Twitter post on Friday. The Amsterdam-based…
Osimhen demands €7m to sign new Napoli deal
Victor Osimhen has demanded a salary of €7m annually to extend his current deal with Napoli, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Napoli, who have already opened talks to extend Osimhen’s contract, are keen on inserting a…
Okocha, Kanu, Mikel Make List of EPL Greatest Africa XI
Nigerian football legends Austin Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu and Mikel Obi have been named among the African XI soccer stars to play in the English Premier League (EPL). The illustrious list of African football…
Ancelotti not good enough for national coach – Brazil’s president Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticised the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as the new Brazil football coach, claiming he would be better off sorting out the Italian national team’s problems. Italian…
Family announces burial rites of late Nigerian boxer, Okorodudu
The family of late Nigerian boxer and coach, Jeremiah Okorodudu, has announced the details of his burial rites, The PUNCH reports. According to Florence Okorodudu, the younger sister of the late Olympian, there…
Anthony Joshua Set For Whyte Showdown In August
Former world champion Anthony Joshua is set for a heavyweight grudge match against Briton Dillian Whyte on August 12 at London’s O2 Arena. Joshua’s protracted talks with WBC champion Tyson Fury over a potential…
PSG appoint Luis Enrique as new coach
The 53-year-old, who had been a free agent since being sacked as Spain coach last December, replaces Christophe Galtier after his departure from…
Carlo Ancelotti Dumps Real Madrid, Confirmed as New Brazil Manager
Top football manager, Carlo Ancelotti, will leave his role at Real Madrid football club to become the head coach of Brazil’s national team for the Copa America in the USA next summer. This was confirmed by the…
Vinicius Junior ‘signs new contract with Real Madrid until 2027 which includes a release…
Vinicius Junior has reportedly signed a new contract with Real Madrid that will run until 2027.…
Arsenal and West Ham finally reach full agreement over Declan Rice’s £105m move
Arsenal and West Ham have finally reached a full agreement over Declan Rice's £105m move with the West…
Steven Gerrard appointed manager of Saudi club Al-Ettifaq
Former England midfielder, Steven Gerrard, has been appointed as the new manager of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq. Gerrard was confirmed on Monday as the new manager of the Saudi Pro League club. The club…