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The Premier League has released the 2022/23 fixtures with Crystal Palace v Arsenal being the first encounter for the new season. Though the new EPL will begin on Friday 5 August at 8 pm Nigerian time, the…

Tyson Fury has suggested that Anthony Joshua’s new coach, Robert Garcia, will not help ‘AJ’ beat Oleksandr Usyk this summer, insisting he’s the best man to coach Joshua, The PUNCHreports. World heavyweight…

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid a glowing tribute to Marcelo following his Real Madrid departure, hailing the Brazilian as “more than a team-mate” during their time together in the Spanish capital. Marcelo held an…

Manchester United are moving closer to signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, reports say. Erik ten Hag is eager to be reunited with the 25-year-old, who he previously managed at Ajax. And progress is being…

Liverpool have officially confirmed the signing of Benfica and Uruguay star striker Darwin Núñez in a blockbuster deal worth up to £85M (€100M) with add-ons, the Reds moving quickly to rejuvenate their attack…

Belgian Vincent Kompany, who was also Manchester City captain, has been appointed as the new manager of Burnley, the Championship club announced on Tuesday. Kompany, 36, who left his job as Anderlecht head coach…

Football teams can continue to use five substitutes per game as the rule was made permanent by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) at its assembly on Monday. The rule-makers also said at…

Erling Haaland says he is “in the right place to fulfil his ambitions” after completing a £51.2m transfer to Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund. The 21-year-old scored 86 goals in 89 games for Dortmund and…

Victor Osimhen scored four goals and made two assists to help the Super Eagles of Nigeria to defeat Sao Tome and Principe 10 – 0 in Match Day 2 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Osihmen opened the flood…

Gareth Bale has warned that “crazy” demands will have serious consequences for players as he dismissed talk that he will be joining Spanish club Getafe after leaving Real Madrid. Bale, a free agent after his…

Paul Pogba will reportedly sign a four-year contract with Juventus in the coming days, with the deal believed to be worth €80million – around £68.3m. The World Cup winner, 29, will become a free agent when his…

A US district judge in Las Vegas has dismissed a rape lawsuit against football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, castigating the legal team behind the complaint. Judge Jennifer Dorsey threw out the case brought by…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly sees Frenkie de Jong as the solution to the club’s lack of midfield creativity. It has been suggested that the Dutchman is set to become the Red Devils’ first…

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool forward, has been named the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) ‘Player of the Year’ for the recently concluded 2021/22 English Premier League (EPL) season. The Egyptian striker…

Former Manchester United midfielder, David Beckham, has picked former Real Madrid midfielder, Zinedine Zidane as the best player he ever played with during his football career. Beckham played with Zidane during…

Marcus Rashford has rejected bid from Tottenham Hotspur as he would love to fight for a first team spot…

Chelsea see offloading Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan as a way to fund a deal for Ousmane Dembele. With limited funds, Inter are seeking a loan move which will also require Chelsea to part pay his wages. Inter…

Liverpool have rejected a deal worth £30m for Senegal forward Sadio Mane from Bayern Munich. The Reds have been left bemused after the German club returned with the offer after an initial bid, reported to be…

Polish football player, Robert Lewandowski who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich, is insisting to leave the club this summer. Although he still has one year left in his contract, he publicly…

Bayern Munich are ready to make an improved offer for Liverpool forward Sadio Mane after having a first offer rejected, according to a German media report on Monday. It said Bayern Munich were now ready to pay 40…

Liverpool have been informed by Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis that a €100m bid would land them Victor Osimhen. A month ago, Victor Osimhen was declared as being open to a move to the Premier League. The…

Arsenal star, Thomas Partey, has finally revealed that he converted to Islam because of gorgeous Moroccan girlfriend, Sara Bella. Born as a Christian in the Eastern Region of Ghana, Partey’s conversion came as a…

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Manchester United’s Player of the Year for a record-equalling fourth time after a productive first season back at the club. The Portugal international returned to Old Trafford in…

Jose Mourinho is being lined up to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Paris Saint-Germain’s manager. The French champions are on the verge of parting company with Pochettino, who has been walking a tight rope for the…