A Somali football referee celebrated as one of Africa’s finest match officials, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, has reportedly been denied entry into the United States despite travelling with a diplomatic passport ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to reports, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, was stopped by immigration authorities...
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Ten African countries have booked their places at the 202 FIFA World Cup, setting the stage for what promises to be a historic campaign for the continent on football’s biggest stage. The tournament, scheduled to kick off on June 11, 2026, will be jointly hosted by the United States,...
Have you ever wanted to try a card game that mixes luck, strategy, and excitement? If so, the Pusoy online game might be exactly what you’re looking for. Known as one of the most popular Filipino card games, Pusoy has captured the attention of players who enjoy planning their...
The friendly between Denmark and Ukraine in Odense was stopped on Sunday, June 7, 2026, after Christian Eriksen collapsed again on the pitch. It happened in the second half with Denmark leading 2–1. Eriksen went down around the 65th minute after appearing to clutch his chest. The stadium went...
When the FIFA World Cup finals kick off on June 11, Nigeria’s presence will be felt, but not as a competitor. Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, will headline the opening ceremony in a duet with Colombian superstar, Shakira, who will be performing at the opening of the global football fiesta...
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has expressed a strong desire to share the pitch with two of football’s biggest names, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing it as a dream scenario on football’s grandest stage. The French national team captain believes the upcoming tournament...
FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans after a website error mistakenly processed some purchases for free. According to ESPN, the glitch occurred on FIFA’s official ticketing platform during checkout, allowing a small number of users to complete transactions without payment. The football governing body...
Lamine Yamal has been crowned La Liga Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season after a standout campaign in Spain’s top flight. The Barcelona winger finished with 16 goals and 12 assists in 28 league appearances, totalling 28 goal contributions. He was a consistent threat for Barcelona throughout...
Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has been named La Liga Coach of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign after guiding the Catalan club to a second consecutive league title. The German tactician retains the award he won last season, capping another impressive year in charge of Barcelona since arriving at...
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta for the signing of Brazilian midfielder Éderson in a deal worth €45 million including add-ons, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano reported on Tuesday that an agreement has been reached between both clubs, with the player now expected to undergo...
Andre Onana is back at Manchester United ahead of pre-season, with the goalkeeper expected to link up with the squad as preparations begin for the new campaign. But there is still uncertainty over his long-term future. Turkish club Trabzonspor remain interested in keeping the Cameroonian shot-stopper and are exploring...
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Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has been voted English Premier League (EPL) Signing of the Season after a breakthrough campaign that made him one of the most talked-about arrivals in the division. The Belgian shot-stopper topped a strong shortlist that included Joao Pedro, Granit Xhaka, Rayan Cherki, Adrien Truffert,...
Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has reacted to the controversy surrounding Super Eagles’ coach Eric Chelle’s post-match comments. Osimhen in an official statement on Sunday, clarified that the remarks were taken out of context and exaggerated. “Unfortunately, his words have been taken out of context and blown out of proportion....
Nigeria’s Super Eagles successfully retained the Unity Cup after cruising to a convincing 3-0 victory over Jamaica in Saturday’s final at the Valley Stadium in London. Alhassan Yusuf starred for Eric Chelle’s side with a brac bye, while Terem Moffi also got on the scoresheet as the three-time champions...
UEFA has confirmed that European champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face Europa League winners Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. The fixture, which traditionally brings together the winners of Europe’s two major club competitions, will be played at the RB Arena....
Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will return to the Santiago Bernabeu after agreeing a three-year deal to take charge of the Spanish giants for a second time. According to BBC Sport, an agreement has already been reached between both parties, although the Portuguese coach will not be officially...
Arne Slot is no longer Liverpool manager after the club decided to end his tenure following a review of the 2025/26 season. The Dutchman leaves Anfield after talks with Liverpool’s hierarchy in the aftermath of a disappointing campaign. With Slot now out, former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has emerged...
United States authorities have announced a temporary ban on drone operations around stadiums and official fan zones during the FIFA World Cup scheduled to begin on June 11. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the restriction will apply on match days, covering a three-nautical-mile radius around stadiums and extending...