At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is still deciding games. The Portuguese forward scored twice as Al-Nassr FC defeated Al-Hazem FC 4–0 on Saturday night to return to the summit of the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo put Al-Nassr ahead in the 13th minute, finding space inside the box and finishing low...
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Floyd Mayweather has announced that he is coming out of retirement and plans to return to professional boxing after his exhibition fight with Mike Tyson this spring. Mayweather made the announcement on social media, saying details about his next professional bout will be revealed later. The development was reported...
Nigerians on social media are sharply divided following reports that Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has allegedly submitted a list of 19 conditions to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as part of negotiations for a new contract. The unverified document, which is yet to receive official confirmation, is...
Chaos briefly took over the court on Wednesday at the ITF Bengaluru Open after a sudden swarm of bees forced players and officials to abandon play mid-match. The unusual incident occurred on February 19 at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru, during a round-of-16 encounter between Australia’s Talia...
Arsenal were left frustrated after surrendering a comfortable two-goal advantage to draw 2–2 with Wolverhampton Wanderers in a thrilling Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. The hosts started brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute through Bukayo Saka, who finished off a swift attacking move down...
Reports emerging from within the Nigerian football community indicate that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly placed a $130,000 monthly salary benchmark as part of ongoing contract negotiations. Sources claim the proposed figure represents a significant increase from his current earnings of about $50,000 per month. The...
National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria’s para-badminton star Mariam Eniola Bolaji for becoming world number one in the women’s SL3 category, according to Africa’s Sport Network. Bolaji, 20, reached the top of the world rankings after strong performances in recent international competitions. She won silver at the 2026...
Belgian side Club Brugge and Atlético Madrid played out a thrilling 3‑3 draw in their first-leg Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday. Atlético took a strong 2‑0 lead by half-time. Spanish striker Julián Álvarez scored from a penalty in the 8th minute, and Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman added the...
Real Madrid edged past Benfica 1-0 in their UEFA Champions League meeting, but the result quickly became secondary after allegations of racist abuse involving Vinícius Júnior. Vinicius scored the only goal of the night with a composed finish during a tight contest that never really opened up. Chances were...
Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni has denied claims that he made racist remarks toward Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr during their recent Champions League clash. In a post on his official Instagram account, Prestianni said: “I want to clarify that at no point did I direct racist insults to Vinícius Jr., who...
Bukayo Saka looks like he’s staying put at Arsenal, with reports saying he has agreed a new five-year contract that would keep him at the club until 2031. Sources including Fox Sports and Arseblog News say the deal would make Saka one of Arsenal’s highest-paid players. The club has...
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has spoken openly about the rough end to his time at SSC Napoli, claiming the Italian club treated him “like a dog” before he joined Galatasaray In an interview reported by Goal, Osimhen explained that a breakdown in trust with Napoli’s management, along with what...
Galatasaray scored five past Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie. The home side started strong and kept Juventus under pressure from the start.Gabriel Sara opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Juventus responded with Teun Koopmeiners scoring twice by the 32nd minute, giving them...
Head coach of the Nigeria national football team, Eric Chelle, has reaffirmed his readiness to scout and integrate players born outside the country as part of efforts to strengthen the Super Eagles. Speaking through the Super Eagles Supporters Club on X, Chelle revealed that several foreign-born players with Nigerian...
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup remain uncertain as the global football body continues to withhold its ruling on the eligibility case involving the DR Congo national football team. Weeks after the conclusion of the African play-offs, football fans across the country are still waiting for clarity...
Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Precious Dede has been blessed with quadruplets after years of patiently hoping for children, marking a joyful new chapter in her life. Dede announced the arrival of her four babies on Instagram, sharing an emotional message that described the moment as an answer to long-held...
English Premier League (EPL) would once again allow brief pauses during matches at sunset throughout Ramadan, giving Muslim players the opportunity to break their fast. According to BBC Sport, referees have been instructed to permit short stoppages when the sun sets, enabling fasting players to take water or energy...
Arsenal delivered a breathtaking performance on Sunday as they swept aside Wigan Athletic 4–0 in their FA Cup clash at the Emirates Stadium. From the opening whistle, the Gunners set the tone with relentless attacking football, leaving Wigan struggling to cope with the early pressure. The breakthrough arrived in...
American golfer Anthony Kim has finally brought his long wait for silverware to an end, clinching a remarkable victory at the LIV Golf Adelaide tournament. The triumph marks Kim’s first professional win since 2010, ending more than a decade without a major title. According to reports by ESPN, the...
Age continues to be just a number for Cristiano Ronaldo. The football icon was once again on target on Friday night as Al Nassr FC secured a 2–0 victory over Al Fateh SC in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 18th minute, calmly slotting the...