Lionel Messi is mourning the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68 after battling a prolonged illness. According to Fabrizio Romano, Jorge had been fighting his illness during and after the 2026 World Cup, with his condition becoming increasingly serious in recent...
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Real Madrid are set to secure the long term future of Vinicius Jr, with the Brazilian winger expected to sign a new six year contract that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu for the foreseeable future. The agreement has been finalised and is expected to be signed before...
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of 17-year old Colombian midfielder, Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF, with the youngster set to begin the next chapter of his career at Old Trafford. The deal adds another exciting young prospect to Manchester United’s ranks as the club continues to build for...
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Argentine goalkeeper, Gero Rulli from Olympique Marseille, adding an experienced option between the posts as Pep Guardiola continues to fine tune his squad for the new season. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the agreement on Friday with his trademark “Here We...
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, with the deal agreed and documents now being prepared for completion within the next 24 hours. The Uruguay international is set to join Liverpool on loan, with the agreement including a buy option that gives the Premier...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday. The Falcons took control from the outset and never looked back, producing a clinical attacking display to...
Lionel Messi marked his return to Inter Miami’s starting lineup in emphatic fashion, scoring twice and providing an assist as the MLS side defeated Atlético San Luis 4-2 to kick off their Leagues Cup campaign on a winning note. Making his first club appearance since the World Cup, the...
Trabzonspor have pulled off one of the biggest transfer coups of the summer after securing Mohamed Salah on a free transfer, with the Egyptian forward signing a two year contract following his departure from Liverpool. The Turkish club confirmed the agreement on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation over Salah’s...
Lagos State has intensified preparations for the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards following an inspection visit by a CAF delegation to assess the city’s readiness to host the prestigious continental event. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed on Monday that officials of the Lagos State Sports Commission received the...
Chelsea’s new signing Jordan Henderson has addressed concerns over his age, insisting he is determined to prove he still has plenty to offer at the highest level. The experienced midfielder admitted that his age would dominate discussions following his arrival at Stamford Bridge but said he is focused on...
Nigeria has emerged as the highest-ranked African country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after finishing seventh on the overall medals table with an impressive haul of 24 medals. Team Nigeria wrapped up its campaign in Glasgow, Scotland, with 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals, underlining the country’s...
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to hosts Burkina Faso in their final Group B match at the WAFU B U20 Championship on Sunday, but still progressed to the semi-finals after securing qualification earlier in the tournament. Aliyu Zubairu’s side had already booked their place in the last...
An intelligence-led operation by the Department of State Services (DSS), has resulted in the death of over 60 suspected bandits in Bakori Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Security sources disclosed that one notorious bandit kingpin, Idi Abasu Aiki, believed to be responsible for several cases of attacks...
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel delivered a brilliant performance to win the men’s 400m hurdles gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The 23-year-old crossed the finish line in 48.47 seconds to become the first Nigerian to win gold in the event at the Commonwealth Games. England’s Jake...
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of 18 year old winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge in a deal worth €8.5 million. The youngster has signed a contract until June 2031, with Club Brugge also securing a 20 percent sell on clause as part of the agreement. The move is...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino suffered a serious blow on Friday as his senior advisor quit over the plan to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup, calling it a “bad deal” for the sport. “It is a bad deal for FIFA’s member associations, a bad...
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles booked their place in the semi-finals of the WAFU B U20 Championship with a convincing 3-0 win over Togo on Friday. It was a tale of two halves. Togo frustrated Nigeria before the break, but the Flying Eagles returned from the dressing room looking sharper and...
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to bring the curtain down on a memorable nine-year spell at Barcelona after agreeing a season-long loan move to Ajax. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Friday that the deal has been completed, with the German goalkeeper scheduled to travel to Amsterdam today before...
Football is in mourning following the death of AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi, who passed away on Friday at the age of 66. AC Milan confirmed the passing of the legendary defender, with tributes pouring in from across the football world for one of the finest players...
Marcus Rashford has bid an emotional farewell to Barcelona following the end of his loan spell, with the England international now returning to Manchester United for pre-season. The 28-year-old took to social media to thank the club, his teammates and supporters for making his stay in Catalonia one to...