Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) produced a stunning performance to defeat Real Madrid 4-0 in the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup, setting up a final showdown with Chelsea. Fabian Ruiz scored twice, while Ousmane Dembele and Goncalo Ramos added to the scoreline at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford,...
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Chelsea secured a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 win over Fluminense at MetLife Stadium in New York. Former Brighton attacker, Joao Pedro, scored twice in a dominant performance, netting a stunning opener in the 18th minute and sealing the win with a...
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to beat any team, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), despite acknowledging the French giants’ strength. Alexander-Arnold made the remarks after Real Madrid’s thrilling 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. *“PSG is a...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) reached the Club World Cup semi-finals after a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich, despite having two players sent off in the final stages of the match. Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals for the French treble winners, who held on for a gritty victory....
2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals are set to ignite the football world as eight top clubs battle for a spot in the semi-finals. The tournament, being hosted in the United States for the first time, promises to deliver electrifying matches and unforgettable moments. *Quarter-Final Fixtures* The action begins...
Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Juventus in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 match, advancing to the quarterfinals. The winning goal was scored by Gonzalo Garcia in the 54th minute, thanks to a pinpoint cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Juventus had early chances, with Randal...
Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi compared his team’s thrilling 4-3 extra-time win over Manchester City in the Club World Cup to “climbing Mount Everest without oxygen.” The Saudi side pulled off a major upset, booking a spot in the quarter-finals with a 112th-minute winner from Marcos Leonardo. Inzaghi praised his...
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is cautiously optimistic about Kylian Mbappe’s availability for the team’s upcoming clash against Juventus in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Alonso expressed his hopes for Mbappe’s return, emphasizing the French superstar’s importance to the team. “We need Kylian; he’s a top player and...
Manchester City secured top spot in Group G of the FIFA Club World Cup with a resounding 5-2 victory over Juventus, exposing the Italian side’s defensive vulnerabilities. The win marked City’s third consecutive victory in the group stage, finishing with a total of 13 goals scored. City took an...
Chelsea Football Club advanced to the next round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a dominant 3-0 win over Esperance de Tunisie. The London-based English Premier League side scored three late goals, two in each half, to seal their victory. Tosin Adarabioyo got Chelsea into the lead...
Chelsea Football Club defender, Tosin Adarabioyo, has expressed his interest in representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the future. Speaking to the media after Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Esperance de Tunisie in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Adarabioyo revealed that playing for Nigeria is a possibility he...
Former Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo, has urged Nigerians not to write off the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Despite the team’s dire situation, Yobo believes that the Eagles can still turn the tables. “We have been in that space before; for this team, they...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Manchester City thrashed Al Ain 6-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, securing their spot in the knockout stages. The match, played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, saw City dominate proceedings from start to finish. Ilkay Gundogan scored twice, netting in the...
Flamengo produced a stunning comeback to defeat Chelsea 3-1 in their Club World Cup Group D match on Friday. After falling behind to Pedro Neto’s early goal, the Brazilian side rallied to score three unanswered goals, with Bruno Henrique and Danilo netting in quick succession before Wallace Yan sealed...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- FIFA has taken a significant step in combating hate speech in football, revealing that it has hidden over 10 million abusive comments since launching its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS) in 2022. The service, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), filters and hides abusive posts from...
Flying Eagles coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has assured that new players will be invited to strengthen the team ahead of the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. Speaking at the Kwara SWAN Hard Talk in Ilorin, Zubairu said, “We’ll be inviting more players to bolster all departments. We must fix...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Grammy-winning Nigerian music sensation, Tems, is set to headline the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show alongside J Balvin and Doja Cat. The highly anticipated performance will take place on July 13 at the MetLife Stadium in the United States. Tems expressed her...
Nigerian striker ,Victor Osimhen has turned down a lucrative €30 million-per-season offer from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. Despite Al-Hilal’s willingness to meet his €75 million release clause from Napoli, Osimhen remains determined to stay in European football. Sources close to the player indicate that Osimhen’s heart is set...
Super Eagles of Nigeria held Russia’s Sbornaya to a thrilling 1-1 draw in a friendly match at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday night. Despite missing key players, including Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze, the three-time African champions showed grit and courage to earn a point against a...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Following the historic inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese shared insights on the global significance of the event and its implications for Africa. Reflecting on the presence of world leaders, including Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at...