Despite the powerful earthquake that struck Marrakech on Friday night, the African Cup of Nations qualifier between Gambia and Congo will proceed as scheduled on Sunday. This devastating earthquake has claimed over 1,000 lives and left hundreds injured. In contrast, Saturday’s match between Morocco and Liberia, taking place 260 kilometers away in Agadir, has been Read More…
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Top Football Transfer Deadline Day News Roundup
In the world of football, the transfer deadline day has been nothing short of sensational. Clubs have been busy securing talent from all corners of the globe. Here are the latest updates (all times GMT): 1400 – Arteta Expects a ‘Serene’ Day Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shared his expectations for the day, stating that he Read More…
Spain Secures Victory Over England in Thrilling Women’s World Cup Final
In an exhilarating showdown that captivated audiences worldwide, Spain triumphed over England with a 1-0 victory in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday. This climactic match marked the culmination of a tournament that has etched its name in history, shattering records for attendance and television viewership. As the final whistle echoed across the stadium, Read More…
Man City win 17th straight home game over Magpies 1-0
Manchester City, reigning Premier League champions, achieved an unprecedented feat by clinching their 17th consecutive home victory across all competitions. However, their arduous journey culminated in a hard-fought 1-0 triumph against Newcastle United on Saturday. A moment of brilliance from Julian Alvarez secured the vital points for Pep Guardiola’s side, yet the palpable relief exhibited Read More…
FIFA Chief Urges Tangible Progress for Women’s Football Equality
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his belief that achieving equal pay between the Men’s and Women’s World Cups would serve as a mere “symbol” without the accomplishment of additional developmental goals for women’s football. In the upcoming final, England is set to face Spain with an elevated prize pool of $110 million, a significant Read More…
NPFL and LaLiga Forge Landmark Partnership
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) unveiled a groundbreaking alliance on Thursday, as it joined forces with LaLiga, the revered Spanish league, to foster the development of Nigerian football talent. The reverberations of this momentous partnership were eloquently articulated by Gbenga Elegbeleye, the distinguished Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), during an impactful press Read More…
Neymar Completes Move to Al-Hilal, Embarks on New Chapter
After a successful six-year stint with Paris St Germain, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known as Neymar Júnior or mononymously as Neymar, has embarked on a fresh journey, signing a two-year contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal. The Brazilian forward’s time with PSG yielded multiple domestic trophies but not the coveted Champions League title the club Read More…
Italy Coach Roberto Mancini Resigns After Euro Victory, World Cup Miss
Roberto Mancini, the coach of Italy, has stepped down, concluding a five-year tenure during which they secured the European Championship but fell short of the World Cup, as stated by the football federation (FIGC) on Sunday. Mancini assumed leadership of the four-time World Cup champions in 2018 after their failure to qualify for the global Read More…
De Bruyne injury dampens City’s Premier League’s season-opening win
Champions Manchester City opened their Premier League season with a 3-0 win at Burnley, but were dealt a blow by the early injury to captain Kevin de Bruyne. The Belgian playmaker limped off after just 15 minutes with a recurrence of the hamstring injury that forced him off in the Champions League final two months Read More…
Michelle’s stamper, Lauren James banned for two games
England forward Lauren James has been banned for two games after stamping on Nigeria player Michelle Alozie in the Women’s World Cup last 16. The 21-year-old Chelsea player received a red card for the incident in the 87th minute of Monday’s match in Brisbane, which England went on to win on penalties after the match Read More…