Newcastle United striker William Osula has faced a significant setback as he considers his international future, hinting at a potential switch to represent Denmark instead of Nigeria. This development comes as the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has been actively pursuing Osula to strengthen their squad ahead of upcoming competitions. Osula, who has been making waves…
Brazilian football sensation Vinícius Júnior has been awarded the prestigious EFE Trophy for Best Ibero-American Player of 2023, marking a significant achievement in his burgeoning career. The award was presented on February 22, 2024, at Real Madrid City by Miguel Ángel Oliver, president of the EFE news agency, alongside Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez. This…
Former England football manager Gareth Southgate has been honored with a knighthood in the 2025 New Year Honours list, recognizing his significant contributions to English football during his eight-year tenure. Southgate, 54, led the national team from 2016 to 2024, achieving remarkable success, including reaching the semifinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and two…
Plymouth Argyle Football Club announces that Wayne Rooney has mutually agreed to part ways with the club, effective immediately. This decision follows a difficult period for the team, culminating in a nine-game winless streak that has left them at the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table, four points adrift of safety. Rooney, a legendary…
Newcastle United secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday night, their first win at the stadium since 2019. Alexander Isak and Joelinton scored early goals to give the Magpies a commanding lead, which they maintained throughout the match. Isak’s goal, scored in the fourth minute, was his sixth consecutive…
Ipswich Town secured a stunning 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Portman Road, handing the Blues their second consecutive defeat under Enzo Maresca. Liam Delap was the star of the show, scoring from the penalty spot and assisting Omari Hutchinson for the second goal. The win marked Ipswich’s first home Premier League victory of the season,…
Chelsea Football Club is excited to announce the signing of Aaron Anselmino, a highly-rated 19-year-old defender, who has officially joined the club from Boca Juniors. The Blues have triggered a clause to bring Anselmino to Stamford Bridge ahead of schedule, ending his loan with the Argentine club. Originally signed in August 2024 for a fee…
FC Barcelona’s efforts to secure the registration of midfielder Dani Olmo for the remainder of the season have faced another setback, as a Spanish court has rejected the club’s appeal. This decision leaves Olmo in a precarious position, with his current registration set to expire on December 31, 2024. Initially registered through a loophole due…
In a groundbreaking move for English football, the English Football League (EFL) has announced that referees will make in-stadium announcements regarding Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions during the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-finals and final. This initiative marks the first time such announcements will be made in England, aimed at enhancing transparency and communication with fans….
Several Nigerian players were in action over the weekend in the active Premier League and Italian Serie A. In Serie A, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored his second goal in nine games for Lazio, helping his team secure a 1-1 draw against Atalanta. Dele-Bashiru has now scored four goals in 14 games across all competitions this season….
