The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has announced that referee Michael Oliver will not officiate any Premier League matches this weekend. This decision follows a contentious incident during the recent FA Cup fifth-round match between Crystal Palace and Millwall, where Oliver’s officiating came under intense scrutiny. On March 1, 2025, Crystal Palace faced Millwall…
In a powerful display of unity and dissent with the latest news in the Premier League, Manchester United supporters are organizing a significant protest against the club’s current ownership. The demonstration is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025, ahead of the home game against Arsenal at Old Trafford. The 1958 Group, a…
Arsenal Football Club boss Mikel Arteta has provided his team with a motivational message before a pivotal UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match against PSV Eindhoven. In the face of some recent disappointments in domestic competitions, Arteta emphasizes the significance of this European match as a season-defining game for the Gunners. Arsenal’s current…
Fenerbahçe coach José Mourinho has taken legal action against Galatasaray after a complaint of racism following comments made in a recent Super Lig match. Mourinho said after the 0-0 draw that the Galatasaray bench was “jumping like monkeys” when an early tackle took place and that he was relieved the match had been refereed by…
In the latest football news, The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has confirmed an innovative adjustment to the Laws of the Game, which will aim to enhance the pace and smoothness of football matches. From the 2025/2026 season, goalkeepers will be restricted from holding the ball for up to eight seconds. A violation of this…
The day was special for football in Nigeria with the latest football news confirming that as much as 30 of Nigeria’s topmost referees received formal FIFA badges in a ceremony given by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that will finally allow them to referee in games sanctioned by FIFA in the year 2025. It measures…
In the latest Premier League news on player updates, Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy has officially turned down an offer to play for Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, opting instead to further develop his career with his current team and with a potential future in the English national team. The 29-year-old, who qualifies to…
West Ham United continued their resurgence under new manager Graham Potter, cruising to a 2-0 victory over Leicester City at the London Stadium in game week 27 final fixture on Thursday night. The Hammers took the lead in the 21st minute through Tomas Soucek, who converted the rebound from close range after Mads Hermansen had…
The Turkish Football Federation Disciplinary Committee has punished Fenerbahçe head coach José Mourinho with a four-match ban following allegations of racist remarks during a recent Istanbul derby against Galatasaray. The decision comes after a thorough consideration of the incident that has sparked outrage in the Turkish football community. The incident at issue occurred in the…
In the latest football news, Chelsea FC teen sensation Cole Palmer has emerged as ‘World’s Sexiest Footballer’ for 2025 following a national survey conducted across the United Kingdom. The 22-year-old striker took the top position, ahead of other football personalities such as Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Manchester City’s Jack Grealish. The survey, conducted by…
