Champions League
Raphinha focused on Barcelona not Ballon d'Or after dominant European start
By Collins Godfrey · 10 Sept 2026
Latest
Champions League
United Rise From Their Darkest Days To Reclaim Champions League Football
Manchester United are back on Europe’s biggest stage, but their return to the Champions League is more than a routine qualification, it represents the culmination of one of the club’s most difficult periods in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 10 Sept 2026
Football Gists
Mbappé makes Champions League Vow As Ballon d’Or Takes A Back Seat
Kylian Mbappé has sent a powerful message ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League campaign, insisting that European glory with the Spanish giants matters more to him than adding another individual prize to his growing collection.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 10 Sept 2026
Football Gists
Rogers Accuses Palmer Of “Stealing” The MOTM Award After Chelsea Thriller
Morgan Rogers jokingly questioned Cole Palmer’s Man of the Match award after Chelsea’s dramatic 6–3 victory over Leeds United, insisting his four assists deserved greater recognition.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 10 Sept 2026
Football Gists
Yamal Breaks Barcelona Captaincy Record At Only 19
Lamine Yamal has etched his name into Barcelona history after becoming the youngest player ever to captain the club’s first team, achieving the milestone at just 19 years and 58 days.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 10 Sept 2026
Champions League
Three Before the Break! Demirović Leads Goal Frenzy
Ermedin Demirović delivered a sensational first-half performance as Stuttgart raced into a 3-1 lead against Viking, with the striker completing a stunning hat-trick before the interval.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 9 Sept 2026
World Cup 2026
Messi Was Targeted by Serious World Cup Threats
Lionel Messi was targeted by multiple serious threats during the 2026 World Cup, according to internal police reports
By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026
World Cup 2026
Argentina Backs Infantino Despite Growing FIFA Revolt
Argentina's Football Association has publicly backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino as pressure mounts on his leadership over the abandoned FIFA rights proposal
By Michael Evalls · 7 Aug 2026
World Cup 2026
FIFA to Cover Most of Manuel Ugarte Salary After ACL Injury
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is set to receive salary protection from FIFA after suffering an ACL injury during Uruguay's World Cup defeat to Spain.
By Michael Evalls · 6 Aug 2026
World Cup 2026
Uruguay Appoints Diego Forlán As National Team Head Coach
Uruguay has ushered in a new chapter by appointing legendary former striker Diego Forlán as the national team’s new head coach, entrusting one of the country’s greatest football icons with the responsibility of restoring La Celeste to the summit of international football.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 6 Aug 2026
Transfers
Why Are Chelsea Signing Honest Ahanor Now If He Won’t Join Until 2027?
Chelsea has agreed a deal to sign Italian international Honest Ahanor from Serie A side Atalanta, with the defender officially joining in 2027
By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 1 Sept 2026
Transfers
Sofyan Amrabat Agrees Ajax Move After Fenerbahçe Exit
Ajax have moved swiftly to secure the signing of experienced Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, with reports indicating that a verbal agreement has been reached for the former Manchester United and Fiorentina star to join the Dutch giants as a free agent.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 29 Aug 2026
Transfers
James Ward-Prowse Set for Emotional Southampton Return
James Ward-Prowse is set to return to Southampton from West Ham United for a fee under £1 million, according to Ben Jacobs. The former Saints captain is heading back to his boyhood club after three years away.
By David Ale · 27 Aug 2026
Transfers
Jack Grealish in Talks Over Everton Return as Manchester City Eye Iliman Ndiaye
Jack Grealish is in talks over a return to Everton, while Manchester City are exploring a potential move for Iliman Ndiaye, who has rejected two Saudi offers.
By David Ale · 27 Aug 2026
African Football
Heartbreak At Katsina United As Chinedu Ozor Collapses And Dies In Training
Nigerian football has been plunged into mourning following the reported death of Katsina United defender Chinedu Ozor, who reportedly collapsed during training on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 11 Aug 2026
African Football
Malawi Make History by Qualifying for First World Cup
Malawi have qualified for their first-ever Women’s World Cup after beating Ghana 2-1 in the WAFCON quarter-finals
By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026
African Football
Nigeria Face South Africa in Crucial WAFCON Play-Off
Nigeria face South Africa on August 13 for a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament after their WAFCON quarter-final exits
By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026
African Football
Cameroon Shock Nigeria At Half-Time Through Nyadjou Myriam’s Stunning Strike
Cameroon have stunned defending champions Nigeria by taking a 1–0 lead into half-time of their WAFCON 2026 quarter-final clash in Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 9 Aug 2026
Champions League
Raphinha focused on Barcelona not Ballon d'Or after dominant European start
Barcelona thrashed Feyenoord in their Champions League opener as Raphinha found the net twice on Wednesday.
By Collins Godfrey · 10 Sept 2026
Champions League
Iraola enjoys 'incredible' Anfield atmosphere on Champions League debut as his side beat Atletico Madrid
Andoni Iraola's first Champions League game in charge of Liverpool ended in victory, and he lauded the Anfield crowd for their contribution.
By Collins Godfrey · 10 Sept 2026
Champions League
Superb' Arsenal should have beaten Napoli by more, says Arteta
Arsenal got their Champions League campaign up and running with a win against Napoli, with Mikel Arteta thrilled with the performance
By Collins Godfrey · 10 Sept 2026
Champions League
United Rise From Their Darkest Days To Reclaim Champions League Football
Manchester United are back on Europe’s biggest stage, but their return to the Champions League is more than a routine qualification, it represents the culmination of one of the club’s most difficult periods in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 10 Sept 2026
Premier League
'It's a long, long ride' – Alonso not disheartened by defeat to Arsenal
Xabi Alonso tasted defeat for the first time at Chelsea after Sunday's loss to Arsenal, but the Spaniard remained focused on the future.
By Collins Godfrey · 7 Sept 2026
Premier League
Arteta: Arsenal can perform at an even higher level than last season
Arsenal's win against Chelsea made it three wins from three in the Premier League this term, but Mikel Arteta said they can be even better.
By Collins Godfrey · 7 Sept 2026
Premier League
Confidence from this result can help us' - Sage delighted after first Palace win
Pierre Sage won his first league game as Crystal Palace boss after his side came from behind to beat Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage.
By Collins Godfrey · 7 Sept 2026
Premier League
'We don't need long to change a game' – Hurzeler backs Brighton to keep improving
Brighton came from behind to avoid defeat, with Luka Vuskovic's second-half header earning a point against Leeds United on Saturday.
By Collins Godfrey · 7 Sept 2026
La Liga
David Soria Extends Historic LaLiga Record to 194 Consecutive Starts
David Soria has made 194 consecutive LaLiga starts for Getafe, extending his record as the most consistently selected starter in the competition's history.
By Michael Evalls · 8 Sept 2026
La Liga
Flick still striving for perfection despite Barcelona's thrashing of Valencia
Barcelona made it four wins from four to begin their LaLiga title defence, though Hansi Flick said he wants to see more from his players
By Collins Godfrey · 7 Sept 2026
La Liga
Yamal Torments Valencia As Barcelona Deliver Five-Star Performance
Lamine Yamal was at the heart of Barcelona’s demolition of Valencia, producing a dazzling display of pace, creativity and ruthless finishing as the Catalan giants cruised to a 5–0 victory at Mestalla.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 6 Sept 2026
La Liga
Madrid Crumble in Seville As Mbappé Miss Seals Shock Betis Win
Real Betis pulled off a stunning victory over Real Madrid, ending the Spanish giants’ perfect start in dramatic fashion as Kylian Mbappé suffered a night to forget from the penalty spot.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 5 Sept 2026
Analysis
70th Edition of the Ballon d’Or Awards: What the Journey Has Been
From a 1956 French magazine experiment to football's ultimate global obsession, the Ballon d’Or reaches its historic 70th anniversary. Here is the story of how an award that excluded Pelé and Maradona survived FIFA mergers, rule overhauls, and seven decades of glorious chaos to become the crown every footballer dreams of.
By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 8 Sept 2026
Analysis
New London City Player Alexia Putellas Launches ElevenTV to Broadcast the WSL in Spain: How English Football Builds Commercial Power
Alexia Putellas Launches ElevenTV and Secures Rights to Broadcast the WSL to Spain—Proving How English Football Transformed the Game Into a Global Product
By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 4 Sept 2026
Analysis
Chelsea Are a Bigger Club Than Manchester City. And It Isn’t Even Close.
Manchester City may have excelled more recently, but Chelsea have something money, trophies and dominance cannot manufacture: history. From European glory to iconic generations, here’s why the Blues remain the bigger club.
By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 3 Sept 2026
Analysis
How Manchester City Used Data to Replace De Bruyne with Rayan Cherki
It is called Moneyball, but that's only half true. The future belongs to clubs that can leverage data/AI and combine algorithms with instinct better than everyone else.
By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 20 Aug 2026
Biography
Zion Suzuki: This is a story worth knowing
Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United wanted Zion Suzuki, but he boldly turned them down, refusing to spend his early career on the bench as a backup to André Onana.
By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 19 Aug 2026
Biography
Diomandes are Made Under Pressure: How Yan Diomande went from poverty in Abidjan to stardom in Madrid
Two years ago, Yan Diomande was playing semi-professional football in Florida. Now, he’s the most expensive signing in Real Madrid history.
By Collins Godfrey · 13 Aug 2026
Biography
Pep Chavarría: The Boy from Figueres Who Took the Long Road to Chelsea
Pep Chavarría did not grow up as football's next big thing. He had to become it.
By Chikamso 'Mr Focus' Okoye · 12 Aug 2026
Biography
Franco Baresi Dies at 66: Football Mourns the Loss Of An Italian And AC Milan Icon
The football world is in mourning following the death of AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi at the age of 66, bringing to an end the life of one of the greatest defenders to ever Grace the sport.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 31 Jul 2026