football

Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A and Bundesliga demand FIFA governance reform

Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga demand FIFA reform

The Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A and Bundesliga are set to jointly demand urgent…

By Maha Christopher
Harry Kane celebrating his winning goal for Bayern Munich against Elversberg

Kane opens Bundesliga account as Bayern edge Elversberg

Harry Kane scored his first Bundesliga goal of the season. Bayern Munich survived a…

By Maha Christopher
Former FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura discussing Nigeria’s potential as a sporting hub

Ex-FIFA chief backs Nigeria as Africa’s sports powerhouse

Former FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura has tipped Nigeria to become a major sporting and…

By Maha Christopher
FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid growing opposition from UEFA and European football federations

French FA withdraws Infantino backing as UEFA pressure grows

Pressure is mounting on FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the French Football Federation withdrew…

By Maha Christopher
Mauricio Pochettino speaking about Chelsea’s 2016/17 Premier League title

Chelsea’s 2016-17 Premier League title should be given to Spurs – Pochettino

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to be stripped of…

By Maha Christopher
Thibaut Courtois in action for Belgium before putting his international career on hold

Courtois pauses Belgium career until September 2027

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has announced that he will temporarily step away from…

By Maha Christopher
Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or

2026 Ballon d’Or: Messi, Yamal, Mbappé make 30-man shortlist

Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé have been named among the 30 players…

By Maha Christopher
FIFA President Gianni Infantino as FIFA and CAF intervene in the NFF leadership crisis

FIFA, CAF halts NFF election, plans Nigeria visit

FIFA and the Confederation of African Football have suspended the planned Nigeria Football Federation…

By Maha Christopher
Lionel Messi in Argentina colours after announcing his international retirement

Messi retires from Argentina duty after 21 years

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a…

By Maha Christopher
Bruno Fernandes celebrates his hat-trick for Manchester United against Ipswich Town

Fernandes hat-trick fires Man Utd to 5-2 Ipswich win

Bruno Fernandes produced a superb hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to thrash…

By Maha Christopher
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho speaking about the Ballon d’Or award

Mourinho decries politics in Ballon d’Or voting

lsoReal Madrid coach José Mourinho has criticised what he described as political influences in…

By Maha Christopher
Europa League trophy during the 2026/27 league-phase draw

Sunderland, Bournemouth draw AC Milan in Europa League

Premier League sides Sunderland and Bournemouth have been handed meetings with seven-time European champions…

By Maha Christopher
Raheem Sterling who has been charged following a Lamborghini crash on the M3 in England

Raheem Sterling charged over Lamborghini crash, nitrous oxide possession

Former England international Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of…

By Maha Christopher
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after winning the 2026 PFA Players’ Player of the Year award

Bruno Fernandes crowned PFA Player of the Year after record-breaking campaign

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been crowned the 2026 PFA Players’ Player of…

By Maha Christopher
PSG coach Luis Enrique during the Ligue 1 opener against Rennes

Enrique warns PSG stars after Rennes comeback draw

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has warned his players against becoming comfortable with past…

By Maha Christopher