Russia have beaten Iraq 2-0 in a friendly on Sunday in what was their first international match on home soil since November 2021. Recall the Russians were barred in February 2022 by both FIFA and UEFA from continental and global competitions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Substitute Anton Miranchuk fired Russia ahead shortly after halftime, […]

Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane both got on the scoresheet on Sunday as England eased past Ukraine to maintain their perfect start to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on Sunday. Gareth Southgate’s team followed an impressive victory against Italy in their Group C opener with another composed display highlighted by Saka’s brilliance and the latest […]

By Oluwaseyifunmi Awobiyi President of the Brazilian Football Association, Ednaldo Rodrigues has confirmed that Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti is considered a top candidate to be the next coach of Brazil. Ancelotti has been linked to the job since Tite left the role. Although he denied the job rumors back in December saying: “I don’t […]

Martin Odegaard says that Norway ‘should have had a penalty’ against Spain following Rodri’s heavy tackle on him. The Premier League title rivals squared off with each other on Saturday in their countries’ first Euro 2024 qualifiers. Spain secured a 3-0 win to go top of Group C. The game saw an interesting twist at […]

It has also been reported that Al Nassr’s rivals, Al Hilal, are interested in signing Messi. If they fail to lure the Argentine to Saudi Arabia, they may make a move for Neymar, who, while not keen on leaving PSG, is reportedly open to considering offers.

Phil Foden was ruled out of England’s Euro 22024 qualifier against Ukraine after undergoing surgery to remove his appendix on the morning of Sunday’s game at Wembley. The 22-year-old came off the bench, and was later substituted, in Thursday’s 2-1 win away to Italy. Manchester City midfielder Foden, 22, trained with England on Saturday but […]

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has faulted the decision of former Nigerian captain, Jay-Jay Okocha to have joined Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League. Ronaldinho, who was Okocha’s teammate at Paris Saint-Germain, thinks the move to England restrained the full potential of Okocha. Ronaldinho, who was full of praised for Jay-Jay, said, “Jay Jay Okocha, […]

After shocking the Super Eagles in Abuja, Guinea-Bissau coach, Baciro Cande says his team will be aiming for yet another victory in the return fixture. The Djurtus stunned the continent when they defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the first time on Friday at MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja courtesy of a first-half strike from […]

The new deal would make Haaland become the best-paid player in the Premier League.

Qatari Banker, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani has submitted an improved bid to buy Manchester United. Al-Thani was expected to make his second offer ahead of Raine Group’s 9 p.m. UK deadline on Wednesday before all bidders were given additional time. Sheikh Jassim’s offer was submitted overnight on Friday UK time and will now be […]