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Former Barcelona player, Xavi Simons has opened up on why he left the club, asserting that the Catalan team never had faith in him, and he opted to remain silent about it. In an interview on The Sports Agents podcast, Simons mentioned that he was focused on improving his performance on the field, despite being […]
Former Watford captain, Troy Deeney, has tipped Arsenal to successfully defend the Premier League title this season and has shared his predictions for the top four. After achieving three consecutive second-place finishes, Mikel Arteta successfully led Arsenal to their first league championship in 22 years last season. With the World Cup concluded and pre-season activities […]
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, currently tops the list of players with the most matches ever played in the history of the World Cup tournament. The 39-year-old Inter Miami forward has now played in 28 matches at the World Cup. This comes after Messi made an appearance for Argentina in their final Group J encounter against […]
By Juliet Umeh As the 2026 FIFA World Cup captivates football fans across the globe, Google has unveiled six smart digital tools designed to help supporters stay informed, engaged and connected throughout the tournament. The features offer live score updates, AI-powered match analysis, personalised football briefings, immersive fan experiences and recommendations on where fans can […]
Manchester United have secured the majority of the land needed to build their proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium. United announced on Monday that they had acquired a 25-acre (10 hectare) site close to their current Old Trafford home. The land purchase is a major step forward in United’s plans to build Britain’s biggest sporting arena. The […]
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was handed a four-year suspension on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test. Vondrousova did not submit a sample when notified by a doping control officer during an out-of-competition test attempt at her home in December 2025. The 26-year-old Czech, who won Wimbledon in 2023, said stress and poor mental health […]
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his side had silenced their doubters after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. One of the pre-tournament favourites, La Roja’s World Cup got off to a slow start as they were held 0-0 by tournament debutants Cape Verde. Barcelona superstar […]
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero on Saturday as the tiny Caribbean island claimed its first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against toothless Ecuador. Ecuador, who finished second in South American qualifying, had 28 shots, including 15 on target, in Kansas City but Room stood firm in an astonishing display. The 0-0 […]
Former Premier League player, Miguel Almiron has made history as the first individual to receive a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth during a match. In light of the new FIFA regulations implemented for the tournament in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, the football governing body had stated that ‘any […]
Coach Graham Potter said his Sweden team will learn and be better for their 5-1 World Cup hammering by a rampant Netherlands on Saturday. The Swedes thrashed Tunisia by the same scoreline to launch their campaign but came crashing back down to Earth in Houston. Potter’s men, who would have reached the last 32 with […]
Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday. Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, including the crucial goal four minutes into injury time, triggering a massive roar from the overwhelmingly pro-German crowd of 43,000 in Toronto. Germany had not advanced […]
High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket. Those three nations can join co-hosts the United States and Mexico who are already through. Germany thrashed debutants Curacao 7-1 in their opener and […]
Nigeria is not at the FIFA World Cup 2026 holding in Mexico, Canada and the United States. This is already well known because failure cannot easily be assuaged with momentary exhilaration or euphoric response to a mundial that has already earned the status of the biggest footballing event ever, 48 national teams playing in three countries. […]
Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday. Williams made a sensational return to tennis last week when she won her first-round doubles match at Queen’s Club with partner Victoria Mboko. The […]
By Enitan Abdultawab Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa has explained why he posed with his head downwards in Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup photos. Bielsa brushed aside speculation surrounding his viral FIFA World Cup portrait, insisting there was no hidden message behind the unconventional photograph. The veteran Argentine tactician attracted attention after FIFA released official portraits […]
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Hany into an own goal. With the […]
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break down debutants Cape Verde in a 0-0 draw to open their tournament. The European champions badly missed the spark of Lamine Yamal, who was deemed only fit enough for a second-half […]
Australia made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Turkey in a Group D encounter on Sunday. The Socceroos produced a disciplined and determined performance to secure all three points against a Turkish side that entered the match with high expectations. Australia absorbed pressure for much […]
Alex Iwobi has etched his name into Nigerian football history after making his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles, becoming just the fourth player to reach the milestone for the national team. The Fulham midfielder achieved the feat during Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal on Wednesday, joining an elite group comprising former captain Joseph Yobo, […]
Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. The former Belgium striker cemented his place in the history of six-time European Cup winners Liverpool in 2019. He scored twice in a memorable 4-0 comeback Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona, after the English giants lost the first […]
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, with co-hosts Mexico opening the tournament against South Africa in what promises to be a historic curtain-raiser. As teams prepare for football’s biggest stage, discipline will be just as important as talent. Players aiming to go deep into the competition must avoid unnecessary bookings, as both […]
Galatasaray have identified two strikers to sign to partner and support Victor Osimhen in the attack. This was disclosed by Galatasaray reporter Burhan Can Terzi while sharing information about the yellow-red team’s transfer agenda this summer. According to Can Terzi, the two strikers are Fernabahce’s Jhon Duran and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kolo Muani “The two names […]