Newcastle’s Tonali gets suspended two-month ban by FA for betting breaches
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been given a suspended two-month ban after admitting to breaches of Football Association betting rules. The 23-year old Italian, has also been fined £20,000, but will not serve the ban if he does not commit further breaches before the end of next season. He is already serving a 10-month ban […]
Fullkrug Gives Dortmund Lone Goal Winner against PSG
Borussia Dortmund’s Niclas Fuellkrug (foolkroog) fired in a first-half goal to seal a 1-0 victory over visitors Paris St Germain in their Champions League semi-final first leg last night. PSG, fresh from being crowned Ligue 1 champions and desperate to win their first ever Champions League trophy, found it hard going against a disciplined German […]
NPFL deducts 2 points from Enyimba international after game disruption
Enyimba International have been deducted two points by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, for the disruption of their game against Doma United. The points’ deduction was sequel to the NFF disciplinary committee’s decision to upturn the victory that Enyimba had over Doma United. The match on March 10, was disrupted after 88 minutes with […]
Thiago Silva Set to Depart Chelsea at the end of the season
In a heartfelt announcement, Chelsea’s defensive stalwart Thiago Silva has confirmed his departure from the club at the end of the season, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in the Blues’ history. Since his arrival in the summer of 2020, the 39-year-old Brazilian maestro has etched his name into Chelsea folklore with over 150 […]
NFF names Finidi George as Super Eagles Head Coach
The Board of Nigeria Football Federation has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee, to appoint Finidi George as Head Coach of the Senior Men National Football Team, Super Eagles. The 52-year-old George, a member of the so-styled ‘Golden Generation’ that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Tunisia, who spent […]
Arsenal Beat Tottenham But Not Enough for Title Manchester City Close Behind
Arsenal fought off a second half fight back to record a nervy 3-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur in their North London derby yesterday, but the result is still not enough to secure the title. Defending champions Manchester City claimed a 2-nil win over relegation threatened Nottingham Forest, and are now in second place on 79 […]
Everton dent Liverpool’s title challenge with 2-nil victory in Merseyside derby
Everton secured their first win in a Merseyside derby last night at Goodison Park since 2010 beating Liverpool 2-nil. The result leaves Liverpool’s Premier League title aspirations in ruins, as it keeps Jurgen Klopp’s men still three points adrift of leaders Arsenal and only one point in front of defending champions Manchester City, who have […]
UEFA to confirm 26-man squads for Euro 2024
UEFA is set to confirm nations will have 26-man squads for this summer’s European Championship in Germany. A meeting of the European governing body’s national competitions committee voted in favour of the change, which is set to be ratified by the executive committee later this week. UEFA had planned to revert to 23-man squads after […]
Jude Bellingham wins 2024 Laureus Breakthrough of the Year Award
England and Real Madrid midfielder, Jude Bellingham, has secured the prestigious 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year award, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. The 20-year-old has quickly risen to prominence since his £89 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid last summer, establishing himself as a pivotal figure within […]
Nigeria’s Diana Paul will today begin an attempt to break a Guinness World Record
Nigeria’s Diana Paul will today begin an attempt to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) of 105 hours in singing marathon event. The one-of-a-kind event scheduled to hold at the Blake Resort, Garki, Abuja, would see the song writer, and girl-child enthusiast attempt to set the new singing marathon record currently held by India’s Sunil […]