After Manchester City accepted responsibility for nine rule violations, the Premier League fined them £1 million. After four consecutive titles, City’s 2024–25 domestic season came to an end with a third-place finish. In addition, they will have to pay a seven-figure punishment because they broke the rule many times. The top flight and Pep Guardiola’s … Read more
The anticipated storm surrounding the MetLife Stadium postponed Thursday’s Group A match between Egypt’s Al Ahly and Brazil’s Palmeiras after an hour. For the second time this tournament, bad weather has postponed a match. While Palmeiras were ahead 2-0, referee Anthony Taylor quickly signalled for a full evacuation of the pitch. The stadium’s public address … Read more
Premier League club Hull City has signed seasoned defender Semi Ajayi, according to Sky Bet Championship. The Tigers have signed the Nigerian international to a two-year deal. West Bromwich Albion, a team in the Sky Bet Championship, were Ajayi’s previous club. Albion signed the 31-year-old in 2019 from Rotherham United. The centre back was a … Read more
The transfer of Ezeh Chibuzor to Rivers United of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is almost finalised. Chibuzor reportedly has transfer talks underway with Pride of Rivers. Before leaving for international play, Chibuzor spent two seasons with Rivers United. During his tenure with the Port Harcourt-based club, he was able to make 10 appearances … Read more
Coach Luis Enrique of Paris Saint-Germain has nominated six players, including Ousmane Dembélé, as potential winners of the Ballon d’Or this season. Also, Enrique has come clean about his preference for Dembélé to win the top individual medal. When the Ballon d’Or is announced in September, Dembélé will likely be one of the favourites. While … Read more
A transfer to CFR Cluj of Romania has been rumoured involving Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo. Since his February departure from Turkish Super Lig team Kasimpasa, Omeruo has not had a club to play for. The centre back’s contract was mutually terminated. According to transfermarkt, the 31-year-old has garnered interest from CFR Cluj. There have been … Read more
Victor Osimhen’s transfer talks with Juventus have reportedly resumed, as reported by La Gazetta dello Sport. In preparation for the 2025–26 season, the Old Lady are hoping to add three new players to their roster. When it comes to attacking, Osimhen is Juventus’ first pick. The Nigerian national team member turned down Igor Tudor’s offer … Read more
Victor Osimhen will not be leaving Galatasaray during the summer transfer window, according to Turkish football analyst Devrim Zengi. Osimhen has not yet committed to a team for the next season. He finished his loan stint with Galatasaray not long ago; he’s 26 years old. This summer, the Nigerian international is expected to leave Napoli … Read more
“According to Sky Sport, Jadon Sancho, a winger for Manchester United, has responded positively to the notion of joining Napoli. The transfer of Jadon Sancho from Manchester United to the reigning Serie A winners Napoli has not yet been finalised. The loan agreement Sancho had with Chelsea just expired, and he has since returned to … Read more
According to Diario AS, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has designated summer acquisition Trent Alexander-Arnold as the starting right back for the 2025–26 campaign when the team takes corners. After choosing not to extend his contract with the Premier League champions, Alexander-Arnold became a free agent and signed with Real Madrid. Upon his arrival at … Read more