Nigeria has unveiled a 24-man squad for the crucial 2026 World Cup playoff, with Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye recalled for the knockout tie against the Panthers of Gabon. The roster also features the return of Sevilla forward Chidera Ejuke and Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika. Okoye comes back after serving a two-month ban linked to…
Barcelona and Spain star forward, Lamine Yamal has firmly stated that he can never compare himself to Lionel Messi. Yamal was a key contributor in Barcelona’s recent UEFA Champions League matchday 4 contest, where they held Club Brugge to a 3-3 draw. The youngster scored a brilliant goal to make the score 2-2…
Nottingham Forest owner and Olympiacos president, Evangelos Marinakis, has gone on trial in Athens over allegations of instigating football-related violence and supporting a criminal organisation in Greece. According to Mail Online, the 58-year-old and four other Olympiacos board members face two misdemeanour charges linked to incidents that allegedly occurred between 2019 and 2024. Prosecutors accuse…
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has suspended 149 referees for placing bets on football matches, marking one of the largest integrity scandals in the history of Turkish football. In a statement released on Friday, October 31, 2025, the TFF said its disciplinary committee handed out suspensions ranging from eight to twelve months. Investigations are still…
Superstar footballer, Lionel Messi, has expressed a strong desire to represent Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, Messi said he will see how his body feels next year before choosing whether to play. “It’s something extraordinary to be able to be in a World Cup, and…
Boxing legends Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao and Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. could be set to share the ring once again. According to Inside The Ring, Mayweather is in discussions for a potential 2026 rematch with Pacquiao, with talks reportedly centered on staging the fight as a Netflix boxing event. The pair last met in May 2015…
Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 FIFPRO Women’s World 11. The 26-player shortlist for the global award was announced on Monday, with nominees chosen through votes cast by professional footballers worldwide. Alozie’s nomination caps off a remarkable year in which she played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s…
Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek has confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen’s contract with the club does not include a release clause. Osimhen, who spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, completed a permanent move to the Turkish Süper Lig champions this summer, ending his stint with Italian side Napoli. The permanent transfer followed Galatasaray reportedly…
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr has voiced his frustration over the refereeing decisions during his team’s 4–0 defeat to Nigeria in Uyo earlier this month. The loss dashed Benin’s hopes of qualifying for their first-ever FIFA World Cup. In the October 14 match, Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick for the Super Eagles, with Frank Onyeka…
Olympic boxer Lin Yu-ting marked her return to the ring with a dominant performance, knocking out her opponent in just 94 seconds. The 29-year-old Taiwanese fighter, who won gold in the featherweight division at the Paris 2024 Olympics, had previously been disqualified from the 2023 World Championships after failing a gender eligibility test — a…
