The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ordered the Super Falcons’ technical crew to step down with immediate effect following the team’s disappointing 2026 campaign. The federation announced the decision on Monday through a brief statement on its official X account, directing head coach Justin Madugu and other members of the coaching and backroom staff to…
Arsenal began their 2026/27 campaign in style, defeating Manchester City 3-0 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to lift the Community Shield. The Gunners made a blistering start, taking the lead just seconds into the game after Myles Lewis-Skelly picked out Riccardo Calafiori inside the box. The Italian kept his composure to slot the ball…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has offered a message of support to Lionel Messi following the death of the Argentine star’s father and longtime manager, Jorge Messi. Jorge Messi died after a prolonged illness, prompting the Inter Miami forward to pay an emotional tribute to his father and reflect on the important role he played…
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has taken a swipe at Arsenal supporters following the club’s failed attempt to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during the summer transfer window. Vinicius was reportedly a surprise target for Arsenal, with the Gunners said to be willing to make the Brazilian international the highest-paid player in…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has described Italy’s Serie A as one of the best football leagues in the world, saying he is proud and grateful to compete at such a high level. The Nigerian goalkeeper made the remarks in an interview with The Guardian after an impressive campaign with Udinese, where he kept…
UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have accused FIFA of a “fundamental breach of trust” and “deception” over its handling of a proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup. In a joint “open letter to the football family” released on Monday, the three confederations criticised FIFA…
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of football superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. Jorge passed away on Friday night, August 7, at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, following a prolonged illness, according to the family. He had spent his final months receiving treatment between a medical facility…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations that inappropriate conduct was linked to a six-figure departure payment made to a woman during his time as general secretary of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). UEFA confirmed that the woman received the payment, stating that the arrangement complied with staff regulations in place at…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 140 pump-action rifles and a large consignment of cannabis-infused food products at the TinCan Island Port in Lagos. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing, saying the seizures were made during recent enforcement operations by the TinCan Island Port Command. According to Adeniyi,…
Calls for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino show no signs of subsiding, with the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) becoming the first national football association to formally demand his immediate resignation. Infantino had appeared to stave off a potential internal revolt during a summit with senior FIFA officials in Rabat, Morocco, where the world…
