China is set to impose a tax on contraception for the first time in more than 30 years as the government looks for ways to reverse the country’s declining birth rate. Under newly released tax regulations, contraceptive drugs and products; including condoms will lose their exemption from China’s 13% value-added tax starting January 1, 2026.…
The winners of the 2026 World Cup will earn 50 million dollars in prize money as part of a record financial payout announced by FIFA on Wednesday, December 17. World football’s governing body said the total prize fund for the tournament will be 655 million dollars, representing an increase of almost 50 percent from…
FIFA has released the 2025 The Best Men’s and Women’s 11, recognising the most outstanding footballers in the world over the past season. The announcement was made on Tuesday, December 16, during the awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, where Paris Saint Germain emerged as the dominant force in the men’s selection. Six players from PSG’s…
Footballer, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has reflected on his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Akinsanmiro was named in Super Eagles’ 28-man squad for the competition by head coach, Eric Chelle last week. The 21-year-old who was previously a barber, has caught the eye with his impressive performances for Serie…
Chelsea legend, John Terry has revealed he considered k!lling himself after his penalty miss in the 2008 Champions League final. The former England defender slipped and hit the post with what could have been the decisive spot-kick against Manchester United, before the Red Devils eventually won the shoot-out at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Now Terry,…
Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of France football legend Zinedine Zidane, has been included in Algeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to begin on December 21 in Morocco. The 27-year-old, who plays for Spanish second-division side Granada, previously represented France at youth level before switching his international allegiance to Algeria.…
Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpool’s matchday squad for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brighton following what have been described as behind the scenes peace talks with head coach Arne Slot. The development comes days after Salah sparked major controversy with a blunt public interview after Liverpool’s dramatic 3–3 draw with Leeds…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have dropped to 37th position in the latest FIFA Women’s World ranking. The new ranking was released on the world’s soccer govering body official website on Thursday, December 11. The Super Falcons were not in action during the last FIFA international break. Justine Madugu’s side were previously ranked…
Pharaohs of Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan has offered his support for Mohamed Salah after his outburst at Liverpool. Salah was named as a substitute for the third successive game by Liverpool head coach Arne Slot in the 3-3 draw with Leeds United on Saturday. The forward made it clear after the game…
FIFA has confirmed December 15 as the official release date for players heading to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, offering relief to clubs across Europe who had expressed concerns about losing key talents too early in the season. The new date gives clubs an additional week with their African internationals before they report…
