Former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. The announcement was made via his social media platforms, marking the end of a career that spanned over a decade and saw him play across multiple top-flight leagues around the world. “After much thought and consideration,…
Chelsea is preparing for a significant late transfer window overhaul, with Raheem Sterling included among nine players the club aims to move on before the summer deadline. The 30-year-old winger endured a challenging loan spell at Arsenal last season and still has two years remaining on his £325,000-per-week contract. Both Sterling and Chelsea reportedly prefer…
Ademola Lookman has returned to Bergamo and resumed training with his Atalanta teammates following several days of absence. The Nigerian winger had previously skipped training without permission in an attempt to force a move to Inter Milan. During his absence, Lookman released a statement accusing Atalanta of breaking promises and treating him unfairly both as…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named the 2025 PFA Men’s Player of the Year, becoming the first player in history to win the award three times. The 33-year-old Egypt international enjoyed a remarkable 2024/25 season, scoring 29 goals and providing 18 assists as Arne Slot’s side powered to the Premier League title. His…
Lawyers representing former French international Lassana Diarra have confirmed that the ex-midfielder is suing FIFA and the Belgian Football Association for €65 million (approximately $76 million) following a major legal victory that challenged aspects of football’s transfer system. Diarra, 40, previously played for top clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Real Madrid. His case stems from…
Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech has announced that he and his wife, Martina, are separating after 26 years of marriage. The 43-year-old shared the heartfelt news in an emotional Instagram statement on Thursday. Čech and Martina had been together since their teenage years, with Martina supporting him throughout his illustrious football career. The…
Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the team is still waiting for the $100,000 payment that was promised to them. In a recent interview, Ajibade was asked if the funds had been disbursed. She confirmed that, despite widespread belief, the players have not received any part of the money. “We’ve not received anything,”…
Premier League champions Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign highly-rated Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. The deal, finalized late Wednesday night, is worth £26 million plus add-ons for the 18-year-old centre-back. Leoni has now been granted permission to travel to Liverpool to complete personal terms and undergo a medical, which is expected to begin on…
Fred Kerley, the American sprinter and Olympic silver medalist, has been provisionally suspended for violating anti-doping rules, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Tuesday. The 30-year-old athlete faces charges related to missed doping tests. Under the World Anti-Doping Code, an athlete who accumulates three missed tests or filing failures within a 12-month period can…
Italian orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis has died at the World Games in Chengdu, China, after collapsing during competition, organisers confirmed on Tuesday, August 12. Debertolis, 29, was found unconscious on August 8 during the men’s middle-distance orienteering event and passed away four days later, according to a joint statement from the World Games organisers and…
