Cristiano Ronaldo has voiced his belief that the Ballon d’Or should be awarded to a player whose team has lifted the UEFA Champions League. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain in Munich, the 40-year-old Al Nassr forward emphasized the importance of team success in individual recognition. “In my…
Jordan and Uzbekistan have made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their first-ever appearances at the global tournament. Jordan secured their spot with an impressive 3-0 win over Oman, highlighted by a hat-trick from Ali Olwan. This victory confirmed Jordan as one of the top two teams in Group B of…
La Liga giants Barcelona are reportedly considering a transfer for Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman as they seek to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season. According to Catalan outlet 3cat, new Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has personally backed the potential signing. While Liverpool’s Luis Díaz remains Barcelona’s primary target, talks with the Premier…
Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal has officially submitted a €70 million offer to Italian side Napoli for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed the development on Thursday via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. “Al Hilal has submitted an official bid to Napoli for Victor Osimhen as their top target,” Romano…
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has described switching his international allegiance from England to Nigeria as one of the most defining decisions of his football career. In an interview with ARISE TV, the 2024 CAF African Footballer of the Year said the move not only reshaped his career but also deepened his sense of identity.…
12-years-old Fode Diallo — the sensational young talent lighting up La Masia. In his debut season with Barcelona’s U13 side, Diallo has already scored a staggering 96 goals in just 30 games, breaking records previously held by legends like Lionel Messi and rising star Lamine Yamal. Hailed as “the new Eto’o,” Fode is a dynamic…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has made history by becoming the first professional football club to incorporate Bitcoin into its treasury reserve strategy—marking a bold step in the convergence of global sports and digital finance. The announcement was made at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas by PSG Labs head Pär Helgosson, who revealed that the…
Liverpool have submitted a bid worth close to £110 million in an ambitious move to sign German midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The Premier League champions have emerged as frontrunners for the 22-year-old’s signature, following the withdrawal of both Bayern Munich and Manchester City from the race to sign him this summer. New…
Napoli has turned down offers from Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahce for Nigerian international and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen, one of the hottest names in this summer’s transfer window, spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, where his goals played a crucial role in helping the club secure both the Turkish Cup and…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in collaboration with TotalEnergies, has officially unveiled a newly redesigned trophy for the CAF Champions League, signaling a new chapter for African club football. The unveiling ceremony took place at TotalEnergies’ South African headquarters in Johannesburg, attended by African football legends including Lucas Radebe, Teko Modise, and Siphiwe Tshabalala,…
