Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has credited former mentor Pep Guardiola for inspiring his transition into management following the announcement of Guardiola’s departure from Manchester City. Speaking in Berlin ahead of Saturday’s German Cup final against Stuttgart, Kompany described the opportunity to work under the Spanish tactician at City as “a gift.” Kompany, who captained…
Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United’s permanent head coach after guiding the club back into the Champions League. The former United midfielder initially took charge in January on an interim basis following Ruben Amorim’s departure, but the club have now handed him the role full-time after an impressive run of results. Under Carrick,…
Cristiano Ronaldo was overcome with emotion on Thursday night after finally winning his first trophy with Al-Nassr, ending a three-year wait for silverware since joining the club. The Portuguese captain scored twice as Al-Nassr cruised to a 4–1 victory over Damac FC to clinch the Saudi Pro League title. The result confirmed Al-Nassr as league…
China has expressed firm support for Cuba following the United States’ decision to indict former Cuban leader Raul Castro on murder-related charges connected to the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. The charges, announced by the US on Wednesday, May 20, have fuelled speculation that President Donald Trump could pursue a tougher stance against…
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has unveiled his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As part of their preparations for the tournament, Portugal will play a series of friendly matches, including a high-profile encounter against Nigeria on June 10 at the Dr…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tanzania, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau in the race for qualification to next summer’s Africa Cup of Nations jointly-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The four teams are placed in Group L. The draw was conducted at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo on Tuesday, with former…
Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City were held to a draw by Bournemouth on Tuesday, May 19. City needed a victory to cut Arsenal’s lead to two points and keep the title race alive heading into the final day of the season on…
Pep Guardiola has dismissed speculation suggesting he could leave Manchester City F.C. at the end of the season, insisting he remains focused on his role at the club despite mounting reports linking him with a possible exit. Reports surfaced on Tuesday, May 18, claiming City had begun internal discussions regarding Guardiola’s potential departure following Sunday’s…
Chelsea F.C. have officially announced the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the club’s new manager. The Spaniard is set to take charge on July 1, 2026, after signing a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge. In a statement posted on X, Chelsea said: “Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as…
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan delivered a strong performance at the opening meeting of the 2026 Diamond League season in Shanghai on Saturday, finishing third in the women’s 100m hurdles. Fresh from winning gold at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana last week, Amusan recorded a season-best time of 12.41 seconds to place behind…
