Arsenal remain interested in signing Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen but have reportedly told the Nigeria international that he must reduce his salary demands to complete a move to the Premier League club. Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his attacking options before the summer transfer window closes, with Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez also reportedly…
Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa at the age of 38. Police said Tete was arriving at his residence in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, and was waiting for the gate to open when two armed men wearing balaclavas emerged from a vehicle and opened fire.…
Real Madrid have retained their position at the top of global football business, ranking as the world’s most valuable football brand for the third consecutive year, according to the Brand Finance Football 50 Report. The Spanish giants recorded a 25% increase in brand value over the past year, reaching €2.4 billion. This makes Real Madrid…
The US Open has suffered a major setback after world No. 1 Jannik Sinner announced his withdrawal from the tournament due to a right knee injury. The Italian star had resumed hard-court training in Monte-Carlo but was unable to recover in time for the Grand Slam, where he had been hoping to return to New…
Cristiano Ronaldo began his 25th professional season in style, scoring his 977th career goal as Al Nassr secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Al Riyadh on Friday. The 41-year-old Portugal captain was named among the substitutes by new Al Nassr manager Ange Postecoglou before being introduced in the 62nd minute, with his side already leading…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are investigating the utilisation of a N12 billion Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to settle outstanding salaries, bonuses and other national-team obligations. The development was disclosed in a letter signed by…
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal worth around £51 million to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. The Gunners have moved to strengthen their defence following injuries to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, both of whom are expected to spend an extended period on the sidelines. Konsa is scheduled to undergo a medical on Thursday…
Galatasaray are reportedly prepared to offer Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes a salary matching that of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as they intensify their efforts to sign the Portuguese midfielder. According to Turkish football insider Emre Kaplan, the Turkish champions have identified Fernandes as a major transfer target and are ready to make a…
The Super Falcons are set to have a new technical crew ahead of their 2028 Women’s Olympic qualifying campaign, which begins in October. National Sports Commission Director-General Bukola Olopade disclosed that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to appoint a new coaching team after the federation asked coach Justine Madugu and his technical crew…
Former Super Eagles star Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has revealed that he came close to joining German giants Bayern Munich in 1991. Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Okocha said Bayern wanted to sign him after he impressed while playing for their youth team at a tournament in Switzerland. However, the move collapsed because of…
