Mikel Arteta has described Arsenal’s upcoming League Cup final against Manchester City as a pivotal moment in the club’s quest to shed their “nearly men” reputation. The Gunners are in contention for a historic quadruple, holding a nine-point lead over City in the Premier League and benefiting from favorable draws in both the UEFA Champions…
In a dramatic and unprecedented move, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), stripping Senegal of the title following a post-final ruling. The decision follows chaotic scenes in Rabat, where Senegal’s team walked off the pitch in protest over a late penalty awarded…
Paris Saint-Germain produced a ruthless display to sweep aside Chelsea and secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals, cruising to a 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge and an emphatic 8-2 aggregate triumph. The French side took control from the outset, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia striking early before Bradley Barcola added a superb second, effectively ending…
Brazilian football star Neymar has been excluded from Brazil’s squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up fixtures. The team is scheduled to face France on March 26 in Boston and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando as part of preparations for the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, according to Reuters.…
Alex Iwobi, midfielder for the Nigeria national football team, has opened up about the stark differences between the national team environments of England and Nigeria, saying his early experiences with Nigeria were far less structured than what he had known with England. Born in Lagos and raised in London from the age of four, Iwobi…
A wrestling event in Kentucky took a frightening turn on Thursday night when a referee suffered a medical emergency after being struck during a live match. The incident occurred during a “four corners of chaos” bout when wrestler Brendan Balling climbed to the top rope to attack his opponent, Tony Evans. Evans reportedly grabbed the…
Iran will not participate in the upcoming World Cup, the country’s sports minister has confirmed, citing the ongoing conflict with host nation the United States. Iran had been scheduled to compete in the tournament set to take place across North America in June. However, Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali, said the country’s…
Former Super Eagles coach, Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, has died at the age of 88. His family announced his passing in a statement signed by Mrs. Bolade Adesuyi, confirming that the respected football figure and community leader died on Monday, March 9. “With deep gratitude to God for a life well lived, we announce the passing…
FIFA has confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament, with DR Congo representing Africa and ending Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a notice circulated to journalists on Wednesday ahead of the competition, FIFA outlined the tournament format and listed the six participating nations. DR Congo’s inclusion leaves…
Nigeria national football team head coach Eric Chelle has defended his request for a salary increase, saying it is intended to improve his working conditions and denying reports that he threatened to quit. In a leaked document submitted to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Chelle outlined his terms, including a proposed rise in his monthly…
