John Barnes, the former England and Liverpool star who made history as the first footballer to earn £10,000 a week, has opened up about his ongoing financial struggles and a long-running dispute with the UK tax authorities. In a revealing interview on the All Things Business podcast, Barnes sought to clarify what he describes as…
Leon Bailey has completed a loan move from Aston Villa to Italian club Roma. The Jamaican winger has joined the Italian side for the 2025-26 season, and the deal includes an option to buy. The 28-year-old made a £25m move to Villa from German club Bayer Leverkusen in 2021 and went on to score 22 goals in…
Eric Chelle has disclosed that he accepted a pay cut to coach the Super Eagles because he believes in the team’s potential and aims to make a lasting impact. “When I came to Nigeria, it wasn’t for the money. I was earning more in my previous job. I came here because this is a very…
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed why he rejected Paris Saint-Germain’s massive €200 million offer for Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Speaking to Corriere della Sera, De Laurentiis expressed regret over turning down the bid, as complications arose around Kvaratskhelia’s contract. “I had to let him [Kvara] go because his agent threatened to invoke…
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is reportedly close to securing a move to Serie A giants AC Milan. According to Sky Sports reporter Patrick Berger, Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan are in advanced negotiations to finalize a permanent transfer deal. “Victor Boniface (24) is close to joining AC Milan! The Italian side and…
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…
