Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé was reportedly among 26 high-profile individuals targeted in an alleged kidnapping plot uncovered by French authorities. The suspected plot allegedly involved a list of wealthy and prominent figures, including footballers, rappers, businessmen and jewellers. According to French newspaper Le Parisien, the scheme was allegedly coordinated by an 18-year-old identified as…
Germany defender and former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Antonio Rüdiger has announced his retirement from international football, two months after making his final appearance for the national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 33-year-old centre-back earned 86 caps for Germany during a 12-year international career, making his senior debut in May 2014…
Scott McTominay is set to undergo heart surgery this week after Napoli confirmed that the midfielder has developed a “mild benign arrhythmia.” The 29-year-old former Manchester United star is expected to miss several weeks while he undergoes treatment for the condition. Napoli announced on Tuesday that McTominay will have a cardiac arrhythmia ablation using…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following a series of setbacks that have seen the country’s national teams miss out on major international competitions. The directive was issued on Thursday night, August 27, just hours after Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named the men’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season, while Manchester City striker Bunny Shaw claimed the women’s award for the second time. Fernandes enjoyed an outstanding campaign, breaking the all-time Premier League assist record after registering 21 assists and surpassing the previous marks…
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has completed a permanent move to Bundesliga side Hamburger SV from French club OGC Nice. The 27-year-old Nigerian international has signed a three-year contract that will keep him at Hamburg until 2029 and will wear the No. 9 jersey. He becomes the club’s seventh signing of the summer as Hamburg…
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…
