England captain Harry Kane has admitted that he is in contention for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. Kane made the remark during an interview with Owen Hargreaves, which is set to air on HBO Max. The Bayern Munich striker said the prestigious award often sparks heated debates among football fans and experts over which player…
Former AEW star Andy Williams, popularly known as “The Butcher,” has tragically died after collapsing during a wrestling event in Pennsylvania. Williams, 48, who previously wrestled for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor, passed away on September 5 following health complications at Mr. Small’s Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania, according to reports by TMZ.…
Nigerian international Kingsley Ehizibue has completed a free transfer to Serie A side Genoa after leaving Udinese at the end of the 2025/26 season. The 31-year-old right-back made 32 Serie A appearances for Udinese last season, taking his total to more than 115 appearances and four goals during his four-year spell at the club.…
Nigeria Super Falcons goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has completed her transfer to Crystal Palace Women from newly promoted Women’s Super League side Portsmouth. The 21-year-old shot-stopper has signed a two-year contract with Crystal Palace, keeping her at the club until 2028. Crystal Palace Women announced the signing on their official website, describing Erhabor as…
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…
