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    David Brooks, Bournemouth’s midfielder, diagnosed with cancer

    Bournemouth midfielder, David Brooks has been diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin Lymphoma.  The 24-year-old Wales international left international duty last week for medical examination.  it has now been confirmed that he has Stage II Hodgkin Lymphoma, an uncommon form of cancer.   Brooks, who has registered 21 caps for his country since his debut in...

    Germany qualifes for 2022 World Cup in Qatar after 4-0 win over North Macedonia

    Germany are the first European nation to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after their 4 - 0 win against North Macedonia 4-0 on Monday night, October 11, to secure top spot in Group J with two games to spare. A second-half double by Timo Werner and one...

    Covid-19 Vaccine: ex. NBA star Lazar Hayward arrested for faking vaccination documents

    Hawaii authorities have arrested former NBA star, Lazar Hayward, after he tried going into the US island with fake covid-19 vaccination documents in order to gain entry. Hawaii officials have made it a rule that any guests who are unvaccinated are required to show documents proving that within the last...

    Deontay Wilder goes to the hospital after being beaten by Tyson Fury

    Deontay Wilder has been taken to hospital following his brutal knockout defeat to Tyson Fury in Las Vegas. The American was knocked down on three occasions in a fight of the year contender. The bout was waved off immediately by referee Russell Mora after Wilder was heavily floored for a third and final time in...

    Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder to retain WBC and other titles

    WBC and Lineal Heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder for the third and final time on Saturday, October 9, in a very entertaining heavyweight clash in Las Vegas. Fury delivered a full blow in the 11th round to end Wilder's defiant display . Fury, 33, was floored twice in the...

    Newcastle United bought by the Saudis for £300m

    The Saudi takeover of Newcastle United is set to go through after the Gulf state settled its piracy dispute with Premier League broadcast partner beIN Sports and gave assurances over who will control the club. Sources said that the lifting of a four-year ban on Qatar-based beIN Sports being shown in...

    Cristiano Ronaldo has become one of Man United’s problems – Jamie Carragher says

    Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher believes Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United has actually added to the squad's problem of being a team of individuals.  Ronaldo returned to the club from Juventus in the summer on a two-year contract, and has since scored five goals in five games.   He was named as a substitute for...

    Ex. Chelsea striker, Diego Costa in hot waters as Police seize £1.77 Million in cash during betting fraud investigation

    Ex. Chelsea striker, Diego Costa has landed himself in trouble after being named in the Brazilian media as the footballer at the centre of an alleged betting scandal being probed by police. The 32-year-old striker, currently playing for Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro, has been identified by national press in his homeland as one of...

    Professional masked thieves steal jewellery and cash from Lionel Messi’s Paris Hotel Apartment

    Dare-devil Masked robbers have reportedly stolen thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and cash during a raid on the Paris hotel where Lionel Messi is living. The raiders broke into Le Royal Monceau by scaling down from the roof on the outside of the building. They entered through an unlocked balcony door on...

    World Cup 2022 : Nigeria’s 23-man squad ready for Central Africa Republic clash

    Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named a 23-man squad for the team’s  2022 World Cup qualifiers against Central Africa Republic . Nigeria already kicked off their campaign in the qualifiers on brighter note with two winnings  in their first two games and are currently the group  C leaders with six points...

    Kelechi Iheanacho missed Leicester’s Europa League tie against Legia Warsaw over travel documents

    Leicester City striker,  Kelechi Iheanacho will miss his club Europa League tie Legia Warsaw after he was left stranded at Warsaw airport on Wednesday September 29, over a documentation issue that blocked him from entering Poland.  The Nigeria international is now expected to return to the United Kingdom after he...

    Chelsea lose to Juventus, thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s late score

    Our UEFA Champions League didn't lack its usual vigor and drama as Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late dramatic winner for Manchester United while Chelsea lost to Juventus, the defending champions second loss in a week. Against Villarreal on Wednesday night, September 29, superstar footballer Ronaldo added to his record by...

    ‘Messi was at Barcelona, but now he has to serve Mbappe’ – Nicolas Anelka says

    Ex. Arsenal and Chelsea striker, Nicolas Anelka wants Lionel Messi to show Kylian Mbappe more respect because he is Paris Saint-Germain's No 1 attacker. Messi was hailed as the 'best player in the world' by PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino on Monday September 27, in his pre-match press conference. But Anelka believes that Messi, who only...

    ‘I feel no pressure inheriting Lionel Messi’s No 10 shirt’ – Ansu Fati says

    Barcelona's star, Ansu Fati has stated that he feels 'no pressure' after taking on the responsibility of the No 10 shirt that Lionel Messi wore at Barcelona.   The Catalan giants were unable to retire Messi's shirt after he joined PSG as the Spanish FA's rules require LaLiga teams to assign their 25-man squad the numbers 1-25. Barcelona then...

    “Don’t go for a Rematch with Oleksandr Usyk” – Warren warns Anthony Joshua

    Mr. Warren has warned Anthony Joshua not to seek a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk because he will never beat him. Warren, who promotes WBC champion Tyson Fury, made the warning while commenting the proposed showdown for the undisputed heavyweight title between Joshua and Fury.  He said there's still hope for the two...

    Oh! Anthony Joshua defeated by Oleksandr Usyk, rushed to hospital after damaging eye socket(photos)

    Oleksandr Usyk is the new heavyweight world champion after securing victory over Anthony Joshua in London, United Kingdom on Saturday night, September 25. The undefeated Ukrainian upset the odds that were largely in Joshua's favour and has now taken Joshua’s IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles having conquered the the...

    Cristiano Ronaldo may take up Manchester United Coaching role upon retirement

    Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly eyeing a coaching role at Manchester United once he hangs up his boots at Old Trafford.' Ronaldo signed a two-year deal with an option for a third year when he rejoined United from Juventus last month and wants to carry on playing for as long as...

    Anthony Joshua set to fight Oleksandr Usyk tomorrow (photos)

    Anthony Joshua has weighed in 19lbs heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their heavyweight  bout tomorrow night, September 25. The British-Nigerian boxer came in at 240lbs for the defence of his WBO, IBF and WBO straps, the same weight he carried for his fight against Kubrat Pulev in December.  Usyk, the former undisputed world...

    Cristiano Ronaldo becomes Forbes’ 2021 highest-paid Footballer

    Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Manchester United has helped him overtake Lionel Messi to become Forbes' highest-earning footballer for 2021. Ronaldo is will earn $125 million (£91.5m) before taxes during the 2021-22 season, with $70m (£51.25m) of that from his salary and bonuses for his return to Manchester United. With $55m (£40m)...

    Ole Gunnaer Solskjaer joked that he had lost his job @ Manchester United

    Manchester United head coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is remaining humble when talking about Manchester United’s title chances after their dramatic late win at West Ham. He joked that he had “lost his job yesterday” after their midweek disappointing 2-1 defeat to Young Boys in the Champions League. His team went into...

    Unvaccinated Players will be Banned from Next Year’s World Cup – Qatar

    2022 World Cup host nation, Qatar is demanding that all fans and footballers attending the footballing ceremony are completely vaccinated. The Gulf nation has already revealed that anyone attending the tournament next November will have to be doubled jabbed and has taken up the same position with players, according to...

    A travel agent scams Cristiano Ronaldo about £250K

    A travel agent has been accused of cheating Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo out of nearly £250,000. The 53-year-old, named in Portugal as Maria Silva, also scammed the football star’s super-agent Jorge Mendes out of more than £14,000 and former Man Utd winger Nani out of more than £1,500. Her wrongdoing culminated...

    Man U Transfer: Solskjaer To Sell Up 7 First Team Players In January, See List

    Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly ready to sell up to seven Red Devils players in January, The Sun UK reports that the seven players are Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek, Jesse Lingard, Phil Jones, Eric Bailly, Alex Telles and Diogo Dalot. Man United are already making plans...

    ‘Winning Ballon d’Or is my dream’ – Karim Benzema

    Real Madrid and France International striker, Karim Benzema has admitted he dreams of winning the most prestigious prize in world football, the Ballon d’Or, one day. In the last decade, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated the award, but with their age now declining, Benzema believes he and others...

    Lionel Messi still struggling to find condusive family home in Paris – Angel Di Maria says

    Lionel Messi is reportedly finding it hard to settle in Paris as he's yet to move into a new home with his family.  The playmaker’s compatriot and teammate at PSG,  Angel Di Maria, was quoted saying the player’s current personal situation is not as idyllic as it looks. Argentine newspaper Ole,...

    Paul Pogba changes his mind on Man Utd after Cristiano Ronaldo’s return

    Paul Pogba is reportedly leaning towards extending his stay at Manchester United following the return of Cristiano Ronaldo. The France World Cup winner has entered the final year of his contract and talks over a new deal with United have not progressed. United faces the prospect of losing the former Juventus...

    Hurray! Arsenal recruits a 9-Year-old Nigerian kid (photos)

    Premier League side, Arsenal have formerly signed a 9-year-old Nigerian boy to the club. Munir Sada, who hails from Zaria in Kaduna State, was signed to the club academy. He signed his contract in the presence of his parents and manager and has been handed the No.9 jersey. In a statement by...

    Cristiano Ronaldo’s signing in pictures

    Manchester United have released official photos of Cristiano Ronaldo's signing. The five time ballon d'Or winner's return to Old Trafford last month has been met with hysteria by Manchester United fans globally so much that the club has been releasing photos of his arrival and daily routine at Manchester since...

    ‘Antoine Griezmann was pushed away on loan as he was not the club wanted’ – Club president Joan Laporta says

    Barcelona president, Joan Laporta has admited that Antoine Griezmann was 'not the player the club needed' and didn't fit into their system after the forward was sent back to former club Atletico Madrid on loan. Griezmann joined the Spanish giants for a £108million fee in 2019, but struggled to impress in several matches despite scoring 35 goals from 102 games,...

    A Mexican female boxer declared dead after being knocked out in a fight

    A Mexican boxer has tragically passed away at the age of 18 after a knockout left her in critical condition. Jeanette Zacarias Zapata was knocked out in the fourth round against Marie Pier Houle at the GVM Gala International  in Montreal  last week.  The 18-year-old appeared to have a seizure after...

    Kelechi Iheanacho takes the Super Eagles to the top Group C after scoring twice against Liberia (videos)

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday night, September 3, kicked off their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over the Lone Star of Liberia at the Teslim Balogun Stadium Lagos.  The result means Nigeria top the Group C after the first round of matches. Kelechi Iheanacho...

    Eduardo Camaving sign €40m deal with Real Madrid

    Real Madrid football club of Spain have confirmed the capture of Rennes midfielder, Eduardo Camavinga on a six-year deal worth €40 million (£34m/$47m) . The France international makes the swap from Rennes to the Santiago Bernabeu in a deal that will last till 2027. Camavinga move comes as reports emerge of...

    Wow! Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Ali Daei’s international scoring record

    Cristiano Ronaldo has broken Ali Daei's 15-year international goalscoring record after netting his 110th and 111th goals for Portugal in an epic comeback win. Ronaldo’s 89-minute strike in Portugal 2 - 1 win in their World Cup qualifying match on Wednesday night means he now has 110 goals in 180 appearances...

    Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Manchester United star, pleads guilty to driving his Lamborghini Urus without a driver’s licence

    Manchester United footballer Aaron Wan-Bissaka has pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, without a licence and without insurance. The 23-year-old right-back on Wednesday stood in the dock at Manchester magistrates court and spoke only to confirm his name and address and enter his guilty pleas during the brief hearing. District...

    Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Juventus for Manchester United

    Cristiano Ronaldo has posted an emotional farewell to Juventus supporters after leaving the club.  Manchester United have agreed to re-sign Ronaldo in a £19.4million deal, with his three-year spell at Juventus coming to an end. On Instagram Ronaldo posted a video of some of his most memorable moments in a Juventus shirt...

    Nigeria wins its first Gold Medal at Tokyo Paralympics in Powerlifting (photos)

    Latifat Tijani has won the first gold medal for Nigeria at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympic Games. Latifat Tijani, gold medalist at the Brazzaville 2015 Africa Games and silver medalist at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, took part in the women’s 45kg powerlifting on Thursday, August 26, 2021, and came top place, winning gold. Latifat...

    Manchester City offers Cristiano Ronaldo 2-year £230,000-a-week contract

    Manchester City have reportedly offered Cristiano Ronaldo a two-year contract after missing out on signing Harry Kane this summer.  Pep Guardiola's side had wanted Tottenham talisman and England captain to replace Kun Aguero who left for Barcelona,  but the £150million-rated forward announced on Wednesday that he is staying at Spurs...

    Kylian Mbappe intends to quit PSG for Real Madrid – Leonardo Araújo confirms

    PSG chief Leonardo Araújo has confirmed that Kylian Mbappe wants to leave the Frech club to join Real Madrid with the sporting director accusing the Spanish club of an illegal approach and a lack of respect. In a interview with Marca, L'Equipe, Le Parisien, the agency AFP and radio RMC, Leonardo...

    Cristiano Ronaldo may move to Manchester City Soon

    Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly pushing for a move to Manchester City before the transfer window slams shut at the end of the month.  There have been doubts over the 36-year-old's future at Juventus, with the Portuguese star reported to have asked to begin last weekend's season opener at...

    Arsenal midfielder, Willian set to leave Arsenal after receiving backlash for celebrating Chelsea victory

    Arsenal midfielder Willian is set for a return to Brazil with Corinthians. The two clubs are in talks over a deal for the former Chelsea star, who would return to his homeland on a free transfer and it's understood discussion is at an advanced stage for the deal to be completed.  Willian signed for Arsenal on free transfer last...

    Terry McDermott, Ex-Liverpool star, diagnosed with dementia

    Ex-Liverpool star, Terry McDermott has become the latest football legend to be diagnosed with dementia The 69-year-old, who made 329 appearances and scored 81 goals for the club between 1974 and 1982, has announced he is in the early stages of Lewy Body dementia following hospital tests. McDermott said: "I've got...

    Yordenis Ugas beats Manny Pacquiao in the ring

    Manny Pacquiao has been beaten on his return to the ring after a two-year absence after Cuba's Yordenis Ugas caused an upset to win by unanimous decision and retain his WBA (super) welterweight title on Saturday night.  Ugas was only drafted in on 10 August for the Las Vegas fight...

    Ex. Man U Player, Anderson accused of laundering £4.7M using cryptocurrencies

    Former Manchester United midfielder, Anderson has been accused of laundering £4.7million through cryptocurrencies in Brazil. The 33-year-old was named by Brazilian newspaper Globo as one of eight people under investigation by a state prosecutor into a scheme designed to divert 35 million Brazilian reals (£4.7m) from the state stock exchange...

    Arsenal Club confirms signing of Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid for £30M

    Arsenal have confirmed the £30million signing of Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid.  Manager Mikel Arteta decided to bring back the Norwegian playmaker who spent the second half of last season on loan at the Emirates Stadium. He impressed in his 20 appearances for the Gunners, scoring twice and setting up two...

    Pedro, ex-Chelsea attacker joins Lazio from Roma

    Former Chelsea star, Pedro has left Roma in order to join fierce rivals, Lazio, on a free transfer after just one season. The former Spain International was surplus to requirements by new Roma boss José Mourinho, who was appointed in May. The Portuguese coach froze the ex-Barcelona man out of...

    ‘I can’t allow people to keep playing around with my name’ – Cristiano Ronaldo warns

    Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a statement about his future amid reports in Spain linking him with a return to Real Madrid.  The 36-year-old Portuguese and Juventus striker has 12 months remaining on his contract with the former Italian champions and has not informed the club that he wants...

    Wolves may sign a criminal who confessed to robbery, assault, kidnapping, and possession of a firearm

    Wolves are in advanced talks to sign a criminal who confessed to robbery, assault, kidnapping, and possession of a firearm. Olympiacos defender, Ruben Semedo was last year handed a five-year suspended prison term and banned from visiting Spain for eight years. The 27-year-old Olympiacos centre back was detained by the Spanish...

    Barcelona debt is now £1.15Billion – Barcelona President, Joan Laporta says

    Barcelona president, Joan Laporta has revealed that the cause of Lionel Messi leaving the club was a debt of £1.15billion which he blamed on his predecessor Josep Bartomeu. Laporta gave a two-hour press conference, where he explained the gravity of the financial situation at the Nou Camp and accused Bartomeu...

    PSG reportedly willing to offer Paul Pogba £510,000-a-Week in wages if he joins them this summer

    PSG are reportedly willing to offer Paul Pogba a mammoth £510,000-a-week salary if he joins them on a free next summer. The Frenchman is in the final year of his Manchester United deal and was linked with a move to the Parc des Princes this summer. But Lionel Messi's shock...

    Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois renews his contract until 2026

    Thibaut Courtois has signed a new five-year contract at Real Madrid until 2026. The Belgian goalkeeper has been at the club since making the move from Chelsea in the summer of 2018, and has proved to be one of the best goalkeepers in world football.  Real Madrid released a statement on...

    Barcelona captains must reduce their salaries to ease Barcelona’s financial woes – Gerard Pique says

    Gerard Pique has revealed that all Barcelona's four club captains will be taking salary reductions to help the financially troubled club. The Spain International already sacrificed its wages to help the club register new signings. His fellow captains Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Sergi Roberto are expected to do the...

    Manchester United beats Leeds United 5-1, thanks to Fernandes and Pogba

    Bruno Fernandes scored an opening-day hat-trick while Paul Pogba proved why he's one of the best midfielders by supplying four assists as Manchester United swept Leeds aside in a 5-1 win at Old Trafford on Saturday, August 14. On a day when £75m new signing Jordan Sancho made his debut...

    Chelsea beats Crystal Palace 3 0, A good start

    Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea started off the 2021/22 Premier League campaign with a blistering 3-0 home win over London club, Crystal Palace on Saturday, August 14. Chelsea which bouyed by the signing of Romelu Lukaku, with premier league glory their ultimate mission this season, were dominant and controlled proceedings right from...

    Brentford makes a big ‘comeback’ to premier league after 74 years, beats Arsenal 2 0

    Brentford F.C celebrated their return to the English premier league after a 74-year absence with a memorable 2-0 victory over Arsenal as the 2021/2022 EPL season kicked off today, August 13. Brentford were vibrant and energetic at the Brentford Community Stadium, teaching the Gunners the art of football in a ...

    PSG planning to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to play alongside Lionel Messi

    French giants, Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly plotting an audacious move to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to play alongside Lionel Messi. This comes days after the Ligue 1 side completed the signing of Messi this week following his shock exit from Barcelona. According to Diario AS, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is interested in...

    Barcelona still owe Lionel Messi £33m in loyalty bonuses’ despite the Argentine switching to Paris Saint-Germain

    The free transfer of Lionel Messi from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain has since been completed, but it still doesn't mean that the Spanish side have been relieved of its financial obligations to the Argentine. Barcelona must pay their former captain a €39 million loyalty bonus, according to El Mundo, as...