Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has acknowledged that he doesn’t have “much time left” in his football career. Ronaldo made the statement after scoring in their 2-1 victory over Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League. Following the match, he said: “I’m just enjoying playing football now because I know I don’t have much time left on the pitch. It’s no longer about being the best player or winning awards. What matters now is enjoying the game and helping my team.” Since joining Al Nassr in December 2022 after his controversial exit from Manchester United, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner…
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Nigeria’s senior football teams, the Super Eagles and Super Falcons, are set to continue under interim management until the end of 2024 due to ongoing financial difficulties within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Augustine Eguavoen, originally appointed as technical director, will remain the interim head coach of the Super Eagles through the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Likewise, Justin Madugu has been assigned the temporary leadership of the Super Falcons. According to ESPN, the NFF’s decision to delay appointing permanent coaches is primarily driven by budget constraints. An NFF official stated, “There are no funds to pay a…
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has left Ousmane Dembele out of the squad for their Champions League match against Arsenal on Tuesday. According to RMC, the 27-year-old had a disagreement with Enrique after PSG’s 3-1 victory over Stade Rennais on Friday night. As a result of this disciplinary action, Dembele will not travel with the team to London. In contrast, midfielder Vitinha has recovered from injury and is included in the traveling squad for the match against Arsenal. Dembele has been a key player for PSG, who currently sit at the top of Ligue 1. He has participated in all…
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo would have scored more goals than Erling Haaland if he were playing for the current Manchester City team. Solskjaer believes the Portuguese star is still capable of dominating world football. He also suggested that Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford might have caused other Manchester United players to feel less significant. Speaking at the Oslo Business Forum (via Yahoo Sports), Solskjaer said, “He’d probably score more than Erling Haaland is doing at the moment [for Manchester City]. “I spoke to Cristiano, and we got him to Manchester United, but…
Anthony Joshua has been issued a 28-day suspension from boxing following his knockout defeat by Daniel Dubois last week. The British heavyweight was stopped in the fifth round in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley, as Dubois successfully retained his IBF heavyweight title. Throughout the fight, Dubois knocked Joshua down four times. In line with protocol, the British Boxing Board of Control has enforced the mandatory 28-day ban to ensure Joshua’s recovery. The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports mandates medical suspensions for fighters who suffer knockout or technical knockout losses as part of standard safety procedures.
Since becoming president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o has found himself entangled in several controversies. After clashing with political powers in his country, the former Barcelona and Inter striker has now faced a major sanction from FIFA for inappropriate conduct. FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has issued a six-month ban to Eto’o for violating Articles 13 (Offensive behavior and violation of fair play principles) and 14 (Misconduct of players and officials) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. This sanction stems from Eto’o’s conduct during the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 match between Brazil and Cameroon, held in…
Manchester United have decided to give manager Erik ten Hag more time despite growing calls for his dismissal. According to the UK Telegraph, the Dutchman is now under “intense scrutiny” following a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. This loss adds to United’s struggles, as they have failed to score in three of their last four Premier League matches and are currently 12th in the table. Ten Hag, who has won the Carabao Cup and reached the FA Cup final during his two years at Old Trafford, is facing mounting pressure. United’s sporting director Dan Ashworth, chief executive Omar…
The English Premier League giants, will aim for a crucial three points when they face French side Paris Saint-Germain in an important clash between the two clubs. The North London team seeks a strong result to improve their position in the EPL standings. Manager Mikel Arteta is expected to field a strong lineup for this significant match against PSG, featuring key players such as Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, Thomas Partey, Gabriel Magalhães, David Raya, Leandro Trossard, Declan Rice, Jorginho, Bukayo Saka, Jacob Kiwior, and William Saliba. In preparation for the encounter, Arsenal’s Under-23 and first-team players participated in an intense…
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has addressed Galatasaray’s disappointing 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa and reassured fans that he did not sustain a serious injury. Osimhen scored twice in the first half but did not return for the second half due to a reported injury. Despite leading 3-1 at halftime, Galatasaray ultimately settled for a draw. After the match, the reigning CAF Player of the Year eased concerns about his health. “I do not have a serious injury,” Osimhen said on the club’s website. “I felt a little discomfort and thought it best to inform my coach. If I had stayed…
Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that Manchester City needs to “find a solution” for the absence of Rodri following the team’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle United. Rodri, who suffered an ACL injury in his right knee during City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal, will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. His presence in midfield has been crucial for the team. Without him, City’s performance has faltered, with the club losing seven of the 21 Premier League matches in which he was unavailable. In the match against Newcastle, Guardiola opted for a midfield trio of Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gündogan, and Rico…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced the stadiums set to host the Club World Cup next year, with ten of the twelve venues located on the East Coast of the USA. The tournament is scheduled to run from June 15 to July 13, with the final taking place at MetLife Stadium. The venues confirmed by Infantino at the Global Music Festival in New York on Saturday are:
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes received his first red card as a United player in his 242nd appearance for the club on Sunday. Fernandes was sent off in the 42nd minute after a challenge on James Maddison, with United already trailing 1-0 following Brennan Johnson’s goal. The Premier League Match Centre confirmed via a tweet during the game that the red card had been reviewed by VAR, stating: “The referee issued a red card to Fernandes for a challenge on Maddison. VAR checked and confirmed the referee’s decision for serious foul play.”
Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia secured a 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars in a Week 4 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday. Sunday Megwo opened the scoring for the hosts in the 15th minute, sending the home fans into celebration. Abia Warriors continued to apply pressure, but Kano Pillars’ goalkeeper Idreesu Ibrahim made a crucial save in the 20th minute. The home side doubled their lead in the 37th minute, making it 2-0 before halftime under the leadership of coach Imama Amakapabo. Kano Pillars came out stronger in the second half, searching for goals, but the Abia…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag highlighted key mistakes his team made during their 3-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday, marking their second consecutive 3-0 home loss after also being beaten by Liverpool. Tottenham opened the scoring when Micky van de Ven made a 50-yard run to set up Brennan Johnson for a tap-in at the far post. Three minutes before halftime, United captain Bruno Fernandes was shown a straight red card for a tackle on James Maddison. In the second half, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke added two more goals for Spurs. Speaking to BBC Match of the Day,…
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville labeled Sunday as “a bad day” for Erik ten Hag after the team’s humiliating 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. This marked United’s second consecutive home loss without scoring, with Brennan Johnson netting the opener, followed by second-half goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke. Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville said: “The pressure is going to ramp up this week—it’s going to be brutal. It’s been a really bad day for Ten Hag, one of the worst performances I’ve seen under him, and that’s saying something. It was really poor. “Tottenham were brilliant, you have…
Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh has cautioned other Premier League clubs to take note of Chelsea’s attacking prowess and quick ball movement. His comments came after Chelsea’s impressive first-half performance against Brighton, where they scored four goals in a 4-2 victory on Saturday, with Cole Palmer netting all four goals. In a post on his official X account, Oliseh remarked that it would be unwise to bet against Chelsea this season. “I’m really enjoying watching this Chelsea team play this season. “They are full of movement, goals, well-structured off the ball, and better organized in their networking. “They could achieve…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes admitted he let his teammates down after receiving a red card during Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham. With United trailing 1-0 in the first half, Fernandes was sent off for a high tackle on James Maddison. Spurs capitalized, scoring twice in the second half through Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke to secure all three points at Old Trafford. The loss leaves Erik ten Hag’s side with just seven points from six games, sitting in 12th place. Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Fernandes said: “I let my teammates down with the red card. I…
Former Arsenal and Dundee forward Fabian Caballero has passed away at the age of 46. Born in Paraguay, Caballero’s death was announced by Dundee in a statement on Saturday. “All at Dundee Football Club are extremely shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former player Fabian Caballero,” the statement read. “Fabian passed away at the age of 46 and will be greatly missed by everyone at Dundee Football Club. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.” Caballero was signed by Arsène Wenger in 1998 but made only three appearances for Arsenal across all competitions before…
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has named Neymar as the Greatest Player of All Time (GOAT), overlooking Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Nigerian forward also identified Neymar as his idol, asserting that both Messi and Ronaldo are from another planet. In a recent interview with Sporty TV, Boniface stated: “Neymar is my football idol and G.O.A.T. Ronaldo and Messi are from different planets. On this planet, Neymar is my G.O.A.T.” Neymar currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, having joined in the summer of 2023, though he has faced challenges due to injuries since his arrival.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised Ethan Nwaneri for his impressive performance in the Gunners’ Premier League win over Leicester City on Saturday. Arteta highlighted Nwaneri’s impact after coming on, noting how the young midfielder beat three players, and expressed his admiration for Nwaneri’s style of play. Nwaneri contributed to Arsenal’s dominant 4-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, an own goal from Wilfred Ndidi, and Kai Havertz securing all three points. Speaking about Nwaneri after the match, Arteta said: “He came on and immediately beat one, two, three players. I just love it!” He…