Victor Osimhen has been banned from participating in Napoli’s senior team matches and training sessions after attempting to force a move away from the club. Napoli manager Antonio Conte has expressed sympathy for Osimhen’s predicament, as reported by Torizone. The 25-year-old forward was heavily linked with a transfer throughout the summer, but the window closed without any deal being finalized for the former Lille player. While Conte emphasized the Napoli board’s decision to exclude Osimhen from the squad, he also showed empathy for the Nigerian striker’s situation. “Some issues blocked it; perhaps if we had unlocked that [Osimhen] situation, we…
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Uruguayan football legend Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 37. The former Liverpool and Barcelona striker confirmed that he will retire following Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Montevideo. “Friday will be my last match for my country,” Suarez said emotionally during a press conference. “It was not an easy decision to make, but I do it with the peace of mind that I will give my maximum until the very last game of my Uruguay career.” Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, Suarez retires as…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has come under scrutiny for its handling of the selection process for the Super Eagles head coach position. Roberto Landi, an Italian coach with experience at Livingston and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, has criticized the NFF for their treatment of candidates applying for the job. Landi expressed concerns over the lack of communication and respect shown to potential applicants. His remarks follow Bruno Labbadia’s abrupt withdrawal from consideration due to contractual disagreements with the NFF. Reflecting on the situation, Landi told SportsBoom.com, “If that’s the case, it’s crazy. No one wants to be treated that way…
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has agreed to join 24-time Turkish champions Galatasaray on a season-long loan, with the final details of the deal now being finalized. The reigning Süper Lig champions approached Napoli earlier today about the possibility of loaning the tall striker, and the Italian club has agreed to the proposal. However, Osimhen’s consent was necessary to finalize the deal, and while he has agreed, the Nigerian forward is requesting certain clauses be added to the contract. He has asked for a break clause to be included, which would allow him to move to a top club if…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior for his selflessness after the Brazilian, who is typically the team’s primary penalty taker, allowed Kylian Mbappe to take a penalty against Real Betis on Sunday night. Mbappe’s two goals helped secure a 2-0 victory for Ancelotti’s side at the Santiago Bernabeu. In his post-match press conference, Ancelotti highlighted Vinicius’s unselfishness and noted that Vinicius, Mbappe, and Rodrygo share a strong on-field rapport. “Mbappe was never pressured to score; he played well, and his performance in the box was impressive,” Ancelotti said. “Vini Jr. was very unselfish by allowing Mbappe to take…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has stated that the club will only sign players who agree to their conditions. Maresca addressed the media following their unsuccessful attempt to secure a striker during the summer transfer window. Although Chelsea pursued Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, the deal fell through, reportedly due to Osimhen’s reluctance to accept a pay cut. Maresca managed to sign Marc Guiu, a teenage striker from Barcelona, while Nicolas Jackson remains the team’s first-choice forward. After the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday, Maresca remarked, “We want players who meet our conditions. If a player doesn’t agree to those terms,…
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo and his two assistant coaches, John Paintsil and Fatau Dauda, are safe after being involved in a road accident on Sunday, September 1. The accident happened on the Tarkwa-Takoradi road as they were returning to Accra after watching a match between Ghana Premier League champions, FC Samartex, and Ghana FA Cup holders, Nsoatreman, on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Reports indicate that the driver of another vehicle swerved into the lane of the Toyota Landcruiser Prado that the coach and his assistants were traveling in.
Frank Lampard has expressed concerns that Chelsea’s youthful squad might hinder their progress under new manager Enzo Maresca, following their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Blues showcased an impressive performance in a 6-0 victory over Wolves last weekend but were brought back to reality with a 2-1 defeat to Servette in the Europa Conference League. Their inconsistency continued at Stamford Bridge on Sunday when Nicolas Jackson put them ahead, only for Eberechi Eze to equalize in the second half. Lampard believes that the combination of a new manager and several new signings still adjusting to the team…
With Jadon Sancho set to make a permanent move to Chelsea, Manchester United has assigned his No. 25 shirt to new signing Manuel Ugarte. Ugarte, who was officially unveiled by United on Sunday, joined the club from Paris Saint-Germain in a £51 million deal. Expressing his excitement about the move, Ugarte said, “The project here is extremely exciting. This is an ambitious club, and I’m an ambitious player. I will sacrifice and give everything for my teammates. Together, we’ll fight to win trophies and reach the level where United deserves to be.” Sancho has joined Chelsea on an initial one-season…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has introduced communication gadgets for referees in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The new equipment was first used during the match between Rangers and El-Kanemi Warriors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Saturday, which ended in a goalless draw. This match was the only NPFL fixture played over the weekend, with the rest of the matchday one games scheduled for next week. Torizone also recalled that NFF President Ibrahim Gusau had pledged to introduce these technical gadgets during the referees’ seminar in Abuja.
Manchester United fell to 14th place in the Premier League table on Sunday after a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford. Luis Diaz scored twice, and Mohamed Salah added a goal for Liverpool in the match. This loss marks Erik ten Hag’s side’s second consecutive Premier League defeat, following a 2-1 loss to Brighton last weekend. United have earned just three points from their first three matches. Meanwhile, Liverpool sit in second place behind Manchester City in the standings, with Brighton and Arsenal rounding out the top four.
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has disclosed that Victor Osimhen has made it clear he does not want to play for the club again. Osimhen was unable to secure a move away from Napoli on transfer deadline day, despite strong interest from Chelsea and Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli. The proposed transfers ultimately fell through. On Saturday, Napoli excluded the Nigerian striker from their Serie A squad and removed him from the number nine shirt. “The situation has been clear since the end of last season,” Manna told DAZN. “Victor expressed a strong desire not to stay or play for…
Victor Osimhen’s anticipated transfer from Napoli to Chelsea has fallen through. Despite strong interest from Al Ahli, the 26-year-old Nigerian striker could not reach an agreement with the Premier League club. This leaves Osimhen’s future uncertain, especially as he has been sidelined by Antonio Conte at Napoli, who has also signed Romelu Lukaku to lead the attack this season. With the Saudi Arabian transfer window closing on Monday, September 2, there is slim chance Osimhen could still depart Italy. Al Ahli is prepared to pay Napoli between €75-80 million for Osimhen and has offered him a four-year contract worth approximately…
England and Brentford striker Ivan Toney has agreed to join Al-Ahli following negotiations with the Saudi club. The 28-year-old has signed a lucrative three-year contract and will soon undergo a medical for the transfer. The deal includes a £40 million fee for Brentford, with Toney’s total transfer cost, including wages, amounting to £100 million. Toney has scored 72 goals in 141 appearances for Brentford. Brentford manager Thomas Frank confirmed on Thursday that Toney would not be included in the squad for Saturday’s match against Southampton, regardless of the outcome on deadline day. “I can say that Ivan will not play…
Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has shared why he decided to leave the club on loan to join Arsenal this summer. Sterling explained that he was drawn to Arsenal because of the unity within Mikel Arteta’s team and their strong desire to win. The England international made a surprising loan move to Arsenal in the final minutes of the European transfer window. The former Liverpool and Manchester City forward will now spend the remainder of the 2024-25 season with the Gunners. Sterling had been sidelined from the Chelsea first team by manager Enzo Maresca. Maresca, who took over at Chelsea after…
Chelsea confirmed the transfer of four players on Friday. In a statement on their website, the Blues announced the departures of Armando Broja, Djordje Petrovic, Saheed Olagunju, and Ronnie Stutter. Broja has joined Everton on a season-long loan, while Petrovic has moved to Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg on a similar season-long loan deal. Ronnie Stutter has been loaned out to English club Burton Albion, and Saheed Olagunju has completed a permanent transfer to Premier League side Wolves.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will be without Mason Mount for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Liverpool. Mount has sustained a minor muscle injury, which will keep him out of the key match at Old Trafford. The former Chelsea midfielder shared the news on social media, stating: “During the last game, I picked up a minor muscle issue. I’ll be out for a few games. I worked hard to get my fitness back to where it needs to be and felt sharp and ready. I wanted you to hear it from me how frustrated I am.” Mount has appeared…
The summer transfer window closed on Friday night, and now clubs are ready to return to competitive action. This weekend, the Premier League features several intriguing fixtures as teams aim to finish strong before the international break. Here are three matches that could produce surprising results:
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag blocked two players from leaving the club on transfer deadline day. While the Red Devils signed Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain for £50.5 million and allowed academy graduate Scott McTominay to join Napoli for £25 million, Ten Hag prevented further departures. According to the Daily Mail, La Liga side Real Betis were in England with loan offers for Antony and Christian Eriksen. However, they were quickly informed that neither player would be permitted to leave. Brazilian winger Antony, who joined United two seasons ago, has struggled at Old Trafford. The 24-year-old did not feature…
Bruno Labbadia has reversed his decision to become the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, according to Torizone. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had announced on Tuesday that the German would be appointed as the new manager. However, reports from Germany indicate that the 58-year-old has now declined the opportunity to lead the three-time African champions. It is believed that the NFF was unable to finalize a contractual agreement with Labbadia before the announcement. Originally, Labbadia was set to manage the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. With Labbadia’s departure,…