Messi Exits Match Injured In Miami’s Leagues Cup Victory
Lionel Messi was forced to leave the pitch in the 11th minute due to injury during Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Mexico’s Necaxa on Saturday night at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Despite his early exit, Inter Miami secured a 5-4 win on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation. The 38-year-old Argentine star appeared to be receiving treatment...
Son Heung-Min Leaves Tottenham This Summer
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min said on Saturday that he will leave the club this summer after a decade in north London. The 33-year-old attacker joined the Premier League side from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and went on to play more than 450 times for Spurs. In May he lifted the Europa League trophy but he had a poor season overall by...
Fintiri Gifts House, N50m To Super Falcons Coach Madugu
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has rewarded Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu with a three-bedroom bungalow and ₦50 million in recognition of his role in leading Nigeria’s women’s national football team to victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The presentation took place at the Government House in Yola, the state capital, and was confirmed in...
Newcastle Declines Liverpool’s Bid For Isak – Reports
Newcastle United have turned down Liverpool’s initial offer to sign Sweden striker Alexander Isak, according to reports on Friday. Isak, who has been training this week with his former club Real Sociedad, reportedly informed Newcastle that he wants to leave St. James’ Park. The 25-year-old has been linked with Liverpool since the end of last season, and the Premier League champions...
Canada PM Expresses Disappointment Over New US Tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is “disappointed” by President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on Canadian goods from 25 percent to 35 percent. The tariff increase comes after Carney announced Canada’s plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September — a move that prompted warnings from Trump about possible trade consequences...
Transfer: Victor Osimhen Becomes Most Expensive Player In Turkish Football History
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has officially become the most expensive player in the history of Turkish football following his high-profile move to Galatasaray. The 26-year-old was unveiled on Wednesday night in front of a jubilant crowd of Galatasaray supporters at the club’s stadium in Istanbul. Having initially joined from Napoli on a loan deal earlier in the off-season, Osimhen...
Governor Otti Assures NFF Of Continued Support For National Football Growth
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reiterated his administration's unwavering commitment to the development of football in Nigeria, pledging continued support for the growth of the sport at both state and national levels. Governor Otti gave this assurance on Tuesday, July 30, 2025, during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), led by its President,...
CAS To Hear Crystal Palace’s Appeal For Europa League Participation Next Month
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirmed on Wednesday that a closed-door hearing for the case of Crystal Palace versus UEFA, Nottingham Forest, and Olympique Lyonnais will take place on August 8. Crystal Palace was relegated to the third-tier Conference League by UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body due to issues related to multi-club ownership. Meanwhile, Olympique Lyonnais will be...
Super Falcons Holds WAFCON Trophy Parade In Lagos
Ten-time African champions the Super Falcons hit the streets of Lagos on Wednesday for a trophy parade after winning the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Still basking in the euphoria of the presidential honour and cash rewards, the team arrived in Lagos on Wednesday afternoon and embarked on a trophy parade across major points on Lagos Island. The...
Granit Xhaka Returns To Premier League, Joins Sunderland On Three-Year Deal
Switzerland international Granit Xhaka has signed a three-year contract with Sunderland, marking his return to the Premier League two years after leaving Arsenal for Bayer Leverkusen, the club announced on Wednesday. Now 32, Xhaka spent seven seasons with Arsenal before moving to Germany, where he played a key role in Bayer Leverkusen’s historic 2024/25 season—helping the club win its first-ever...
