Vinicius Set To Return From Injury Ahead Champions League Clash — Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, stated that star forward Vinicius Junior will return from injury sooner than anticipated in time for Tuesday's Champions League match against Atalanta. The Brazilian winger suffered a hamstring injury in November, which was expected to keep him out until the Intercontinental Cup final on December 18. However, Vinicius was able to train on Friday,...
EPL: Man Utd’s Sporting Director Ashworth Departs After Just Five Months
Dan Ashworth, the sporting director of Manchester United, departed the team on Sunday after only five months. Ashworth, appointed on 1st of July 2024, oversaw transfer spending of over £200 million during the summer window, according to Sky Sports. “Dan Ashworth will be leaving his role as Sporting Director of Manchester United by mutual agreement. We would like to thank Dan...
Bayern Retires Number 5 Jersey In Honour Of Beckenbauer
The famous number five jersey has been retired by Bayern Munich in remembrance of Franz Beckenbauer. According to a post shared on Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Sunday, Bayern Munich announced that no player would wear the number five jersey in the future. The German international, popularly known as “Der Kaiser,” passed away on January 7, 2024. Widely regarded as one...
UCL: Real Madrid Face Crucial Test At Atalanta
Real Madrid's trip to face Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday is shaping up to be a crucial clash for the troubled holders. The record 15-time winners have lost three of their first five matches and find themselves 24th in the standings, with places 25 to 36 eliminated at the end of the group phase. Carlo Ancelotti’s side travels to...
Cole Palmer Breaks Premier League Penalty Record
Cole Palmer has rewritten Premier League history, becoming the most reliable penalty-taker in the competition’s history. In Chelsea’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Palmer coolly converted two penalties, taking his perfect record to 12 penalties scored from 12 attempts. This feat surpasses the legendary Yaya Toure, who scored all 11 penalties he took for Manchester City during his illustrious career. Palmer, reflecting...
Premier League Referee Coote Sacked After Klopp Video Rant
David Coote, a Premier League referee, was fired by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) after a "thorough investigation" into several allegations against him. Coote, however, retains the right to appeal the decision. In a statement on Monday titled “Statement—David Coote,” the PGMOL confirmed the termination of his employment, citing “serious breaches” of his contract that rendered his position “untenable.” READ...
Lookman: Real Madrid Will Prove Challenging For Atalanta In The Champions League
Ademola Lookman has advised Atalanta to perform at their peak in order to defeat defending champion Real Madrid in Tuesday's UEFA Champions League matchup. Atalanta will host the La Liga team in a UEFA Champions League sixth-round match at Gewiss Stadium. This will be the second encounter between the two clubs this season. Real Madrid beat La Dea 2-0 in the UEFA...
Nominees For 2024 CAF Awards Set To Be Revealed On Soccer Africa
Soccer Africa will announce the final three 2024 CAF Awards nominees for Men's and Women's Player of the Year this Thursday, December 12, 2024. The annual CAF Awards will happen on 16 December 2024 at a glittering event taking place in Marrakech, Morocco, where the finest African footballers, coaches, and administrators on the planet will gather to crown the best...
FIFA To Confirm Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Hosts
FIFA will announce the 2030 and 2034 World Cup hosts on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia is virtually guaranteed to host the 2034 competition, while Morocco, Spain, and Portugal will share hosting responsibilities for 2030. The decisions, expected to be formalised during a virtual FIFA Congress, come as both bids remain uncontested. The 2030 edition, marking the centenary of the first World...
Mbappé Cleared In Swedish Rape Probe
The investigation into rape claims against French football player Kylian Mbappé has been closed, the Swedish Prosecution Authority said today, because there is not enough evidence to move forward. This is according to multiple reports on Thursday morning. The allegations had drawn international attention, casting a shadow over the football star’s career. PUNCH Online reports that Mbappé, who has consistently denied the...
