Amorim Keen For Departing Rashford To Remain At Manchester United
Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, stated that he wants to retain Marcus Rashford in his team after the local hero hinted that he might leave Old Trafford in search of a "new challenge." The 27-year-old, who was left out of last weekend's derby against Manchester City, came through United's youth ranks and has chalked up 138 goals in...
EPL: Southampton To Appoint Ivan Jurić As New Head Coach
The Southampton Football Club has decided to replace Russell Martin with Ivan Jurić as the new head coach. According to sports journalist Fabrizio Romano in a post on Friday via X, the contract is expected to be signed today, marking a significant step in the club’s restructuring efforts. A verbal agreement has already been finalized regarding the contract terms, with the...
Ex-boxing World Title Holder, Thierry Jacob Reportedly Dead
On Friday, the mayor of Calais, where Thierry Jacob was born, announced that the French boxing champion had passed away at the age of 59. Jacob took the WBC super bantamweight title in 1992, defeating Mexico’s Daniel Zaragoza in front of his local fans in Calais. “We begin this day with sad news. Thierry Jacob died overnight, so young,” Natacha Bouchart,...
United’s Mount Sidelined For ‘Several Weeks’ As Injury Trouble Hits Again
Mason Mount's suffering during yet another stop-start season at Manchester United is being exacerbated by the prospect of another protracted absence. The former Chelsea midfielder has been a peripheral figure since arriving at Old Trafford in July last year, struggling with a loss of form and persistent injury issues. The England international has played just 32 times for United so far,...
Forest Victory Hands Brentford First Home Defeat Of The Season
Nottingham Forest defeated Brentford 2-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, handing them their first home loss of the season. As a result, Nottingham Forest will celebrate Christmas in the Premier League's top four. Although Brentford dominated possession, Forest put in the hard yards before goals from Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga helped the visitors move provisionally up to...
” I’ve Hit Rock Bottom ” – Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe has described his penalty miss against Athletic Club as a pivotal moment in his career, admitting that it was a turning point for his adaptation to life at Real Madrid. The French forward, who joined Los Blancos in the summer following the expiration of his Paris Saint-Germain contract, has faced challenges settling into his new role at the...
Lookman Eyes More Success After CAF Award Win
Ademola Lookman scored a vital goal in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Empoli to mark his comeback to the starting lineup for Atalanta. The Nigerian international, who paraded his CAF award before kick-off at the Gewiss Stadium, netted just before halftime to put Atalanta 2-1 ahead after falling behind to an early Lorenzo Colombo strike. “Hungrier than ever. Big win,” Lookman wrote...
Mayor Lucky Igbokwe Returns, Celebrated As Ohuhu Unity Cup Reaches Thrilling Final Stages (Photos)
Renowned politician, businessman, and philanthropist Mayor Lucky Igbokwe was celebrated with a hero’s welcome at Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, as he returned from the United States to support the concluding stages of the Ohuhu Youth Forum Unity Cup Football Championship. Accompanied by his family, Igbokwe was received with cheers and admiration by the executive members of the...
Sabina Chikere assumes office as Executive Director, Edo Sports Commission
•to oversee Operations and Sports Development As Edo State officially kick-starts the 2025 working year in full fledge, Mrs Sabina Chikere made a historic return to the Edo State Sports Commission on Monday, 6th January, 2025, resuming her role as Executive Director Sabina was on the 18th of December, 2024, appointed by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo,...
Juventus Set To Finalize Alberto Costa Deal, Dortmund Interested In Chelsea’s Veiga
Vitória SC has received an official bid of €15 million from Juventus, who are reportedly close to finalizing a deal for Portuguese right-back Alberto Costa. The offer outbids Sporting CP’s €12 million proposal, and the Italian club is expected to close the transfer within the next 24 to 48 hours. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Monday via X, Juventus...
