Messi Scores As Inter Miami Draw Toronto FC 1-1
Despite Lionel Messi's goal, struggling Toronto FC held an unmotivated Inter Miami to a 1-1 draw in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Toronto, winless this season, were full value for their point and created enough chances to have even won the game. The Canadian side, 14th in the 15th team in the Eastern Conference, caused plenty of problems for Miami’s shaky...
Southampton Part Ways With Manager Juric Following Premier League Relegation
Southampton announced on Monday that they had fired manager Ivan Juric after they were relegated from the Premier League. Southampton were condemned to relegation in record time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday. Juric’s bottom-of-the-table side has lost 25 of their 31 top-flight games in a wretched campaign. Relegation with seven fixtures left gives Southampton, last season’s Championship play-off winners,...
Kane In Top Three For Ballon d’Or – Klinsmann
Harry Kane, a Bayern Munich striker, should be regarded as one of the favourites for the upcoming Ballon d'Or, according to former Germany forward Jurgen Klinsmann. The 1990 World Cup winner said Kane should "absolutely be in the top three of the Ballon d'Or," awarded each year to the best men's footballer, but added that a run into the latter...
Ancelotti Urges Real To Bounce Back After Arsenal Defeat
After Real Madrid's shocking 3-0 loss to Arsenal on Tuesday, manager Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged that his team's chances of making it to the Champions League semifinals were slim, but he cautioned that the defending champions could still perform some magic at home. Declan Rice scored two fabulous free kicks, and Mikel Merino produced a slick finish to leave the 15-time...
Aiyedatiwa Dissolves Ondo Football Agency Board
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the dissolution of the management board of the Ondo State Football Agency. The dissolution is to take immediate effect. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the governor has, however, immediately set up a caretaker committee to manage the...
Real Madrid Promise Possible Comeback After Arsenal Humbling
Real Madrid soaking up the pressure while their attacking superstars waited impatiently to punish Arsenal on the counter. But then Declan Rice scored two brilliant free-kicks and Mikel Merino added a third goal, leaving the holders on the verge of Champions League elimination as Arsenal secured a 3-0 quarter-final first leg triumph on Tuesday. Instead Los Blancos are forced to fall...
Messi Scores Twice In Miami’s Frantic Comeback Over LAFC
On Wednesday, Inter Miami overcame a 2-0 deficit overall to defeat Los Angeles FC 3-1 and secure a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals thanks to two goals from Lionel Messi. The Argentine World Cup-winner yet again proved decisive in what was a frantic, chaotic and entertaining encounter, sealing a 3-2 aggregate victory from the penalty spot with six...
‘’At Least I’ve Lifted Trophies” – Onana Fires Back At Matic
Nemanja Matic, a former United midfielder, called Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana "one of the worst" goalkeepers in the team's history. Onana has responded forcefully to Matic's criticism. The two players are set to face off on Thursday when Manchester United take on Lyon in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal tie. The tension began when Onana, speaking...
”Osimhen Can Be Chelsea Legend” – Mikel
Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel has expressed continued hope that Nigerian international Victor Osimhen will join Chelsea. He suggesting the striker could go on to become a club legend if he eventually makes the move, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Chelsea were in talks to sign Osimhen in the closing stages of the transfer window last summer but were unable to agree...
Salah Signs New Liverpool Deal, Extends Stay
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, has extended his stay at Anfield past the 2024–25 season by signing a new contract with the team. The Egyptian, who joined the Reds from AS Roma in 2017, is currently enjoying another remarkable campaign, having netted 32 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions. Of those, 27 have come in the Premier League, making him...
