Real Madrid Confirm Appointment Of Xabi Alonso As New Head Coach
Real Madrid has officially appointed Xabi Alonso as their new head coach, taking over from Carlo Ancelotti starting June 1, 2025. Alonso will lead the team into the Club World Cup and has signed a contract through June 30, 2028. “Xabi Alonso will be the Real Madrid coach for the next three seasons, from June 1, 2025, until June 30,...
Abia’s Shot Put Hero Kalu Onwuka ‘Scorpion’ Seals Golden Comeback At NSF 2025 (Photos)
Shot put star Kalu Ekeh Onwuka, popularly known as "Scorpion," has clinched the gold medal for Abia State at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State. Ekeh recorded an impressive throw of 16.28 meters to emerge champion in the men’s shot put event, marking a remarkable comeback after missing the previous edition due to a leg injury. ...
Golden Eaglets Advanced Into Semi-Finals
Five-time world champions Golden Eaglets cruised into the semi-finals of the football event at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State after delivering a commanding 5-0 victory over Ebonyi State in Friday’s quarter-final. Abdulmuiz Adeleke, who had opened his account with the first goal in Monday’s 2-1 win over Edo State, proved to be the star of the...
Salah Crowned Premier League Player Of The Season
The Egyptian forward, Mohamed Salah, has been voted Premier League player of the season for the second time after inspiring Liverpool’s march to a record-equalling 20th English title. Salah earned the prize after scoring 28 league goals — five more than anyone else — and producing 18 assists for Liverpool so far this term. Heading into Sunday’s final game against FA...
Ballon d’Or 2025: This Is My Best Chance To Win The Award – Salah
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah believes he is in the strongest position of his career to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or, following a standout season with the Premier League champions. The 32-year-old Egyptian forward has delivered an exceptional campaign, tallying 28 goals and 18 assists so far. His performance has not only been instrumental in helping Liverpool lift the Premier League...
Tuchel Selects Five Chelsea Players For England National Squad
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has named five Chelsea players in his latest squad, with Trevoh Chalobah receiving his first senior international call-up. As reported on Chelsea Football Club’s official website on Friday, Chalobah has previously represented England at every level from Under-16 to Under-21 and now earns his place in the senior team. He is joined by fellow Blues...
Europa League Final: UEFA Apologises For Running Out Of Medals
UEFA has issued an apology after it ran out of winners' medals during the Europa League final trophy ceremony on Wednesday night, leaving several Tottenham Hotspur players— including captain Son Heung-min—without medals during the official presentation. Tottenham defeated Manchester United 1-0 to claim their fourth European title, but the post-match celebrations were marred by the oversight as Son and two...
Luka Modric Set To Exit Real Madrid After Upcoming Club World Cup Campaign
Real Madrid’s veteran midfielder Luka Modric has confirmed he will leave the Spanish club following the Club World Cup this summer, bringing an end to a legendary 12-year spell at the Santiago Bernabeu. “Everything in life has a start and an end… on Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabéu.” The 39-year-old Croatian announced in an emotional...
Bruno Fernandes Offers To Leave Manchester United Amid Calls For Club Rebuild
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has expressed his willingness to leave the club if his exit would help facilitate a financial or structural rebuild following their 1-0 Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao. The defeat, marked by Brennan Johnson's scrappy goal, capped off a dismal season for United, who are languishing in 16th place in the Premier...
Tottenham Defeat Manchester United To Clinch Europa League Title
Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year wait for silverware with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday night, thanks to a scrambled first-half goal from Brennan Johnson. The victory in Bilbao secures Spurs a place in next season’s Champions League while condemning United to a season without European football for the first time...
