Neymar Says Mbappe ‘Jealous’ Over Messi During PSG Spell
Brazilian striker Neymar claimed on Thursday that when Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, his relationship with the Argentine superstar made his former teammate Kylian Mbappe "jealous." Speaking on a podcast hosted by former Brazil striker Romario, Neymar blamed a clash of egos for the failure of the three stars to gel during their spell together at the French...
Footballer Reportedly Dead After Collapsing During Tournament In Osun
Adeyemi Adewale died while playing football in Osogbo, the state capital, according to confirmation from the Osun State Police Command. The deceased, said to be a player of the Ilesa West Local Government Area football team, reportedly slumped on the field and was rushed to a hospital. It was further learnt that, at the hospital where he was rushed, a doctor...
EPL: Man United Seeks Redemption Against Southampton
Manchester United is beginning to show promise under Ruben Amorim and will be hoping for another victory when they host Southampton on Thursday night. Their confidence is on the rise after Sunday’s dramatic penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup, which followed an impressive 2-2 draw at Anfield. Now, the Red Devils are determined to end their three-match...
Chelsea Recalls Chalobah From Loan At Crystal Palace
Following the recent injuries to defenders Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana, Chelsea activated a clause in Trevoh Chalobah's contract, recalling him from his loan stint at Crystal Palace. With Fofana’s return expected to be delayed, Chelsea have opted to bring Chalobah back to Stamford Bridge to strengthen their defensive options. Chalobah, a product of Chelsea’s academy, had been left out of...
Colombia’s Rodriguez Exits La Liga For Mexico
James Rodriguez, a former Real Madrid player and captain of Colombia, joined Mexico's Club Leon on Monday following a short and fruitless stay with La Liga team Rayo Vallecano. The former Bayern Munich and Monaco playmaker joined Rayo for free at the start of the season but only made six league appearances for the Madrid club, which wished him "the...
Guardiola Divorces Wife After 30-Year Marriage
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have made the decision to divorce after thirty years of marriage. According to El Periodico on Monday, the separation is amicable, described as cordial, stable, and friendly. The couple, who met in 1994 and married in 2014 near Barcelona, had reportedly grown apart, particularly after Guardiola’s managerial roles in different countries over...
Tyson Fury Declares Retirement From Boxing
Shortly after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for the second time, Tyson Fury, the former world heavyweight champion, announced his retirement from boxing. “Thanks to everyone who helped out along the way! Happy new year! Jesus is king now and forever," Fury, 36, captioned the short video uploaded to his Instagram account to announce the decision. “Thanks; it’s been a blast, I...
NFF Appoints Chelle As New Super Eagles Coach [PHOTOS]
Éric Sékou Chelle has been formally introduced by the Nigeria Football Federation as the Super Eagles' new head coach. The unveiling took place on Monday in the media conference room at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. PUNCH Online reports that Chelle was appointed as the new coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team last Tuesday, following a recommendation from the NFF’s...
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...
EPL: Wolves Complete Transfer Of Ivorian Defender Agbadou From Reims
Emmanuel Agbadou, the captain of Stade de Reims, has agreed to a four-and-a-half-year contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers, with a 12-month option. The Ivory Coast international defender becomes the first signing under Wolves’ new manager, Vitor Pereira. Agbadou, a commanding 6ft 4 defender known for his composure on the ball, arrives at Molineux after two and a half impressive seasons in Ligue...
