Chelsea Ends Pursuit Of Osimhen
Chelsea FC has reportedly put an end to the pursuit of the Nigerian international player and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen. The Blues are already shaken up their ranks significantly this summer but remain hopeful of being busy in the final few days of the transfer window, with acquisitions at both ends of the pitch not being ruled out. Enzo Maresca has...
Nicholas Jackson Hits Back At Mikel Obi
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson hit back at former Blues midfielder Mikel Obi, who recently criticised his performance. Jackson bluntly told the ex-Chelsea star to “shut his mouth” after Mikel suggested the striker squandered too many chances during last Sunday’s match against Manchester City. Mikel had also hinted that Chelsea might want to explore signing Victor Osimhen as a potential alternative. Meanwhile, the...
Former England Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson Is Dead
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76 following a long illness. The Swede became the first foreign manager of the England men's football team in 2001, coaching the so-called "golden generation" of players including David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, and Frank Lampard. A family statement read: "After a long illness, Sven-Goran Eriksson died during the...
Osimhen’s Demand Hinders Chelsea’s Move
Osimhen’s potential move to Chelsea is threatened by the striker’s outrageous wage demand of £500,000 a week, Punch Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian international is expected to leave Napoli this summer after he reportedly handed a transfer request to the club. However, his move to Stamford Bridge largely depends on whether he would reduce his wage demands. Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on signing the...
Arsenal Receives Ademola Lookman
Arsenal has received a major boost in their pursuit of the Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, according to Sky’s transfer expert Florian Plettenberg. The Nigerian forward is still very keen to join the French giants, but he has to play the waiting game, as a possible deal is currently stalling because both clubs have yet to reach an agreement. PSG are the 26-year-old’s...
Jude Bellingham Sidelined With Calf Injury, Set To Miss Key Matches
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to be sidelined after sustaining a calf injury during Friday’s training session. A statement from the club’s website titled “Bellingham Medical Report” confirmed the news. “Following tests carried out today on Jude Bellingham by Real Madrid’s medical team, the player has been diagnosed with an injury to the plantaris muscle in his right leg....
Serie A: Ademola Lookman Returns To Atalanta Training Amid Exit Rumours
Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman has returned to training with Atalanta amid reports linking him with a move away from the club. Lookman is a subject of interest from Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain. The 27-year-old requested to be left out of Atalanta’s squad for Monday’s clash with Leece after he was approached by PSG. READ ALSO: Napoli, Chelsea Meet To Negotiate...
Rugby World Cup Qualifiers: Leadway Sponsors Lady Stallions
Leadway Assurance Company announced as sponsor for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The body made this disclosure in a release on Wednesday, expressing its appreciation to the outfit. “A big thank you to Leadway Assurance Company Limited for being a proud sponsor of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers! Your support means the world to us...
Boniface Fined €25,000 For An Offensive Gesture
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been handed a match ban and fined €25,000 for an offensive gesture during the German Super Cup. Bonface, who scored his team’s first of two goals in their win, allegedly showed the players his left middle finger as he ran past them immediately after the final whistle of the match. It means the 23-year-old will...
Super Eagle Opens Training Camp September 1
Super Eagle resumes camping in Uyo on Sept. 1 ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. A team official, who disclosed this to our correspondent on Wednesday, said, “The backroom staff will be in Uyo from September 1, and we expect most of the players to arrive in good time.” The three-time African champions...
