Messi Rules Out Being A Coach After Retirement
In an interview with '433' on Thursday, Argentine player Messi talked about his future, the 2026 World Cup, and the role he plays after he retires. Despite his rich career in football, Messi has made it clear he has no plans to transition into coaching. “I wouldn’t like to be a coach. But I’m still not sure what I’d like to...
Man Utd Set To Announce Amorim As New Manager
After Manchester United and Sporting came to an agreement, it is said that Ruben Amorim will be announced as the club's manager on Thursday. The Athletic said the 39-year-old would stay with the Portuguese league leaders for their next three games, including next week's Champions League match against Manchester City. He is expected to take charge at Old Trafford during the...
Four EPL Clubs Vie For Chukwueze
Four EPL clubs are in the race to sign Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan in January, According to Punch Sports Extra. English Premier League clubs, including Fulham, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Ham United, have set their eyes on signing Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan in January. According to Caught Offside, Chukwueze could be allowed...
Klopp Defends Decision To Join Red Bull As Global Head Of Soccer
In response to criticism from German supporters, Jurgen Klopp has defended his choice to become Red Bull's global head of soccer next year. Klopp, who ended a successful nine-year stint at Liverpool last season, also coached Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with many of those clubs' fans angered by his decision to join Red Bull. Fans in Mainz...
Date Set For Super Eagles Final AFCON Qualifying Matches
CAF has selected November 14 and 18 for Nigeria's final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Rwanda and the Republic of Benin. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by NFF. According to NFF, the Match-day 5 clash with Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Nov. 14 will kick off at 8 p.m., Nigeria time. READ ALSO:...
Manchester United Aims Ruben Amorim As New Manager
After a terrible start to the season, Manchester United fired Erik ten Hag and are reportedly in talks with Ruben Amorim to take over as manager. Time finally ran out for Dutchman Ten Hag with United 14th in the Premier League after a fourth defeat in nine league games at West Ham on Sunday. Despite spending big in the transfer market...
Lookman Finish 14th As Rodri Emerges Winner
Lookman placed 14th in the rankings at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, while Rodri, a midfielder for ManCity, took home the 2024 Ballon d'Or. The Atalanta striker, who was the only African nominee among the 30-man shortlist released by France Football on October 26, earned recognition following his historic hat-trick that secured his club’s first-ever Europa League trophy. “It’s special...
Ballon d’Or: Players Who Could Have Won If Messi, Ronaldo Didn’t Exist
A new era has begun for the Ballon d’Or. For the first time since 2003, neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi made it onto this year’s shortlist. Between them, they’ve clinched the prestigious award 13 times—Messi holding eight of those, including a streak of four consecutive wins from 2009 to 2012. Although it appeared this era might have started earlier, with...
Man United Dismissed Erik Ten Hag
The head coach of the Manchester United football club Erik ten Hag has been dismissed. Ten Hag’s two-and-a-half-year spell at Old Trafford ended on Monday after a poor start to the campaign. The development comes after a series of poor results, with United sitting 14th in the Premier League table. Ten Hag was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to...
“Flamingo’s Best Wasn’t Enough” – Olowookere
The Nigeria women's team, Flamingo losses 2-0 to the USA in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup quarterfinal match at Estadio Cibao. Nigeria head coach Bankole Olowookere says the players gave their best at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, which was not enough in their 2-0 defeat to the USA in the first...
