Category: FOOTBALL

Penalty shootouts in football can evoke a mix of emotions, ranging from exhilaration to heartbreak. Throughout the sport’s history, there have been several unforgettable penalty misses that left fans shocked and players devastated. Here are five of the most notorious penalty misses in football’s past: 1. 1994 FIFA World Cup Final – Roberto Baggio: In…

Meet Michelle Alozie, the remarkable Nigerian-American footballer who has been the main reason Nigerian men stay glued to their screens to watch the super falcons at the world cup. Her stellar performances at the ongoing 2023 Women’s World Cup especially at the defensive section have been marvellous. But much more check what has set her…

Pep Guardiola is in Japan to begin the team’s tour of friendly matches. In this pre-season, the coach wants to observe all the Manchester City players to assemble his squad. The goal of the club is to win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup again. Guardiola has been working at Manchester City for…

Football Australia CEO James Johnson admitted Australia would have liked a rainbow armband option to be available for captains at the Women’s World Cup but acknowledged the improvement made by FIFA in the space from 2022 to 2023. Speaking from the Matildas’ training base in Brisbane, Johnson said about the more proactive approach football’s governing…

Manchester United are reportedly ready to sell Eric Bailly and Alex Telles after the pair missed the first day of pre-season training. Both Bailly and Telles’ contracts will run out next summer. According to the Mirror, Man United are looking to sell both players to free up spaces in the squad and also on the…

The UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan was hosted at the renowned Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, and featured mesmerising musical acts in addition to the thrilling football match. The well-known Nigerian afrobeat superstar Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, well known by his stage name Burna Boy, performed on the grand stage…

Manchester City defeated Inter Milan 1-0 to win the UEFA Champions League and secure their place in football history. It was an exciting match that saw Manchester City come out on top. In the second half, Rodri, demonstrating his outstanding ability, scored the game-winning goal with a skillfully executed side-footed finish. The defensive fortitude of…

Mateo Kovacic appears to be moving closer to joining Manchester City, as the midfielder reportedly has agreed to personal terms with the Premier League champions, according to the most recent transfer reports. Reliable sources claim that Kovacic’s agents and Manchester City have advanced in their negotiations and have achieved an agreement on the parameters of…

The transfer window is always rife with speculation and rumours, especially when high-profile players like Lionel Messi are involved. Messi’s move to Inter Miami has piqued the interest of football fans all over the world since his departure from Barcelona. To add gasoline to the fire, rumours have surfaced that his former teammates, Sergio Busquets…

Lionel Messi recently revealed that he rejected offers from numerous European clubs to join Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise Inter Miami. Messi told Mundo Deportivo that the only team in Europe for whom he would have considered leaving PSG was Barcelona. Despite receiving enticing offers from other European clubs, Messi didn’t even consider them. His…

After saying goodbye to Paris Saint-Germain, the football world was abuzz with speculation about Lionel Messi’s future. Many thought he’d return to Barcelona, while others speculated about potential bids from clubs all around the world. Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal was one rumoured destination, with the club apparently offering a substantial financial package to obtain Messi’s…

Many football fans around the world are surprised by Messi’s choice to join Inter Miami. After spending his entire professional career with Barcelona, where he won multiple trophies and established himself as one of the best players of all time, it was believed that Messi would return to the club in some way. However, the…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has given more insight into his relationship with influential playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne. Guardiola, speaking to the media on Friday, insisted he is happy for his players to get angry. De Bruyne was heard telling his manager to “shut up” during their 4-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions…

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has shared insights into how his team plans to approach the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium next Wednesday. Modric played a part in Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on…

In the UEFA Champions League, Vinicius, the winger for Real Madrid, achieved a remarkable feat on Tuesday by equaling one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s records. During Real Madrid’s first-leg semi-final match against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu, Vinicius delivered a stunning goal. However, Kevin De Bruyne later responded with an equally impressive strike, resulting in…

Al-Nassr superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to rumours spreading about a possible break-up with his partner, Georgina Rodriguez. The Portugal international has now tried to squash the rumours around his relationship with the Argentine-Spanish model by posting a romantic snap on his Instagram handle. In a photo he shared on Instagram on Sunday, the football…

Former Barcelona senator Jaume Llopis has said that the club will not be able to bring back PSG superstar Lionel Messi this summer. Lionel has been heavily linked with a return to La Liga leaders Barcelona. Messi’s contract at the French capital city club expires at the end of the season and with no success…

The reason why Paris Saint-Germain superstar, Lionel Messi, travelled to Saudi Arabia on Monday has been revealed. Messi caused a bit of a stir as he travelled to Saudi Arabia just a day after PSG suffered a shock 3-1 defeat at home against Lorient in Ligue 1 on Sunday. According to RMCSport, Messi’s visit might…

Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez has confirmed that they held talks with La Liga authorities over a possible return of Lionel Messi from Ligue 1 club, Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine football legend who left the club in 2021 to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer, will be out of contract with the French club at…