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No One Can Play Like Him: Man United Winger Reacts To Comparisons With Lionel Messi
Amad Diallo, the Manchester United winger, has said “no-one plays like Lionel Messi”. Diallo was reacting to comparisons with the Inter Miami superstar. The 21-year-old’s technical ability has won plenty of admirers, with the fleet-footed youngster able to leave teammates bamboozled in training. But Amad is eager to avoid being likened…
Read More »Ronaldo Claims the Throne on Forbes List of Highest-Paid Footballers
Ronaldo has finished 2023 as the highest-paid footballer and athlete in the world. This is according to Forbes. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner boosted his earnings hugely when he joined Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr in December after Manchester United terminated his contract in November following his criticism of…
Read More »FIFA Threatens Brazil With Exclusion From World Cup
FIFA has issued a warning to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) that it can suspend the country’s national teams and clubs from international competitions provided an intervention by the soccer body results in the election of a new president in January 2024. FIFA said in a letter to the Brazilian…
Read More »Victor Osimhen Inks New Contract with Napoli
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, has signed a new contract for his Napoli side, as confirmed on Saturday. Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed this development via his X account on Saturday. He wrote, “Victor Osimhen signs new deal at Napoli — confirmed. Documents also in place.” Earlier on Friday, Romano noted…
Read More »EPL: 31 Players Facing Potential Suspension Ahead of Christmas Fixtures
Over 30 players in the Premier League are at risk of receiving a one-match suspension for the Boxing Day fixtures after being shown four yellow cards to date. The final round of games before Christmas Day takes place between Thursday and Sunday, with 18 teams in action. Players will receive…
Read More »Transfer Update: Fabrizio Romano Provides Insight on Osimhen’s Potential Move to Chelsea
Chelsea are not in negotiations with Napoli to sign Victor Osimhen. This was revealed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday. Romano wrote in his Daily Briefing, ”Osimhen is on the list of players wanted by Chelsea but there is still no decision made or any advanced negotiation with the…
Read More »Victor Osimhen leaves Chelsea fans in shock after pulling off ‘insane’ assist for Napoli (Video)
Victor Osimhen has left Chelsea supporters in awe following a stunning assist for Napoli. The striker found the back of the net during the Serie A clash with Cagliari on Saturday evening, but it was his creativity in the buildup to the second goal that left fans very impressed. Picking…
Read More »Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland Make the Final Shortlist for the 2023 FIFA Best Player Award
According to the FIFA Best Men’s Player Award shortlist released on Thursday, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappe will compete for the award this year. This means the same top three that finished at the top of the Ballon d’Or voting will compete for the prize. The Women’s Best…
Read More »Champions League Top Scorers Revealed Ahead of Round of 16 Fixtures – Check Out the Top 23
As football fans prepare to watch the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matches, we present you with the competition’s current top scorers. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Manchester United’s Rasmus Højlund and Atletico Madrid duo Antoine Griezmann and Álvaro Morata are currently leading the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League top scorers…
Read More »Nigerians Thrilled as CAF Tweets in Yoruba, Igbo, and Pidgin
Many Nigerian X users were delighted by the tweets made by the Confederation of African Football, CAF after the football governing organisation tweeted in some of the country’s local languages. CAF joined a host of other people across the world in celebrating Nigerian trio Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka…
Read More »“Do not risk your life and career’ – Rio Ferdinand advises Barcelona defender against joining Man Utd
Rio Ferdinand, a Manchester United veteran, has warned Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo against joining the Premier League club in the January transfer window. Man United manager Erik ten Hag is keen to bolster his defense in the January window despite having the likes of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez. Rio…
Read More »Salah poses with commemorative Liverpool shirt alongside teammates after scoring 200 goals for the club
Mo Salah can’t just stop scoring goals! Liverpool superstar player Mohamed Salah posed with a commemorative Liverpool shirt, alongside his teammates, to celebrate scoring his 200th goal for the club. The Egyptian star netted his 200th goal (11th in the Premier League this season) for the club on Saturday when…
Read More »7 Highest-Paid Football Coaches In The World
Have you ever wondered which football coaches are the highest paid? We’re talking about staggering, mouth-watering pay that makes professional athletes look like amateurs. These coaching legends are at the top of the game, leading world-class teams to victory after victory. When you have that kind of track record and…
Read More »Manchester United Forward Anthony Martial Set to Depart as a Free Agent Next Summer
Manchester United have reportedly rejected the option of extending Anthony Martial’s contract, which ends next summer. While United hold a one-year extension option, they have opted not to activate it, paving the way for his departure as a free agent. Erik ten Hag, United’s manager, had previously hinted at ongoing…
Read More »Unveiling the Champions – Full List of Winners at the 2023 CAF Awards
On Monday night, the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards were presented in Marrakech, Morocco. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was named Player of the Year, ahead of Morocco full-back Achraf Hakimi and Egypt striker Mohammed Salah. The Super Eagles superstar claimed the prize for leading Napoli’s league title triumph…
Read More »Osimhen Acknowledges the Impact of Coach Amunike in Shaping His Career at CAF Awards
Victor Osimhen, a Super Eagles forward, has acknowledged the influence of Nigerian icon and former Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amunike on his career. He said that, without Amunike, he wouldn’t have turned out to be the successful football player he is today. The Napoli striker stated this while receiving the…
Read More »Micah Richards Predicts Guardiola’s Resilience Amid Criticism and Tips His Club for Title Glory”
Micah Richards, a former Manchester City defender, believes his old club will win the Premier League this season. Richards also insisted that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been taking criticism, adding that he doesn’t believe that the Citizens are ‘complacent’. His comments come after Guardiola recently aimed a savage…
Read More »Victor Osimhen Clinches 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award
Victor Osimhen, of Napoli, has been selected as the CAF Men’s Player of the Year for 2023. Osimhen beat Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah of Egypt to the award. He is the first Nigerian to win the award since Nwankwo Kanu Kanu claimed it in 1999. Her compatriot, Asisat…
Read More »Falcons Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie Reveals Her Father’s Initial Resistance to Her Football Aspirations
Chiamaka Nnadozie, keeper for the Super Falcons, has claimed that her father did not approve of her decision to pursue a football career. Nnadozie, who disclosed this while accepting the African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year gong at the CAF Awards in Morocco on Monday night, said she was sure…
Read More »Rio Ferdinand Suggests the Manchester United Player Who Should Aspire for Captaincy
Rio Ferdinand, a Manchester United legend, believes Marcus Rashford should have been named captain when manager Erik ten Hag relieved Harry Maguire of the armband in the summer of this year. Ten Hag had made a big decision to relieve Maguire of the responsibility and install Bruno Fernandes as captain.…
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