Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has picked up a one-match Premier League ban. Arteta picked up a yellow card for his reaction to their winning goal against Luton Town on Tuesday. It was his third of the season. That now means that the Spaniard now faces a one-match ban in the Premier League after new rules were introduced…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has admitted he was tempted to move to Saudi Arabia, where he would have joined Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League. Messi instead opted to sign for the MLS side on a free transfer in the summer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentina captain has now confirmed that he…
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been nominated for the Nottingham Forest Fans’ Footballer of the Year 2023 award. Awoniyi has been one of the key players for Nottingham Forest, scoring 10 league goals to help Forest survive the drop last season. The former Liverpool forward, who is currently ruled out for months, has scored…
Arsenal ensured they would stay top of the Premier League table into the weekend thanks to a 4-3 win over Luton Town on Tuesday night. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring, finishing off Bukayo Saka‘s pass in the 20th minute. The hosts were level five minutes later through Gabriel Osho’s header. However, Arsenal were in front again…
At least four Chelsea players will not feature against Manchester United in the Premier League on Wednesday night. This follows an injury update from manager Mauricio Pochettino today, ahead of the game at Old Trafford. Pochettino has given fresh news over the fitness of Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia, Lesley Ugochukwu and Noni Madueke. ‘Christopher Nkunku is not…
Al-Nassr were without Cristiano Ronaldo as they dropped two points in their AFC Champions League match against Istikol. The manager, Luis Castro, opted to rest Ronaldo for their last Group E fixture on Tuesday evening. However, the Saudi Pro League side was held to a 1-1 draw at the Central Stadium in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. A shocking error…
Paul Heckingbottom has become the first Premier League manager to be sacked this season. Sheffield United officially confirmed his dismissal on Tuesday. This follows their 5-0 defeat at the hands of fellow relegation battlers, Burnley, on Saturday. Chris Wilder is now set to return to the club as Heckingbottom’s replacement. Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah confirmed this…
The Football Association (FA) has charged Manchester City for their players’ behaviour during added time in Sunday’s Premier League match against Tottenham. “Manchester City have been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20.1 after their players surrounded the match official during the Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, December 3, 2023. “It’s…
The FA could charge Manchester City striker Erling Haaland over a tweet he sent out following their 3-3 draw with Tottenham on Sunday. Haaland was reacting to a controversial late decision by referee Simon Hooper. He tweeted, “Wtf.” City were denied a match-winning chance five minutes into stoppage time when Hooper stopped play when Jack…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he “will not make a Mikel Arteta comment” after a controversial refereeing decision from Simon Hooper in their 3-3 draw with Tottenham on Sunday. Speaking to Sky Sports about the unusual decision of the referee who appeared to play on before bringing playback with Grealish through on goal, Guardiola was…
Manchester City drew 3-3 with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday. The result meant the champions had drawn their last three fixtures. Speaking after the match at the Etihad, Pep Guardiola admitted mistakes exist in football. On conceding more goals in the last few games, Guardiola said: “In the Chelsea game, yes, it was a…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has warned the club’s supporters that they will never have it so good. Guardiola feels the fans have started to take their team’s excellence for granted. City won the Treble last season and lifted five Premier League titles in six years. Guardiola has now urged the Blues’ faithful to enjoy the ride…
The draw for the FA Cup third round has been conducted. The standout fixture will see Arsenal take on Liverpool at the Emirates. Manchester United travel to Wigan Athletic and Manchester City will play Huddersfield Town. Third-round ties will be played across the weekend of January 6 and 7. FULL THIRD ROUND DRAW: Luton Town…
Professional footballer Asisat Oshoala launches a search for two to three boyfriends as she releases the criteria for eligible and interested men. The Nigerian soccer player hinted that she’s single and ready to mingle. Since it’s December, she stated that she’s interested in getting into a relationship. According to her, she needs two to three boyfriends in…
Liverpool thrashed LASK 4-0 on Thursday night to qualify for the Europa League Round of 16. Their progression was confirmed after only Toulouse were held to a 0-0 draw by Union Saint-Gilloise. The Reds have now sealed top spot in Group E with a game to spare and now have a safe passage to the…
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was forced to delete the viral image of all the players wearing his sunglasses. Relevo reports it is because of the “war” between Nike and Adidas. Camavinga’s glasses are from Nike, with which he is associated. However, numerous Real Madrid players are sponsored by Adidas. And more, Camavinga had to…
The Super Falcons thrashed Cape Verde 5-0 on Thursday in a 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played in Abuja. Nigeria’s women’s national team achieved the result without key players like Asisat Oshoala, Michelle Alozie, Ifeoma Onumonu, and Christy Ucheibe. Uchenna Kanu opened the scoring in the seventh minute. Gift Monday doubled Nigeria’s lead…
The Premier League and Manchester City have agreed a date at which they will face off in front of an independent panel. The champions are facing 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations, which were levelled at the club in February after an investigation was opened in 2018. According to Mail Sport, a date for the showdown has…
The Super Eagles have fallen two positions in the latest FIFA world ranking. FIFA’s latest ranking, published on their website on Thursday, shows that Nigeria has dropped from the 40th to the 42nd position. This fall reflects the team’s disappointing results in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Jose Peseiro’s men played out 1-1 draws with the…
Arsenal have qualified for the Champions League Round of 16 as winners of Group B. The Gunners thrashed Lens 6-0 at the Emirates on Wednesday night. Mikel Arteta’s men needed only 13 minutes to open scoring against the Ligue 1 side, who beat them 2-1 in the reverse fixture in October. Kai Havertz (13) scored…
