Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career, with Jon Rahm moving up to second. Ronaldo also headed the list last year following his move to Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr. Business magazine Forbes says, externally the 39-year-old Portugal forward earned $260m (£205m) – up…
African star Victor Osimhen has bagged four nominations at the 10th Nigerian Pitch Awards. Nigeria’s longest-running football awards are scheduled for Saturday, 8th June at the Ibom Meridien Hotel and Resorts. Osimhen has been nominated for the Striker of the Year accolade, King of Pitch prize, Sportsmanship Award and the Sam Okwaraji Award. The SSC…
In a pivotal moment in Premier League football, the contentious topic of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has once again taken centre stage. The recent submission of a resolution by Wolves to the Premier League has triggered a vote, sparking a heated debate among clubs regarding the fate of VAR in the Premier League. Since its…
Manchester City are just one step away from a fourth Premier League title in a row – a feat achieved by no other club. There will be celebrations if they reach their goal, but the club still has the 115 Premier League charges hanging over them. In February 2023 in was revealed that City had…
Brentford manager Thomas Frank is reportedly a strong contender to replace Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag should he be sacked at the end of the season. According to The Telegraph, the Danish head coach had already built a strong relationship with INEOS before Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a stake in United. It is understood…
Manchester United football club of England have cancelled the club’s traditional end-of-season awards dinner following the club’s disappointing campaign. According to a report by The Athletic, the club said they do not want to provide any distractions ahead of the upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City. The club usually hosts a dinner at their…
Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba has now switched to acting. This comes after he was banned for four years for doping. Pogba was investigated for alleged doping and eventually handed a four-year ban from playing football, which he is still serving. But it appears the 31-year-old is making lemons out of lemonade and using his time…
Manchester City’s Phil Foden has been named Footballer of the Year by the English Football Writers’ Association, with the club’s Khadija Shaw scooping the women’s award. England attacking midfielder Foden joins a list of famous names, including Stanley Matthews, Bobby Charlton, George Best and Kenny Dalglish. Foden is the third City player in the past…
A group of top male footballers ‘are planning to come out as gay on May 17. German outlet Preussische Allgemeine Zeitung claims a group of professionals across the country will publicly declare their sexual orientation. The date in question is of particular reference as it is the International Day Against Homophobia. It is believed that all of…
A pair of Premier League footballers have been arrested after a rape was reported to police. According to Mail Online, two unnamed footballers from the same club were arrested at the weekend. One player, 19, was reportedly spoken to by police on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape at the club stadium before he was…
UEFA announced on Thursday it had fined Barcelona 25,000 euros ($26,680) for racist behaviour by their fans after two supporters were questioned by police following their Champions League quarter-final first leg with Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona were also banned from selling tickets to their supporters for their next away European game, although that punishment is suspended…
Former Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has died at the age of 84. Keswick, a successful merchant banker, first joined the Gunners board as a director in 2005 before going on to take the mantle of chairman in 2013. He served in that role until retiring in May 2020, though he maintained an interest in…
Manchester City captain, Kyle Walker and his wife Annie Kilner have reportedly welcomed their fourth child. Insiders said Annie, 30, was “doing well” and that the England ace Kyle, 33, was over-the-moon about becoming a father again. The couple, who also share three sons Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign, five, split in January but…
Cole Palmer hit a perfect first-half hat-trick and then struck a penalty as Chelsea hammered sorry Everton 6-0 on Monday Night Football to move to within three points of the European qualifying spots. It was a sensational display from the 21-year-old, who made it back-to-back trebles at his home ground in style, with a silky…
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has warned his players that they will not be champions if they repeat their performance against Crystal Palace. Eberechi Eze’s first-half goal proved to be the winner, as the Reds suffered defeat at Anfield for the second time since October 2022. The loss came days after a 3-0 hammering in the…
Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface says the club has set their sights on winning the treble this season after claiming the Bundesliga crown. Xabi Alonso’s side defeated Werder Bremen 5-0 at the BayArena on Sunday to win their first-ever league title. Die Werkself are already through to the final of the DFB Pokal where they…
Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice, has insisted they still stand a chance of winning the Premier League title this season. The Gunners lost 2-0 to Aston Villa on Sunday, a result which means they stayed behind champions Manchester City on the table. With five fixtures left for all the top three teams, most observers believe City…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has labelled their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid as “a final”. The Premier League champions played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Real Madrid last Tuesday. Ahead of the return leg at the Etihad this Wednesday, Guardiola is hoping to have defender Kyle Walker available for the…
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has accused Gabriel Martinelli of “switching off” during the 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa. The Gunners’ Premier League title hopes were hit on Sunday, as goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins sealed the win for Unai Emery’s men. Arsenal were hoping to return to the top of the table following…
Bayer Leverkusen star, Granit Xhaka praised Nigerian duo, Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella, for their positive contribution to the team’s title success. Xabi Alonso’s side claimed their first-ever Bundesliga title on Sunday following a comprehensive 5-0 drubbing of Werder Bremen. Boniface, whose season was blighted by an adductor injury, has scored 11 goals in 18…
