The Napoli star man missed Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification games against South Africa and Benin Republic owing to injury concerns. Following the Super Eagles’ lacklustre showing in the matches—one draw and a loss—Finidi, who has now resigned from the role, was alleged to have questioned Osimhen’s commitment to the side, insisting he won’t beg…
Florian Wirtz struck the opening goal 10 minutes in and Jamal Musiala soon doubled Germany’s lead with an emphatic finish. A much-awaited night for Scotland went from bad to worse before half-time when Ryan Porteous was sent off for a two-footed challenge on Ilkay Gundogan, with Kai Havertz tucking away the resulting penalty. Niclas Fuellkrug…
As they attempt to advance to the knockout stage for a fifth straight major tournament, Zlatko Dalic’s team takes on Spain in Group B of the Euro campaign on Saturday at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Croatia made the final at the 2018 World Cup, losing to France, and then finished third in Qatar two years…
Euro 2024 marks the return of the competition to its usual four-year cycle after the 2020 event was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Italy are the defending champions, having won the last tournament by beating England in the Euro 2020 final on penalties. Public ticket sales for Euro 2024 started on German Unity…
Nigeria have failed to win a match out of four games in the qualification series, the latest being a shocking loss to the lowly Benin Republic in their last clash. The development triggered a backlash from fans calling for Finidi George’s sack. Days after the loss, the NFF, in a Thursday communiqué following a meeting,…
“In my interview with Il Giornale, my words about the FIFA Club World Cup have not been interpreted in the way I intended,” Ancelotti posted on X. “Nothing could be further from my interest than to reject the possibility of playing in a tournament that I consider to be a great opportunity to continue fighting…
The 26-year-old former Manchester City trainee, who has agreed a four-year deal, will move on July 1 after the expiry of his contract at Craven Cottage. “Chelsea is a huge club and this is a full-circle moment for me,” centre-back Adarabioyo said in a Chelsea statement on Friday. “I was born three miles away from…
The announcement is the culmination of Real’s long courtship of one of the most prolific forwards in world football. “Real Madrid have reached an agreement for the player to be at Real Madrid for the next five seasons,” the club said in a statement. Mbappe, 25, said on social media the move was “a dream…
The Italian, 44, was appointed by the Foxes in June 2023 and led them to the Championship title last season. Chelsea said they were “thrilled to welcome Enzo into the Chelsea family”.“He is a highly gifted coach and leader that we are confident can help fulfill our vision and competitive goals for the club,” said…
