Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has urged Michael Carrick to drop England international Harry Maguire after Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City. Manchester United’s disappointing opening-day defeat has placed Harry Maguire under renewed scrutiny, with former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel calling on Michael Carrick to remove the experienced defender from…
The National Sports Commission has frozen the NFF’s planned election and installed an interim administrative team as Nigeria prepares for sweeping football reforms. Nigeria’s football administration has entered a new phase after the National Sports Commission (NSC) suspended preparations for the Nigeria Football Federation’s September elective congress and installed an interim leadership following a major…
Rodri celebrated his Barcelona debut with a 2-0 victory over Athletic Club while admitting he needs time to regain his rhythm and backing Lamine Yamal to rediscover his best form. Rodri Hernandez finally began his Barcelona career on a winning note as Hansi Flick’s side defeated Athletic Club 2-0 at Camp Nou to maintain their…
Didier Drogba regen David Datro Fofana’s move to Servette marks an unusual Chelsea transfer loss, breaking from a long-standing reputation for turning player departures into major profits. David Datro Fofana’s Chelsea career has ended with an outcome few would associate with the club’s transfer business, as the striker dubbed the “next Didier Drogba” prepares to…
Inter Miami have appointed former Argentina international Kily Gonzalez as their new head coach, handing him the task of reviving the MLS champions’ fortunes alongside Lionel Messi. Inter Miami have appointed former Argentina international Cristian “Kily” Gonzalez as their new head coach, replacing Guillermo Hoyos as the club seeks to halt a worrying slide in…
Xabi Alonso says Enzo Fernandez was left out of Chelsea’s win over Luton to give other players minutes, despite growing Manchester City transfer speculation. Enzo Fernandez’s absence from Chelsea’s 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Luton Town has attracted considerable attention, particularly with Manchester City reportedly preparing another attempt to sign the Argentina international before the…
Former French international Bacary Sagna believes Bradley Barcola may be taking a risk by leaving serial winners PSG for a Liverpool side still trying to recover from a difficult campaign. Bradley Barcola’s impending move from Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool has sparked an unexpected warning from former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna, who believes the France international…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a broad restructuring of Nigerian football after Ibrahim Gusau and the NFF leadership resigned amid mounting concerns over governance and the country’s recent international failures. President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi…
The 2026/27 Champions League league-phase draw has paired Arsenal with Real Madrid and Bayern, PSG with Barcelona, and Liverpool with Atlético and Inter, setting up a fixture-packed campaign with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich among the early favourites. The 2026/27 Champions League league phase draw has been completed, and the headline fixtures don’t disappoint….
Nigeria are set for a return to Adidas from 2027 under a reported deal that could significantly boost the NFF’s commercial revenue and equipment supply. Nigeria are set for a major change in their national-team kit partnership, with Adidas expected to replace Nike as the country’s official supplier from 2027. The proposed agreement would see…