Nigeria is considering seeking compensation from FIFA after fresh revelations that the governing body’s officials had identified an eligibility problem involving DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi before the Leopards eliminated the Super Eagles from the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs. Nigeria’s hopes of securing redress over their controversial 2026 World Cup exit have been revived…
The Premier League has confirmed the refereeing appointments for Matchweek 6, including Stuart Attwell for Manchester United’s clash with Tottenham and Chris Kavanagh for Liverpool against Manchester City. The Premier League returns this weekend after the international break, with clubs preparing to welcome back players who have been away representing their countries. Managers will face…
South Korea captain Lee Gi-hyuk has apologised after celebrating his military-service reprieve following Asian Games gold, reigniting a wider debate over why elite athletes receive the benefit. South Korea’s Asian Games triumph has been overshadowed by controversy after captain Lee Gi-hyuk apologised for celebrating the military-service benefit attached to his team’s gold medal. South Korea…
Zimbabwe are set to lose home advantage after CAF moved to ban the Warriors from hosting international matches following the death of a fan during their AFCON 2027 qualifier against DR Congo in Harare. Zimbabwe are set to be banned from hosting home matches following the death of a fan during their 2027 Africa Cup…
Jordan Pickford has pleaded guilty to careless driving after his Lamborghini was pursued by police in Cheshire following an incident that allegedly forced two motorists to brake suddenly. Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is facing a court hearing after admitting careless driving following a police pursuit involving his Lamborghini Urus in Cheshire. The incident…
Emiliano Martínez says Argentina’s painful World Cup final defeat to Spain convinced him he needed a fresh start, ultimately leading to his move from Aston Villa to Chelsea. Emiliano Martínez has revealed that the emotional pain of Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain played a major role in his decision to leave Aston…
Former England striker Andy Carroll has confirmed that former Fame Academy dance coach Kevin Adams was the man convicted of sexually assaulting him, bringing a painful chapter of his life further into the public spotlight. Former England striker Andy Carroll has publicly confirmed that Kevin Adams, a former dance coach on BBC’s Fame Academy, was…
Pep Guardiola is reportedly considering a return to the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City challenge an independent commission’s guilty verdict over alleged financial breaches. Pep Guardiola is reportedly considering a return to the Etihad Stadium to show his support for Manchester City as the club begins its appeal against a major Premier League financial ruling….
Thierry Nevers’ promising football career unravelled after a police investigation linked him to a Class A drugs conspiracy, culminating in a three-year prison sentence and an ongoing investigation into his criminal proceeds. Thierry Nevers appeared to have the ingredients for a professional football career when he joined West Ham United’s academy in 2021, but four…
Manchester City have formally appealed their guilty verdict over Premier League financial breaches, opening a new stage in a case that could still lead to sanctions. Manchester City have formally appealed the independent commission’s guilty verdict in the Premier League’s long-running financial case, challenging findings covering alleged rule breaches between 2009-10 and 2017-18. The club…