Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney has weighed in on the Premier League title race, coming to the defense of Arsenal amid recent criticism. Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney labeled the negative commentary surrounding the Gunners’ performance and set-piece tactics as “very unfair.” While Arsenal currently holds a seven-point lead, Rooney cautioned that the race […]
Despite leading AC Milan to a massive 1-0 victory in the Derby della Madonnina, Massimiliano Allegri is refusing to get carried away. Pervis Estupiñán’s first-half strike at San Siro was enough to secure the win and cut the gap at the top to seven points, but Allegri remained cautious. Speaking to DAZN Italia, the Rossoneri […]
Former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has opened up about his failed attempt to bring Martín Zubimendi to Catalonia. Speaking to La Vanguardia, Xavi confirmed that he identified the Spaniard as the “perfect” successor to Sergio Busquets during the player’s time at Real Sociedad. However, despite Xavi’s pleas, the Barça board blocked the move due to […]
Super Eagles forward Salim Fago Lawal played a starring role as Viktoria Plzeň snapped a frustrating five-game winless streak, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Hradec Králové in the Czech First Division. Lawal, a member of the 2025 AFCON squad, broke the deadlock just moments before halftime to settle his side’s nerves. The strike marked […]
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool star Steve McManaman believes Arsenal will walk away with two major honors this season. Despite the Gunners still being in contention for a historic quadruple, McManaman told TNT Sports that he expects Mikel Arteta’s side to secure the Premier League title and one domestic cup. The prediction follows Arsenal’s narrow […]
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is set to serve a two-game touchline suspension after receiving his sixth yellow card of the season during Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Newcastle United. The booking followed a heated exchange with fourth official Lewis Smith and a sarcastic reaction to Omar Marmoush’s goal. While Guardiola will miss the upcoming […]
Victor Osimhen has urged Galatasaray to maintain a “game by game” mentality following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Beşiktaş on Saturday. The Nigerian striker, whose first-half header proved to be the winner, praised his teammates’ resilience after they were forced to play with ten men following a red card. “We fought aggressively until the end […]
Following Chelsea’s FA Cup triumph over Wrexham, manager Liam Rosenior has declared João Pedro “untouchable.” After just two months at the helm, Rosenior is convinced the Brazilian is now a world-class talent, stating he wouldn’t swap his star striker for anyone—not even Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, or Harry Kane. “Joao is in that category now,” […]
Head coach Rena Wakama has confirmed the 12-player squad that will represent Nigeria at the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Villeurbanne, France. The roster, trimmed from a previously announced provisional list, features veteran stars such as Ezinne Kalu, Promise Amukamara, Amy Okonkwo, Murjanatu Musa, and Sarah Ogoke. The tournament, which runs from […]
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has revealed that midfielder Frank Onyeka is uncertain for Saturday’s match against Bristol City. The Nigerian international, who was subbed off with fatigue during last weekend’s win over Stoke City, has had limited training time this week. Lampard expects to make a final decision following today’s training session.