Former Barcelona and France defender Samuel Umtiti had a front-row seat to the Ademola Lookman show this week. While working as a DAZN commentator at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, the 2018 World Cup winner watched his former club fall 4-0 to Atlético Madrid in a dominant Copa Del Rey semi-final display. Lookman, the 2024 CAF […]
Despite sharing the pitch with legends like Luka Modric, Frank Lampard, and Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard believes one former teammate never truly got his flowers: Mousa Dembélé. The Belgian icon, who retired in 2023 after a trophy-laden (if injury-stunted) stint at Real Madrid, recently told The Guardian that Dembélé was among the elite midfielders […]
Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will be available for Tuesday’s high-stakes match against Benfica. Explaining the Frenchman’s absence from the domestic lineup, Arbeloa noted that the decision was purely a safeguard. “He felt some slight knee discomfort, so we opted to rest him tonight to avoid any risks,” Arbeloa stated. […]
Pedro Neto etched his name into the record books on Friday night, netting a clinical hat-trick in Chelsea’s 4–0 dismantling of Hull City. Alongside a strike from Estêvão Willian, Neto’s heroics secured the Blues’ spot in the FA Cup Round of 16. The 25-year-old Portuguese international has been a revelation since his 2024 move from […]
Cristiano Ronaldo’s pursuit of the 1,000-goal milestone gained momentum Saturday as he found the net in Al Nassr’s 2–0 victory over Al Fateh. Returning to the lineup following a brief protest over league transfer policies, the 41-year-old captain opened the scoring in the 18th minute. The strike marked his 18th goal of the season and […]
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted he envies Arsenal’s current standing at the top of the Premier League. Despite the Gunners dropping points in a 1-1 draw with Brentford, they maintain a four-point cushion over City. As Pep prepares for an FA Cup clash with Salford, he made his stance clear: “I’d prefer their […]
Liverpool legend Didi Hamann believes the only thing standing between Mikel Arteta and a historic quadruple is Bayern Munich. With Arsenal currently leading the Premier League by four points and preparing for a Carabao Cup final against Man City, Hamann insists that Vincent Kompany’s side holds the psychological edge in Europe. “Historically, Bayern have always […]
In a recent interview with Oma Sports TV, Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel opened up about the players who shaped his footballing worldview. The former Fenerbahçe man highlighted the enduring legacy of Jay-Jay Okocha and Joseph Yobo, noting that their photos are still displayed prominently at the Turkish club’s training grounds. While he praised Nwankwo […]
Nigerian international Peter Olayinka has officially joined Cypriot side APOEL Nicosia as a free agent. The 30-year-old striker, who has been without a club since his departure from Red Star Belgrade four months ago, committed to a short-term contract running through May 2026. After a globe-trotting career featuring stops in Belgium, Czech Republic, and Albania, […]
MADRID – Hansi Flick pulled no punches after Barcelona’s crushing first-leg defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Goals from Griezmann, Lookman, Alvarez, and an Eric García own goal saw Atletico dominate the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The Breakdown:First-Half Failure: Flick admitted the team lacked collective focus and failed to execute their signature […]