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Crystal Palace thrash Man Utd 4-0 to leave Ten Hag’s future in doubt

Manchester United are at risk of failing to qualify for Europe next season after a dismal 4-0 thrashing at Crystal Palace left the Red Devils eighth in the Premier League. Michael Olise scored twice, either side of goals from the in-form Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell, as the Eagles’ resurgence since the appointment of Oliver […]

Newcastle’s Tonali gets suspended two-month ban by FA for betting breaches

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been given a suspended two-month ban after admitting to breaches of Football Association betting rules. The 23-year old Italian, has also been fined £20,000, but will not serve the ban if he does not commit further breaches before the end of next season. He is already serving a 10-month ban […]

Fullkrug Gives Dortmund Lone Goal Winner against PSG

Borussia Dortmund’s Niclas Fuellkrug (foolkroog) fired in a first-half goal to seal a 1-0 victory over visitors Paris St Germain in their Champions League semi-final first leg last night. PSG, fresh from being crowned Ligue 1 champions and desperate to win their first ever Champions League trophy, found it hard going against a disciplined German […]

NPFL deducts 2 points from Enyimba international after game disruption

Enyimba International have been deducted two points by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, for the disruption of their game against Doma United. The points’ deduction was sequel to the NFF disciplinary committee’s decision to upturn the victory that Enyimba had over Doma United. The match on March 10, was disrupted after 88 minutes with […]

Thiago Silva Set to Depart Chelsea at the end of the season

In a heartfelt announcement, Chelsea’s defensive stalwart Thiago Silva has confirmed his departure from the club at the end of the season, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in the Blues’ history. Since his arrival in the summer of 2020, the 39-year-old Brazilian maestro has etched his name into Chelsea folklore with over 150 […]

NFF names Finidi George as Super Eagles Head Coach

The Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has expressed optimism that his team will regain their winning form in the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifiers, despite a recent string of disappointing results.

The Board of Nigeria Football Federation has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee, to appoint Finidi George as Head Coach of the Senior Men National Football Team, Super Eagles. The 52-year-old George, a member of the so-styled ‘Golden Generation’ that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Tunisia, who spent […]

Manchester City close gap on Arsenal in title race after comfortable win over Brighton

Manchester City demolished Brighton 4-0 as Phil Foden’s double lifted the Premier League title chasers to within one point of leaders Arsenal on Thursday. Guardiola’s team, who have a game in hand on both Arsenal and third-placed Liverpool, will be crowned champions for an unprecedented fourth successive season if they win their last five matches. […]

Everton dent Liverpool’s title challenge with 2-nil victory in Merseyside derby

Everton secured their first win in a Merseyside derby last night at Goodison Park since 2010 beating Liverpool 2-nil. The result leaves Liverpool’s Premier League title aspirations in ruins, as it keeps Jurgen Klopp’s men still three points adrift of leaders Arsenal and only one point in front of defending champions Manchester City, who have […]

UEFA to confirm 26-man squads for Euro 2024

UEFA is set to confirm nations will have 26-man squads for this summer’s European Championship in Germany. A meeting of the European governing body’s national competitions committee voted in favour of the change, which is set to be ratified by the executive committee later this week. UEFA had planned to revert to 23-man squads after […]

Super Eagles drawn in Pot 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in Pot 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, which draw will hold in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on July 13, 2023. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.  The seedings, released by the world football governing body yesterday, were […]