Aldo Kalulu’s return from injury has suffered a setback ahead of Lyon’s upcoming Ligue 1 clash against Guingamp. The Congolese-born midfielder had been sidelined since January with an adductor injury, but his anticipated comeback was delayed after he was unable to complete Thursday’s training session. Coach Bruno Génésio had been counting on Kalulu to reinforce […]

Riyad Mahrez, the talented Algerian winger, has been linked with several major European clubs over the past months, including the likes of Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and Arsenal. Among the clubs reportedly interested in his services, FC Barcelona has also been mentioned as a potential destination for the 25-year-old attacking star. The Catalan club, known […]

Frank Acheampong has been one of the standout performers for Anderlecht in recent weeks, and his resurgence could not have come at a better time. Since the start of the month, the Ghanaian winger has been in sparkling form, providing the Belgian giants with the kind of attacking edge they have been seeking all season. […]

Kei Kamara: From Civil War Survivor to Columbus Crew’s Star Striker Few footballers embody resilience and perseverance as much as Kei Kamara. On Wednesday, the Sierra Leonean striker officially extended his contract with Columbus Crew until 2018, a reward for his remarkable 2015 season where he scored 26 goals across the regular season and playoffs, […]

Stephan El Shaarawy: From Struggles at Monaco to Revival Under Spalletti at Roma Football careers often swing between highs and lows, and few illustrate this better than Stephan El Shaarawy. After a difficult spell at AS Monaco where he struggled to make his mark, the Italian forward of Egyptian descent has found a new lease […]

Samuel Umtiti Still Dreaming of the French National Team In recent years, Samuel Umtiti has been recognized as one of the most consistent and talented defenders in Ligue 1. The Olympique Lyonnais center-back, solid in duels and calm in possession, has already earned several appearances with the French Under-21 team. Yet, despite his steady rise, […]

Montreal Impact fans may have to wait a little longer before witnessing Didier Drogba in full action at the start of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season. The Ivorian legend, who made a spectacular impact upon his arrival in North America, is reportedly reluctant to play matches on synthetic surfaces. According to information revealed by […]

Geoffrey Kondogbia Escapes Serious Injury After Juventus Clash Inter Milan midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia gave fans, teammates, and coaching staff a real scare on Wednesday night after a heavy collision in the Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against Juventus. The French international of Central African origin was forced to undergo medical examinations after suffering a blow […]

Cape Verde Makes History: Blue Sharks Reach Top of African FIFA Rankings It is a historic moment for Cape Verde. For the first time in its footballing history, the island nation has climbed to the top of the African FIFA rankings. The Blue Sharks, long regarded as one of the continent’s rising forces, now sit […]

Babacar Gueye: Troyes Push to Retain Senegalese Striker Despite Relegation Battle Troyes’ season in Ligue 1 has been anything but successful. Rooted to the bottom of the table for most of the campaign, ESTAC have struggled to compete with France’s top-flight clubs and now find themselves all but mathematically relegated to Ligue 2. Yet amid […]