Makelele hails Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win as overdue recognition for defensive midfielders
Claude Makelele has expressed his delight at Manchester City midfielder Rodri winning the Ballon d’Or, describing the award as long-overdue...
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Nkunku was dropped for Fulham game because of a technical decision – Enzo Maresca
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Christopher Nkunku was left out of the squad for the 2-1 win over...
Nwaneri celebrates Butler-Oyedeji’s debut in Arsenal’s rout over Ipswich
Arsenal’s 4-0 win over Ipswich Town in the Premier League featured a standout performance from Ethan Nwaneri and a memorable...
Moroccan billionaire Anas Sefrioui eyes Sheffield Wednesday takeover
Moroccan billionaire Anas Sefrioui is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of English football club Sheffield Wednesday. The 67-year-old property magnate,...
2025 U20 AFCON: Ghana will be fearless against Senegal – Desmond Ofei
Ghana U20 head coach Desmond Ofei says his team will play without fear when they face reigning champions Senegal in...
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé faced a hostile reception from his own supporters at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, as...
Man Utd and Man City to battle PSG for breakout French-Algerian star Maghnes Akliouche
Manchester United and Manchester City are set to compete with Paris Saint-Germain in the pursuit of AS Monaco’s standout winger,...
Ruben Amorim tells Man United chiefs not to prioritize goalkeeper replacement for Onana
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has informed the club’s hierarchy that he does not want a new goalkeeper in the...
Man Utd readying £50m bid for English-Nigerian Eberechi Eze
Manchester United are preparing a bid for Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze as part of their summer recruitment plans. Eze,...
‘Doku made the right impact against Everton at the right time’ – Gundogan
Ilkay Gundogan has praised Manchester City teammate Jeremy Doku for his decisive contribution in their 2-0 victory over Everton at...
‘The support is just huge’ – Ugochukwu hails Southampton fans after first goal
Lesley Ugochukwu salvaged a point for Southampton with a stoppage-time equaliser in their 1-1 draw against West Ham United on...
Arteta plays down Bukayo Saka injury fears after Arsenal star limps off against Ipswich
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has allayed fears over Bukayo Saka’s fitness following the forward’s early substitution during their 4-0 Premier...
Bournemouth eye Nigeria’s Maduka Okoye as potential replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga
Bournemouth are intensifying their pursuit of Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye as they prepare for the upcoming summer transfer window. The...
Chelsea identify French-Cameroonian striker Hugo Ekitiké as key summer target
Chelsea are reportedly targeting Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitiké as part of their summer transfer plans, with the club prioritising...
‘He embodies the type of player for our league’ – Saudi sports minister on Salah
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, has hailed Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah as the ideal player for...
Saudi Sports Minister says there were no talks with Salah despite admiration for Liverpool star
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, has clarified that there were no official discussions between the kingdom...
Man United set to stick with Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana despite costly errors
Manchester United are expected to focus on strengthening their outfield positions rather than replacing goalkeeper André Onana in the upcoming...
German-Sierra Leonean Antonio Rudiger may need surgery after playing through pain
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger may be forced to undergo surgery after reportedly playing with a meniscus injury for the...
Nottingham Forest and AS Monaco eye Algeria’s Anis Hadj Moussa
Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa is attracting significant interest from Premier League clubs following a standout season in both the...
Ruben Amorim confirms Chido Obi will get more minutes as Manchester United focus on Europa League
Manchester United’s teenage striker Chido Obi is poised for increased Premier League action as manager Ruben Amorim shifts focus to...