Odion Ighalo hails Sadio Mane for saving African football after AFCON final drama
Former Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo has praised Senegal captain Sadio Mane for his leadership during the dramatic conclusion of the...
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Liverpool step up centre-back search as Ibrahima Konate contract standoff deepens
Liverpool’s recruitment team have accelerated plans to reinforce the heart of defence amid growing uncertainty over Ibrahima Konate’s future at...
‘Crazy’ end at Chelsea fuels French-Congolese defender Axel Disasi’s fresh start at West Ham
West Ham United defender Axel Disasi has described the closing chapter of his Chelsea career as chaotic, revealing how uncertainty...
French-Congolese Vincent Kompany snubs Messi and Ronaldo in toughest opponent revelation
Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has surprised many by overlooking Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when naming the most...
English-Nigerian Bukayo Saka admits standards slipped in Arsenal’s Wolves stumble
Bukayo Saka has admitted that Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Wolves left the away dressing room “very flat,” after the Gunners...
‘What just happened?’ – English-Nigerian Tom Edozie savours dream debut goal against Arsenal
Tom Edozie’s Premier League introduction could hardly have gone better. The attacking midfielder came off the bench for Wolves on...
‘I won’t be surprised if they axe him’ – Petit questions Liam Rosenior’s future at Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has issued a stark warning about the precarious position of manager Liam Rosenior, highlighting the...
Benfica legend Luisao brands Prestianni a racist over Vinicius Junior incident
Benfica icon Luisao did not hold back in his response to Gianluca Prestianni’s attempt to explain his role in the...
‘Disgrace to football’ – Alexander-Arnold speaks out on Vinicius Junior abuse
Trent Alexander-Arnold has delivered a strong condemnation of the alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior during...
Benfica backs Gianluca Prestianni amid Vinicius Junior racial abuse claims
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has received full backing from his club after being accused of racial abuse by Real Madrid...
‘I exaggerated’ – Bastoni expresses regret over role in Pierre Kalulu sending off
Alessandro Bastoni has moved swiftly to address the storm that followed Inter Milan’s dramatic victory over Juventus, admitting he overplayed...
Sneijder asks if Otamendi is ‘alright in the head’ after tattoo taunt aimed at Vinicius Junior
Wesley Sneijder has questioned Nicolás Otamendi’s judgement after the Benfica defender appeared to mock Vinicius Junior during a heated Champions...
Assessing why Liverpool must resist temptation to see Nico Williams as Mohamed Salah heir
Replacing a club icon demands more than potential and pace. As uncertainty continues to swirl around Mohamed Salah’s future at...
Mourinho rejects racism claims after Vinicius Junior controversy in Madrid win over Benfica
José Mourinho moved swiftly to shield Benfica’s reputation following the storm that engulfed their Champions League playoff first-leg defeat to...
Nwaneri name shines again as 15-year-old Emerson makes Arsenal history
Another Nwaneri is making waves at Hale End. Emerson Nwaneri, the 15-year-old younger brother of Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, has...
‘We play for the coach’ – Swedish-Cameroonian Anthony Elanga backs Howe amid Newcastle resurgence
Newcastle United winger Anthony Elanga has voiced strong support for manager Eddie Howe, insisting the squad remains fully behind him...
Benni McCarthy targets historic AFCON 2027 breakthrough for Kenya
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has laid out his ambitions for Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Liverpool should target Jarrod Bowen as Mohamed Salah’s successor, says Townsend
Former Chelsea and Republic of Ireland midfielder Andy Townsend has suggested that West Ham star Jarrod Bowen could be the...
Arbeloa slams racism, vows Real Madrid will always protect Vinicius Junior
Real Madrid has expressed unwavering support for Vinicius Junior following Tuesday’s turbulent Champions League first-leg at Benfica, where the Brazilian’s...
‘Racists are cowards’ – Vinicius Junior lashes out at Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior did not hold back in the wake of last night’s tense Champions League first-leg encounter...