Chelsea forward João Pedro has signed a new contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until June 2032, with the agreement also understood to include a salary increase and an option to extend beyond 2032. The 24-year-old Brazilian has now put pen to paper on the improved terms, formally securing his long-term future with
Rodri says he is ready to return to action for Barcelona after undergoing surgery, insisting he feels fit and is awaiting the green light from head coach Hansi Flick. The midfielder also dismissed suggestions that Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal tried to influence his decision, saying the club’s players understood the sensitivity of his choice and
Barcelona have officially completed the signing of Spain international Rodri from Manchester City, with the midfielder committing his future to the Catalan club until June 2030. The agreement was confirmed by Barcelona on Tuesday, with the club announcing that Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, popularly known as Rodri, has signed a four-year contract after reaching an agreement
Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has reassured supporters that he is “fine” after revealing that his recent collapses during pre-season matches were caused by brief, temporary episodes of absence linked to a neurological dysfunction. The 23-year-old Germany international made the disclosure on Tuesday after suffering a second alarming episode within four days. Musiala collapsed during
Nigeria football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has thrown his weight behind John Obi Mikel’s outspoken criticism of the Nigeria Football Federation, admitting that personal relationships have made him more cautious about speaking publicly on the country’s football administration. Okocha’s remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of the NFF following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026
A fresh governance challenge has been mounted against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, with advocacy group FairSquare asking FIFA to rule him ineligible to seek another term in next year’s presidential election, arguing that doing so would breach the organisation’s term-limit rules. FairSquare has submitted a letter to FIFA’s Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee, calling for
Marie Ngah Manga scored twice as Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final to secure their maiden continental title and bring an emphatic end to the Scorchers’ historic debut campaign. Cameroon settled the final in the opening half at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with Ngah Manga
Ødegaard, Havertz and Calafiori Fire Arsenal to Community Shield Glory as City Suffer Maresca DefeatØdegaard, Havertz and Calafiori Fire Arsenal to Community Shield Glory as City Suffer Maresca DefeatMartin Ødegaard completed Arsenal’s scoring as the Gunners overwhelmed Manchester City 3-0 in Cardiff to claim the 2026 FA Community Shield and secure their 18th title in
Bayern Munich forward Jamal Musiala suffered a worrying on-field collapse during Saturday’s 3-1 pre-season victory over RB Leipzig, with reports indicating that he experienced dizziness and circulatory problems in temperatures of around 33°C. Musiala had only recently entered the game as a second-half substitute when he scored Bayern’s third goal. Shortly afterwards, the Germany international
Nigeria international Akor Adams made an immediate impact for Venezia, scoring twice and contributing an assist as the newly promoted Serie A club defeated Modena 3-2 in the first round of the Coppa Italia on Saturday. The 26-year-old striker was at the centre of Venezia’s comeback after Modena twice took the lead, scoring the equaliser