Spanish football icon Andrés Iniesta has officially begun a new chapter in his legendary career after being appointed head coach of UAE First Division side Gulf United FC. The former Barcelona and Spain midfielder takes charge of the Dubai-based club in what will be his first managerial role since retiring from professional football, marking the
Nigeria will be without several of their biggest stars for this month’s international friendlies against Poland and Portugal after Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle confirmed a wave of withdrawals involving Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and four other players. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face Poland at Warsaw’s PGE Narodowy Stadium on June 3 before
FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have approved a major expansion of VAR authority ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, introducing stricter regulations targeting obstruction tactics during set-pieces in what Spanish outlet Diario AS has labelled an “anti-Arsenal law.” The new rule will allow Video Assistant Referees to intervene before a set-piece
South Africa’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup descended into turmoil on Sunday after visa complications forced Bafana Bafana to delay their departure for Mexico, prompting furious criticism from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie. The national team had been scheduled to leave Johannesburg on a charter flight for their training base in Pachuca, Mexico, ahead
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique described his side’s Champions League final victory over Arsenal as “unbelievable” after the French champions survived a tense penalty shootout to retain Europe’s biggest prize following a dramatic 1-1 draw in Budapest. PSG defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after Ousmane Dembélé’s second-half spot kick cancelled out Kai Havertz’s early opener
The Super Eagles delivered a statement performance in London on Saturday night as Nigeria dismantled Jamaica 3-0 to successfully retain the Unity Cup title at The Valley. Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi starred with a brilliant brace while Terem Moffi also got on the scoresheet in a dominant display that left Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz chasing the game
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in Saturday’s final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. Luis Enrique’s side held their nerve in the shootout to become only the second club in the modern Champions League era to successfully defend
Football moves fast at Liverpool — sometimes brutally fast. Just one year after delivering the club’s 20th league title and restoring Anfield to the summit of English football, Arne Slot is out. Liverpool officially confirmed on Saturday that the Dutchman has left his role as head coach with immediate effect following a disappointing second campaign
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto, Canada Former Nigeria U-23 striker Promise Akinpelu David has been officially named in Canada’s squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, completing a remarkable rise from Nigeria’s Dream Team setup to football’s biggest stage with the Canadian national team. Canada Soccer confirmed the squad selection ahead of the tournament co-hosted by
Luis Enrique says Paris Saint-Germain are not satisfied with simply reaching another UEFA Champions League final — they want to build a European dynasty. The PSG manager delivered a cold and confident warning to Arsenal ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster final in Budapest, insisting the defending champions have arrived with only one objective: retaining their crown.