The Iran national football team will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the country’s Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, who cited the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel as the reason for the decision. Donyamali made the announcement in an interview with the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, saying the current circumstances make
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Premier League side Chelsea F.C. have confirmed that promising academy midfielder Landon Emenalo has signed a new long-term contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2031. The club announced the extension in an official statement, noting that the highly rated teenager will continue his development with the Blues after
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo President of world football’s governing body Gianni Infantino has revealed that Donald Trump assured him that Iran national football team will be welcomed to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran. Infantino disclosed the development after meeting with the U.S. president to review preparations for
Molde FK midfielder, Daniel Daga, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of committing a non-consensual sexual act while playing professional football in the Scandinavian country. The verdict was delivered by the Nordmøre and Romsdal District Court, the jurisdiction where the alleged incident occurred. The case
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Ademola Lookman has praised Atlético Madrid’s commanding 5–2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur F.C., describing the performance as a clear demonstration of the squad’s unity, intensity and determination. Speaking after the high-scoring encounter in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash, the Nigerian forward said the team’s approach and work
FC Barcelona snatched a dramatic 1–1 draw against Newcastle United F.C. after a stoppage-time penalty from Lamine Yamal denied the English side a famous victory in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash at St James’ Park. Newcastle appeared on course for a crucial first-leg win when Harvey Barnes struck in the 86th
FC Bayern Munich delivered a ruthless performance in Italy, crushing Atalanta B.C. 6–1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash, with Michael Olise producing a sensational display that earned him UEFA Man of the Match honours. The French winger was the standout performer of the night, finishing with two
Atlético Madrid thrashed Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 5–2 in a dramatic UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg encounter in Madrid, a match overshadowed by the disastrous debut of Spurs goalkeeper Antonín Kinský. The 22-year-old Czech goalkeeper endured a nightmare start after conceding three goals inside the opening 16 minutes, including two costly errors that left
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Victor Osimhen expressed pride in Galatasaray’s performance after the Nigerian striker provided the decisive assist in their 1–0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round-of-16 clash in Istanbul on Tuesday. Galatasaray seized the advantage early at RAMS Park when Mario Lemina headed home in
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Senegal international El Hadji Diouf has shared his views on the possibility of defender Malang Sarr representing the Senegal national team, saying the final decision should rest with the coach despite the player’s earlier stance about waiting for a call from France. Sarr, who plays as a centre-back for RC