By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised his players’ determination after they battled to a hard-fought 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola admitted City were pushed hard by a disciplined Palace side, commending the visitors for their defensive organisation and compact low block that frustrated the champions
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Federashon Futbòl Kòrsou has moved to reappoint veteran Dutch manager Dick Advocaat as head coach of the Curaçao national football team following the resignation of Fred Rutten, just weeks before the nation’s historic debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement released after board meetings held Monday night,
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo FC Barcelona have confirmed their legal department is examining comments made by Florentino Pérez following the Real Madrid president’s explosive press conference that reignited tensions between Spain’s two biggest clubs. In an official statement released Tuesday night, Barcelona revealed club lawyers are carefully reviewing Pérez’s declarations and accusations before deciding on
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York FIFA has announced a groundbreaking new format for the opening celebrations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming that each host nation will stage its own ceremony before playing its first match of the tournament. The decision marks a dramatic departure from the traditional single opening event and is expected
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has ignited fresh controversy in Spanish football after claiming the club was “robbed” of multiple league titles over the last two decades. During a fiery press conference at Ciudad Real Madrid following a board meeting, Pérez alleged that officiating controversies and systemic issues within Spanish
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada Fred Rutten has stepped down as head coach of the Curaçao national football team following internal discussions within the country’s football federation, the Federashon Futbòl Kòrsou (FFK) announced. The federation confirmed that Rutten’s resignation came after what it described as “constructive discussions” involving the leadership of the national team setup
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Leeds United FC fought back to earn a crucial 1-1 draw against struggling Tottenham Hotspur FC, leaving Spurs’ Premier League survival hopes hanging dangerously in the balance with only two matches remaining. Tottenham looked set for a massive victory in the relegation battle after Mathys Tel fired the hosts ahead
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Lionel Messi will lead defending champions Argentina national football team into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being named in a powerful 55-man preliminary squad packed with world-class stars and rising young talents. The provisional list underlines Argentina’s determination to defend the World Cup crown they captured in Qatar in 2022,
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Neymar has been included in Brazil’s 55-man preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a major step in the superstar forward’s return to the international stage ahead of football’s biggest tournament. The inclusion of Neymar headlines Brazil’s provisional list as the Seleção begin preparations for the World Cup in
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo FC Barcelona sealed the La Liga title in dramatic fashion after defeating bitter rivals Real Madrid CF 2-0 in a fiery El Clásico showdown that completed a disastrous week for the Spanish giants. In a season-defining clash packed with tension, history and enormous pressure, Barcelona rose to the occasion on the