By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo An emotional moment unfolded before the UEFA Champions League meeting between Galatasaray S.K. and Liverpool F.C. when supporters of the Turkish club unveiled a powerful tribute to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and his late mother. Ahead of kick-off at RAMS Park in Istanbul, thousands of Galatasaray fans displayed a large choreography
Despite rising tensions in the Middle East, FIFA says the 2026 FIFA World Cup will go ahead as scheduled, insisting the tournament is far too significant to be postponed. Speaking in Dallas, FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi acknowledged that the ongoing regional conflict has created uncertainty, particularly for teams and supporters traveling from affected
Manchester City midfield star Rodri has found himself under scrutiny off the pitch after a series of complaints from neighbours who say his drone‑flying hobby may have crossed the line into an invasion of privacy. Residents living in a Salford high‑rise building allege that a drone, reportedly flown by Rodri from his balcony, has repeatedly
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Football in the Republic of the Congo has been thrown into turmoil after Jean‑Guy Blaise Mayolas, the long-serving president of the Congolese Football Federation, was sentenced to life imprisonment following a high-profile corruption trial. A Congolese court found Mayolas guilty of money laundering, embezzlement, forgery and illegal conflict of interestin a
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of its most respected football tacticians following the death of former Super Eagles coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who passed away at the age of 88. The family of the veteran coach confirmed his death on Monday in a statement signed by a family representative,
Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is prepared to challenge the British government in court over attempts to confiscate the £2.35 billion generated from the sale of Chelsea F.C., according to correspondence from his legal team. Lawyers representing Abramovich have warned that the frozen funds from the 2022 sale of the Premier League club remain “wholly
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is at Galatasaray S.K. for more than money, according to club vice-president Abdullah Kavukcu, who says the forward turned down a staggering offer from Saudi Arabia before committing to the Istanbul giants. Speaking to the media, Kavukcu revealed that Osimhen rejected a massive proposal from Al‑Hilal SFC worth €50 million per
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The camp of Lionel Messi has reportedly supported the explosive claims made by former FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández regarding the collapse of the Argentine star’s proposed return to the club in 2023. According to reports following Xavi’s interview with La Vanguardia, individuals close to Messi believe the former Barcelona manager’s
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Brazilian football witnessed one of its most chaotic moments on Sunday as the fierce derby between Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and Clube Atlético Mineiro descended into a massive on-field brawl that resulted in a record 23 red cards, the highest number ever issued in a match in the country’s history. The incident
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Emiliano Martínez, the goalkeeper of Aston Villa F.C., is under investigation by The Football Association (FA) over allegations that he promoted a betting company in possible breach of English football regulations. According to reports first highlighted by The Athletic, the FA has begun reviewing whether the Argentine international violated its strict