By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to succeed Didier Deschamps as head coach of the France national football team after the FIFA World Cup 2026, though no official agreement has yet been announced by the French Football Federation. Deschamps’ current contract runs until the conclusion of the 2026 tournament, a timeline already
Former France international Lilian Thuram has launched a blistering attack on legendary coach José Mourinho, accusing him of showing “white narcissism” and attempting to shift blame onto Vinícius Júnior over racist abuse, according to an interview published by L’Équipe. Thuram, one of football’s most outspoken anti-racism voices, condemned Mourinho’s stance on racism incidents involving Vinicius,
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The night was supposed to be about football. Instead, it became another chapter in José Mourinho’s long war with authority. Now, the Special One will not be on the touchline when his team walks into the fire at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. He has been suspended. He has been silenced. But
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Match Halted Over Alleged Racist Abuse as Vinícius Jr Blasts “Cowards” After Benfica Clash The UEFA Champions League playoff clash between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF was briefly halted following an alleged racist incident involving Vinícius Júnior, who later condemned racism and questioned why he was booked for
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo After years of courtroom fights, press conferences, and football politics, it’s official, Real Madrid are out of the Super League project. UEFA and Los Blancos have reached an agreement in principle that ends Madrid’s involvement in the breakaway competition and settles all related legal disputes once the final framework is signed.
Eric Chelle is not just thinking about today’s Super Eagles — he is dreaming big, reflecting deeply, and revealing unseen sacrifices from Africa’s biggest football stage. In a revealing interview with RMC Sport, the Nigeria head coach opened up on his lifelong ambition, Victor Osimhen’s bravery at AFCON, and a frightening health scare he endured
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo In a moment that will be etched into Champions League lore, Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin delivered one of the most remarkable goals in European football history, and he was as stunned as everyone watching. The 24-year-old Ukrainian produced an extraordinary 98th-minute header to secure a 4–2 victory over Real Madrid in
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the current season when his contract expires in the summer. The announcement came through the Brazil international’s own social media message and was backed by an official club statement. Casemiro, 33, has been a central figure in United’s midfield
Real Madrid CF have confirmed the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as the club’s new first‑team manager, following the departure of former coach Xabi Alonso by mutual consent, in a shock move announced on Monday. The decision comes shortly after Real Madrid’s 3‑2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, a result that reportedly
Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos has been discharged from the hospital after undergoing heart surgery in São Paulo. The 52-year-old former Real Madrid star had been hospitalized following the discovery of a blood clot in his leg during a routine medical examination on December 31. Subsequent tests revealed a heart issue, leading to a surgical