Barcelona and Argentina legend, Lionel Messi, has opened up on his relationship and long-standing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo following years of intense competition between the two football icons.  Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo faced off at the pinnacle of football…

Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has been named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Men’s Footballer of the Year after a standout individual season in England. According to BBC Sport on Friday, the Portuguese midfielder was recognised for his consistency, creativity,…

Fulham head coach Marco Silva has confirmed that Alex Iwobi will not be available for his side’s home clash against Bournemouth. The Whites will continue their push for a European ticket when they host Andoni Iraola’s men at Craven Cottage…

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has described his long-running battle with Cristiano Ronaldo as “a beautiful sporting rivalry,” while reflecting on one of football’s most iconic eras. Speaking about their years competing at the highest level, Messi said the rivalry…

Real Madrid have established direct contact with Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, as they seek to bring the Portuguese back to the club. President Florentino Perez is keen to appoint Mourinho ahead of next season. Perez will however have to pay…

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has dismissed growing speculation around the team, insisting that false reports are being exaggerated amid a difficult season for the Spanish giants. The Uruguayan international, who is currently sidelined due to injury, said the club…

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has declared that his team want to do the double over Malawi. The Nigerian girls are in  Lilongwe for the second leg of their  2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against the Young Scorchers. Aduku’s…

Kylian Mbappe trained on Friday after recovering from a hamstring injury ahead of the Clasico against Barcelona, with Aurelien Tchouameni also involved following his bust-up with teammate Federico Valverde. Top goalscorer Mbappe had been sidelined for two weeks, but Real…

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said his team will be ready to “deliver” against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Both sides are set to face off for the trophy on May 30. The Gunners eliminated Atletico Madrid on a…

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. City’s dramatic 3-3 draw at Everton on Monday handed the destiny of the title to the…

Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo will be sidelined for around six week due to a knee injury, DAILY POST reports. Okoronkwo suffered a meniscus damage on her knee in AFC Toronto’s league game against Halifax this week. The 29-year-old is…

AFC Bournemouth have removed defender Alex Jimenez from their squad as the club investigates posts circulating on social media involving the player. The 21-year-old Spanish right-back will not feature in Saturday’s Premier League clash against Fulham as the club looks…

Former Chelsea midfielder Andy Townsend has urged Cole Palmer to leave Stamford Bridge to ‘rediscover his game’. There are rumours suggesting that the English forward may leave the Blues, with Manchester United being mentioned as a potential destination. During his…

Arsenal Women manager Renee Slegers has praised Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie after the Nigerian’s commanding display helped Brighton & Hove Albion hold the Gunners to a 1-1 draw in a Women’s Super League encounter at the Broadfield Stadium on…

The sports media community in Lagos last Friday 1 May, gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of former Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Niyi Oyeleke, at a night of tribute…