The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has rejected claims that Cristiano Ronaldo has any say in league-wide decisions, insisting that governance, recruitment, and strategic choices remain strictly within the control of individual clubs. The league’s response follows renewed speculation about Ronaldo’s…

Nigeria and Texas Tech high jumper Temitope Adeshina has been named on The Bowerman mid-indoor watch list, placing her among the top collegiate athletes this season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Bowerman is an annual award presented to the most…

Former Super Eagles and Marseille defender Taye Taiwo has extended a warm welcome to Tochukwu Nnadi, celebrating the Nigerian midfielder’s high-profile move to the French Ligue 1 side. In a heartfelt video shared on Marseille’s official social media channels, Taiwo addressed…

Chelsea legend, Eden Hazard, has said he refused advice from his old manager, Maurizio Sarri to follow Cristiano Ronaldo’s way of living. The retired Belgian playmaker was among the top players in the world when he was active, often compared…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has bid farewell to Chippa United after the South African club granted his request to leave, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nwabali, who joined Chippa United from Katsina United in 2022, penned an emotional farewell message…

With eight days to the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, excitement is building among athletes as organisers reaffirm the substantial financial rewards on offer across multiple race categories, further strengthening the event’s reputation as Africa’s biggest road race. In…

Luka Modric, Marcelo and Vinicius Junior, who used to play with Karim Benzema at Real Madrid, have shared their thoughts after the Frenchman scored a hat-trick in his first match with Al-Hilal. Benzema, 38, made a big move on the…

Reigning Nigeria Women Football League Most Valuable Player and Bayelsa Queens forward Janet Akekoromowei remains focused on continuing her fine form with Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, despite reports that her international passport has been withheld, PUNCH Sports Extra…

Edo State is already reaping the benefits of hosting the 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games as the organisers have completed significant upgrades on the sporting facilities earmarked for the competition Just as was done in Uyo, Akwa Ibom…

Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson has insisted that Chelsea won’t qualify for the UEFA Champions League if they fail to win their next three Premier League matches. Merson stated this during a recent interview with Sportskeeda ahead of Chelsea’s Premier…

Leicester are at risk of falling into English football’s third tier, a decade on from their stunning Premier League triumph, after being docked six points for breaches of financial rules on Thursday. Relegated from the top flight last season, the…

El-Kanemi Warriors technical adviser, Suleiman Dogo has assured that the club will soon bounce back to an enviable position in the Nigerian top-flight. The Borno Army featured in the CAF Confederation Cup in 2024. El-Kanemi Warriors also won the President…

Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, has confirmed that he will feature alongside Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, Finidi George and other African football greats in the African Legends United Gala Match scheduled for March 28 in Abuja. Kanu…

The Saudi Pro League has warned Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo that “no individual – however significant – determines decisions beyond their own club.” This is a response to Ronaldo’s frustration over his team’s lack of activity the January transfer…

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has seen her PSG Women’s team’s nine-point deduction upheld, despite the club appealing the punishment handed down before last Christmas, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. PSG Women were sanctioned over a licensing issue involving Canadian player…