Chelsea boss, Xabi Alonso has been told to remove goalkeeper Robert Sanchez from his first-team lineup for next season,  with claims that the Spaniard poses a ‘threat to his own team’. Alonso is expected to officially assume his role as…

Japan claimed a 1-0 victory over Iceland in an international friendly with the decisive moment shaped by a new substitution rule introduced by football’s lawmakers ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The match turned late in the second half when…

Manchester United have revealed that Marcus Rashford will wear the number 11 for England at this summer’s World Cup Kobbie Mainoo is set to wear the number 16. The full list of England’s squad numbers are due to be released…

The Swiss football federation said on Tuesday that forward Breel Embolo had been prevented from flying to the United States with his teammates for the World Cup due to a problem with his visa. The Rennes player, 29, was expected…

Brighton are in advanced talks to sign Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna from Swedish club, AIK, DAILY POST reports. AIk are demanding a fee in the region of €20m for Yohanna. The winger also has suitors elsewhere in the Premier League,…

UK Athletics has been fined £350,000 and ordered to pay £44,000 in costs after being found responsible for the death of Paralympic shot-putter Abdullah Hayayei, who was killed when a throwing cage collapsed during training in east London. As reported…

Wikki Tourists technical adviser Evans Ogenyi has commended his players for the victory over Bayelsa United in the President Federation Cup Round 32 clash. The Bauchi Elephants defeated Bayelsa United 3-1 at the Lafia City Stadium on Monday to reach the Round…

Benfica are in advanced talks to appoint Marco Silva as their new head coach, with negotiations over a potential agreement understood to be progressing significantly. Silva, who is currently in charge of Fulham, is nearing the end of his contract…

The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season delivered one of the most dramatic finales in recent memory, as the races for the Golden Boot and Golden Glove awards went down to the final day amid title celebrations, continental qualification…

Out of the 16 Barcelona players travelling to the World Cup, five will be making their debut on football’s biggest stage. Three players will be appearing at a World Cup for the first time for Spain when the tournament begins…

Boxing protégé Abdulahi Robiu lit up the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame monthly show in May with a performance that announced his arrival as one to watch at the Agege Stadium over the weekend. In the male 70KG headline bout,…

Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has responded to speculations linking him with a summer move to Real Madrid. Rodri insists that he would only take decisions on his future after the 2026 World Cup. By the end of the tournament in…

The long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is being targeted for November, with the United States emerging as a surprise potential venue alongside the United Kingdom, according to Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

Rivers United head coach Finidi George has praised his players’ resilience after they edged newly crowned Nigeria Premier Football League champions Rangers International 3-2 in a thrilling President Federation Cup Round of 32 clash that lived up to its billing…

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, according to Soccernet. It is believed that the Turkish giants have slapped a €150m transfer fee on Osimhen. This comes amid comments made by the head coach of the…