A Spanish court on Thursday, February 20, convicted former Spanish football FA boss, Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso and fined him 10,800 euros ($11,300). However, the court acquitted him and the three others accused of the charge of coercion in the case. Prosecutors had sought …
Being singled out is disrespectful and hurtful – Lookman hits back at Atalanta coach
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has responded to manager Gian Piero Gasperini’s public criticism, calling it deeply disrespectful following his missed penalty in the club’s 3-1 UEFA Champions League defeat to Club Brugge on Tuesday, February 18. Lookman faced heavy criticism from Gasperini, who labelled him as the “worst penalty taker” after the match. However, in …
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham handed 2-game ban after red card was upheld
Jude Bellingham has been handed a two-game suspension after the Spanish football federation’s disciplinary committee upheld his red card from Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Osasuna on Saturday, February 15. The England international will miss LaLiga fixtures against Girona and Real Betis, with Madrid set to appeal the decision. Bellingham was sent off in the …
Arsenal have been fined for failing to control their players after Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card at Wolves.
Arsenal have been fined for failing to control their players after Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card at Wolves. The Gunners have been fined £65,000, with the club admitting the charge from the FA for failing to ensure their players “did not behave in an improper manner” in their win at Wolves on January 25. Lewis-Skelly was shown a straight red card …
Real Madrid ‘are considering leaving LaLiga over Jude Bellingham red card row’
Real Madrid are reportedly considering leaving LaLiga as their feud over refereeing standards after Jude Bellingham’s recent sending-off. England midfielder Bellingham was shown a red card by referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero for foul and abusive language 39 minutes into their draw with Osasuna. The Spanish referee accused the former Birmingham City wonderkid of shouting ‘f*** you’ in his direction, as Bellingham …
Real Madrid star, Jude Bellingham facing possible 12-MATCH ban for ‘telling referee ‘Fuck’ you’.
Real Madrid midfielder, Jude Bellingham is facing a possible 12-match ban following his X-rated rant towards the referee which saw him receive a red card against Osasuna on Saturday. The England star was sent off by referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero 39 minutes into Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Osasuna for foul and abusive language. But …
World number one Sinner banned for three months
The 23-year-old Italian, who last month won the Australian Open, is suspended from 9 February until 4 May. He will be eligible to play in the year’s next Grand Slam event, the French Open, which starts on 19 May. Wada had launched an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) over the 2024 …
Cristiano Ronaldo raked in £208MILLION last year to top a new list of world’s 100 highest-paid athletes
Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has topped a list of the top 100 highest earning athletes in sport for the second consecutive year. The Al-Nassr striker reportedly raked in a staggering £208m during 2024, according to new analysis by Sportico. His £175million-a-year deal at the Saudi Arabian side and earnings via endorsements cemented him to the top of the rankings. …
Young man slumps and dies while playing football in Minna
A young man identified as Yakubu slumped and died while playing football in Minna, Niger State. It was gathered that the incident happened during a prewedding football match held at the football field of UBE Primary School, located in New Market, Minna on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. According to a local journalist, Lanre Sadiq, the …
FIFA official. 39, arrested for ‘arranging to meet 14-year-old boy for sex
A British FIFA official has reportedly been arrested while on a work trip in the United States after allegedly arranging to meet a 14-year-old boy for sex. Jack Edward Coles, 39, was reportedly detained by federal agents at a hotel near FIFA’s offices in Miami having attempted to meet the child last week. FIFA confirmed …