Former Manchester United goalkeeper Jack Butland, now playing for Rangers, was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday after suffering from a serious internal bleed. The 31-year-old England international, who was set to feature in the highly anticipated Old Firm derby against Celtic on Thursday, has been ruled out of the match. Reports from the Rangers …
Wayne Rooney Sacked as Plymouth Manager Amid Poor Performance and Personal Controversies
Wayne Rooney has been dismissed as manager of Plymouth Argyle after just 25 matches at the helm, leaving the team anchored to the bottom of the Championship table. The former England and Manchester United star, 39, departs following a turbulent seven-month tenure that saw both professional struggles and personal controversies. In a statement released on …
CAF fine Libya $50,000 over misconduct against Benin during AFCON Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football has announced that it has fined the Libyan Football Federation $50,000 for misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Benin played a goalless draw with Libya in Benghazi on the final day of the qualifiers to book a ticket to the continental showpiece. The outcome …
The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards celebrates the stars and legends shaping the beautiful game.
The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards illuminated Dubai on Friday night as football’s elite gathered to honor excellence across all areas of the sport. Established in 2010, the awards have grown into one of football’s most prestigious annual events, recognizing players, coaches, clubs, and agents for their outstanding contributions. Hosted in the United Arab Emirates’ capital, …
Ghana arrive Uyo ahead of their 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier
The Black Galaxies of Ghana have arrived Uyo ahead of their 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier against Nigeria. The second leg encounter is slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday. The first leg in Accra ended in a goalless draw. Twenty-six players and technical crew members made the trip to Nigeria. The …
Real Madrid set to give stadium, Santiago Bernabeu new name
The Spanish and European giants are planning to change from ‘Santiago Bernabeu’ to ‘The Bernabeu. The change is a result of commercial and marketing reasons as the rebranding is likely aimed at increasing the stadium’s appeal and commercial value. Real Madrid, who are currently holding the La Liga and Champions League titles, plans to make …
CHAN 2024Q: CAF appoints Moroccan official for Home Eagles vs Ghana
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan official, Hamza El Fariq as centre referee for the second leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier between Nigeria and Ghana. El Fariq will be assisted by his compatriots Abdessamad Abertoune (first assistant) Zakaria Bouchtaoui (second assistant)and Hicham Temsamani (fourth official). Prince Kai Saquee …
Guardiola’s City Sleep Over at Training Ground Amidst Dismal Run”
Manchester City’s players spent Christmas night at the club’s training ground as Pep Guardiola implemented a drastic measure to reset his struggling squad. The unusual arrangement came ahead of their crucial Boxing Day clash against Everton, kicking off at 12:30 pm. Guardiola, grappling with the worst form of his managerial career after losing nine …
Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter are engaged.
Australian tennis superstar Alex de Minaur and his British counterpart Katie Boulter have announced their engagement, delighting fans and the tennis world alike. The couple revealed the news on Monday night when Boulter shared a selfie on social media, proudly displaying her sparkling engagement ring. Her caption teased, “We’ve been keeping a small secret…” Details …
JJ Okocha speaks on Ademola Lookman’s African Player of the year win
Former Nigerian Player, Austine Okocha says Super Eagles winger Ademolà Lookman’s uniqueness ensured he won the African Player Of The Year. The Atalanta star won the African player of the year Award last week Monday, after defeating the likes of PSG’s Achraf Hakimi, Brighton’s Simon Adingra, and Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy in Marrakesh, Morocco. The 27-year-old …