Arsenal’s striker Gabriel Jesus left the FA Cup third round tie against Manchester United on a stretcher after being injured on Sunday. The Brazilian covered his face as he was carried off the pitch in the first-half with the game goalless, following an innocuous coming together with United captain Bruno Fernandes. Jesus clipped Fernandes just …
Australian Open 2025 Begins: A Grand Slam to Remember
The highly anticipated Australian Open 2025 kicks off today, Sunday, January 12, and runs through to January 26 in Melbourne. Known as the “Happy Slam,” this beloved tennis event draws the world’s top players to Melbourne Park for two weeks of electrifying action. Reigning women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka is set to defend her title …
Novak Djokovic Claims He Was Poisoned with Lead While Detained in Australia, Labels His Deportation a ‘Political Move’
Novak Djokovic has made a shocking claim, alleging he was poisoned with lead during his detention in Australia before being deported in 2022. The tennis superstar, now a 24-time Grand Slam champion, opened up about his experience in a recent interview with GQ, sharing the lingering trauma from what he called his Melbourne “Covid nightmare.” …
Model Sentenced and Fined for False Rape Claim Against AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez
A Russian-born TV model, Luisa Kremleva, has been sentenced to a six-month suspended prison term and fined £1,500 after admitting to making a false rape accusation against AC Milan footballer Theo Hernandez. The sentence follows a plea bargain deal with public prosecutors, avoiding a full trial. Last October, Kremleva’s trial in a Malaga court was …
International Paralympic Committee bans Nigeria’s Kafilat Almaruf for three years over doping
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Nigeria’s Para powerlifter, Kafilat Almaruf for doping violations. The disciplinary action, which will see the Nigerian banned for a period of three years, is for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code (the Code). The IPC in a statement said Almarf returned …
Everton sack manager Sean Dyche after poor run in Premier League
Everton have sacked manager Sean Dyche after a run of just one win from their last 11 games, leaving them a point above the Premier League relegation zone. The Toffees are currently 16th in the Premier League and did not register a shot on target during Saturday’s 1-0 loss at Bournemouth. It was their eighth …
France manager, Didier Deschamps to step down after 2026 World Cup
Didier Deschamps who succeeded his former teammate Laurent Blanc after Euro 2012 and has guided France to the finals of three major tournaments has confirmed he will step down as coach of the France national team after the 2026 World Cup. The 56-year-old’s future has been a topic of debate for some time, with calls for …
West Ham sack head coach Julen Lopetegui
West Ham have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui after eight months in charge with former Chelsea coach, Graham Potter poised to replace him. The Hammers won just six Premier League games during the Spaniard’s tenure. Saturday’s 4-1 defeat by Manchester City was a ninth loss in 20 league games this season and left the club …
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.
The decision followed the recommendation of the NFF’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee during its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Chelle, 47, is a former head coach of Mali’s senior national team, who also managed clubs such as GS Consolat, FC Martigues, Boulogne, and MC Oran. During his playing career in France, …
Footballer Luca Meixner found dead in his bed two days after Christmas
German football club, SSV Reutlingen have announced the tragic death of their 22-year-old player Luca Meixner. The midfielder, who broke into his boyhood club’s first team in 2021 was reportedly found dead in his bed over the Christmas period. The club mourned his passing in a statement on Instagram on Monday, January 6, and said they were …