Tottenham’s biggest concern over James Maddison’s latest hip problem is not simply whether he makes the opening-day squad. It is what the recurrence could mean for a team trying to build a new identity under Roberto De Zerbi. Maddison is coming off a difficult period after missing much of last season with a serious knee…
Morgan Gibbs-White is attracting serious interest from Chelsea and Bayern Munich, putting Nottingham Forest in a difficult position: keep one of their most important players and build around him, or accept a major offer and reshape the squad around his departure. Gibbs-White has become one of Forest’s key creative players and his importance goes beyond…
Rodri’s reported decision to choose Barcelona over Real Madrid has turned one of the summer’s biggest transfer battles on its head. After weeks of talks with Madrid, the Manchester City midfielder has reportedly informed the Spanish giants that his preference is now Barcelona, with personal terms understood to be in place and negotiations with City…
West Ham United have completed the signing of experienced defender Joël Veltman on a free transfer, with the Dutchman signing a one-year contract with an option for another season. He arrives after six years at Brighton, where he made 190 appearances. This is not the type of transfer that will dominate headlines because of a…
Leeds United are closing in on the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City after the England international completed his medical ahead of a club-record £40 million transfer, plus add-ons. Documents are now being exchanged between the two clubs, with the deal approaching its final stage. For Leeds, this is about more than simply…
Lionel Messi made the perfect return to Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup campaign, scoring twice as the defending champions opened their 2026 tournament with a 4-2 win over Atlético de San Luis. The result matters, but Messi’s performance may be even more important for Miami. After missing time following Argentina’s World Cup final, the 39-year-old returned…
Cup-holders, Super Falcons of Nigeria put up a sensational attacking masterclass at the Stade Moulay Hassan on Wednesday night, overpowering Egypt 6–2 to set up a heavyweight WAFCON 2026 quarter-final encounter against Cameroon. Nigeria set the tone early in the contest, taking the lead in the 21st minute when Asisat Oshoala coolly converted a penalty…
Head Coach Uwejamomere Eboboritse has called up a total of 62 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U17 team, Golden Eaglets, as the team commences its screening and training programmes ahead of this year’s WAFU B U17 Championship. The list is made up of five goalkeepers, 18 defenders, 20 midfielders and 19 forwards. The players…
Nigeria’s U20 team, Flying Eagles, on Wednesday evening booked their place in the final of the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over host nation Côte d’Ivoire. The pulsating semi final encounter ended 2-2 after extra time, making the penalty shootout inevitable. The hosts started on the front foot…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Nigeria’s Super Falcons Wednesday night qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a pulsating 6-2 win over Egypt. The 10-time African champions were on the ropes and uncertain of qualification as Malawi seemed to get a favourable result in the simultaneous game against Group C leaders…
