Belgian forward Leandro Trossard has officially completed his permanent move from Arsenal to Turkish giants Beşiktaş, bringing an end to a memorable spell in North London. Arsenal confirmed the transfer after the 31-year-old agreed personal terms and passed his medical in Istanbul. The deal is worth €18 million upfront, with a further €2 million in…
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated World Cup finals in history as Lionel Messi’s Argentina prepare to face Lamine Yamal’s Spain on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Argentina booked their place with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England, while Spain defeated France 2-0 to reach the…
The Football Association (FA) has thrown its full support behind Thomas Tuchel despite England’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals. The result ended England’s hopes of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966 after conceding two late goals following Anthony Gordon’s opener. Tuchel has faced heavy criticism from…
Lionel Messi has revealed that he spent almost a year preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he made significant sacrifices to ensure he arrived at the tournament in peak physical condition. The Argentina captain made the disclosure after leading the defending champions into the World Cup final, where they will face Spain. Speaking…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Defending Argentina will play Spain in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at the New York, New Jersey Stadium, reports News Legend. England created the clearer cut chances but there were no shots on target in the first half of an tense World Cup semi-final duel. The…
Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has revealed that he never spent a penny of the enormous salary he earned during his lucrative spell with Shanghai Port in China, choosing instead to live entirely off his match bonuses. Speaking on John Obi Mikel’s OBI One Podcast, Oscar said he placed his entire salary into a…
Norway striker Erling Haaland’s sensational 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has sparked an extraordinary naming trend in Peru, with more than 550 newborns being named after the Manchester City forward following his standout performances. According to Peru’s National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC), 468 babies have been registered with the name “Haaland”, 91…
A new chapter officially began at AC Milan as head coach Ruben Amorim led his first training session at Milanello, launching preparations for the 2026/27 season with an energetic atmosphere and a clear message of ambition. The 41-year-old Portuguese manager, who joined the Rossoneri after leaving Manchester United, is tasked with returning Milan to the…
The Nigeria Football Federation, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Monday held a sensitisation seminar for staff of the Federation aimed at curbing corrupt practices and promoting transparency within the football body. While declaring the seminar open, NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi MON, issued a stern…
Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has opened a window on the approach the Cup-holders are thinking of adopting for their defence of the title when the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals begin in Morocco this month. Nnadozie, one of the best women goalkeepers in the world, who is serving her third successive…
