Michael Olise’s private life has suddenly become a public debate after the mother of his 20-month-old daughter, Aaliyah Noor, went public with allegations that the Bayern Munich and France star has never met the child and has not provided the support she says was agreed. Fatima Zaunbrecher, 34, says a paternity test confirmed Olise as…
Manchester City’s move for Gerónimo Rulli looks like a straightforward goalkeeper transfer, but the more interesting story is the chain reaction behind it. City are working on a deal for the 34-year-old Marseille goalkeeper as James Trafford moves towards a £40 million transfer to Leeds United, with reports indicating that Rulli has already agreed personal…
When Michelle Alozie stayed behind after Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Zambia, it wasn’t because of an injury or media duties. The Super Falcons defender was selected for a routine post-match anti-doping test, a standard procedure for players chosen at random after CAF matches. The test came shortly after Alozie delivered a Player of the Match…
Two of the Premier League’s biggest clubs are making headlines for very different reasons this summer. Arsenal are reportedly closing in on an £80 million move for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães, while Manchester United are said to be weighing a surprise £38.5 million bid for Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly. Neither deal is official, but together…
For nearly two years, Mykhailo Mudryk’s Chelsea career felt like it had come to an abrupt end. A positive doping test, a lengthy suspension and months away from the first team left his future in serious doubt. Now, after his case was resolved by the FA and the World Anti-Doping Agency, the Ukrainian winger has…
Manchester United’s transfer business has dominated headlines this summer, but the club may be about to receive an equally important boost without spending another pound. Lisandro Martínez, Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford are all expected to rejoin pre-season training later this month as United step up preparations with a training camp in Ireland. Their returns…
When the Commonwealth Games began in Glasgow, many expected Team Nigeria to compete strongly in its traditional events. By the time the curtain fell, Nigeria had finished seventh overall with 24 medals (10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze), emerging as Africa’s highest-ranked nation at the Games. On paper, that is a successful campaign. The…
For years, Nigeria’s athletics success has been built around individual stars. Samuel Ogazi’s historic Commonwealth Games triumph suggests the country may now have something even bigger: a new generation capable of dominating the men’s 400 metres. The 20-year-old produced a stunning finish to win the men’s 400m gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,…
Chelsea’s decision to hand João Pedro a new contract after just one season signals that the club has identified him as one of the foundations of its long-term project under Xabi Alonso. Reports indicate the Blues are preparing an improved deal after the Brazilian’s remarkable debut campaign, despite his existing contract still running until 2032….
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to sell stakes in the commercial rights of future World Cups, marking one of the biggest governance reversals in modern football—and sending a clear message about who still holds influence in the sport. The proposal would have seen FIFA create a new commercial subsidiary and sell a minority…
