Adelani
Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi
Everton manager David Moyes says the club received “no explanation” after the Football Association dismissed their appeal against Idrissa Gueye’s red card during Monday’s 1–0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Gueye, sent off just 13 minutes into the match for slapping team-mate Michael Keane during a heated exchange, now faces a three-match ban for violent conduct. The suspension rules the 36-year-old Senegal midfielder out of upcoming Premier League fixtures against Newcastle, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest. Despite the unusual nature of the incident, Everton moved quickly to mend the optics. On Thursday, the club shared a light-hearted photo of…
Strasbourg president Marc Keller has firmly rejected claims that the club has become a “feeder team” for Chelsea, despite growing criticism from a vocal section of supporters who are uneasy about the BlueCo ownership model linking the two clubs. Strasbourg have enjoyed a resurgence on the pitch, sitting fifth in Ligue 1 after finishing seventh last season to secure European football for the first time in six years. They remain one of the standout teams in this season’s Conference League and prepare to host favourites Crystal Palace on Thursday at their newly redeveloped Stade de la Meinau. Yet their rise…
Newcastle United have condemned what they described as “unacceptable” and “indiscriminate” policing after their supporters were subjected to chaotic and distressing scenes following Tuesday night’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome. The club said it will submit a formal complaint to Uefa, Marseille officials and the French police after fans reported excessive force, including the use of pepper spray, batons and shields, during what was meant to be a routine post-match hold-back operation. According to Newcastle, the intention was for supporters to remain inside the ground for up to an hour before being escorted in groups…
Ashley Cole has opened up on a major turning point in his career, revealing that his marriage ultimately stopped him from completing a move to Real Madrid. The former England defender, widely regarded as one of the best left-backs of his generation, discussed the dramatic shift in his transfer plans while appearing on the Stick to Football show this week. Cole, who left Arsenal for Chelsea in September 2006 in a high-profile swap deal involving William Gallas and £5 million, admitted that he had been seriously exploring a switch abroad. According to him, opportunities to join either Real Madrid or…
China’s world champion long jumper Wang Jianan has been officially cleared of doping allegations after a thorough investigation involving hospital CCTV footage and patient records. The 29-year-old athlete, who made history by becoming the first Asian man to win gold in the long jump at the 2022 World Championships in Oregon with an 8.36m leap, had faced a significant setback when an out-of-competition doping test in November 2024 detected traces of terbutaline. Terbutaline is a drug commonly prescribed to treat and prevent breathing issues, particularly in asthma patients. The presence of the substance in Wang’s system initially raised concerns, casting…
Paris Saint-Germain’s evolution from a star-studded “bling-bling” project into a club increasingly defined by homegrown talent has become one of the most remarkable shifts in European football. Once known for blockbuster signings and global superstars, PSG are now leaning heavily on their Paris-born academy products to defend their Champions League crown—an approach accelerated by injuries but rooted in long-term planning. This transformation was highlighted again this season as as many as five academy graduates featured regularly in the senior team. When injuries sidelined Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Achraf Hakimi, PSG turned naturally to local youngsters such as Senny Mayulu,…
Galatasaray’s Champions League hopes suffered another setback on Tuesday night after a 1-0 home defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise, and former Premier League striker Troy Deeney believes the loss highlights just how crucial Victor Osimhen is to the Turkish champions. Osimhen, who has been in blistering form in Europe this season, was unavailable after sustaining an injury on international duty with Nigeria two weeks ago. His absence was glaring once again, as Okan Buruk’s men struggled to create clear chances or find a cutting edge in front of goal at RAMS Park. The Nigerian forward has already produced six goals in…
As Bayern Munich prepare to visit the Emirates Stadium for a top-of-the-table UEFA Champions League clash, Harry Kane has issued a strong warning to Arsenal: Bayern remain “dangerous against anyone,” and the England captain insists his side are ready for another heavyweight battle. Both teams enter the tie level on 12 points and in excellent form, setting the stage for one of the standout fixtures of the group phase. The matchup also rekindles a familiar rivalry, with Kane once again at the centre of attention. The last time Arsenal and Bayern met in the Champions League, the striker played a…
Morgan Rogers delivered a brilliant second-half brace to inspire Aston Villa to a 2–1 comeback win over Leeds United at Elland Road, turning up the pressure on under-fire Leeds boss Daniel Farke. The defeat, Leeds’ third in a row, keeps them inside the Premier League relegation zone and raises further doubts about the direction of a team struggling for goals, confidence and structure. The afternoon had begun with rare optimism for the home supporters, who saw their side make the perfect start inside eight minutes. A Sean Longstaff free-kick sparked a chaotic sequence in the Villa box. Gabriel Gudmundsson headed…
