Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Cristiano Ronaldo could yet make a surprise appearance at this summer’s revamped Club World Cup, despite his current club Al-Nassr failing to qualify for the tournament. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hinted that the legendary forward is at the centre of discussions involving multiple clubs ahead of the historic 32-team tournament in the United States. Ronaldo, 40, remains one of the biggest names in football and continues to impress with his performances in the Saudi Pro League. His contract with Al-Nassr, which he joined in late 2022 following a dramatic departure from Manchester United, is set to expire on 30…

Napoli have been crowned Serie A champions for the fourth time in their history following a commanding 2-0 victory over Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku sealed the win, sparking jubilant scenes in Naples as the city erupted in celebration. Going into the final round of matches, Napoli sat level on points with Inter Milan but needed all three points to secure the title due to their superior head-to-head record. With Inter comfortably dispatching Como 2-0, the pressure was firmly on Antonio Conte’s men to deliver. Napoli dominated from the outset, and…

Brighton & Hove Albion forward Joao Pedro will not feature in the club’s final Premier League fixture of the season against Tottenham Hotspur following an incident during training, head coach Fabian Hürzeler has confirmed. The 23-year-old Brazilian was absent from Monday’s thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool, and reports suggest his omission was due to a training ground altercation involving defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Pedro, who has scored 10 league goals this season, has already missed Brighton’s last four matches after receiving a red card in the 4-2 defeat to Brentford on April 19. Now, a fresh issue has ruled…

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed he will leave Real Madrid after Saturday’s La Liga clash with Real Sociedad, bringing an end to a glittering second stint in charge of the Spanish giants before taking the reins of the Brazil national team. The 65-year-old Italian manager, widely regarded as one of the most respected tacticians in football, is set to begin his new role as Brazil head coach on 26 May, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed earlier this month. The CBF had long been pursuing Ancelotti, and his departure from Madrid has now been officially announced by the club. In an…

Ivan Toney has been handed a surprise recall to the England squad as head coach Thomas Tuchel named a refreshed 26-man team for next month’s fixtures against Andorra and Senegal. The 29-year-old striker, who now plies his trade with Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, had not featured for the Three Lions since coming off the bench in the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. However, a blistering season in the Middle East — where Toney has notched 28 goals in 42 appearances and lifted the Asian Champions League — has earned him a return to the international fold. “It’s well deserved,”…

Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard is on the verge of signing a new contract with the club, sources reveal, with all parties confident of reaching an agreement soon. The Belgian winger’s current deal at the Emirates Stadium runs until 2027, but talks for an extension have been underway since January and have gained momentum in recent weeks. Trossard, 30, has been a crucial figure for Arsenal since his transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023. In that time, he has made 123 appearances across all competitions, contributing 28 goals. His Premier League tally this season stands at eight goals and…

England manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to name a full-strength squad on Friday ahead of the Three Lions’ World Cup qualifier against Andorra and a friendly versus Senegal in early June—despite mounting pressure from Premier League clubs concerned about player fatigue. The six-day England training camp, which runs from 4-10 June, lands squarely in a jam-packed post-season calendar. With the FIFA Club World Cup kicking off on 15 June and several English clubs—Manchester City, Chelsea, and newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich—set to feature, tensions are rising over the availability of key players. However, BBC Sport understands Tuchel is unlikely…

Ange Postecoglou promised silverware in his second season—and he delivered. Tottenham Hotspur are the 2025 UEFA Europa League champions after a dramatic 2-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao, ending a 17-year trophy drought. Yet even in triumph, the future of their charismatic Australian manager remains clouded with uncertainty. “This is what I do—I win,” Postecoglou declared after the final whistle, echoing his bold September prediction. He’s silenced critics, at least temporarily, by delivering a long-overdue trophy and securing Champions League qualification. But behind the celebrations lies a club still wrestling with internal discord, injury crises, and underwhelming league form.…

Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed the Catalan giants are monitoring both Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and Liverpool’s Luis Díaz as potential summer targets, though he stressed that internal squad renewals remain the club’s top priority. Speaking in an interview with Catalan radio station RAC1, Deco admitted Barcelona’s admiration for the two Premier League stars, amid growing speculation that the La Liga champions could look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. “We like Luis [Diaz], we like [Marcus] Rashford, and we like other players,” Deco stated. “When we go to the market, there are names that…

Real Madrid captain and midfield maestro Luka Modric has confirmed he will leave the Spanish giants after their FIFA Club World Cup campaign this summer, closing the curtain on a glittering 13-year spell at the Bernabeu. The 39-year-old Croatian, who joined Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, announced his decision via Instagram, saying, “The moment has arrived. The moment I never wanted to come, but that’s football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end.” Modric, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2018, leaves behind a remarkable legacy as Real Madrid’s most decorated player. His farewell appearance…