Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Former England captain David Beckham has been formally knighted by King Charles III for his outstanding services to football and British society. The 50-year-old global icon, who featured on the King’s Birthday Honours list earlier this year, received the honour during an emotional ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. Beckham, dressed in a bespoke suit designed by his wife Victoria, was joined by his family — wife Victoria and parents Sandra and David — for what he described as one of the proudest moments of his life. “I couldn’t be prouder,” said Beckham after receiving the accolade. “People know how…

Tottenham Hotspur produced their most complete performance of the season to sweep aside Copenhagen 4-0 in the Champions League, even after being reduced to ten men following Brennan Johnson’s red card. The night belonged to centre-back Micky van de Ven, whose extraordinary solo goal — a lung-bursting run from his own penalty area, beating five opponents before scoring — will live long in the memory. It was the highlight of an emphatic response from Thomas Frank’s side, who were booed off after their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea just four days earlier but left the pitch to rapturous applause on Tuesday…

Arsenal extended their perfect Champions League record to four wins from four with a convincing 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague at the Fortuna Arena. Mikel Merino scored twice and Bukayo Saka added a first-half penalty as the Gunners cruised to a 10th consecutive win in all competitions. It was another commanding display from Mikel Arteta’s men, who also equalled a club record by keeping their eighth successive clean sheet — a feat first achieved in 1903. Despite missing injured striker Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal showed no signs of slowing down, with Merino stepping up as an unlikely hero in attack. The…

Liverpool produced a resurgent display to defeat Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield in the Champions League, with Alexis Mac Allister’s header proving decisive in a gripping contest that showcased Arne Slot’s side returning to their relentless best. After a run of six defeats in seven games, including a poor domestic spell, the reigning Premier League champions built on their weekend victory over Aston Villa with a performance full of energy, control, and conviction against their illustrious Spanish opponents. The atmosphere inside Anfield was electric from the start, and Liverpool responded with a performance that had echoes of their most dominant…

England will renew their rivalry with Spain after being drawn alongside the world champions in the qualifying group for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The Lionesses, managed by Sarina Wiegman, will compete in Group A3 with Spain, Iceland and Ukraine. The draw, announced on Monday, has immediately set up one of the standout fixtures of the campaign as England and Spain prepare for another chapter in their growing rivalry. The two sides last met in the Euro 2025 final in Switzerland, when England triumphed 2-1 to retain their European title — a result that avenged their heartbreaking defeat…

A football agent has been arrested after allegedly threatening a Premier League footballer with a gun during a terrifying incident in London. The shocking confrontation, which occurred on 6 September, has left the unnamed player traumatised and sparked a major police investigation. The player, understood to be in his 20s, was allegedly targeted by the 31-year-old agent late that night. According to police reports, the incident took place in a private setting and involved threats not only to the footballer but also to another man, who is believed to have been blackmailed by the same suspect. No one was injured…

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has dismissed Wayne Rooney’s recent comments about his leadership as “lazy criticism,” defending both himself and his teammates amid a challenging spell for the Premier League champions. The Reds, who lifted the league title last season under new manager Arne Slot, have endured a difficult run of form in the early stages of the 2025–26 campaign. After starting brightly with five consecutive league victories, they have stumbled, losing four straight Premier League matches before finally returning to winning ways against Aston Villa on Saturday. Rooney, speaking after Liverpool’s defeat to Brentford last week, claimed that…

Barcelona legend Jordi Alba has paid a heartfelt tribute to Unai Emery, crediting the Aston Villa manager for reshaping his football career during their time together at Valencia. In an emotional interview with Sport, the veteran left-back — who recently announced he will retire at the end of the 2025 MLS season — reflected on how Emery’s bold tactical decision changed the entire course of his professional life. “I didn’t want to play as a full-back,” Alba admitted. “All my life I’d played as an attacking midfielder or winger. But it was Unai Emery who decided. We talked about it…

Trent Alexander-Arnold insists his affection for Liverpool will remain unchanged when he returns to Anfield with Real Madrid in next week’s Champions League clash. The 27-year-old full-back, who left his boyhood club in June after 18 years, will make his first appearance against Liverpool since joining the Spanish giants for a reported £8.4 million. Despite criticism over the manner of his departure, Alexander-Arnold says his love for the club is unshakable. “No matter what, my feelings won’t change towards Liverpool,” he told Amazon Prime. “I have got memories there that will last me a lifetime, and no matter how I…