Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

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…

Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi has earned a place in the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Team of the Tournament following a stellar performance throughout the competition in Egypt. The 19-year-old centre-back was ever-present for Nigeria, playing every minute of the team’s six matches and scoring once as the Flying Eagles secured a bronze medal. His consistency and leadership stood out, earning him widespread praise from fans and analysts alike. Bameyi, who plays his club football for Bayelsa United, also claimed the Man of the Match award in Nigeria’s second group game against Tunisia—a performance that further solidified…

Harry Kane, one of Tottenham Hotspur’s most iconic former players, has weighed in on the highly anticipated UEFA Europa League final between his former club and Premier League rivals Manchester United, predicting a fiercely contested clash on Wednesday night in Bilbao, Spain. The final, which will take place at the historic San Mamés Stadium, marks the first time in over a decade that both clubs are meeting in a European final, with both desperate for silverware to salvage underwhelming domestic campaigns. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the showpiece, Bayern Munich’s talisman and England captain Harry Kane emphasized the magnitude…

Following Nigeria’s bronze medal finish at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), former international and youth football advocate, Dimeji Lawal, has cautioned against sweeping changes to the Flying Eagles squad, warning that an overhaul could be counterproductive as the team prepares for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup later this year. Lawal, who is also a respected football administrator, made the comments in an interview with Completesports.com after the Flying Eagles defeated host nation Egypt on penalties to claim third place at the continental tournament. The medal win comes after a campaign marked by highs and lows for…

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has expressed immense joy after playing a key role in Galatasaray’s emphatic Turkish Super Lig triumph, marking the club’s third consecutive league title and their historic 24th overall. Osimhen, who joined the Istanbul giants from Napoli last summer, continued his sensational debut season by scoring the opening goal in Galatasaray’s commanding 3-0 victory over Kayserispor on Sunday. The match, played at the iconic RAMS Park, was a title-clincher, ensuring Galatasaray retained their crown with two matches to spare. Speaking to the club’s official website after the match, Osimhen couldn’t hide his excitement. “I feel very happy.…

A stunning second-half strike from Declan Rice ensured Arsenal booked their ticket for next season’s UEFA Champions League with a narrow but vital 1-0 win over Newcastle United in front of a buzzing Emirates crowd. With the pressure of recent lacklustre form looming, the Gunners were in desperate need of a spark. That moment arrived ten minutes into the second half when Rice, collecting a short pass from captain Martin Ødegaard, curled a superb 20-yard effort past Martin Dúbravka to lift Arsenal to 71 points — enough to guarantee a top-four finish. It was a fitting finale to the home…