Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Real Madrid are pushing to secure the early arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold in time for the Club World Cup this summer, with the Spanish giants hoping to complete a deal before his Liverpool contract officially expires. The 26-year-old England international recently confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2024–25 season after 18 years at the club. His current contract runs until 30 June, but the Club World Cup — organised by FIFA and set to be staged in the United States — begins on 14 June, leaving a two-week gap in eligibility. BBC Sport understands Real Madrid…

At the inaugural meeting of the 2026 World Cup taskforce, US President Donald Trump suggested that the opportunity for Russia to participate in the tournament could act as a diplomatic lever to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian national team has been banned from international football since 2022 following its invasion of Ukraine. The ban, imposed by both FIFA and UEFA, excludes Russia from all major competitions, including the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Trump, who is running for a second presidential term in the November 2024 election, has repeatedly…

Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s Head of Global Football Development, has reignited the debate around one of the sport’s most contentious rules — offside. The former Arsenal manager has proposed a fundamental shift in how offside is judged, aiming to give attackers more freedom and revive the excitement of attacking football. Currently, a player is deemed offside if any part of their body, excluding the hands and arms, is ahead of the last outfield defender when the ball is played. But Wenger’s new proposal, dubbed the ‘daylight rule’, suggests that a player should be considered onside if any part of their body…

Audi has announced its second major shake‑up of Formula 1 leadership in under a year as it accelerates preparations for its factory‑backed debut in 2026. The German marque has eliminated the chief executive role for its F1 project and elevated Mattia Binotto, formerly chief operating and technical officer, to Head of the Audi F1 Project. Binotto, who joined Audi in July 2024 after a decade at Ferrari, will now oversee both the chassis and power‑unit divisions across Audi’s Hinwil design centre in Switzerland and its Neuburg an der Donau engine plant in Germany. “This streamlined structure brings clarity to our…

Stephen Curry rose to the occasion once again, guiding the Golden State Warriors to a 103-89 victory over the Houston Rockets in a decisive Game 7 clash of their Western Conference first-round playoff series. With the series tied at 3-3, and the final game taking place in a hostile Houston environment, the seasoned Warriors delivered a clutch performance that reminded fans why they remain perennial playoff contenders. Curry, who scored 14 of his 22 points in a dominant fourth-quarter display, was quick to highlight the collective effort that sealed the win. “A lot of resilience and everybody stepping up,” said…

In a rare admission of fault, former French interior minister Gérald Darmanin has formally apologised to Liverpool fans for the chaotic scenes at the 2022 Champions League final, acknowledging his role in wrongly blaming English supporters for the unrest outside the Stade de France. Speaking in a candid interview on the Legend YouTube channel, Darmanin, now France’s justice minister, described the night as “the biggest failure” of his political career and conceded that early accusations directed at Liverpool fans were both mistaken and unfair. “It was a failure because I had not foreseen. That was a mistake on my part.…

In a move that has rocked Anfield and left fans reeling, Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a glittering spell with his boyhood club. Though his next destination remains unconfirmed, the footballing world understands Real Madrid will be his new home. Alexander-Arnold’s decision, delivered via an emotional farewell video, comes just weeks before Liverpool’s title parade — a moment that should have marked an uncontested celebration of triumph now tinged with a sense of heartbreak. Having spent 20 years with the club, the 26-year-old’s impending departure feels…

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is facing an anxious wait over the fitness of star midfielder James Maddison, whose injury has cast a shadow over the club’s Europa League semi-final hopes. Maddison, who had been instrumental in Spurs’ 3-1 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the first leg, was forced off in the second half due to an injury and did not feature in Tottenham’s 1-1 draw at West Ham United on Sunday. Postecoglou, speaking after the match, admitted that the injury “does not look great” but emphasized that the team is still waiting for further clarity on the situation. With Spurs…

Real Madrid weathered a late scare to claim a vital 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo on Sunday evening, tightening their grip on second place in La Liga and closing the gap on leaders Barcelona to just four points with El Clasico looming next weekend. A brace from Kylian Mbappe and a stunning opener from Arda Güler secured Madrid’s fourth consecutive league win, but the defending champions were made to sweat in the closing stages as Celta Vigo mounted a spirited comeback through goals from Javi Rodríguez and Williot Swedberg. With 67,661 fans packed into the Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid looked to…

Cole Palmer returned to dazzling form at the perfect moment to revive Chelsea’s Champions League hopes with a 3-1 win over Premier League champions Liverpool. The 22-year-old ended a 1,162-minute goal drought with a confident injury-time penalty, capping a dominant display in front of a roaring Stamford Bridge crowd. His performance brought back memories of his early-season brilliance and reignited Chelsea’s push for a top-five finish. Having gone 18 games without a goal, Palmer played a starring role in all three of Chelsea’s strikes. He sparked the opening goal in the third minute, driving through midfield before releasing Pedro Neto,…