Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that Jack Grealish and Phil Foden are still reeling from unpleasant incidents involving fans during last weekend’s Manchester derby — but stressed the issue goes beyond football. Grealish, who came on as a second-half substitute during the goalless draw at Old Trafford, was allegedly slapped by a spectator while walking into the players’ tunnel. A 20-year-old man has since been charged with assault. Meanwhile, Foden was subjected to offensive chants aimed at his mother from sections of the Manchester United crowd during the first half — a moment Guardiola later criticised as showing…

In a dramatic twist ahead of Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Lyon, ex-Red Devils midfielder Nemanja Matic launched a scathing verbal attack on United goalkeeper André Onana — a move that some now believe may have influenced the Cameroonian’s error-strewn performance. Matic, now at Lyon, didn’t mince words in Wednesday’s pre-match press conference, branding Onana “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history” following the keeper’s confident claims that United were “way better” than their French opponents. Fast forward 24 hours and Onana was at fault for both Lyon goals in a 2-2 draw, sparking speculation that the…

Despite McLaren locking out the top two spots in Friday’s practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix, Lando Norris insists their advantage may not be as big as it looks. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, led the session with a time 0.154 seconds quicker than Norris, while Mercedes’ George Russell trailed by over half a second in third. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc followed, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen unusually down in seventh and Lewis Hamilton in eighth. Still, Norris believes their strong showing was flattered by other teams running conservative engine modes. “Everyone just looks at the timesheets,” Norris said. “They have no…

In a football world increasingly dominated by money and mega-deals, Mohamed Salah has chosen passion over pounds, loyalty over luxury. The Liverpool talisman has signed a new two-year contract extension, keeping him at Anfield until 2027 — a move that ends months of speculation and caps one of the sport’s most talked-about contract sagas. The Egyptian forward, now 32, turned down a staggering £500 million offer from the Saudi Pro League, opting instead to continue his storied journey with Liverpool, where he has become not just a fan favourite but a symbol of consistency and brilliance. A Season of Uncertainty…

Lyon stunned Manchester United with a 2-2 draw, while Tottenham was held 1-1 by Eintracht Frankfurt in Europa League quarter-finals. Lyon’s dramatic late equaliser denied United a vital win. Andre Onana’s two costly errors allowed Joshua Zirkzee and Rayan Cherki to score, with Cherki’s 95th-minute goal securing the draw. Despite United’s dominance in possession, Onana’s mistakes left them disappointed as they head into the return leg at Old Trafford next Thursday. Tottenham had a similarly frustrating night, drawing 1-1 with Frankfurt at home. Spurs’ Pedro Porro equalised after Hugo Ekitike’s early goal for Frankfurt, but despite a dominant second half…

Tottenham Hotspur were left to rue missed chances as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final, with Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos delivering a stunning performance to keep Spurs at bay. In a match packed with attacking flair and near misses, it was the visitors who struck first, capitalising on a defensive lapse in the sixth minute. Hugo Ekitike showcased his growing reputation with a low, clinical finish after being played through by Ellyes Skhiri. Spurs responded with determination and flair, leveling the game 20 minutes later. James…

Chelsea took a huge step toward the UEFA Conference League semi-finals with a commanding 3-0 win over Legia Warsaw in Poland, thanks to goals from teenager Tyrique George and substitute Noni Madueke. After a goalless and cagey first half, the game burst into life shortly after the break. Just four minutes into the second half, 19-year-old winger George opened the scoring, reacting quickest to slot home a rebound after Reece James’ shot was saved. It marked his first senior goal for Chelsea, having been with the club since age eight. Legia, backed by a raucous home crowd and an intense…

Carlos Sainz has landed himself in potential trouble with Formula 1’s governing body once again—this time for swearing in an official news conference while criticising a fine he received at last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Williams driver was fined €10,000 (£8,648), half of which was suspended, after he arrived late for the Japanese national anthem on the grid in Suzuka. Sainz explained that his lateness was due to an urgent bathroom trip caused by stomach issues. “I’m the biggest supporter of punctuality,” Sainz said on Thursday during media day at the Bahrain Grand Prix. “I put my hand up…

In one of the most memorable nights in the club’s history, Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt delivered a shock 2-0 victory over Italian heavyweights Lazio in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final, played amid snow-cleared pitches and Arctic winds at the Aspmyra Stadion. The tightly contested first half gave little away, with both sides adapting to the frosty conditions in northern Norway. But it was the home side who emerged with fire after the break, breaking the deadlock just two minutes into the second half. Ulrik Saltnes, the captain and long-time club servant, found the back of the net…

Tensions have flared ahead of Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Lyon, as former Red Devils midfielder Nemanja Matic branded current United goalkeeper Andre Onana as “one of the worst in the club’s history.” Matic, now at French side Lyon, responded strongly to comments Onana made earlier in the week, where the Cameroon international suggested United were “way better” than Lyon. The 36-year-old Serbian, who made 128 appearances for United between 2017 and 2022, didn’t hold back. “If you are one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United’s history, you need to take care what you’re talking about,” Matic said…