Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Liverpool are on the verge of agreeing a new contract with star forward Mohamed Salah, bringing a fresh wave of optimism to Anfield as the club looks to secure the long-term future of one of its greatest ever players. While no final agreement has been reached, sources close to the negotiations reveal that significant progress has been made in recent weeks. Talks between the club and Salah’s representatives are described as “positive,” with all parties hopeful that a deal will be concluded soon. Salah, whose current contract expires at the end of the season, has been the subject of intense…

Inter Milan stunned Bayern Munich with a dramatic 2-1 victory in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie at the Allianz Arena. The result gives the Serie A leaders a vital advantage heading into next week’s return leg at the San Siro. Bayern started strongly, dominating possession and creating early chances. England captain Harry Kane came close to giving Bayern the lead, hitting the post with a curling effort. However, it was Inter who struck first in the 38th minute, capitalizing on a slick team move. Marcus Thuram flicked the ball into Lautaro Martínez’s path, and the…

Corinthians forward Memphis Depay has hit out at the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) after it announced a ban on players standing on the ball during matches—a move the Dutch international recently performed. The CBF stated players will now receive a yellow card and opponents an indirect free-kick if a player stands on the ball with both feet, a decision triggered by Depay’s display in injury time of Corinthians’ Paulista A1 final victory over Palmeiras on March 28. Depay, 31, used the move near the corner flag, feigning a cross before stepping on the ball—an act that incited Palmeiras players and…

In a groundbreaking move aimed at increasing transparency and fan engagement, referees will wear bodycams during matches at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The decision, announced Tuesday, will see officials don the technology throughout the 32-team tournament, which runs from June 15 to July 13. For the first time in a FIFA competition, broadcasters will be granted access to footage captured directly from the referees’ perspective. Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, described the initiative as a “new experience” for viewers. “It’s a chance to offer images from an angle of vision which…

Manchester United are set to return to Hong Kong for the first time in 12 years as part of their post-season tour, the club announced on Tuesday. The Red Devils will play two friendly matches in Asia just three days after concluding what has been a challenging Premier League campaign. Ruben Amorim’s men will wrap up their domestic season at Old Trafford against Aston Villa on May 25 before heading east for a short tour that includes fixtures in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. United will take on an ASEAN All-Star XI in the Malaysian capital on May 28, followed…

Napoli’s hopes of closing the gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan were dashed on Monday evening as Dan Ndoye’s audacious flick earned Bologna a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. With Inter having dropped points in a 2-2 draw against Parma over the weekend, the door was open for Napoli to move within just one point of the summit. And they looked to be taking full advantage when Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa opened the scoring with a solo stunner in the 18th minute, dancing through Bologna’s midfield and rounding goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski before slotting home. Napoli nearly extended their…

A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault after Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish was allegedly slapped following Sunday’s tense 0-0 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Grealish, 29, had come on as a second-half substitute in the high-stakes derby. According to reports from the Daily Mail, he was approached and struck while leaving the pitch after full-time. Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Monday that Alfie Holt, of Haven Drive, Droylsden, has been charged in connection with the incident. He is scheduled to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court on 14 July. “This charge relates to an incident which took…

Saka Feels Mentally Refreshed After Injury as Arsenal Prepare for Real Madrid Showdown Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has described his recent injury layoff as a much-needed mental reset ahead of the Gunners’ Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid. The 23-year-old winger, who returned to action last week after 101 days out with a hamstring injury, says the break allowed him to reset after five intense years of non-stop football. “It was really tough initially,” Saka said. “But once the surgery was successful, I focused on coming back stronger. Mentally, it was really good for me. I got to do…

Liverpool’s historic unbeaten run has finally come to an end, but despite a 3-1 defeat at Fulham, their quest for a record-equalling 20th top-flight title remains very much on track. With just seven matches left to play, the Reds need a maximum of 11 points to secure the Premier League crown, which could be wrapped up as early as April 20 if results fall in their favor. Under head coach Arne Slot, Liverpool have dominated the league this season, leading second-placed Arsenal by a comfortable 11 points. Slot acknowledged that the defensive errors that led to their first away defeat…

Surprise turned to frustration as Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side were held to a goalless draw by Brentford on Sunday — a result that extended their winless away run to eight matches and left fans questioning their manager’s bold selection choices. With Champions League qualification hanging in the balance, Maresca opted to rest key figures including Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, Marc Cucurella, and Pedro Neto. In their place came Malo Gusto, Christopher Nkunku, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Noni Madueke — a quartet that struggled to impose themselves. Chelsea’s lack of firepower in the first half was glaring, registering just one shot on…