Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Real Betis midfielder Isco has humorously suggested that the club should crowdfund to extend Brazilian winger Antony’s loan from Manchester United. Antony, who joined Betis in January for the remainder of the season, has made a significant impact, scoring four goals and providing four assists in 12 appearances. Despite his strong performances, Betis are covering a substantial portion of his wages, with reports indicating they pay at least 84% of his £100,000-per-week salary. “We have to crowdfund so he can stay at least another year,” Isco joked in an interview with DAZN. “We’ve noticed a change since he arrived; he…

Major League Soccer side LAFC and Mexican giants Club America could play a one-off match to determine the final spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The vacancy arose after Club Leon was removed from the tournament for violating FIFA’s multi-club ownership rules due to their ties with fellow qualifiers Pachuca. FIFA confirmed it is considering the play-off, with the winner replacing Club Leon in Group D, alongside Chelsea, Flamengo, and Esperance Sportive de Tunisie. “FIFA can confirm it is considering one play-off match between LAFC and Club America for the right to participate in the FIFA Club World…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that winger Bukayo Saka is fit to return after three months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. The England international underwent surgery after picking up the injury during Arsenal’s Premier League victory over Crystal Palace on December 21. Now fully recovered, Saka is in contention to feature in Tuesday’s league clash against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. “Bukayo Saka is ready to go,” Arteta said. “All the careful things are already done. Now it’s about putting him on the grass at the right moment, but he’s pushing because he really wants to. We…

Footballers are often rewarded for stellar performances, but Norwegian club Bryne FK has taken a unique approach—gifting their man of the match with eggs. Goalkeeper Jan de Boer received four trays of eggs after an outstanding performance in Bryne’s season-opening 1-0 defeat to Bodo/Glimt. The Dutch shot-stopper made several crucial saves, including a second-half penalty stop, keeping his side in the game. The club’s unusual prize is a nod to Bryne’s deep agricultural roots. Based near Stavanger, the team embraces its farming heritage, with fans proudly chanting, “We are farmers and we are proud of it.” Even the VIP section…

Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha has reaffirmed his commitment to Wolverhampton Wanderers, stating that his recent comments about taking the “next step” in his career were misinterpreted. The former Atletico Madrid forward, who has a £62.5 million release clause in his contract, insisted that his ambition is to take Wolves to “another level” rather than seeking an immediate move away. Speaking in a social media video on Monday, Cunha addressed the speculation surrounding his interview with The Observer, in which he expressed a desire to compete for titles. “It’s impossible for a player to be honest in an interview knowing that…

Barcelona regained their three-point cushion at the top of La Liga with a commanding 4-1 victory over Girona at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. An own goal from Ladislav Krejci (43′) put Barça ahead before Arnaut Danjuma (53′) briefly leveled for Girona. However, Robert Lewandowski restored the lead with two clinical finishes (61′, 77′), taking his league tally to 25 goals. Ferran Torres (86′) sealed the win with a late strike. The victory was a crucial response to Real Madrid’s comeback win over Leganés, ensuring Hansi Flick’s side remain in control of the title race. Barcelona, now on a nine-game…

Manchester City’s season of struggles found a moment of redemption at the Vitality Stadium as they secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals. With the Premier League title slipping away and an early Champions League exit, the FA Cup now represents Pep Guardiola’s last chance to avoid his first trophyless campaign since his debut season at City in 2016-17. Guardiola’s animated presence on the touchline mirrored his hunger for success, an intensity that has rarely waned despite a challenging season. As City fell behind to an Evanilson goal, the Spaniard’s tactical tweaks—most notably introducing…

Napoli secured a vital 2-1 victory over AC Milan at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, keeping their Serie A title hopes alive as they remain three points behind league leaders Inter Milan. Antonio Conte’s side started strongly, striking twice in the opening 19 minutes. Matteo Politano opened the scoring in just the second minute with a well-placed shot from the edge of the box. Romelu Lukaku then doubled the lead in the 19th minute, finishing from close range after a precise assist from Billy Gilmour. Despite Napoli’s early dominance, ninth-placed Milan fought back in the second half. Luka Jović gave…

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare found the net as KRC Genk cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over KAA Gent in their Belgian Pro League Championship playoff match at the Cegeka Arena on Sunday. Arokodare thought he had opened the scoring in the 28th minute, but his goal was ruled out. However, he made no mistake five minutes into the second half, doubling Genk’s lead with a clinical finish. The 24-year-old now has an impressive 18 goals in 31 league appearances this season. The forward was substituted in the 70th minute for Oh Hyeon-Gyu, who went on to score twice late…

Galatasaray have received a major boost ahead of their highly anticipated Istanbul derby against Besiktas, with star forward Victor Osimhen declared fit to play. The Nigerian striker was substituted in the 86th minute of his country’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe on Tuesday due to a muscle injury. However, after training with his teammates on Friday, he is ready to feature in today’s clash at Tupras Stadium. Osimhen in Scorching Form The 26-year-old has been in sensational form this season, scoring 20 goals in 22 league appearances. He heads into the derby on a hot streak, having netted eight times in…