Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Liverpool secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield, with Diogo Jota’s 57th-minute strike proving to be the difference. The win edges Liverpool closer to a record-equalling 20th top-flight title, leaving them 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League with just eight games remaining. The match was a tense affair, with Everton frustrating Liverpool’s attacking efforts in the first half. However, the breakthrough came early in the second half, when Jota showcased his brilliance. After receiving a clever backheel from Luis Diaz, the Portuguese forward jinked past Everton defenders and calmly slotted the ball…

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has set Yuki Tsunoda a clear challenge ahead of his highly anticipated debut alongside Max Verstappen: get as “close as possible” to the reigning four-time world champion. The 24-year-old Japanese driver was announced last week as the replacement for Liam Lawson, who was dropped just two races into the 2025 Formula 1 season. Now, Tsunoda prepares to race in front of his home crowd at the iconic Suzuka Circuit, hoping to make an immediate impact. With Red Bull currently third in the constructors’ standings and Verstappen trailing McLaren’s Lando Norris by eight points in…

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will be out for up to seven weeks with the ankle injury he suffered in Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth, says manager Pep Guardiola. The Norwegian was substituted in the 61st minute after scoring the equaliser as City went on to beat the Cherries 2-1 and reach the semi-finals. A video was posted on social media showing the 24-year-old leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutches and with his left ankle in a protective boot. “They told me the doctors say between five to seven weeks,” said Guardiola. “So hopefully the end of the season and…

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…