Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed the Catalan giants are monitoring both Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and Liverpool’s Luis Díaz as potential summer targets, though he stressed that internal squad renewals remain the club’s top priority. Speaking in an interview with Catalan radio station RAC1, Deco admitted Barcelona’s admiration for the two Premier League stars, amid growing speculation that the La Liga champions could look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. “We like Luis [Diaz], we like [Marcus] Rashford, and we like other players,” Deco stated. “When we go to the market, there are names that…

Real Madrid captain and midfield maestro Luka Modric has confirmed he will leave the Spanish giants after their FIFA Club World Cup campaign this summer, closing the curtain on a glittering 13-year spell at the Bernabeu. The 39-year-old Croatian, who joined Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, announced his decision via Instagram, saying, “The moment has arrived. The moment I never wanted to come, but that’s football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end.” Modric, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2018, leaves behind a remarkable legacy as Real Madrid’s most decorated player. His farewell appearance…

Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi has earned a place in the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Team of the Tournament following a stellar performance throughout the competition in Egypt. The 19-year-old centre-back was ever-present for Nigeria, playing every minute of the team’s six matches and scoring once as the Flying Eagles secured a bronze medal. His consistency and leadership stood out, earning him widespread praise from fans and analysts alike. Bameyi, who plays his club football for Bayelsa United, also claimed the Man of the Match award in Nigeria’s second group game against Tunisia—a performance that further solidified…

Harry Kane, one of Tottenham Hotspur’s most iconic former players, has weighed in on the highly anticipated UEFA Europa League final between his former club and Premier League rivals Manchester United, predicting a fiercely contested clash on Wednesday night in Bilbao, Spain. The final, which will take place at the historic San Mamés Stadium, marks the first time in over a decade that both clubs are meeting in a European final, with both desperate for silverware to salvage underwhelming domestic campaigns. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the showpiece, Bayern Munich’s talisman and England captain Harry Kane emphasized the magnitude…

Following Nigeria’s bronze medal finish at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), former international and youth football advocate, Dimeji Lawal, has cautioned against sweeping changes to the Flying Eagles squad, warning that an overhaul could be counterproductive as the team prepares for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup later this year. Lawal, who is also a respected football administrator, made the comments in an interview with Completesports.com after the Flying Eagles defeated host nation Egypt on penalties to claim third place at the continental tournament. The medal win comes after a campaign marked by highs and lows for…

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has expressed immense joy after playing a key role in Galatasaray’s emphatic Turkish Super Lig triumph, marking the club’s third consecutive league title and their historic 24th overall. Osimhen, who joined the Istanbul giants from Napoli last summer, continued his sensational debut season by scoring the opening goal in Galatasaray’s commanding 3-0 victory over Kayserispor on Sunday. The match, played at the iconic RAMS Park, was a title-clincher, ensuring Galatasaray retained their crown with two matches to spare. Speaking to the club’s official website after the match, Osimhen couldn’t hide his excitement. “I feel very happy.…

A stunning second-half strike from Declan Rice ensured Arsenal booked their ticket for next season’s UEFA Champions League with a narrow but vital 1-0 win over Newcastle United in front of a buzzing Emirates crowd. With the pressure of recent lacklustre form looming, the Gunners were in desperate need of a spark. That moment arrived ten minutes into the second half when Rice, collecting a short pass from captain Martin Ødegaard, curled a superb 20-yard effort past Martin Dúbravka to lift Arsenal to 71 points — enough to guarantee a top-four finish. It was a fitting finale to the home…

Ferrari’s much-anticipated homecoming at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix has turned into a weekend of disappointment, with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton failing to qualify in the top ten at Imola. In front of thousands of passionate tifosi, Ferrari could only muster 11th and 12th on the grid — a stark contrast to the pole position secured by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. The Imola circuit, just 50 miles from Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters, holds deep emotional significance for the team. But Saturday’s qualifying session was a bitter pill to swallow. “Very disappointed, especially at home at such a special grand prix for…

Bayern Munich signed off their Bundesliga title-winning campaign in dominant fashion with a 4-0 victory over Hoffenheim at the PreZero Arena, as club legend Thomas Müller made his final appearance for the Bavarian giants. The 35-year-old forward, a one-club man who has been part of Bayern’s senior setup since 2008, was given an emotional send-off after racking up 503 Bundesliga appearances and 248 goals for the club. Saturday’s match marked the end of an era, with Müller bowing out after helping Bayern claim yet another league title—his 13th in an astonishingly decorated career that also includes two Champions League triumphs.…

Dean Henderson emerged as the headline name in a pulsating FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, as Crystal Palace clinched their first-ever major trophy with a dramatic 1-0 win over Manchester City. But despite his match-winning performance — capped by a stunning penalty save — it was a controversial first-half incident that has sparked widespread debate and overshadowed the occasion for some. In the 28th minute, with Palace clinging to their 1-0 lead courtesy of Eberechi Eze’s 16th-minute strike, Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol launched a long ball over the top for Erling Haaland to chase. Henderson, caught in two…