Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Jurgen Klopp, the iconic German football manager revered for his tenures at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, is facing backlash in his home country following his recent appointment as head of global soccer at Red Bull. The move has sparked outrage, particularly among Borussia Dortmund supporters, who view his decision to join an organization long criticized for its commercial approach to football as a betrayal of the values he once championed. Starting in January 2025, Klopp will oversee all football operations within the Red Bull group, which includes clubs like RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, and New York Red Bulls. However,…

Barcelona star and Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí has left the door open to a potential move to the Women’s Super League (WSL) in the future, despite recently signing a four-year contract extension with her current club. Speaking to Sky Sports News at the EA FC25 launch in Madrid, the 26-year-old midfielder praised the rapid growth of women’s football in England, while expressing a desire to continue enjoying her career in Barcelona for the time being. “I’ve been playing for Barcelona since I was 13 years old,” Bonmatí said. “It would be nice if I could end my career like…

The announcement of Andrés Iniesta’s retirement from professional football at the age of 40 has sent shockwaves through the sporting world. A true legend of both Barcelona and the Spanish national team, Iniesta’s legacy extends far beyond the trophies he lifted or the statistics he amassed. His ability to captivate audiences and inspire teammates was unparalleled, and as we reflect on his illustrious career, it becomes evident that Iniesta was not just a player; he was a genius whose influence will be felt for generations to come. Iniesta’s journey began in Albacete, Spain, where he honed his craft before joining…

Enyimba head coach Yemi Olanrewaju is unperturbed with the quality of opposition in their CAF Confederation Cup group. The People’s Elephant are drawn in Group D with defending champions Zamalek, another Egyptian club Al Masry and Mozambique’s Black Bulls. “While we might have preferred a less challenging group, true champions know they must be ready to face anyone,” coach Olanrewaju told Flashscore. This is the toughest group in the competition, but this is Enyimba FC. We will do everything we can to uphold the club’s name and fight to advance. We know it will be challenging.” While Zamalek and Al Masry…

In a passionate appeal for the inclusion of Africa in the Formula 1 calendar, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has emphasized that the sport cannot continue to ignore the continent. As talks progress regarding a potential grand prix in Rwanda, Hamilton’s comments reflect a growing recognition of Africa’s significance within the global motorsport landscape. Since the last Formula 1 race held on African soil at the South African Grand Prix in Kyalami in 1993, the continent has been conspicuously absent from the F1 calendar. However, recent discussions between Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and Rwandan representatives have reignited hopes for…

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract that will keep him at Villa Park until 2030. The 20-year-old Colombian international, who has been a pivotal figure in Villa’s recent resurgence, extended his stay after initially joining the club in January 2023 from Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire. Duran’s signing represents a major coup for Aston Villa, especially after the forward came close to departing in the summer transfer window. Chelsea and West Ham were both strongly linked with moves for the talented striker, but Villa manager Unai…

Rivers United FC solidified their place at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Akwa United on Match Day 5, a result that brought monetary rewards from Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Chris Green. The gutsy win at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt saw goals from Stephen Manyo and Ndifreke Effiong lift “The Pride of Rivers” to 13 points enough to leapfrog Remo Stars and claim the league’s top spot. The victory, their fourth of the season, extends their unbeaten run in the 2024/2025 NPFL campaign, making them the only…

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou has described his side’s second-half collapse against Brighton as “probably the worst defeat” since he arrived at the club. Spurs let a 2-0 lead slip and fell to a 3-2 loss in a dramatic Premier League encounter, leaving Postecoglou frustrated with his team’s mentality and performance. Tottenham appeared to be cruising toward their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions after goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison had them in control before halftime. However, the North London side faltered in the second half, allowing Brighton to mount a remarkable comeback with three unanswered goals, sealing…

Alex Pereira retained his UFC light-heavyweight championship with an emphatic stoppage win over Khalil Rountree in the fourth round at UFC 307, held in Salt Lake City on Saturday. The Brazilian champion endured a moment of danger in the second round when he was knocked down by a powerful counter right hand from Rountree. However, Pereira, 37, bounced back and methodically dismantled the bloodied and fatigued American, eventually finishing him with a devastating uppercut. With the victory, Pereira etched his name into UFC history by setting a new record for the shortest time between three successive title defenses. The record…