Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Tottenham Hotspur’s season lurched further into crisis on Sunday as a shambolic defensive display saw them fall to a 4-2 defeat against Wolves, intensifying pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou ahead of a pivotal Europa League tie. While the Australian tactician recently lamented a mole leaking inside information at the club, it’s Spurs’ porous backline that remains his most dangerous saboteur. Individual errors, poor organisation, and a comical own goal from Djed Spence all contributed to a 17th Premier League defeat—Tottenham’s worst tally in two decades. Wolves struck inside two minutes through Rayan Ait-Nouri before Spence inadvertently bundled in a second.…

Chelsea came from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge, with Jadon Sancho delivering a moment of magic to keep the Blues’ Champions League hopes alive. Ipswich stunned the home crowd by racing into a 2-0 lead in the first half. Julio Enciso opened the scoring in the 19th minute, slotting home from Ben Johnson’s low cross to notch his first goal for the club. Twelve minutes later, roles reversed as Enciso chipped a perfectly-weighted pass to the back post, where Johnson powered in a header to double the lead. Chelsea responded…

Kylian Mbappe’s night ended in frustration as the French superstar received his first red card in a Real Madrid shirt, but a resolute display from Los Blancos saw them secure a narrow 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves at Estadio de Mendizorroza. Eduardo Camavinga’s stunning first-half strike proved to be the difference in a tense encounter marred by two red cards and a flurry of missed chances. Camavinga, starting in place of rested midfield regulars, broke the deadlock in the 34th minute with a curling left-footed effort from just outside the area. The goal, assisted by Federico Valverde, showcased the young…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that Jack Grealish and Phil Foden are still reeling from unpleasant incidents involving fans during last weekend’s Manchester derby — but stressed the issue goes beyond football. Grealish, who came on as a second-half substitute during the goalless draw at Old Trafford, was allegedly slapped by a spectator while walking into the players’ tunnel. A 20-year-old man has since been charged with assault. Meanwhile, Foden was subjected to offensive chants aimed at his mother from sections of the Manchester United crowd during the first half — a moment Guardiola later criticised as showing…

In a dramatic twist ahead of Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Lyon, ex-Red Devils midfielder Nemanja Matic launched a scathing verbal attack on United goalkeeper André Onana — a move that some now believe may have influenced the Cameroonian’s error-strewn performance. Matic, now at Lyon, didn’t mince words in Wednesday’s pre-match press conference, branding Onana “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history” following the keeper’s confident claims that United were “way better” than their French opponents. Fast forward 24 hours and Onana was at fault for both Lyon goals in a 2-2 draw, sparking speculation that the…

Despite McLaren locking out the top two spots in Friday’s practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix, Lando Norris insists their advantage may not be as big as it looks. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, led the session with a time 0.154 seconds quicker than Norris, while Mercedes’ George Russell trailed by over half a second in third. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc followed, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen unusually down in seventh and Lewis Hamilton in eighth. Still, Norris believes their strong showing was flattered by other teams running conservative engine modes. “Everyone just looks at the timesheets,” Norris said. “They have no…

In a football world increasingly dominated by money and mega-deals, Mohamed Salah has chosen passion over pounds, loyalty over luxury. The Liverpool talisman has signed a new two-year contract extension, keeping him at Anfield until 2027 — a move that ends months of speculation and caps one of the sport’s most talked-about contract sagas. The Egyptian forward, now 32, turned down a staggering £500 million offer from the Saudi Pro League, opting instead to continue his storied journey with Liverpool, where he has become not just a fan favourite but a symbol of consistency and brilliance. A Season of Uncertainty…

Lyon stunned Manchester United with a 2-2 draw, while Tottenham was held 1-1 by Eintracht Frankfurt in Europa League quarter-finals. Lyon’s dramatic late equaliser denied United a vital win. Andre Onana’s two costly errors allowed Joshua Zirkzee and Rayan Cherki to score, with Cherki’s 95th-minute goal securing the draw. Despite United’s dominance in possession, Onana’s mistakes left them disappointed as they head into the return leg at Old Trafford next Thursday. Tottenham had a similarly frustrating night, drawing 1-1 with Frankfurt at home. Spurs’ Pedro Porro equalised after Hugo Ekitike’s early goal for Frankfurt, but despite a dominant second half…

Tottenham Hotspur were left to rue missed chances as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final, with Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos delivering a stunning performance to keep Spurs at bay. In a match packed with attacking flair and near misses, it was the visitors who struck first, capitalising on a defensive lapse in the sixth minute. Hugo Ekitike showcased his growing reputation with a low, clinical finish after being played through by Ellyes Skhiri. Spurs responded with determination and flair, leveling the game 20 minutes later. James…

Chelsea took a huge step toward the UEFA Conference League semi-finals with a commanding 3-0 win over Legia Warsaw in Poland, thanks to goals from teenager Tyrique George and substitute Noni Madueke. After a goalless and cagey first half, the game burst into life shortly after the break. Just four minutes into the second half, 19-year-old winger George opened the scoring, reacting quickest to slot home a rebound after Reece James’ shot was saved. It marked his first senior goal for Chelsea, having been with the club since age eight. Legia, backed by a raucous home crowd and an intense…