Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Carlos Sainz has landed himself in potential trouble with Formula 1’s governing body once again—this time for swearing in an official news conference while criticising a fine he received at last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Williams driver was fined €10,000 (£8,648), half of which was suspended, after he arrived late for the Japanese national anthem on the grid in Suzuka. Sainz explained that his lateness was due to an urgent bathroom trip caused by stomach issues. “I’m the biggest supporter of punctuality,” Sainz said on Thursday during media day at the Bahrain Grand Prix. “I put my hand up…

In one of the most memorable nights in the club’s history, Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt delivered a shock 2-0 victory over Italian heavyweights Lazio in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final, played amid snow-cleared pitches and Arctic winds at the Aspmyra Stadion. The tightly contested first half gave little away, with both sides adapting to the frosty conditions in northern Norway. But it was the home side who emerged with fire after the break, breaking the deadlock just two minutes into the second half. Ulrik Saltnes, the captain and long-time club servant, found the back of the net…

Tensions have flared ahead of Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Lyon, as former Red Devils midfielder Nemanja Matic branded current United goalkeeper Andre Onana as “one of the worst in the club’s history.” Matic, now at French side Lyon, responded strongly to comments Onana made earlier in the week, where the Cameroon international suggested United were “way better” than Lyon. The 36-year-old Serbian, who made 128 appearances for United between 2017 and 2022, didn’t hold back. “If you are one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United’s history, you need to take care what you’re talking about,” Matic said…

Liverpool are on the verge of agreeing a new contract with star forward Mohamed Salah, bringing a fresh wave of optimism to Anfield as the club looks to secure the long-term future of one of its greatest ever players. While no final agreement has been reached, sources close to the negotiations reveal that significant progress has been made in recent weeks. Talks between the club and Salah’s representatives are described as “positive,” with all parties hopeful that a deal will be concluded soon. Salah, whose current contract expires at the end of the season, has been the subject of intense…

Inter Milan stunned Bayern Munich with a dramatic 2-1 victory in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie at the Allianz Arena. The result gives the Serie A leaders a vital advantage heading into next week’s return leg at the San Siro. Bayern started strongly, dominating possession and creating early chances. England captain Harry Kane came close to giving Bayern the lead, hitting the post with a curling effort. However, it was Inter who struck first in the 38th minute, capitalizing on a slick team move. Marcus Thuram flicked the ball into Lautaro Martínez’s path, and the…

Corinthians forward Memphis Depay has hit out at the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) after it announced a ban on players standing on the ball during matches—a move the Dutch international recently performed. The CBF stated players will now receive a yellow card and opponents an indirect free-kick if a player stands on the ball with both feet, a decision triggered by Depay’s display in injury time of Corinthians’ Paulista A1 final victory over Palmeiras on March 28. Depay, 31, used the move near the corner flag, feigning a cross before stepping on the ball—an act that incited Palmeiras players and…

In a groundbreaking move aimed at increasing transparency and fan engagement, referees will wear bodycams during matches at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The decision, announced Tuesday, will see officials don the technology throughout the 32-team tournament, which runs from June 15 to July 13. For the first time in a FIFA competition, broadcasters will be granted access to footage captured directly from the referees’ perspective. Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, described the initiative as a “new experience” for viewers. “It’s a chance to offer images from an angle of vision which…

Manchester United are set to return to Hong Kong for the first time in 12 years as part of their post-season tour, the club announced on Tuesday. The Red Devils will play two friendly matches in Asia just three days after concluding what has been a challenging Premier League campaign. Ruben Amorim’s men will wrap up their domestic season at Old Trafford against Aston Villa on May 25 before heading east for a short tour that includes fixtures in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. United will take on an ASEAN All-Star XI in the Malaysian capital on May 28, followed…

Napoli’s hopes of closing the gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan were dashed on Monday evening as Dan Ndoye’s audacious flick earned Bologna a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. With Inter having dropped points in a 2-2 draw against Parma over the weekend, the door was open for Napoli to move within just one point of the summit. And they looked to be taking full advantage when Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa opened the scoring with a solo stunner in the 18th minute, dancing through Bologna’s midfield and rounding goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski before slotting home. Napoli nearly extended their…

A 20-year-old man has been charged with assault after Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish was allegedly slapped following Sunday’s tense 0-0 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Grealish, 29, had come on as a second-half substitute in the high-stakes derby. According to reports from the Daily Mail, he was approached and struck while leaving the pitch after full-time. Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Monday that Alfie Holt, of Haven Drive, Droylsden, has been charged in connection with the incident. He is scheduled to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court on 14 July. “This charge relates to an incident which took…