Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Manchester United have confirmed the £62.5m signing of Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves, completing one of the summer’s most anticipated transfers. The 25-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the option of an extra 12 months, fulfilling what he described as a “dream move” to Old Trafford. “It is hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player,” Cunha said. “Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother’s house, United was my favourite English team and I dreamed of wearing the red shirt.” United triggered Cunha’s…

England manager Thomas Tuchel has leapt to the defence of midfielder Jude Bellingham following criticism of the 21-year-old’s fiery display in Tuesday night’s 3-1 defeat to Senegal, a result that marked Tuchel’s first loss in charge of the national team. Speaking in an interview with TalkSport, Tuchel admitted that even his own mother finds Bellingham’s on-field demeanour “repulsive” at times, but insisted the Real Madrid star possesses a rare “edge” that England must learn to harness. “Sometimes you see the explosion towards referees and the anger in his game,” Tuchel explained. “My mum sees that and doesn’t understand how I…

Manchester City have completed the signing of Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan for an initial £46.5m, strengthening Pep Guardiola’s midfield ahead of this month’s Club World Cup in the United States. Reijnders, 26, arrives on a five-year deal and becomes the fourth new face at the Etihad this summer, joining Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, and Marcus Bettinelli. The Netherlands international could make his debut on 18 June against Moroccan champions Wydad AC in Philadelphia. “I’m ecstatic to be signing for Manchester City,” said Reijnders. “City are one of the biggest teams in the world, with the best coach,…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivered an emotional and deeply personal address on Monday as he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester, speaking of his fear and heartbreak over the ongoing war in Gaza. In a powerful speech at the university’s Whitworth Hall, Guardiola, 54, said he was “so scared” and “hurt” by the suffering of innocent people, particularly children, amid the continued Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip. The conflict began after the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led cross-border attack on Israel, which killed about 1,200 people and saw more than 250 others taken hostage. In…

England’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup took a serious knock on Tuesday night as they slumped to a 3-1 defeat against Senegal at the City Ground. In a game labelled as a friendly but played with ferocity and intensity by the visitors, Thomas Tuchel suffered his first loss as England manager—one that raised big questions about direction, leadership, and tactical identity. Harry Kane’s early strike had given England the lead in just the 7th minute, latching onto a clever ball and firing home confidently past Senegal keeper Edouard Mendy. It was Kane’s fourth goal in as many games under…

Jobe Bellingham has completed a high-profile move to Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth up to £31m, marking the next step in a career path that mirrors that of his older brother, Jude. But the 19-year-old insists he is determined to carve out his own identity. Jobe joins Dortmund from Sunderland after a standout season in the Championship, where he helped the Black Cats secure promotion to the Premier League. Despite that success, he opted for a move abroad, penning a five-year deal with the German club that previously helped launch Jude Bellingham into global stardom. The similarities…

Manchester City have completed the signing of French midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon in a £30.45m deal, marking their third signing in just 48 hours as Pep Guardiola reshapes his squad ahead of the Club World Cup. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has penned a five-year contract until 2030 and will immediately join up with the City squad heading to the United States for the tournament, which kicks off on 14 June. With nearly 200 senior appearances already to his name, Cherki arrives with considerable experience despite his young age. “This is a dream for me,” said Cherki in his first…

Chelsea have had a £42m bid rejected by Borussia Dortmund for England Under-21 winger Jamie Gittens, as the London club look to bolster their wide options ahead of the upcoming Club World Cup. The 20-year-old is understood to be open to a move back to England and already has a long-term contract proposal from Chelsea on the table. Despite Gittens’ interest, negotiations between the two clubs have stalled over valuation. Gittens, who started his youth career in the Chelsea academy before moving to Manchester City and later Dortmund, is under contract until 2028. He made his Bundesliga debut in 2022…

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has extended a bold invitation to former U.S. President Donald Trump, urging him to spend a week in his home in war-torn Ukraine. The Ukrainian boxer’s emotional message comes as part of a continued effort to bring international attention to the daily horrors endured by his country amid Russia’s ongoing invasion. Speaking to BBC Sport ahead of his July 19 rematch against Britain’s Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, Usyk shared a personal and passionate response to Trump’s controversial claim that he could end the Ukraine war “within 24 hours” if re-elected. “I advise American President…

Mauricio Pochettino has distanced himself from a potential return to Tottenham Hotspur following the club’s sacking of manager Ange Postecoglou. The Argentine, now head coach of the United States national team, insisted a reunion with the North London club is “not realistic” at this time. Speaking after the United States’ 2-1 friendly loss to Turkey in Connecticut, Pochettino addressed speculation linking him with the vacancy at Spurs, following Postecoglou’s dismissal on Friday. Despite winning the Europa League — Tottenham’s first major trophy in 17 years — Postecoglou was let go after failing to secure Champions League qualification and overseeing a…