Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Former footballer Joey Barton is accused of kicking his wife, Georgia Barton, in the head during a drunken argument at their Kew home in June 2021, a court has heard. Prosecutors at Westminster Magistrates’ Court allege that Barton, 42, pushed his wife, 38, to the ground and kicked her during a heated dispute after drinking with friends. The argument reportedly began over a family matter, with Barton threatening to fight his wife’s brother and father. Prosecutor Helena Duong stated: “Mr. Barton grabbed her, pushed her to the ground, and kicked her in the head.” A friend who intervened was allegedly…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the club is “actively looking” to sign a striker during the January transfer window to bolster their attacking options amid an injury crisis. The Gunners have been hit hard by the loss of key players Gabriel Jesus, who is out for the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, and Bukayo Saka, sidelined with a long-term hamstring problem. These setbacks have left Arsenal short in the frontline as they aim to challenge for the Premier League title for the third consecutive season. Arteta acknowledged the impact of the injuries during a press conference,…

Novak Djokovic faced an uncharacteristically harsh reception from some sections of the Rod Laver Arena crowd after retiring injured from his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev. The 37-year-old Serbian star, aiming for an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title and a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam crown, withdrew following a grueling first set, which he lost 7-6 (7-5). Djokovic, who had heavily taped his upper left leg after sustaining a muscle tear during his quarter-final match against Carlos Alcaraz, appeared visibly hampered throughout the contest. “I did everything I possibly could to manage the muscle tear,” Djokovic said post-match. “But towards…

Manchester United took a step closer to the Europa League last 16 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Rangers at Old Trafford, but questions linger over the futures of Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford as the January transfer window nears its close. Head coach Ruben Amorim expressed uncertainty post-match, stating, “I don’t know what will happen before the window closes on 3 February.” Rumours swirl around several United players, including Antony, linked with a loan to Real Betis, and Tyrell Malacia, who hopes to revive his career following injuries. However, Garnacho and Rashford remain the focal points of speculation. Garnacho:…

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has signed a new contract that will keep him at the City Ground until 2027. The New Zealand international has been in scintillating form this season, netting 14 goals in 22 Premier League appearances to help Forest climb to third in the standings. Wood initially joined Forest on loan from Newcastle United in January 2023, completing a permanent transfer in June of the same year. In just two years, he has become Forest’s leading Premier League goalscorer, surpassing Bryan Roy’s record of 24 goals in December. Speaking about the extension, the 33-year-old expressed his excitement…

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker is set to join AC Milan on loan for the rest of the season, with an option to make the move permanent in the summer. The 34-year-old defender, who has made 316 appearances for City since his £50m move from Tottenham in 2017, will travel to Italy for a medical. Walker, a six-time Premier League champion under Pep Guardiola, last played for City on 4 January against West Ham. Following the match, he expressed a desire to explore opportunities abroad, favoring a move to Serie A over the Saudi Pro League. The England international, with…

Real Madrid have become the first football club to surpass €1bn in annual revenue, as revealed in Deloitte’s Money League report. The Spanish giants recorded revenue of €1.05bn (£883m) for the 2023-24 season, during which they clinched the La Liga and Champions League titles. This milestone secures their top spot in the rankings, with Manchester City (€826m/£708m) and Paris St-Germain (€796m/£681m) following in second and third, respectively. Record-Breaking Revenues The top 20 clubs collectively generated £9.47bn, a 6% increase from the previous year. Matchday revenues were the fastest-growing segment, rising by 11% to £1.77bn, driven by stadium renovations, higher ticket…

Chidera Ejuke has expressed his excitement after making his long-awaited return to the pitch following a significant hamstring injury that sidelined him for approximately three months. The 27-year-old Nigerian winger, who sustained the injury during Sevilla’s La Liga clash with Barcelona last October, was forced to watch from the sidelines as he worked tirelessly to recover. Ejuke marked his return to competitive action in Sevilla’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Girona last weekend. The talented winger came on in the final stages of the match, playing for eight minutes and contributing to the team’s effort as they secured all three points.…

AS Monaco are reportedly interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on a six-month loan with an option to buy. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder, who has been a key figure for Leicester City since joining from KRC Genk in 2017, was close to leaving the club last summer after his contract expired. However, after negotiations with then-manager Steve Cooper, Ndidi signed a new three-year deal to stay at the King Power Stadium. Despite this, AS Monaco have identified Ndidi as one of their main targets for the final days of the transfer window. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the…

Atlético Madrid staged a thrilling comeback to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 in a dramatic Champions League clash at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, despite playing with 10 men for over an hour. Former Manchester City star Julián Álvarez was the hero for Atlético, scoring twice, including a 90th-minute winner that secured a crucial three points for Diego Simeone’s side. The match started poorly for the hosts when Pablo Barrios was sent off in the 25th minute for a reckless challenge on Nordi Mukiele. Leverkusen capitalized on their numerical advantage just before halftime, with Piero Hincapié heading in from Mukiele’s cross to…