Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken yet another barrier – this time, a psychological one. In a high-stakes Nations League semi-final clash in Munich, the 40-year-old netted the winner to finally end his hoodoo against Germany, a nation that had dealt him five straight defeats in past meetings. The goal was Ronaldo’s 137th international strike in 220 appearances – both men’s world records – and marked his 937th career goal overall, keeping the 1,000-goal milestone tantalisingly within reach. One More Record Falls Until now, Ronaldo had never beaten Germany in his career. His record stood at 0 wins in 5 games, with…

Chelsea have won the race to sign highly-rated England Under-21 striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town in a £30m deal, beating off stiff competition from several Premier League rivals including Manchester United, Everton, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. Delap, 22, was one of the most sought-after young strikers on the market following Ipswich’s relegation from the Premier League, which triggered a £30m release clause in his contract. Though Manchester City had included a buy-back clause when they sold him to Ipswich for £20m last summer, they opted not to activate it. Chelsea’s successful pursuit was built on a compelling pitch: Champions…

Two of the most electrifying talents in world football, Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele, are set to face off in the Nations League semi-final, as Spain takes on France in Stuttgart on Thursday night. While a place in the final against Portugal is the prize, all eyes will also be on the personal duel between the two men leading the charge for this year’s Ballon d’Or. Both players have just concluded sensational club campaigns and were instrumental in their countries’ quarter-final victories. Yamal, only 17, dazzled for Barcelona, while Dembele, aged 28, enjoyed a stunning revival at Paris Saint-Germain. Their…

In a highly anticipated friendly match held on Tuesday night at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a confident 2-0 victory over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses. The win was propelled by a commanding first-half performance from captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who scored both goals, reinforcing Nigeria’s dominance in West African women’s football. From the opening whistle, the Super Falcons took control of the game, demonstrating technical skill, precise passing, and solid teamwork. They moved the ball fluidly across the pitch, putting pressure on Cameroon’s defence and maintaining territorial advantage. Despite this early dominance, Cameroon’s team, led by…

 Victor Osimhen’s stunning season with Galatasaray has placed him at the centre of Europe’s transfer spotlight, with top clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Barcelona, and Real Madrid reportedly monitoring his situation. After scoring 37 goals in 41 matches and helping Galatasaray to a Turkish Super Lig title, the Nigerian striker is expected to leave Napoli, where he has just one year remaining on his contract. Osimhen’s parent club, Napoli, have already made it clear that he is not in manager Antonio Conte’s plans, increasing speculation about his next move. The 26-year-old’s prolific loan spell has reignited interest from major European…

The UK government has issued a stern warning to Roman Abramovich, threatening legal action over the delayed disbursement of £2.5bn from the sale of Chelsea Football Club. The sanctioned Russian billionaire sold the Premier League club in May 2022, shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, under a special licence that required the proceeds be used for humanitarian purposes. Since then, the funds have remained frozen in a UK bank account, with no agreement reached on how or where the money should be spent. The government wants the entire amount directed towards humanitarian aid in Ukraine, while Abramovich insists that…

England’s hopes of reaching the UEFA Women’s Nations League semi-finals came to a frustrating end as Spain overturned a half-time deficit to claim a 2-1 win in Barcelona, with substitute Claudia Pina delivering a masterclass in finishing at the RCDE Stadium. The Lionesses started brightly and took a surprise lead in the 22nd minute through Alessia Russo. The Arsenal striker latched on to a clever through ball from Keira Walsh, calmly slotting past Cata Coll to silence the home crowd — momentarily. The Spanish fans were incensed, believing Salma Paralluelo had been fouled in the build-up, while further frustration followed…

Simone Inzaghi has officially left his role as head coach of Inter Milan, just days after suffering a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. The departure, described as “by mutual agreement” in a statement by the club, ends a four-year tenure marked by domestic success but ultimate disappointment on the European stage. The decision was reached following a meeting between Inzaghi and Inter officials on Tuesday. Club president Giuseppe Marotta praised the 49-year-old for his dedication, professionalism, and the “sincere dialogue” that led to the amicable parting. “I would like to thank Simone Inzaghi for…

In a notable shuffle between Premier League and Bundesliga clubs, Brentford have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland international Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool. The 26-year-old arrives as the replacement for Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken, who has departed west London to join German champions Bayer Leverkusen. Brentford secured Kelleher for an initial £12.5 million, a fee that could rise to £18 million with performance-based add-ons. The goalkeeper has signed a five-year contract, with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. Flekken, meanwhile, has been sold to Leverkusen for a reported £8 million, ending his short but impactful stint…

This season’s Champions League marked a historic shift in European football, with UEFA implementing the most significant format overhaul since the introduction of the group stage in 1991-92. The question on everyone’s mind as the final whistle blew in Munich, where Paris St-Germain triumphed 5-0 over Inter Milan, was simple: did the new format work? In the eyes of many, especially PSG, the answer is a resounding yes. The competition’s expanded 36-team structure introduced a single-league phase where each club played eight different opponents – four at home and four away. Rather than the usual groups of four, all teams…