Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Manchester United have struck a major blow in the summer transfer window by agreeing a £73.7 million deal with RB Leipzig to sign Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the hottest properties in European football, and United have moved decisively to beat Premier League rivals to his signature. The agreement with Leipzig includes an initial payment of £66.3 million, with the remaining £7.4 million tied to performance-based add-ons. Sesko will now undergo a medical and complete the formalities of his move to Old Trafford, bringing to an end United’s months-long search for a dominant presence…

Darwin Nunez time at Liverpool looks set to come to an end after Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal agreed a £46.3 million (€53m) deal to sign the Uruguay international striker. The 26-year-old is now expected to undergo a medical before finalising his move to the Middle East, where he will join a growing list of European stars lured by the Saudi project. Al-Hilal, coached by former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi, are adding Nunez to a squad already featuring high-profile names such as Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Yassine Bounou. Nunez joined Liverpool in the summer…

Barcelona have confirmed the temporary removal of Marc-André ter Stegen from his role as first-team captain following a disciplinary issue between the club and the Germany international. The decision comes in the wake of a reported disagreement surrounding Ter Stegen’s medical privacy, which has implications for Barcelona’s player registration strategy. The 33-year-old goalkeeper recently underwent back surgery and is currently sidelined. In a statement released on Wednesday, the club said, “Following the disciplinary proceedings opened against player Marc-André ter Stegen, and until this matter is definitively resolved, the club, by mutual agreement with the sporting direction and the coaching staff,…

West Ham United have officially confirmed that veteran forward Michail Antonio will not be returning to the first team for the upcoming season, ending a decade-long playing career at the club. Discussions, however, are ongoing regarding a potential off-field role within the club’s academy setup. The 35-year-old Jamaican international, who joined the Hammers from Nottingham Forest in 2015 for £7 million, last played for the senior side in December before a horrific car crash nearly cost him his life. Since then, Antonio has focused on rehabilitation and recovery, with West Ham continuing to provide support throughout the process. In a…

Senegal’s head coach Souleymane Diallo has credited his team’s unity, discipline, and tactical intelligence for their hard-fought 1-0 win over Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles in their opening Group B fixture at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Zanzibar. The victory, secured by a late strike from Christian Gomis, marked a perfect start to Senegal’s title defence and extended their impressive run of form in the competition. The match, played at the Amman Stadium on Tuesday night, was a tightly contested affair with few clear-cut chances. However, Senegal’s organisation and game management proved decisive, particularly in the final 20 minutes…

Former Arsenal and Ghana international footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court to face multiple sexual offence charges. The 32-year-old midfielder appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where he was formally charged with five counts of rape involving two women and one count of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged incidents are said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022 during his time at Arsenal. Dressed in a black zip-up jumper and black trousers, and carrying a navy blazer, Partey stood in the dock with his arms behind his back. He confirmed…

A potentially transformative legal battle is unfolding as over 100,000 current and former professional footballers challenge FIFA over long-standing transfer regulations they claim have unlawfully restricted their careers and earnings. Described as a “seismic confrontation” by former Fulham midfielder-turned-lawyer Udo Onwere, the class action lawsuit was launched this week by Dutch foundation Justice for Players (JFP), in what could become the most significant legal challenge to football’s global governing body since the landmark Bosman ruling in 1995. JFP’s case, which also targets the football associations of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark, argues that FIFA’s transfer rules have violated…

Ademola Lookman has intensified his push for a move away from Atalanta by refusing to attend training on Monday, raising tensions between the Nigerian international and his club. The 27-year-old forward is keen on joining Serie A rivals Inter Milan this summer and is now resorting to stronger measures to make the move happen. According to multiple sources, Lookman was absent from Atalanta’s training session at the Zingonia complex, with no official reason provided by the club. His absence comes just a day after he submitted a formal transfer request and published a lengthy Instagram post accusing the club of…

Son Heung-min, one of the Premier League’s most admired and accomplished forwards, is on the brink of completing a sensational transfer to Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC in a deal potentially worth around £20 million. The South Korean icon announced over the weekend that he would leave Tottenham Hotspur after 10 unforgettable years at the club. Now 33, Son appears poised to bring the curtain down on a glittering European career, with his move to LAFC potentially eclipsing the MLS record fee of £22.5 million paid by Atlanta United for Emmanuel Latte Lath earlier this year. While final…

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have once again shown their dominance on the African continent after pulling off a dramatic 75–68 comeback victory against Senegal in the semi-finals of AfroBasket 2025. The win, secured on Saturday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, marks Nigeria’s fifth consecutive appearance in the tournament final and extends an incredible unbeaten run that has lasted for a decade. Trailing by eight points at the start of the fourth quarter, D’Tigress rallied in spectacular fashion to overturn the deficit and close out the game with a commanding performance. The victory is their 28th consecutive win in the AfroBasket…