Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a major hint that his time at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr is coming to an end, posting a cryptic farewell message on social media after their final game of the season. The 40-year-old Portuguese star, who joined Al-Nassr in January 2023 on a record-breaking deal, is set to be out of contract next month. Ronaldo scored the opening goal — the 800th club goal of his career — in Al-Nassr’s 3-2 loss to Al-Fateh, a result that saw his team finish third in the Saudi Pro League. After the game, he posted on X (formerly Twitter):…

Manchester United’s season may be over in terms of competitive fixtures, but the players are far from finished as they prepare for a two-match post-season tour in Asia. Following their final Premier League game, a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday at Old Trafford, United’s squad immediately boarded a flight to Malaysia. The tour includes a high-profile friendly against ASEAN All Stars in Kuala Lumpur on 28 May, before concluding with a match against the Hong Kong national team on 30 May. Manager Ruben Amorim has taken a large party of 32 players on the trip, including captain Bruno…

Kylian Mbappe has secured the European Golden Shoe for the 2024–25 season, capping a remarkable debut campaign in Spain with 31 La Liga goals for Real Madrid. The French superstar struck twice in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday, ensuring he topped the continent’s scoring charts and clinched the award for the first time in his illustrious career. Despite Real Madrid finishing the season without any silverware, Mbappe’s individual brilliance stood out. His 31 goals not only earned him La Liga’s Pichichi Trophy for top scorer but also saw him edge out Sporting CP’s Victor Gyokeres and…

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been named the new head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, signing a two-year contract to succeed Xabi Alonso, who was recently unveiled as Real Madrid’s next manager. The appointment marks Ten Hag’s return to football management following his departure from United in October 2024. The 55-year-old Dutchman takes over a Leverkusen side that has grown into one of Germany’s top teams, coming off back-to-back strong seasons under Alonso, including a domestic double in 2023-24 and a second-place finish in the Bundesliga this past campaign. Ten Hag officially begins his new role on 1…

Carlo Ancelotti has officially begun his tenure as Brazil’s head coach, describing his appointment as a “great honour” and pledging to restore the Selecao to their former global dominance, with the 2026 World Cup firmly in his sights. Unveiled at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) headquarters on Monday, the 65-year-old Italian coach appeared alongside CBF president Samir Xaud and received a symbolic national team shirt. Ancelotti, who left Real Madrid after four highly successful years, now takes on what may be the most ambitious and scrutinised job of his career. “I have a big job ahead of me,” said Ancelotti…

Manchester United are closing in on their first major signing of the summer as they prepare to activate the £62.5 million release clause for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha. Sources close to the deal have told BBC Sport that United are confident of landing the 25-year-old attacker, with negotiations now at an advanced stage. The move, which would see Cunha join the Red Devils in a two-year structured payment plan, is expected to be finalised in the coming days. United will pay the full amount of the release clause in three instalments. The first payment, approximately £20.8 million, will…

Stuttgart claimed their fourth DFB-Pokal title with a thrilling 4-2 victory over third-division side Arminia Bielefeld at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Saturday evening. While the result ultimately favored the Bundesliga giants, the final was a celebration of Arminia Bielefeld’s remarkable journey—a run that captivated the nation and saw them eliminate four top-flight teams, including reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen, en route to the final. But their dream of lifting the trophy came to an end as Stuttgart’s top-tier quality proved too much on the night. The match began at a frenetic pace, and Stuttgart wasted no time asserting their authority.…

Erik ten Hag is set to make a dramatic return to the dugout as he prepares to replace Xabi Alonso as manager of Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen. The Dutchman, who has been out of work since his sacking by Manchester United in October, is reportedly close to finalising terms with the German club. If confirmed, the appointment will mark Ten Hag’s first managerial role since ending a mixed stint at Old Trafford and a fresh chapter in his coaching career. The 55-year-old has been biding his time on the sidelines, rejecting several offers since his departure from Manchester United. According…

In a pulsating first leg of the African Champions League final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pyramids FC delivered a stunning stoppage-time equaliser to deny Mamelodi Sundowns a crucial home victory. The match ended 1-1, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg in Cairo on 1 June. The South African hosts looked set to take a commanding advantage after Brazilian forward Lucas Ribeiro opened the scoring in the 53rd minute. Sundowns, buoyed by a passionate crowd of over 50,000, had dominated large parts of the second half and appeared on course to deliver a knockout blow to the…

Alejandro Garnacho’s time at Manchester United appears to be nearing its end after manager Ruben Amorim reportedly told the winger he is free to leave the club this summer. The decision comes just days after United’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham, where Garnacho was controversially brought on as a substitute in the 71st minute despite having played a key role in earlier rounds of the competition. The snub sparked public frustration from both Garnacho and his brother, with tensions escalating in the aftermath of the loss. Speaking after the match, the 20-year-old Argentina international hinted at his dissatisfaction, stating:…