Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Arsenal extended their perfect Champions League record to four wins from four with a convincing 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague at the Fortuna Arena. Mikel Merino scored twice and Bukayo Saka added a first-half penalty as the Gunners cruised to a 10th consecutive win in all competitions. It was another commanding display from Mikel Arteta’s men, who also equalled a club record by keeping their eighth successive clean sheet — a feat first achieved in 1903. Despite missing injured striker Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal showed no signs of slowing down, with Merino stepping up as an unlikely hero in attack. The…

Liverpool produced a resurgent display to defeat Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield in the Champions League, with Alexis Mac Allister’s header proving decisive in a gripping contest that showcased Arne Slot’s side returning to their relentless best. After a run of six defeats in seven games, including a poor domestic spell, the reigning Premier League champions built on their weekend victory over Aston Villa with a performance full of energy, control, and conviction against their illustrious Spanish opponents. The atmosphere inside Anfield was electric from the start, and Liverpool responded with a performance that had echoes of their most dominant…

England will renew their rivalry with Spain after being drawn alongside the world champions in the qualifying group for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The Lionesses, managed by Sarina Wiegman, will compete in Group A3 with Spain, Iceland and Ukraine. The draw, announced on Monday, has immediately set up one of the standout fixtures of the campaign as England and Spain prepare for another chapter in their growing rivalry. The two sides last met in the Euro 2025 final in Switzerland, when England triumphed 2-1 to retain their European title — a result that avenged their heartbreaking defeat…

A football agent has been arrested after allegedly threatening a Premier League footballer with a gun during a terrifying incident in London. The shocking confrontation, which occurred on 6 September, has left the unnamed player traumatised and sparked a major police investigation. The player, understood to be in his 20s, was allegedly targeted by the 31-year-old agent late that night. According to police reports, the incident took place in a private setting and involved threats not only to the footballer but also to another man, who is believed to have been blackmailed by the same suspect. No one was injured…

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has dismissed Wayne Rooney’s recent comments about his leadership as “lazy criticism,” defending both himself and his teammates amid a challenging spell for the Premier League champions. The Reds, who lifted the league title last season under new manager Arne Slot, have endured a difficult run of form in the early stages of the 2025–26 campaign. After starting brightly with five consecutive league victories, they have stumbled, losing four straight Premier League matches before finally returning to winning ways against Aston Villa on Saturday. Rooney, speaking after Liverpool’s defeat to Brentford last week, claimed that…

Barcelona legend Jordi Alba has paid a heartfelt tribute to Unai Emery, crediting the Aston Villa manager for reshaping his football career during their time together at Valencia. In an emotional interview with Sport, the veteran left-back — who recently announced he will retire at the end of the 2025 MLS season — reflected on how Emery’s bold tactical decision changed the entire course of his professional life. “I didn’t want to play as a full-back,” Alba admitted. “All my life I’d played as an attacking midfielder or winger. But it was Unai Emery who decided. We talked about it…

Trent Alexander-Arnold insists his affection for Liverpool will remain unchanged when he returns to Anfield with Real Madrid in next week’s Champions League clash. The 27-year-old full-back, who left his boyhood club in June after 18 years, will make his first appearance against Liverpool since joining the Spanish giants for a reported £8.4 million. Despite criticism over the manner of his departure, Alexander-Arnold says his love for the club is unshakable. “No matter what, my feelings won’t change towards Liverpool,” he told Amazon Prime. “I have got memories there that will last me a lifetime, and no matter how I…

Coco Gauff has insisted she has no regrets about changing her coaching team before the 2025 US Open, describing the decision as one that has helped her grow both as a player and as a person. The 21-year-old American made headlines in August when she parted ways with her long-time coach Matthew “Matt” Daly and brought in Gavin MacMillan, a biomechanics specialist known for his scientific approach to player development. The move raised eyebrows at the time, coming just weeks before the final Grand Slam of the year. Speaking to Sky Sports, Gauff reflected on the decision, saying she remains…

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