Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Following incidents of violence during Katsina United’s 1-1 draw with Barau FC on Saturday, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a ₦9.5 million fine on Katsina United, ordered a points deduction, and shut down the Sani Abacha Stadium indefinitely. ‎ ‎In a statement released on Sunday, the NPFL charged Katsina United with failing to provide adequate security, failing to control their supporters, and allowing unauthorized…

Real Madrid’s charge toward another La Liga title hit a small bump on Sunday as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by city rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas. The result trims their lead at the top of the table to five points, opening the door for Barcelona to close the gap later in the evening. The defending champions arrived in Vallecas aiming to restore their…

Norwegian international Andreas Schjelderup has revealed he is facing conviction in Denmark for illegally sharing a video when he was 19, calling it a “stupid mistake” and taking full responsibility for his actions. The 21-year-old Benfica winger, who has seven caps for Norway, issued a public statement on Instagram on Saturday, admitting to sharing a video clip while playing for Danish Superliga side Nordsjaelland — without realising the nature of…

Lewis Hamilton has described his first season with Ferrari as “a nightmare” after a disastrous Sao Paulo Grand Prix saw him retire for the fifth time this season. The seven-time world champion’s switch from Mercedes to Ferrari was billed as one of the most dramatic moves in Formula 1 history — but so far, the dream partnership has failed to deliver. Hamilton’s race in Brazil unravelled almost immediately. Starting mid-grid…

Robert Lewandowski rolled back the years with a stunning hat-trick as Barcelona triumphed 4-2 over Celta Vigo in a thrilling La Liga encounter at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos. The victory moves the Catalan giants within three points of league leaders Real Madrid, who were held to a goalless draw by Rayo Vallecano earlier in the day. At 37, Lewandowski remains a model of sharpness and composure, and his performance in Vigo…

Lionel Messi has achieved another historic milestone in his illustrious career, becoming the first footballer in the modern era to record 400 assists across all competitions. The 38-year-old Argentine reached the landmark during Inter Miami’s 4–0 victory over Nashville SC on Sunday, where he set up teammate Allende Tadeo twice in quick succession in the 73rd and 76th minutes according to football journalist Fabrizio Romano. Messi’s latest feat highlights his…

Novak Djokovic secured the 101st title of his illustrious career on Saturday after rallying from a set down to defeat Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the final of the ATP tournament in Athens. The victory places the 38-year-old Serb among an elite group of players with over 100 titles, joining Roger Federer, who has 103, and record-holder Jimmy Connors with 109. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, also…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended his player rotation policy following sharp criticism from former England captain Wayne Rooney. The Italian coach stood firm after Rooney suggested senior Chelsea players should “question” the manager’s frequent changes to his starting lineup. Rooney’s remarks came after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday — a match in which Maresca made seven changes from his previous lineup. It marked…

“Out of 571 referees working in professional leagues, 371 have betting accounts, and 152 are actively placing bets,” Hacıosmanoğlu alleged.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been named the Premier League’s Manager of the Month for October, marking the first time the Portuguese tactician has received the honour since his appointment at Old Trafford nearly a year ago. Amorim, who took charge of United in November 2024, guided his team to a perfect run of three league victories in October, easing mounting pressure after a shaky start to the season.…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Victor Boniface has reflected on his international journey with the Super Eagles, acknowledging that while the goals have yet to flow as expected, he remains proud and grateful for the chance to represent Nigeria. ‎ ‎In a chat with sports journalist Oma Akatugba, the striker admitted that reactions to his performances for the national team have been mixed but emphasized that his commitment has never been in…

Mouyouma acknowledged the huge challenge posed by Osimhen