Brazilian star Neymar Jr has picked up another injury following his recent return from a knee injury that sidelined him for more than a year. The former Barcelona man was brought on for Abdullah Al Hamdan in the 57th minute of Al Hilal’s three-nil victory over Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League. He was forced to leave the game after playing for less than 30 minutes, however. The Brazil captain…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledge the recent struggles of his team, following their 2-1 loss over the weekend at Bournemouth. He maintained, however, that they will contest for trophies by the end of the season. Several injuries have hit the City squad, compounding their woes as they suffered their first Premier League loss of the season over the weekend, ending their unbeaten streak from last season. Notwithstanding, they…

José Mourinho has revealed that he had the opportunity to sign in-form Nigerian star Ademola Lookman. The Fenerbahce manager recounted how he was prevented from recruiting the Atalanta forward during his tenure at Italian side AS Roma in 2022. The Nigerian international was recently voted 14th in the Ballon d’Or and remains the favorite in the race for the African Player of the Year Award. According to Mourinho, the head…

Edu Gaspar, Arsenal’s sporting director, has officially resigned from his position to join Nottingham Forest’s multi-club network. The Brazilians departure comes as a shock to many Arsenal fans considering his role in the club’s recent resurgence. Edu, who is also a former Arsenal player under the legendary manager Arsene Wenger, has been a significant presence within the club. During his time there, he became involved in the rebuilding project with…

In a nail-biting match that extended well into stoppage time, Fenerbahce clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory over Trabzonspor on Sunday with a 102nd-minute goal by Sofyan Amrabat. However, the post-match discussions were dominated not by the result, but by Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho’s blistering criticism of the officiating. The Portuguese manager, a celebrated figure for his stints at Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham, was visibly elated when Amrabat scored the…

For Vinicius Jr., Real Madrid’s electrifying forward, the journey to global acclaim has been laden with both triumph and hardship. Tipped early on to reach the pinnacle of football, the 24-year-old Brazilian recently encountered a setback, finishing second to Rodri in the Ballon d’Or rankings despite being a favorite to win. In response, Vinicius took to social media, boldly declaring, “I’ll do it 10x if I have to. They’re not…

Ruben Amorim’s upcoming tenure as Manchester United manager is set to be one of the most challenging managerial assignments in recent history. Watching United’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea from Lisbon, Amorim would have seen a stark reminder of the deep-rooted issues he must confront at Old Trafford. Despite their hard work under caretaker manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, United’s performance lacked the creativity and cohesion needed to compete at the Premier…

Arsenal’s sporting director, Edu, has surprised the club by deciding to leave, potentially to join Evangelos Marinakis’s group, which includes Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos, and Rio Ave. Although Edu’s exact future remains uncertain, his departure has shaken Arsenal’s hierarchy, who were unaware of his plans to exit. Edu, a former Arsenal midfielder, joined the club’s management in 2019 as technical director before being promoted to sporting director in 2022. Alongside manager…

Max Verstappen’s brilliant drive from 17th to 1st in the São Paulo Grand Prix reasserted his dominance in this season’s title race, putting a definitive damper on Lando Norris’ already slim hopes of clinching the championship. Verstappen’s victory, described as one of his best performances yet and lauded as a “masterclass” in wet-weather driving, underscores his command over the competition. Despite his starting position and the challenging conditions, Verstappen’s confident…

The recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board against the Libya Football Federation (LFF), has heightened tensions between Libyans and Nigerians, with several Libyan media platforms calling for punitive measures against Nigerian workers in the country. The LFF was fined $50,000 by the CAF Disciplinary Board, who also awarded a 3-0 forfeit victory to Nigeria. This decision stemmed from an incident in which the Nigerian team,…

A new Netflix documentary titled *”It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football”* delves into the controversy surrounding Spain’s historic 2023 Women’s World Cup victory, a moment tainted by the actions of former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales. The film captures the celebration, the scandal, and the unprecedented unity that reshaped the landscape of Spanish football. The controversy began moments after Spain’s triumph over England in…

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has been fined €10,000 (£7,700) for using profane language during a post-race press conference after the Mexico City Grand Prix. The 27-year-old was penalized after a tense exchange in which he vividly recounted nearly losing control of his car in the final corner while defending his position against McLaren’s Lando Norris. Half of the fine is suspended, contingent on Leclerc avoiding a repeat offense over the…