Liverpool first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be out with a hamstring injury until late November, the club has confirmed. The Brazilian got injured in Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, leaving the game on a stretcher in the 79th minute and replaced by Vitezslav Jaros. The Reds will be counting on second-choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher to fill in for Alisson at the end of the international break.Liverpool are…

Italy striker Mario Balotelli is reportedly close to sealing a return to Serie A. Balotelli, 34, has played in 11 different clubs in what has been an illustrious career, including top teams in Italian and English football including Milan, Inter, Manchester City and Liverpool. The former prodigy has moved around quite a bit since 2016, playing last for Turkish side Adana Demirspor where he scored seven goals in 16 Super…

Barcelona star and Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí has left the door open to a potential move to the Women’s Super League (WSL) in the future, despite recently signing a four-year contract extension with her current club. Speaking to Sky Sports News at the EA FC25 launch in Madrid, the 26-year-old midfielder praised the rapid growth of women’s football in England, while expressing a desire to continue enjoying her career…

The announcement of Andrés Iniesta’s retirement from professional football at the age of 40 has sent shockwaves through the sporting world. A true legend of both Barcelona and the Spanish national team, Iniesta’s legacy extends far beyond the trophies he lifted or the statistics he amassed. His ability to captivate audiences and inspire teammates was unparalleled, and as we reflect on his illustrious career, it becomes evident that Iniesta was…

Enyimba head coach Yemi Olanrewaju is unperturbed with the quality of opposition in their CAF Confederation Cup group. The People’s Elephant are drawn in Group D with defending champions Zamalek, another Egyptian club Al Masry and Mozambique’s Black Bulls. “While we might have preferred a less challenging group, true champions know they must be ready to face anyone,” coach Olanrewaju told Flashscore. This is the toughest group in the competition, but…

In a passionate appeal for the inclusion of Africa in the Formula 1 calendar, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has emphasized that the sport cannot continue to ignore the continent. As talks progress regarding a potential grand prix in Rwanda, Hamilton’s comments reflect a growing recognition of Africa’s significance within the global motorsport landscape. Since the last Formula 1 race held on African soil at the South African Grand Prix…

Former Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has set a €3 million payout from the former Spanish champions. The Argentine, who was forced to an early retirement from football in 2021 due to a heart ailment shortly after moving to Barca, is now demanding compensation from the Catalan Giants.The former Manchester City star completed a move to Barca in the summer of 2021 on a free transfer after running out his contract…

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming AFCON qualifier against Libya. The striker’s absence was conspicuous on the 23-man roster released by the NFF technical director Austin Eguavoen ahead of the important fixtures.Orlando Pirates’ Olisa Ndah is another important absence for the Eagles in this round of international fixtures. With both players’ absence, the Nigerian national team will be headlined by in-form stars, Ademola Lookman…

Manchester City has obtained an important legal ruling against the Premier League in a case involving the Associated Party Transactions regulations of the league. An Arbitral Panel of three judges ruled that aspects of the regulations are illegal and contravene the Competition Act.The regulations were introduced by the league management following the Saudi takeover of Newcastle to avoid situations where rich club owners use companies they have an interest in…

World football governing body FIFA has imposed a 10-match ban on Italian player Marco Curto for racially abusing Wolves forward Hee-chan Hwang. Curto played for newly promoted Serie A side Como in a pre-season friendly against Wolves. However, he has since been sent on loan to Serie B side Cesena. The Italian was found guilty of racially abusing Hwang during the pre-season friendly in July.A FIFA spokesperson confirmed the sanction,…

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract that will keep him at Villa Park until 2030. The 20-year-old Colombian international, who has been a pivotal figure in Villa’s recent resurgence, extended his stay after initially joining the club in January 2023 from Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire. Duran’s signing represents a major coup for Aston Villa, especially…

Rivers United FC solidified their place at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Akwa United on Match Day 5, a result that brought monetary rewards from Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Chris Green. The gutsy win at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt saw goals from Stephen Manyo and Ndifreke Effiong lift “The Pride of Rivers” to 13 points enough…