Martin O’Neill has downplayed his return to Celtic Park, insisting he is only “keeping the seat warm” until a permanent manager is appointed following Brendan Rodgers’ dramatic resignation. The 73-year-old former Hoops boss, who left Celtic two decades ago after a glittering spell, was persuaded to step in as interim head coach after what he described as a “shock call” from major shareholder Dermot Desmond. “I took a gasp of…

By ‎Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎‎Following accusations of “divisive, misleading, and self-serving” conduct, Brendan Rodgers has stepped down as Celtic manager. ‎ The club announced yesterday following discussions with its majority shareholder, that former manager Martin O’Neill and ex-player Shaun Maloney will take charge of first-team duties on an interim basis until a new permanent manager is appointed. ‎Rodgers’ second tenure at Celtic came to an abrupt end after Sunday’s 3-1 Premiership…

‎By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has revealed that 371 of the 571 active referees across the nation’s professional leagues have opened accounts with one or more of six online betting companies, according to Inside World Football. ‎During a press conference at the Riva Hasan Doğan National Teams Camp and Training Facilities, TFF officials disclosed that 152 referees were found to have placed bets on football matches. ‎TFF…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has gifted the Nigerian women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, ₦50 million ahead of their second-leg 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against the Amazons of Benin Republic. The return leg, scheduled for Tuesday, will take place at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, the state capital. READ ALSO: Ogun’s economy quadruples in six years, says Gov Abiodun In a statement posted…

‎At present, Juventus appears to be struggling to compete seriously this season.

‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎As the Super Falcons prepare for the return leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, head coach Justine Madugu has emphasised that his team will approach the clash against the Benin Republic with caution and focus. ‎ ‎Nigeria secured a comfortable 2-0 victory in the first leg at Stade Kégué in Lomé on Friday, but the Gaffer insists that complacency is not an option…

‎Enyimba management has ordered the coaching staff to achieve positive results in their upcoming two matches against Kano Pillars at home this weekend and Abia Warriors in Umuahia.

Tottenham Hotspur extended their unbeaten Premier League away run with a commanding 3-0 victory over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, handing the Toffees their first defeat at their new home. Dutch defender Micky van de Ven was the unlikely hero, scoring twice in the first half to put Spurs in control before Pape Matar Sarr added a late third to seal the win. The result lifted Thomas Frank’s side to…

Lando Norris reclaimed the Formula 1 world championship lead with a flawless performance at the Mexico City Grand Prix, cruising to victory ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. The McLaren driver was untouchable from pole to flag, securing his sixth win of the season and moving one point clear of teammate Oscar Piastri in the standings. It was a statement drive from Norris, who had not led the championship…

Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga to five points with a 2-1 win over Barcelona in El Clasico — but the evening wasn’t without drama as tension surrounding Vinicius Junior resurfaced. It was a statement victory for Xabi Alonso in his first league Clasico as manager, with Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe leading the way. Bellingham marked his return to form with a goal and…

Personally, it’s a great achievement, and now we’ll see how best we can compete in the group stage,” Finidi told journalists after the match.

Two members of Australia’s Women’s World Cup squad were subjected to inappropriate behaviour by a member of the public in Indore, Cricket Australia has confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday, a rest day for the team following their six-wicket victory over England at the Holkar Stadium. In a statement, Cricket Australia said: “We can confirm two members of the Australian women’s team were approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist…