The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has raised concerns over the safety of female footballers, stating that poor pitch conditions in major matches are putting players at risk. Recent high-profile games have highlighted the issue, sparking widespread criticism from players, coaches, and pundits. Substandard Conditions in Key Matches Arsenal suffered a 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday. The match, played…

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has not been included in Argentina’s squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil. The 37-year-old returned to Miami’s starting line-up for their Major League Soccer win over Atlanta United but picked up an injury during Sunday’s game. Inter later confirmed the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has a “low-grade” injury to his adductor muscle. Messi was rested for three Miami games before…

Galatasaray vice president Abdullah Kavukcu has confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will decide his next career move in April. Osimhen, currently on loan from Serie A club Napoli, has been a key player for the Turkish Super Lig champions. However, his future remains uncertain, with top European clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal, also vying for his signature. Speaking to Turkish journalist Nevzat Dindar, Kavukcu revealed: “Osimhen will…

Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier has revealed that he accepted a pay cut to join the club from Atlético Madrid, dismissing claims that money was his primary motivation. Trippier, 34, made this known following Newcastle’s 2-1 triumph over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. Speaking in an interview with CBS Sports, the England international reflected on his decision to return to the Premier League and his belief in…

Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed his excitement after receiving his first-ever call-up to the Super Eagles for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The 24-year-old, currently the top scorer in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League with 17 goals, was initially named in the 39-man provisional squad before making the final 23-man list. Speaking to NFF TV, Arokodare admitted he was surprised but also confident that…

The 2025 Formula 1 season kicked off in dramatic fashion with Lando Norris securing victory in an action-packed Australian Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton’s much-anticipated Ferrari debut saw him finish a modest 10th, raising questions about how long it will take the seven-time world champion to adapt to his new team. A Learning Curve for Hamilton Since joining Ferrari, Hamilton has emphasized the steep learning curve…

Super striker Victor Osimhen, Bruno Onyemaechi, Papa Daniel Mustapha, and Kayode Bankole were the first players to arrive in Nigeria’s camp for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. The players in a video post shared on the team’s social media handles were spotted at the Kigali International Airport in the Rwandan capital. Coach Eric Chelle and some of the team’s officials welcomed the players for camping ahead of…

The African qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup resume this week after a nine-month break, and the stakes are high for some big names on the continent. The 2026 World Cup qualification race will take place across Africa this week and early next week. In matchdays 5 and 6 qualifying fixtures in Africa, Nigeria’s Super Eagles will set to revive their dwindling hopes of reaching the US, Canada, and…

West Ham striker Michail Antonio has opened up about the horrific car crash that left him hospitalized for weeks and facing a long road to recovery. The 34-year-old footballer crashed his Ferrari into a tree in Epping Forest on a stormy Saturday in early December. Images of the wreckage shocked fans, leaving many questioning if he had survived. Antonio, speaking in an exclusive interview with BBC One’s Morning Live, described…

Newcastle United ended their 56-year trophy drought in dramatic style as defender Dan Burn and forward Alexander Isak sealed a 2-1 win against Liverpool in the League Cup final on Sunday. Eddie Howe’s side made history at Wembley with a superb display that left the runaway Premier League leaders shell-shocked. Burn put Newcastle ahead late in the first half and Isak’s 27th goal in all competitions doubled their lead after…

Kylian Mbappe brace helped Real Madrid climb top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday despite coach Carlo Ancelotti’s complaints that his team was “exhausted”. Los Blancos moved three points clear of rivals Barcelona, having played two extra games, with the Catalans visiting third-place Atletico Madrid on Sunday in a key clash in the Spanish title race. Madrid were unhappy the game was taking place fewer…

Manchester City suffered another defeat after twice blowing the lead to draw 2-2 against Brighton, while third-placed Nottingham Forest thrashed Ipswich 4-2 on Saturday. Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush put City in front, but high-flying Brighton extended their unbeaten run to seven games thanks to Pervis Estupinan’s free-kick and an Abdukodir Khusanov own goal. City boss Pep Guardiola said on Friday that just reaching the Champions League next season would…