Paris, France – 7 August 2025 – France Football, the prestigious organiser of the Ballon d’Or, has officially released the 30-man shortlist for the 2025 edition of the award, set to be presented on 22 September 2025 at the iconic Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. The list was curated with input from top international journalists and was shared via France Football’s official social media platforms. Among the most notable names…

Liverpool has permitted Darwin Núñez to enter talks with Al-Hilal as the Saudi Pro League club moves closer to agreeing on a transfer fee for the Uruguay international striker. Negotiations between Liverpool and Al-Hilal are ongoing, but a deal is expected to be finalised swiftly should Núñez express willingness to make the switch. The 26-year-old, who made only eight Premier League starts last season, has attracted limited interest from European clubs due to…

Former Arsenal and Ghana international footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court to face multiple sexual offence charges. The 32-year-old midfielder appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where he was formally charged with five counts of rape involving two women and one count of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged incidents are said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022 during his…

President Bola Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with national recognition following their historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title.

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has been ruled out indefinitely due to what the club has described as a “minor muscle injury in his right leg,” according to a statement released on Sunday. The 38-year-old football icon was forced off the field just 11 minutes into Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup clash against Mexico’s Necaxa, which ended in a penalty shootout win for the MLS side. Despite the early setback, Messi…

Rahaman Ali, younger brother of Muhammad Ali and a former professional boxer, has died at the age of 82, the Muhammad Ali Center announced on Saturday. Rahaman passed away on Friday, 1 August. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Born Rudolph Arnett Clay, Rahaman was just over a year younger than his older brother, the legendary heavyweight champion. The pair grew up together in a modest pink house…

Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr have agreed a deal worth up to £43.7 million for Chelsea forward Joao Felix, marking another high-profile addition to the league and reuniting the Portuguese international with compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo. Felix, 25, has been granted permission to travel to Riyadh to undergo a medical ahead of completing the move. The deal signals the end of the forward’s brief spell with Chelsea, who paid Atletico Madrid…

Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Colombia international Luis Diaz in a deal worth £65.5 million (€75m), including add-ons, bringing to an end weeks of speculation surrounding the 28-year-old’s future. The German champions had an initial offer of £58.6m rejected earlier this month but have now succeeded in prising Diaz away from Anfield, where he has played since January 2022 after signing from FC Porto. The…

Four Nigerian Super Falcons players have been named in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Best XI following the team’s dominant run to clinch their 10th continental title. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women announced the tournament’s standout performers via its official X account on Sunday, describing the selection as “The stars who shined the brightest.” Among the Nigerian quartet, Rasheedat Ajibade was voted Player of the Tournament.…

Abuja, Nigeria — The Super Falcons of Nigeria have arrived back in Abuja following their remarkable success at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), New Daily Prime reports. Players and officials touched down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday afternoon to a warm welcome from fans and supporters. The team’s triumphant return comes after securing a record-extending 10th WAFCON title in a thrilling 3-2 win against hosts…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his delight at the Super Falcons’ spectacular victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), stating that he eagerly looks forward to receiving the trophy in Abuja. In a post-match video call with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, her teammates, and Nigerian officials, President Tinubu congratulated the team on securing a record 10th continental title and lifting the nation’s spirits. A statement released by…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are gearing up for a critical phase of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey, with back-to-back matches lined up against Rwanda and South Africa in September. According to FIFA’s Head of Qualifiers and International Matches, Gordon Savic, the high-stakes Group C fixture between Nigeria and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will be played on Tuesday, 9th September 2025. The match is set to take place at the…