Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed the Catalan giants are monitoring both Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and Liverpool’s Luis Díaz as potential summer targets, though he stressed that internal squad renewals remain the club’s top priority. Speaking in an interview with Catalan radio station RAC1, Deco admitted Barcelona’s admiration for the two Premier League stars, amid growing speculation that the La Liga champions could look to bolster their attacking options…

Real Madrid captain and midfield maestro Luka Modric has confirmed he will leave the Spanish giants after their FIFA Club World Cup campaign this summer, closing the curtain on a glittering 13-year spell at the Bernabeu. The 39-year-old Croatian, who joined Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, announced his decision via Instagram, saying, “The moment has arrived. The moment I never wanted to come, but that’s football, and in…

Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 to win the Europa League final, lifting its first European trophy in more than four decades to qualify for next season’s Champions League. It is the first major title for Tottenham since it won the English League Cup in 2008, and its first European triumph since it won its second UEFA Cup — the equivalent of the Europa League now — in 1984. Brennan Johnson…

Six athletes have been disqualified from participating in the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), named Gateway Games, by the National Sports Commission (NSC). The NSC Director General (DG), Bukola Olopade, made this known on Tuesday in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. He disclosed that the athletes were disqualified for anti-doping issues, adding that registered athletes with anti-doping issues cannot compete for scoring medals at the ongoing Gateway Games. The decision…

Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi has earned a place in the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Team of the Tournament following a stellar performance throughout the competition in Egypt. The 19-year-old centre-back was ever-present for Nigeria, playing every minute of the team’s six matches and scoring once as the Flying Eagles secured a bronze medal. His consistency and leadership stood out, earning him widespread praise from fans and…

Harry Kane, one of Tottenham Hotspur’s most iconic former players, has weighed in on the highly anticipated UEFA Europa League final between his former club and Premier League rivals Manchester United, predicting a fiercely contested clash on Wednesday night in Bilbao, Spain. The final, which will take place at the historic San Mamés Stadium, marks the first time in over a decade that both clubs are meeting in a European…

Following Nigeria’s bronze medal finish at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), former international and youth football advocate, Dimeji Lawal, has cautioned against sweeping changes to the Flying Eagles squad, warning that an overhaul could be counterproductive as the team prepares for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup later this year. Lawal, who is also a respected football administrator, made the comments in an interview with Completesports.com after…

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has expressed immense joy after playing a key role in Galatasaray’s emphatic Turkish Super Lig triumph, marking the club’s third consecutive league title and their historic 24th overall. Osimhen, who joined the Istanbul giants from Napoli last summer, continued his sensational debut season by scoring the opening goal in Galatasaray’s commanding 3-0 victory over Kayserispor on Sunday. The match, played at the iconic RAMS Park, was…

President Bola Tinubu has said his administration revived the long-dormant National Sports Commission (NSC) to insulate the sports sector from bureaucratic interference and vested interests, stressing its vital role in nation-building and unity. Tinubu spoke through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Gateway Games Ogun 2024’, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State yesterday. The President reaffirmed his government’s commitment to positioning sports…

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has broken his silence following emergency surgery for an abdominal injury that saw him placed in an induced coma earlier this month. In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, the Nigerian international reflected on his ordeal, describing the 2024/25 season as one of the toughest periods of his football career. “This season has been one of the most difficult of my career, but through it…

Nigeria claimed third place at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 after a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout victory over tournament hosts Egypt on Sunday. The third-place playoff at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, before Nigeria kept their nerve in the shootout to secure their fifth bronze medal in U-20 AFCON history. It was a clash between two sides aiming to…

A stunning second-half strike from Declan Rice ensured Arsenal booked their ticket for next season’s UEFA Champions League with a narrow but vital 1-0 win over Newcastle United in front of a buzzing Emirates crowd. With the pressure of recent lacklustre form looming, the Gunners were in desperate need of a spark. That moment arrived ten minutes into the second half when Rice, collecting a short pass from captain Martin…