The manager of English Premier League giants, Josep Pep Guardiola has reportedly separated from his wife after 30 years together. The multiple award winning coach’s attentions have been on turning around the form of the current champions of England, but it appears off the field he has gone his separate ways from long-term partner, Cristina Serra. The Sunday Mirror reported in 2019 that Serra had returned to Barcelona with one…

Former world heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing. Tyson Fury has dramatically announced his retirement from boxing with immediate effect. The Gypsy King, 36, revealed the shock news in a video to his fans on Monday afternoon. ‘Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet,’ he said in a clip he shared to social media. ‘I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has presented Franco-Malian Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The unveiling ceremony, held at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja brought together football enthusiasts and industry stakeholders. The 47-year-old tactician’s appointment, which was approved last Tuesday by the NFF Executive Committee based on a recommendation from its Technical and Development Committee, marks a new chapter for the Nigerian national team. …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that Franco-Malian Éric Chelle will be unveiled as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles.  Chelle who was appointed by NFF after months of no coach to head the national football team will be unveiled on Monday at 11 a.m. in the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement published on the NFF’s…

Nathan Tella opened his account for the season in dramatic fashion as Bayer Leverkusen edged Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in an exhilarating Bundesliga clash on Friday night. Playing at Signal Iduna Park, the visitors secured a crucial victory that reinforces their title credentials. Tella, who joined Leverkusen from Southampton in 2023, netted his first goal of the season in his 12th league appearance, ending a frustrating drought. Leverkusen’s attacking quality was…

William Troost-Ekong played a pivotal role in Al Kholood’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Professional League on Friday. With the match seemingly destined for a 2-2 draw, Troost-Ekong provided a pinpoint assist in the 10th minute of stoppage time, allowing Myziane Maolida to score the decisive winner. It was Troost-Ekong’s first assist in 14 league appearances this season. Maolida had earlier put Al Kholood ahead in…

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has shared the emotional toll of losing his home in the devastating LA wildfires. Redick’s residence in Pacific Palisades, one of the worst-hit areas in the city’s history, was destroyed on Tuesday. Speaking about the loss, Redick said, “Everything we own that was important to us over 20 years as a couple and 10 years of parenting was in that house. You can’t…

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has addressed the future of defender Ola Aina, who is entering the final months of his contract with the club. Santo confirmed that Aina, along with other players in similar contract situations, remains fully focused on the team’s current objectives and upcoming matches. “Aina is not distracted by his contract,” Santo told reporters. “What I see is that all the players, including Aina, are…

Manchester City has reached an agreement with French club RC Lens for the transfer of Uzbekistan international defender Abdukodir Khusanov. The deal, worth €40m (£33.6m), includes additional bonus payments and marks a significant step in City’s efforts to reinforce their squad during the January transfer window. Khusanov, 23, is set to undergo a medical ahead of the official confirmation of the move. The central defender will make history as the…

The eagerly awaited Emirates FA Cup fourth-round draw is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 12, 2025, following the highly anticipated match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. The match, which kicks off at 3pm GMT, will determine the timing of the draw, with the fourth-round selection expected to begin around 5pm GMT—unless the game goes to extra time. If additional play is needed, the draw…

Manchester City is reportedly exploring a move to sign Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt, as a potential backup for Erling Haaland, whose goal-scoring form this season has yet to match his prolific performance from the previous campaign. According to a report from Sky Sports on Thursday, the Bundesliga club is asking for around £67m (€80m) for the 25-year-old forward. However, negotiations between Manchester City and Eintracht Frankfurt have…

Wolverhampton Wanderers have secured the signing of defender Emmanuel Agbadou from French club Reims in a £16.6m deal. The 27-year-old Ivory Coast international has agreed to a four-and-a-half-year contract at Molineux, with an option to extend for an additional year. Agbadou is the first signing under new head coach Vitor Pereira and signals the club’s intent to strengthen their squad amid a relegation battle. Sporting director Matt Hobbs praised Agbadou’s…