Former French football star and ex-UEFA president Michel Platini has fallen victim to an early morning burglary at his home near Marseille, resulting in the theft of several irreplaceable items from his legendary career. The break-in occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Friday at Platini’s residence in the Bouches-du-Rhône region. According to French outlet RTL, the 69 year old was awakened by an unusual noise coming from his garden. Upon…

Oleksandr Usyk has become boxing’s undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time after beating Britain’s Daniel Dubois at a packed Wembley Stadium. The Ukrainian, 38, knocked Dubois down with a stunning right hook midway through round five, before finishing the job moments later with a devastating left hook to the chin of the 27-year-old. Dubois was bidding to avenge his previous loss to Usyk and become the UK’s first undisputed…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has honoured the athletes who participated in the 2024 National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He rewarded them with cash prizes and certificates in recognition of their performance. At a reception held at the state banquet hall in Ilorin, AbdulRazaq described the athletes as ‘heroes and heroines’, noting that their achievements had brought pride and honour to Kwara. READ ALSO: Gov AbdulRazaq rewards Kwara…

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign Bryan Mbeumo in a deal worth £65 million, potentially rising to £70m with add-ons. The move makes Mbeumo the most expensive player sold in Brentford’s history and continues a summer of bold spending under new manager Ruben Amorim. The Cameroon international is expected to undergo his medical in the coming days ahead of United’s pre-season tour of the United States,…

Norwegian skier who won bronze in ski cross at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Audun Grønvold, has died after being struck by lightning. The Norwegian Ski Federation announced on Wednesday. He was 49. Grønvold was injured during a cabin trip and, despite being rushed to the hospital for treatment, died on Tuesday night as a result of the injuries he sustained. “It is with great sadness that we have received…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has returned to full training with Nottingham Forest, giving the Premier League side a major boost ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 27-year-old had been sidelined since May due to a serious abdominal injury that required a complex two-stage surgical procedure. Awoniyi’s injury came at a crucial point during the final stretch of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign, leaving Forest without one of their most…

Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathon runner and a symbol of resilience and inspiration to athletes worldwide, has died aged 114 after a hit-and-run incident in northern India, police confirmed on Monday. Singh, affectionately known as the “Turbaned Tornado,” passed away from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle while walking near his native village of Beas in Punjab’s Jalandhar district. The nonagenarian-turned-athlete, who famously began running marathons at…

Chelsea have slapped a £100m price tag on Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson, sparking waves across Europe’s transfer market as clubs scramble to bolster their squads ahead of the new season. AC Milan are reportedly among the clubs keeping tabs on the 24-year-old forward, but the Blues’ valuation could prove a stumbling block. Jackson joined Chelsea in 2023 from Villarreal and has shown flashes of brilliance in his time at Stamford…

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly given the green light to a permanent transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray, according to Nigerian sports journalist Buchi Laba, who has close ties to the Super Eagles forward. Laba revealed the news on social media platform X, sharing an exclusive update that Osimhen has expressed a strong desire to continue his career with Galatasaray beyond his current loan spell. “Exclusive: Victor James Osimhen says…

Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United training on Monday, marking the beginning of what could be a pivotal summer in the 27-year-old’s career. After a turbulent season that saw him loaned out to Aston Villa following a fallout with manager Ruben Amorim, Rashford’s Old Trafford future remains unresolved. Rashford, who has been with United since the age of seven, spent the second half of the 2024-25 season…

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with multiple sexual offences, including five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The charges, which involve three women and span alleged incidents between 2021 and 2022, were confirmed by the Metropolitan Police on Thursday. Partey, 32, who until recently played for Premier League side Arsenal, has denied all the allegations through his lawyer and said he looks forward to…

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has ended months of speculation surrounding his future by signing a new 10-year contract with the Basque club. The 22-year-old, who played a key role in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, has extended his stay at San Mamés until June 2035, effectively ruling out a summer move to Barcelona or Bayern Munich. Williams had been heavily linked with a switch to La Liga rivals Barcelona, with…