Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City they must be ready for a future without him, admitting that no manager can remain in charge forever as speculation grows over his long-term plans at the club. The 54-year-old, who has transformed City into one of the dominant forces in European football since arriving in 2016, said the club “must be prepared” for his eventual departure, even though he remains under contract until…

Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been confirmed as one of the headline performers for the opening concert of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. The concert is scheduled to hold on Saturday, a day before the tournament officially kicks off, setting the tone for the month-long continental football showpiece. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Confederation of African Football…

‎Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over ongoing administrative problems ahead of Nigeria’s participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). ‎Nigeria has been drawn in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania, and will begin their campaign against Tanzania on December 23 in Fès, Morocco. However, preparations for the tournament have raised concerns following a 2–1 defeat to Egypt in…

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul added fresh fuel to their controversial heavyweight showdown after a heated face-off at Thursday’s weigh-in in Miami, where the former world champion warned his opponent to “don’t touch me”. The confrontation came as the fighters met on stage ahead of Friday night’s eight-round bout at the Kaseya Center, a contest that has divided opinion across boxing. Joshua, a two-time heavyweight world champion, pushed Paul’s fist…

Australian football has been rocked by a major integrity scandal after four players were banned for several years for their involvement in match-fixing offences in the A-League. Football Australia confirmed the sanctions following investigations into deliberate attempts by players to influence betting markets by intentionally receiving yellow cards during matches. The governing body said the bans were necessary to protect the integrity of the sport and send a clear message…

‎‎ FIFA has confirmed that the champions of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money, as part of a record financial package for the tournament announced on Wednesday. ‎The overall prize pool has been set at $655 million (approximately €558.5 million), marking an increase of nearly 50 percent compared to the $440 million shared among teams at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. ‎The 2026 edition,…

‎Musa currently serves as the General Manager of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Kano Pillars.

France and Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí were the headline winners at The Best FIFA Football Awards held Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. ‎Dembélé, 28, claimed the Men’s Best FIFA Player award after a remarkable season that also saw him lift the Ballon d’Or and help PSG secure their first-ever UEFA Champions League title. ‎ Grateful after the ceremony, he credited his teammates and reflected on…

A French labour court has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay former forward Kylian Mbappé €60 million (£52.5 m) for unpaid wages and bonuses, bringing part of his extended legal dispute with the club to a close.  ‎Mbappé had initially demanded €263 million (£231.5 m) from PSG when the case was brought before a Paris labour tribunal in November, while the Ligue 1 outfit had counter-claimed for €240 million (£211…

‎The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it has opened an investigation into the eligibility of several DR Congo players following Nigeria’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. ‎DR Congo ended Nigeria’s qualification hopes after winning 4–3 on penalties in Morocco, a result that eliminated the Super Eagles from reaching the FIFA intercontinental play-off. ‎ However, the outcome could still be reviewed after the NFF raised concerns…

Mariah Carey will add her unmistakable voice to one of sport’s grandest stages after being confirmed as a leading performer at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The American singer-songwriter will take centre stage at Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium on Friday, 6 February, as the Games officially get under way. The Winter Olympics, hosted jointly by Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, will run from 6 to 22 February,…

Lionel Messi’s much-hyped GOAT Tour of India was meant to be a celebration of football’s greatest icon. Instead, its opening stop in Kolkata spiralled into disorder, leaving fans angry, organisers under scrutiny and authorities issuing apologies. Fresh from leading Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup, Messi arrived in India for a three-day promotional tour alongside club-mates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul. Branded the GOAT India Tour 2025, it…