Former England striker Gary Lineker has heaped praise on Alex Iwobi for his outstanding performances for Fulham this season. Iwobi, who joined the London club last summer, has quickly established himself as a key player under manager Marco Silva. The Nigeria international has contributed five goals and three assists in 19 Premier League appearances, helping Fulham secure eighth place in the league standings. Speaking on his podcast, The Rest is…

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen delivered another standout performance, scoring in Galatasaray’s 2-1 victory over Goztepe in the Super Lig on Saturday. The Nigerian striker, in his 12th league appearance for the Turkish giants, opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a clinical penalty, sending the home fans into raptures. Osimhen’s tally for the season now stands at an impressive 10 goals and three assists, underscoring his value to…

Legendary soccer player, Lionel Messi was conspicuously absent at the Saturday White House ceremony where he was scheduled to receive his Presidential Medal of Freedom. The eight times Ballo D’Or winner was to receive the recognition, which is America’s highest civilian honour, alongside Mrs Hillary Clinton, Billionaire George Soros, ex-Basketball great, Magic Johnson and Hollywood icons, Denzel Washington and Michael J. Fox. The Inter Miami player was noticeably absent reportedly…

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen is reportedly eager to secure a transfer to Manchester United during the January transfer window, following interest from the English Premier League giants. The Nigerian forward, who joined Galatasaray on a loan deal in September, 2024, from Napoli after failed transfer deadline day moves to Chelsea and the Saudi Pro League, could see his situation reassessed in January. According to reports, Galatasaray could receive around…

Valencia CF has bolstered their squad with the six-month loan signing of Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq from Real Sociedad, with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. The move comes as Valencia battles relegation, sitting 19th in La Liga. New manager Carlos Corberán hopes Sadiq’s arrival will provide the firepower needed to revive the team’s fortunes. Sadiq, 26, has struggled for form at Sociedad,…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has affirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold’s commitment to the club despite ongoing speculation about his future. The 26-year-old England right-back, out of contract this summer, was approached by Real Madrid, but Liverpool rejected any January move. Slot confirmed Alexander-Arnold will feature against Manchester United on Sunday, praising his exceptional form and dedication this season. “He’s fully committed to us,” Slot said. Speculation also surrounds Mohamed Salah and Virgil…

The Miami Heat have suspended six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler for seven games due to “conduct detrimental to the team” and confirmed they are open to trade offers for the star forward. In a statement released by the team, the Heat cited multiple incidents over the season, particularly in recent weeks, as the reason for their decision. “Through his actions and statements, Jimmy has shown he no longer wants to…

Djokovic, chasing his 100th ATP title, went neck-and-neck with the American in the first set before Opelka eased to a 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 victory in one hour and 40 minutes. Opelka, 27, will now face France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who beat Jakub Mensik 7-5 7-6 (7-5) to reach the semi-finals. “[Djokovic] is the greatest tennis player ever. But it’s difficult being in his position,” said Opelka, who is ranked 293rd…

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has defended James Maddison’s decision to attend the World Darts Championship shortly after being deemed too unwell to start a Premier League match. Maddison, who began Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Wolves on the bench due to illness, came on as a substitute in the 64th minute. Later that evening, the England midfielder was seen at Alexandra Palace with teammate Brennan Johnson, enjoying a tie between Luke…

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford will miss Sunday’s match against Liverpool due to illness, manager Ruben Amorim confirmed. Rashford, who has been struggling with form and attitude issues recently, returned for the Newcastle match but was benched. Napoli has expressed interest in Rashford, with United open to a loan move if his high wages are covered. Meanwhile, United confirmed they’ll extend Harry Maguire’s contract to 2026, with Amorim demanding more leadership…

Celtic have initiated discussions to bring back former defender Kieran Tierney on a pre-contract agreement from Arsenal. The 27-year-old, who departed Celtic in 2019 for £25m, has struggled with injuries throughout his time in English football. Tierney’s Arsenal career has been marked by 125 appearances and several injury setbacks, including shoulder, knee, and hamstring issues. Despite his challenges, the Scotland international remains highly regarded for his professionalism and work ethic.…

Dani Olmo, a marquee £51 million summer signing and a key figure in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, finds himself sidelined from La Liga, embroiled in Barcelona’s ongoing financial and administrative crisis. As of 1 January, Olmo and Pau Víctor were removed from Barcelona’s official list of registered players due to the club’s failure to meet La Liga’s stringent wage cap regulations. This debacle has further tarnished the reputation of the…