Chelsea have won the race to sign highly-rated England Under-21 striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town in a £30m deal, beating off stiff competition from several Premier League rivals including Manchester United, Everton, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. Delap, 22, was one of the most sought-after young strikers on the market following Ipswich’s relegation from the Premier League, which triggered a £30m release clause in his contract. Though Manchester City had…

Two of the most electrifying talents in world football, Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele, are set to face off in the Nations League semi-final, as Spain takes on France in Stuttgart on Thursday night. While a place in the final against Portugal is the prize, all eyes will also be on the personal duel between the two men leading the charge for this year’s Ballon d’Or. Both players have just…

In a highly anticipated friendly match held on Tuesday night at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a confident 2-0 victory over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses. The win was propelled by a commanding first-half performance from captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who scored both goals, reinforcing Nigeria’s dominance in West African women’s football. From the opening whistle, the Super Falcons took control of the game, demonstrating technical skill,…

 Victor Osimhen’s stunning season with Galatasaray has placed him at the centre of Europe’s transfer spotlight, with top clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Barcelona, and Real Madrid reportedly monitoring his situation. After scoring 37 goals in 41 matches and helping Galatasaray to a Turkish Super Lig title, the Nigerian striker is expected to leave Napoli, where he has just one year remaining on his contract. Osimhen’s parent club, Napoli, have…

The UK government has issued a stern warning to Roman Abramovich, threatening legal action over the delayed disbursement of £2.5bn from the sale of Chelsea Football Club. The sanctioned Russian billionaire sold the Premier League club in May 2022, shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, under a special licence that required the proceeds be used for humanitarian purposes. Since then, the funds have remained frozen in a UK bank…

England’s hopes of reaching the UEFA Women’s Nations League semi-finals came to a frustrating end as Spain overturned a half-time deficit to claim a 2-1 win in Barcelona, with substitute Claudia Pina delivering a masterclass in finishing at the RCDE Stadium. The Lionesses started brightly and took a surprise lead in the 22nd minute through Alessia Russo. The Arsenal striker latched on to a clever through ball from Keira Walsh,…

Simone Inzaghi has officially left his role as head coach of Inter Milan, just days after suffering a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. The departure, described as “by mutual agreement” in a statement by the club, ends a four-year tenure marked by domestic success but ultimate disappointment on the European stage. The decision was reached following a meeting between Inzaghi and Inter officials on…

In a notable shuffle between Premier League and Bundesliga clubs, Brentford have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland international Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool. The 26-year-old arrives as the replacement for Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken, who has departed west London to join German champions Bayer Leverkusen. Brentford secured Kelleher for an initial £12.5 million, a fee that could rise to £18 million with performance-based add-ons. The goalkeeper has signed a…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released a revised squad for the upcoming international friendly against Russia. This followed a series of injuries and player withdrawals that prompted last-minute changes. The Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived in Moscow on Monday and are set to commence training sessions on Tuesday ahead of the high-profile encounter. Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy) Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania) Defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce…

This season’s Champions League marked a historic shift in European football, with UEFA implementing the most significant format overhaul since the introduction of the group stage in 1991-92. The question on everyone’s mind as the final whistle blew in Munich, where Paris St-Germain triumphed 5-0 over Inter Milan, was simple: did the new format work? In the eyes of many, especially PSG, the answer is a resounding yes. The competition’s…

Paris Saint-Germain delivered the greatest night in their history with a devastating 5-0 victory over Inter Milan to finally lift the UEFA Champions League trophy, ending years of heartache and unfulfilled potential. On an emotional evening in Munich, the French giants, rebuilt around youth and tactical brilliance, obliterated the Serie A champions in one of the most complete performances ever seen in a European final. At the centre of it…

Paul Doyle, a 53-year-old former Royal Marine, appeared in Liverpool Crown Court on Friday charged with a series of serious offences after allegedly driving his car into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s trophy parade on Monday evening. Doyle, of Burghill Road in West Derby, faces seven charges including wounding with intent, causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, attempting to cause GBH with intent, and dangerous driving. The incident, which…