Rey Mysterio Snr has passed away, his family have said. The tragic news was announced on social media by Mexican wrestling company, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, on Saturday. Misterio Snr, whose real name was Miguel Ángel López Días, was the uncle of WWE hall of fame entrant, Rey Mysterio. The wrestling company posted: ‘We regret the sensitive death of Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, known as Rey Mysterio Sr. ‘We send…

The 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged ‘Gateway Games, Ogun 2024,’ has been rescheduled once again. The highly anticipated festival initially slated for January 12 – 28, 2025, will now take place from May 16 – 30, 2025. Announcing the change during the 1st Joint Technical Meeting held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday night, the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, said the change was necessary to…

Valtteri Bottas is set to rejoin Mercedes as their reserve driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season, marking a homecoming for the 35-year-old Finn after a three-year stint with Sauber. Bottas, who raced for Mercedes from 2017 to 2021, brings a wealth of experience, having secured 10 Grand Prix victories and 20 pole positions during his tenure with the Silver Arrows. He will serve as backup for George Russell and…

Farhad Moshiri has sold his stake in Everton to the Friedkin Group, ending an eight-year tenure marked by challenges on and off the pitch. The £400m deal marks a new chapter for the Toffees, with fans expressing cautious optimism about the future. In an open letter to supporters, Moshiri admitted mixed emotions, reflecting on both the struggles and accomplishments during his ownership. “I fully understand that in football, results on…

IBF heavyweight world champion Daniel Dubois has cast doubt on Anthony Joshua’s readiness for their anticipated rematch, stating, “Where is AJ? I can’t find him.” Despite extensive talks, the fight scheduled for 22 February has been scrapped, with Dubois now set to face top contender Joseph Parker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dubois, 27, defeated Joshua in September, solidifying his claim as one of boxing’s elite. However, Joshua’s camp has cited…

In a match befitting Tottenham’s reputation for chaotic entertainment, Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs edged past Manchester United 4-3 to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium bore witness to a rollercoaster encounter filled with brilliance, blunders, and late drama. Spurs seemed set for a comfortable victory as Dominic Solanke struck twice, with Dejan Kulusevski adding a third to secure a 3-0 lead early in the second half. But true…

Marc Guiu, Chelsea’s 18-year-old forward, has become the latest sensation in European football following a stunning first-half hat-trick in Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Shamrock Rovers in the Conference League. The young Spaniard’s clinical performance not only secured Chelsea’s place as group leaders but also crowned him the league phase’s top scorer with six goals. Guiu’s goals showcased his predatory instincts. He opened the scoring by pouncing on a defensive error,…

After standing out in the lower ranks of German football, Youssoufa Moukoko burst onto the scene in 2020 as the youngest debutant in the Champions League’s history, a remarkable milestone that is now under question. Deception about his age and his real father Known by many as the ‘African Messi’ – owned by Borussia Dortmund, although currently on loan at Nice – Moukoko’s career has been embroiled in a huge…

By Alade Adisa With emergence of Ademola Lookman as the 2024 Confederation of African Football, CAF, Player of the Year, POTY, Nigeria has emerged the country with the highest number of winners of the coveted award. The annual award was started in 1992 and Nigerian players have won it seven times. Also, Nigeria is the only country to win the CAF POTY Award in two consecutive years on three occasions,…

“To the youth of Africa I say: Never give up. Turn pain to power.” Ademola Lookman’s journey to being voted the men’s African footballer of the year has been full of ups and downs, yet the Nigeria international knows his recent success provides inspiration. After failing to impose himself following a big-money move to the Premier League as a teenager, the forward had several loan spells before his rebirth in…

Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior won FIFA’s The Best men’s player of the year award on Tuesday, while Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí was named The Best women’s player of the year for the second time. Vinícius lost out to Manchester City’s Rodri for the Ballon d’Or award in October, but clinched The Best title in Qatar. The Madrid star won the award by five votes with 48 ahead of Rodri who collected…

English Premier League giants Manchester United have reportedly reignited their pursuit of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as they seek to address their attacking woes. News360 Nigeria reports that the Nigerian international has emerged as a top target for United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, following the struggles of Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in exceptional form in Turkey, scoring 10…