Dutch footballer Quincy Promes has been extradited from Dubai to the Netherlands, where he is set to begin serving a combined seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and aggravated assault. The 33-year-old, once a regular in the Netherlands national team, was arrested last week in Dubai following an official extradition request from Dutch authorities. His transfer marks the culmination of a long-running legal process that has plagued the winger’s career…

In a significant development just weeks before the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 kicks off, England and Manchester City goalkeeper Khiara Keating has had criminal charges against her formally dropped, bringing an end to a legal ordeal that lasted nearly a year. The 20-year-old had been facing charges related to the possession of nitrous oxide—commonly known as “laughing gas”—which was officially classified as a Class C drug under the Misuse of…

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has reportedly given his approval to a potential move to Serie A champions Napoli, according to Sky Sport. While Sancho is said to be open to joining the Italian side, no agreement has yet been reached between Manchester United and Napoli regarding a possible transfer. The 25-year-old England international recently returned to Old Trafford following a loan spell at Chelsea, where he enjoyed a relatively…

In the curtain-raiser of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Liverpool will begin their title defence at Anfield on Friday, August 15, facing Bournemouth.

In a remarkable journey that bridges the bustling streets of Lagos and the football fields of Denmark, 24-year-old Nigerian defender Oluwatobiloba Olalere has carved his name into history by leading Aarhus Fremad FC to promotion into the Danish First Division after a 19-year absence. Olalere, born and raised in Lagos, has been an inspirational figure throughout the season, earning the club’s Best Player of the Season award—an outstanding achievement for…

As the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) prepares to kick off the 2025/26 season on August 22, excitement is growing among football fans, players, and coaches nationwide. Following a historic 2024/25 campaign in which Remo Stars became the first privately owned club to win the league, expectations are high for another competitive and thrilling season. Looking Back at Last Season The previous season marked a significant milestone in Nigerian football.…

Kylian Mbappé has received high praise from former teammate Sergio Ramos, who believes the Real Madrid star deserves this year’s Ballon d’Or even without major titles. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Ramos now playing for Monterrey in Mexico backed Mbappé to take football’s most prestigious individual honour, citing the Frenchman’s exceptional goal tally. The two players shared the pitch at Paris Saint-Germain between 2021 and 2023. Mbappé, now…

New Manchester City signing Rayan Cherki has sent an early warning to rivals Manchester United, saying he’s ready to “kill them” on the pitch after enduring heartbreak against them with Lyon in the Europa League earlier this year. Cherki, 21, completed a £30.45m move to the Premier League champions last week and already has his sights set on one of the most anticipated fixtures of the 2025–26 campaign. Back in…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)  laid down an emphatic marker in their FIFA Club World Cup debut, routing Atlético Madrid 4-0 in a historic all-European Group B opener at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The reigning European champions delivered a dominant display under the California sun, outclassing Diego Simeone’s side in both quality and composure. Despite the midday kickoff under punishing 31°C heat and in front of a roaring crowd of 80,619,…

Bayern Munich delivered a ruthless reminder of European dominance as they dismantled Auckland City 10-0 in their opening FIFA Club World Cup Group C match in Cincinnati — a result that now stands as the biggest win in the tournament’s history. Playing at the TQL Stadium in front of 21,152 spectators, the German champions were relentless from the first whistle, tearing apart their Oceania counterparts with clinical precision. By the…

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has officially announced that the 2025/2026 season will commence on August 22, 2025, with the final round of matches scheduled for May 24, 2026. Speaking at a press briefing, Gbenga Elegbeleye, chairman of the NPFL, emphasised the league’s commitment to maintaining a stable calendar. “Today, we are also here to announce that the 2025/26 season will be commencing on August 22, 2025 and will…

Franco Mastantuono’s signature has been secured by Real Madrid from River Plate in a record-breaking €45m (£38.5m) transfer deal. The Spanish giants triggered the 17-year-old’s release clause, setting a new transfer record for River Plate and underlining Mastantuono’s meteoric rise through both club and international football. The attacking midfielder will officially join Madrid on 14 August — the day he turns 18 — and has signed a six-year contract with…