Former NFF President and FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick, continues to maintain his stature on the international stage with his re-appointment as Deputy Chair of the FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer in history to reach billionaire status, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which now lists the Portuguese forward among the world’s wealthiest individuals. The 40-year-old Al-Nassr and Portugal star has been measured by the financial media firm with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion (£1.04 billion), making him not just one of sport’s richest figures but also a global business empire in…

Serie A chief executive Luigi de Siervo has criticised Adrien Rabiot, insisting the AC Milan midfielder should “respect his employer” after publicly opposing plans for Italian league matches to be staged overseas. Rabiot, who joined Milan from Marseille last month, sparked debate after describing Serie A’s plan to host a league fixture in Australia as “completely crazy” and “really absurd.” Milan are scheduled to play Como in Perth this February…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are among the notable players from the Super Eagles squad who have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, as Nigeria intensifies its preparations for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, scheduled for this Friday. Their arrival marks an essential step in the team’s journey as they aim to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup. ‎The players checked into…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will leave Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday, October 8, to intensify preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. ‎The first match against New Zealand is billed for October 10, while the encounter with Paraguay will follow on October 14. Both games are aimed at fine-tuning tactics and evaluating the team’s readiness ahead of the global showpiece.…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is fast becoming one of the most talked-about names in English football after a sensational start to life at Brighton & Hove Albion. ‎The 24-year-old has climbed to the top of the Women’s Super League (WSL) saves chart and earned a nomination for the PFA WSL Fans’ Player of the Month award for September. ‎Since joining Brighton from Paris FC in the summer,…

Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign has already been thrown off balance as a string of injury withdrawals force coach Eric Chelle to rethink his squad ahead of the games against Lesotho and Benin. Agu ruled out for months Werder Bremen confirmed that full-back Felix Agu will be sidelined for several months after suffering a syndesmosis ligament injury in their 1–0 win over St. Pauli. (Daily Post) An MRI…

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has confirmed that the organisation has “reluctantly” approved two domestic league matches to be played abroad — marking the first time European league fixtures will take place outside their home countries. La Liga’s Villarreal will now face Barcelona in Miami this December, while AC Milan’s Serie A clash with Como is set to be held in Perth, Australia, in February 2026. The move has been met…

LeBron James has set the basketball world abuzz once again. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar posted a cryptic teaser on social media on Monday hinting at what he called “The Decision of all Decisions.” The 40-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in basketball history, is entering his record-breaking 23rd NBA season, and the video he shared has reignited speculation about whether this campaign could be his last.…

Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been shortlisted for the PFA Women’s Super League (WSL) Fans’ Player of the Month Award for September, following a string of impressive performances since joining the club this summer. The Nigerian shot-stopper, who arrived on a free transfer from Paris FC, has wasted no time establishing herself as one of the league’s standout performers. Her agility, command of the box, and leadership…

When you picture a professional footballer arriving for training, the scene usually involves the roar of a luxury car engine. But at Real Betis’ training ground in Seville, Hector Bellerin often pulls up quietly—on a bicycle. For Bellerin, it’s not just a lifestyle choice; it’s a statement. “It would be easier to take a cab,” he says. “I know I’m privileged, but it’s more of a revindication. We need greener…

Former Spain and Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba has announced he will retire from professional football at the end of the current Major League Soccer (MLS) season. The 36-year-old made the announcement via a heartfelt video on Instagram, marking the end of a glittering career that has spanned nearly two decades and seen him lift some of the sport’s most coveted trophies. Alba, who joined Inter Miami in 2023, will hang…