Manchester United first-team coach Darren Fletcher has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association (FA) following an altercation with officials during United’s 2-1 win over Brentford at Old Trafford on October 19. Fletcher is accused of behaving in an “improper and/or confrontational manner” and allegedly using “abusive and/or insulting words” towards the match officials. The incident unfolded after Brentford’s opening goal by Ethan Pinnock, which came under controversial circumstances.…

Luton Town Football Club has fiercely condemned another wave of racist abuse targeting striker Elijah Adebayo, demanding an end to discrimination and questioning, “Is it ever going to stop?” The latest incident occurred on Wednesday night after Adebayo, 26, scored his first goal of the season during the club’s 2-1 defeat to Sunderland. A discriminatory message was sent to Adebayo on Instagram, prompting Luton to respond with a strongly-worded statement…

In a shocking incident of racial abuse, Lazio winger Loum Tchaouna was forced to leave the pitch in the closing moments of his team’s Europa League match against Twente in the Netherlands on Thursday. The 21-year-old French Under-21 international, who had been subjected to monkey noises from a section of the crowd, left visibly distressed after relaying his experience to the referee and the Lazio bench. With Lazio leading 2-0,…

Lando Norris has acknowledged he has room to improve when it comes to challenging Max Verstappen’s race-craft, admitting he’s “not quite at the level” of the three-time world champion as they battle for the Formula 1 title. The McLaren driver made the comments following a controversial United States Grand Prix, where he was penalized and demoted from third to fourth for overtaking Verstappen off-track. “Max is the best in the…

Kayode Akinwumi Roberto Mancini is no longer the coach of the Saudi Arabian national team. The Italian and Saudi reached an agreement to mutually terminate his existing contract as head coach of the national team. The former Manchester City coach was appointed to the role weeks following his resignation as manager of the Azzurri in July 2023. His performance, however, has left much to be desired, managing only seven wins…

The Europa League showdown between Manchester United and Fenerbahce delivered on premium drama as the two sides held out to a draw. A highlight of the game was Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho being shown a red card for protesting after a penalty call by his club was ignored by the referee. Mourinho’s side managed to get a draw after falling behind in the first half despite the manager being sent…

Liverpool are having a dream start to life under manager Arne Slot, setting record after record while staying atop the Premier League eight games into the season. The Reds picked their latest win on the road against RB Leipzig midweek as they maintain a perfect record in the Champions League. There couldn’t have been many people willing to put their money on the Dutchman making such an immediate impact at…

Arsenal midfielder and captain Martin Odegaard has not seen action for the club since picking an ankle injury while on international duty with Norway in September.However, Arsenal fans can start to look forward to their captain’s return following positive updates from Mikel Arteta and Norway boss Stale Solbakken. Solbakken recently hinted that he should have the midfielder back in time for the international break in November. Odegaard’s absence has been…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made a significant leap in the latest FIFA rankings, moving up three spots to 36th in the world. This rise marks a return to form for the three-time African champions, who have now reclaimed their place among Africa’s top five teams. The Super Eagles’ sole fixture during the ranking review period was a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Libya’s Mediterranean Knights in an Africa Cup of Nations…

In a nail-biting season opener, the Phoenix Suns triumphed 116-113 in overtime against the Los Angeles Clippers, thanks to the combined efforts of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. The high-stakes clash marked the first competitive game for the Suns at the Clippers’ new Intuit Dome stadium, and it certainly lived up to expectations, providing fans with an edge-of-the-seat thriller from start to finish. Kevin Durant, one of the league’s most…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, the seven-time African champions and current WAFU B U20 titleholders, are facing a must-win situation in their next match against Cote d’Ivoire’s Young Elephants on Thursday. A victory is essential to keep their hopes of advancing in the tournament alive, as any result short of that would likely see them exit at the group stage. The Flying Eagles faced a setback in their opening game, suffering a…

The Nigerian U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, is set to face the United States in a highly anticipated quarterfinal match at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. The showdown is scheduled for Saturday, marking a critical moment for both teams as they seek to advance in the tournament. The Flamingos secured their place in the quarterfinals with a dramatic 1-0 victory over host nation Dominican…