One of the highlights of the Netherlands’ draw with Hungary in their Friday’s Nations League fixture was Virgil van Dijk getting sent off. The Dutch captain received two yellow cards in three minutes in the second half of the tie. The Liverpool skipper has expressed his anger with the first yellow card decision which was for dissent. The defender had protested to the referee after his teammate Donyell Malen was…

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru made the difference for Nigeria with a late winner over a defensively solid Libya. The Super Eagles eked a 1-0 victory in their AFCON Qualifier game against the Mediterranean Knights thanks to Dele-Bashiru’s strike, assisted by a Moses Simon cross four minutes to the end of regulation time.It was an important win for the Super Eagles tactician Austine Eguavoen who took charge of his 25th game…

Real Madrid and Spain right-back Dani Carvajal has been successfully operated upon. The right-back underwent knee surgery under the club’s medical team’s supervision after suffering a serious injury to his ACL during a league game against Villarreal last weekend.The Spain international picked up eight appearances for Madrid in La Liga before his injury. He was subsequently diagnosed with a ruptured ACL, a ruptured ECL and a ruptured poplietus tendon. The…

Liverpool FC defender Joel Matip has confirmed his plans to retire from professional football following the conclusion of his contract with the club this summer. The announcement, made via a post on Fabrizio Romano’s X handle, comes after a challenging period for the 33-year-old Cameroonian, who has been sidelined for most of the 2023 season due to a severe injury. Matip’s injury not only impacted his playing time but also…

Arsenal and England winger Bukayo Saka is set to undergo medical assessment ahead of the Three Lions’ trip to Finland. Saka limped off during England’s 2-1 home defeat to Greece at Wembley. The winger is Arsenal’s latest injury scare as he’s in doubt for England’s next fixture against Finland.The Three Lions are in dire need of a win against Finland after their disappointing defeat to Greece in front of their…

The English Football Association has slapped a £750,000 fine on Nottingham Forest. The fine is part of the FA’s sanction on the club for bringing the game into disrepute with their action complaining over refereeing decisions in the game against Everton in April.The sanction is coming after an investigation into a controversial statement made by the club in April. Confirming the sanction, the FA put out a statement on Friday…

European football governing body UEFA has passed sanctions on Italian side Lazio and their Spanish counterpart Atletico Madrid for their fans’ racist behaviour in European competitions. UEFA said this on Friday, confirming that two sectors of the Curva Nord in Lazio’s Stadio Olimpico would be closed for their next home fixture in the Europa League. Lazio will face Porto at home on November 7 when this sanction is to be…

After England’s shocking 2-1 defeat to Greece in the UEFA Nations League, the football world has been abuzz with questions regarding interim manager Lee Carsley’s risky tactical choices. While the result was a clear setback for Carsley’s bid to secure the England job permanently, it also raises a broader issue that many teams face in international football: the balance between innovation and stability. Managers are constantly under pressure to evolve…

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has announced that he will not be returning to coaching within the next year, effectively ruling himself out of contention for the managerial role at Manchester United. This declaration comes amidst growing speculation surrounding Southgate’s future and his potential involvement with the Premier League giants. United’s managerial situation remains uncertain, with current boss Erik ten Hag under increasing pressure following a poor start to the…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have wrapped up their final preparations ahead of tomorrow’s highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The match, scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, promises to be an intense battle as both teams vie for crucial points to secure their place in the tournament. Both teams were active today with final…

Super Falcons defender Tosin Demehin has expressed her immense joy after making her debut in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The young Nigerian defender featured for Turkish side Galatasaray in their tough encounter against French powerhouse Olympique Lyon on Wednesday night, a match that ended in a 3-0 defeat for the Turkish team. Despite the loss, Demehin’s excitement at achieving a personal milestone in one of the most prestigious competitions…

Tyson Fury is gearing up for one of the most significant rematches of his career as he prepares to take on Oleksandr Usyk on December 21. After suffering the first defeat of his professional career in their previous bout in May, Fury is determined to avenge his loss and reclaim his position at the top of the heavyweight division. This highly anticipated rematch promises to be one of the biggest…