Genoa CFC has officially announced Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira as their new head coach. The 48-year-old former French international takes over the reins from Alberto Gilardino, tasked with steering the Serie A club away from relegation. Genoa currently sits 17th in the league table, just one point above the drop zone after a challenging start to the season. Vieira, a celebrated figure in world football, brings a wealth of experience…

In a nation gripped by one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, Sudan’s national football team has provided a rare glimmer of hope by qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco. The Falcons of Jediane defied the odds, navigating a tumultuous backdrop of war, displacement, and the suspension of domestic football to secure their place on the continent’s biggest stage. Since the outbreak of civil war…

In Malaga this week, the words “Gracias Rafa” were emblazoned on a towering banner outside the Palacio de Deportes, summing up the emotions of a nation—and the world—as Rafael Nadal, one of tennis’ greatest players, officially retired. The 38-year-old Spaniard played the final match of his illustrious career during Spain’s Davis Cup quarter-final loss to the Netherlands. Inside the packed 11,500-capacity arena, fans waved signs of gratitude and draped themselves…

Record English Premier League Champions, Manchester United are weighing up a €100 million offer for Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Everton man has enjoyed a rapid ascent to stardom since joining Atalanta in 2022, notably peaking in the last year as he led Nigeria to the AFCON 2023 final, and his club side to the Coppa Italia final and the UEFA Europa League triumph,…

New Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim, has revealed his reason for joining the top Premier League club.Amorim, who left his Portuguese top-flight side, Sporting CP, to move to Old Trafford, claimed he felt a connection with the Red Devils, which pushed him to join the club. The 39-year-old former Portugal international added that Manchester United’s history also drove him, and he wanted to ensure they were back to their best.…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has hailed the late Rashidi Yekini as Nigeria’s greatest striker, despite being on the verge of breaking the legendary forward’s long-standing goalscoring record for the Super Eagles. Osimhen recently equaled Segun Odegbami as Nigeria’s joint second-highest goalscorer with 23 goals, following his strike in the 1-1 draw against Benin Republic last Thursday. However, the 25-year-old still trails Yekini’s impressive tally of 37 goals from 62 appearances…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially unveiled on Monday the shortlist of five finalists nominees in each of the men’s categories at CAF Awards 2024, including Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, shortlisted for African Player of the Year. In addition to the Moroccan and French club Paris Saint-Germain’s right-back, other contenders for the prestigious African Player of the Year award include; Ivorian Simon Adingra (Brighton and Hove Albion); Serhou Guirassy…

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news via Kerr’s Instagram account with a post reading, “Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!” The 33-year-old Mewis is carrying the baby, marking a joyous milestone in their relationship. West Ham United celebrated the announcement, posting on Instagram: “A huge congratulations to Kristie and her partner Sam, who…

The Football Association’s (FA) transgender inclusion policy has come under intense focus following a protest outside Wembley Stadium before England’s men’s match against the Republic of Ireland. The FA’s transgender policy faced scrutiny after a protest outside Wembley before England’s match against Ireland, sparked by a teen’s ban for alleged discriminatory remarks. A 17-year-old player received a six-match ban (four suspended) after asking a transgender opponent, “Are you a man?”…

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $100,000 (£79,000) by the NBA for making what the league deemed an “offensive and derogatory” homophobic comment during a courtside interview. The 23-year-old’s remark came after the Hornets’ narrow 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. Ball was discussing his team’s defensive strategy during the game’s final moments, which saw Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo miss a crucial last-second attempt. The specifics of…

England captain Harry Kane has hinted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America might not be his last international tournament, as the prolific striker remains in peak form at 31. Kane extended his record as England’s all-time leading scorer to an impressive 69 goals in 103 appearances during Sunday’s 5-0 demolition of the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League. Despite being rested for Thursday’s 3-0 win…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed its final shortlist for the prestigious African Player of the Year award, with Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman among the standout nominees. The announcement on Monday highlighted a competitive field of five top African footballers vying for the coveted honor.* Lookman, who has enjoyed a remarkable season with Atalanta, is joined by South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, Morocco’s defensive star Achraf Hakimi, Ivory…