The Champions League league-phase draw has delivered high drama for England’s top clubs, with both Liverpool and Manchester City set to face record 15-time winners Real Madrid in a blockbuster opening round of fixtures. Thursday’s draw in Nyon confirmed that all six Premier League representatives will face daunting schedules as the competition enters its second season under the expanded 36-team “Swiss-style” format. Premier League’s tough assignments Liverpool’s reunion with Real…

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz will undergo surgery on a knee injury sustained after the opening weekend of the Premier League season, but the German international is not expected to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The 26-year-old, who came off the bench in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on the opening day, was absent for the 5-0 home win against Leeds United last weekend. It…

Crystal Palace made history on Thursday night as they secured their first-ever appearance in the group stage of a European competition, edging past Norwegian side Fredrikstad with a narrow 1-0 aggregate victory in the UEFA Conference League play-offs. Oliver Glasner’s men arrived at the Nye Fredrikstad Stadion holding a slender lead thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s strike in the first leg at Selhurst Park. They clung onto that advantage despite a…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League is set to be a thrilling tournament, showcasing a series of spectacular fixtures that feature a blend of dream matchups and fierce rivalries. The initial draw has already generated considerable excitement among fans and teams alike. One of the most anticipated encounters sees Chelsea finally face off against FC Barcelona in what promises to be a highly competitive and strategically intense battle.…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s Super Falcons will meet the Benin Republic’s She-Cheetahs in October as the race for qualification to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco heats up. The ten-time champions and reigning titleholders will begin their campaign with a first-leg qualifier away in Benin, before hosting the return leg in Nigeria during the final qualifying window from 20–28 October. READ ALSO: Updated: Tinubu rewards Super Falcons…

West Ham United’s turbulent start to the Premier League season has cast a long shadow over manager Graham Potter, with mounting concerns about results, recruitment, and the very direction of the club. The Hammers have endured three consecutive defeats, shipping 11 goals in just three games, a run that has plunged the side into crisis. Their latest loss, a Carabao Cup exit to Wolves, was made worse when captain Jarrod…

England and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has challenged Arsenal to finally deliver a major trophy this season, insisting that their new squad depth leaves them with no excuses. The former striker, speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, noted that Mikel Arteta’s side now boasts one of the most formidable squads in Europe following a busy summer transfer window. A Strengthened Arsenal Squad Arsenal’s summer business has transformed their…

Sevilla striker Akor Jerome Adams will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa due to a long adductor muscle injury in his left thigh, suffered during Sevilla’s La Liga defeat to Getafe last weekend (Daily Post Nigeria, Yahoo Sports). At 25 years old, this represents a significant setback for both club and national team. Sevilla confirmed on Wednesday that Adams is unavailable not only…

Fulham are moving decisively to secure a permanent transfer of Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan, with the deal reportedly valued at around €25 million and negotiations in advanced stages. According to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, “Milan and Fulham are in constant contact to close a €25 million transfer,” comprised of a mix of fixed fees and add-ons (SempreMilan). Further confirmation from Football-Italia adds that Milan have officially set…

Swedish former crime-club chief Fredrik Gardare has dropped a bombshell, alleging that multiple Premier League footballers are implicated in match-fixing—a claim grounded in evidence he says was seized during a 2021 raid but never pursued further by authorities. (The Sun, GB News) Gardare, who formerly headed a Swedish police unit tackling organised crime in sport, said his team raided an illegal casino in late 2021. Among the phones confiscated, one…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Polish tennis star Iga Świątek launched her US Open campaign in emphatic style, sweeping aside Emiliana Arango with a dominant straight-sets win, 6-1, 6-2. The victory keeps alive her bid to achieve a remarkable milestone – becoming the first woman since Serena Williams in 2012 to claim both Wimbledon and the US Open in the same calendar year. The match, staged at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium,…

A rare basketball card jointly signed by NBA legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant has sold for a record-breaking $12.9 million (£9.56m), making it the most expensive sports trading card in history. The 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs Jordan & Bryant card went under the hammer at Heritage Auctions in the United States, attracting a flurry of global interest before eventually being purchased by an anonymous bidder.…