Arsenal are edging closer to securing a marquee summer signing, with Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres now firmly in their sights. The Gunners’ pursuit of the prolific Sweden international has accelerated in recent days, with face-to-face negotiations taking place between Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta and officials from the Portuguese club. Berta flew to Lisbon late last week for high-level talks aimed at striking a deal believed to be worth…

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a horrific injury in his side’s Club World Cup semi-final loss to Paris Saint-Germain. The 22-year-old playmaker sustained a broken leg and a dislocated ankle following a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the first half of Saturday’s match. The incident occurred near the byline as Musiala sprinted in pursuit of a loose ball. Donnarumma,…

Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo was named Player of the Match following her outstanding performance in Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Tunisia in their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group B opener on Sunday. Despite starting the game on the bench, Okoronkwo made an immediate impact after being introduced in the second half, helping to seal the victory and impressing fans and analysts alike with her skill, vision, and…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their campaign at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Tunisia on Sunday, delivering a commanding performance that underlined their status as tournament favourites. The Group B opener, played at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat, saw the nine-time champions stamp their authority early and maintain control throughout. Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide, and Chiwendu Ihezuo secured all…

Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United training on Monday, marking the beginning of what could be a pivotal summer in the 27-year-old’s career. After a turbulent season that saw him loaned out to Aston Villa following a fallout with manager Ruben Amorim, Rashford’s Old Trafford future remains unresolved. Rashford, who has been with United since the age of seven, spent the second half of the 2024-25 season…

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with multiple sexual offences, including five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The charges, which involve three women and span alleged incidents between 2021 and 2022, were confirmed by the Metropolitan Police on Thursday. Partey, 32, who until recently played for Premier League side Arsenal, has denied all the allegations through his lawyer and said he looks forward to…

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has ended months of speculation surrounding his future by signing a new 10-year contract with the Basque club. The 22-year-old, who played a key role in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, has extended his stay at San Mamés until June 2035, effectively ruling out a summer move to Barcelona or Bayern Munich. Williams had been heavily linked with a switch to La Liga rivals Barcelona, with…

The football world continues to mourn the tragic loss of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, whose sudden death in a car accident on Thursday sent shockwaves across the global sporting community — including among Nigerian footballers at home and abroad. Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva died in the early hours of Thursday morning following a high-speed crash on the A-52 highway near Palacios de Sanabria in Spain’s…

Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a moment of brilliance to set up Gonzalo García’s winning goal as Real Madrid edged past Juventus 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. In a closely contested match in front of 62,149 fans, it was Alexander-Arnold’s superb second-half cross that separated the two European giants. The England international, making his fourth consecutive start under Xabi…

Arsenal have completed the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea for a reported fee of £5 million, marking the end of the 30-year-old’s eventful six-year stint at Stamford Bridge. Kepa has signed a three-year contract with the Gunners and is expected to compete for the number one shirt alongside fellow Spaniard David Raya. The deal brings a new chapter for Kepa, who arrives at the Emirates Stadium after…

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has pledged his future to the club by signing a new contract extending his stay at Vitality Stadium until the summer of 2030. The 25-year-old Ghanaian forward’s commitment comes after an impressive rise since joining the Cherries from Bristol City in January 2023. Semenyo’s new deal underlines his importance to Bournemouth’s plans as they prepare for another Premier League campaign. Having already signed a long-term contract…

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich cruised into the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Flamengo at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The England captain delivered a masterclass in clinical finishing, netting once in each half to ensure the German champions outclassed the Brazilian giants in a thrilling Last 16 encounter witnessed by over 60,000 spectators. It took Bayern just six minutes…