Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly planning further redundancies at the club as part of a sweeping cost-cutting initiative. The move comes after the club reported staggering losses of nearly £300 million over the past three years, a situation described as “unsustainable” by insiders. While the exact number of job cuts remains unclear,…
SOCCER fireworks light up Olubadan Stadium on Valentine’s Day Star fixture as VIA Academy tackles De Pride FC in the 88th edition of the Ibadan Football Council (IFC) LEAGUE. VIA FA, which finished third in the last edition of the League, are up against familiar foes in De Pride FC. Revenge would be on De…
The Copa del Rey semifinal draw has been finalized, setting the stage for two thrilling encounters. Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid in a high-stakes clash, while Real Madrid will go head-to-head with Real Sociedad. The draw, conducted at the Spanish Football Federation headquarters, promises intense battles as the teams vie for a spot in the…
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior has overtaken Lionel Messi in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage assists record after setting up Jude Bellingham in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester City. The Brazilian superstar’s clever play broke through City’s defense, allowing Bellingham to slot home the decisive goal, cementing Vinicius’ place in the competition’s history. The…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is finalizing plans to acquire a high-end apartment in Abuja for Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle. The move aims to provide the 47-year-old tactician with a comfortable living and working environment as he prepares the team for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are gearing up for an exciting double-header friendly against Egypt later this month. The matches, scheduled for February 25 and February 27 in Cairo, are part of the team’s preparations for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Head coach Aliyu Zubairu has already called up 30 players to bolster the squad…
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has lauded Taiwo Awoniyi for his standout performance in the Emirates FA Cup victory over Exeter City. Awoniyi scored Forest’s second goal in the tightly contested fourth-round match, marking his second goal of the season across all competitions. The game ended 2-2 after extra time, with Forest securing a…
Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, has cautioned his players to remain grounded despite their impressive run of form. The team currently holds an eight-point lead at the top of the table and is unbeaten in their last eight league outings. Ogunmodede’s warning comes after Remo Stars secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kano Pillars…
Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo, is optimistic about his team’s chances of achieving their season target. The Umuahia-based club has been on a impressive run, recording seven wins from their last 10 league matches. Abia Warriors currently occupy fourth position on the league table with 32 points from 23 games. Amapakabo’s team has made…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has sparked controversy by claiming that Manchester City midfielder Rodri deserved to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or. Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League playoffs first leg tie with Man City, Ancelotti expressed his admiration for Rodri, who finished fifth in the 2023 Ballon d’Or rankings. However, Ancelotti also…
