Olatunji Olajide

Liverpool are reportedly on the verge of finalizing a contract extension with first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker, ensuring the Brazilian shot-stopper remains a key figure at Anfield beyond his current deal. Alisson, 32, delivered a career-best performance on Wednesday night, making nine crucial

Liverpool manager Arne Slot conceded his side was fortunate to escape Paris with a 1-0 victory over PSG in their Champions League last-16 first leg. PSG dominated for large spells, but a resilient Liverpool, backed by a superb display from goalkeeper Alisson

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick hailed his team’s resilience after their hard-fought 1-0 Champions League win at Benfica, despite playing most of the match with 10 men. An early red card for 18-year-old Pau Cubarsí put Barça under pressure, but Raphinha’s second-half strike

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso blamed his team’s mistakes for their 3-0 Champions League last-16 loss to Bayern Munich, admitting they now need a “big miracle” to overturn the deficit in the second leg. Despite entering as slight favorites, Leverkusen struggled from

Former champion Naomi Osaka suffered a first-round exit at Indian Wells, falling 6-4, 6-4 to Colombia’s Camila Osorio on Wednesday. Struggling with consistency, Osaka was unable to match Osorio’s sharp shot-making, marking a disappointing return after her Australian Open withdrawal. Osorio, who

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone lamented his team’s missed opportunities after a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday. Despite dominating for long spells, Atletico failed to make their control count. However,

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has warned his players to stay focused despite securing a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday night. Emery acknowledged the challenge posed by the

Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak fell victim to a sophisticated burglary operation, with thieves stealing his car and £68,000 worth of jewellery, a court heard on Wednesday. The Swedish international was not at his Northumberland home when a gang, described as a

Arsenal delivered a stunning 7-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie, securing their biggest-ever away win in European competition. The Gunners set the tone early, with Jurrien Timber opening the scoring

Bayern Munich will pay tribute to late club legend Franz Beckenbauer by displaying his iconic No.5 jersey on the roof of the Allianz Arena, the club announced Tuesday. A massive 15m x 10m depiction of the retired number has already been installed

AC Milan have secured Tijjani Reijnders’ future, with the Dutch midfielder extending his contract until June 2030, quashing transfer speculation linking him to Chelsea. Reijnders, who joined in 2023, has made 90 appearances and scored 16 goals for the Rossoneri. Milan, currently

A high-stakes Madrid derby unfolds in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 as Real Madrid hosts Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Both sides will be looking to gain an advantage in the first leg of this fiercely contested tie, with

Carlos Alcaraz could meet Novak Djokovic in a high-stakes quarter-final as he aims for a rare Indian Wells three-peat, according to Monday’s draw. Djokovic, who defeated Alcaraz en route to the Australian Open semi-finals, is chasing his 100th career singles title when

Fulham have strongly condemned the racist and homophobic abuse directed at defender Calvin Bassey following his standout performance in Sunday’s FA Cup victory over Manchester United. Bassey opened the scoring at Old Trafford before Fulham secured a quarter-final spot with a penalty

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola is hopeful that midfield star Rodri could return to action before the end of the season, despite initial fears that he would miss the entire campaign. Rodri suffered a ruptured ACL in September, and while Guardiola had