Olatunji Olajide

Fluminense captain Thiago Silva found double delight after Monday’s 2-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Club World Cup round of 16, celebrating not only his team’s historic feat but also striking a blow for his former club’s city rivals. Silva, 40,

Chelsea have struck a deal worth up to £60 million to sign Brighton forward Joao Pedro, who is set to join Enzo Maresca’s squad on a seven-year contract. The 23-year-old Brazil international will fly from his homeland to the United States to

Paris Saint-Germain breezed into the Club World Cup quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, though coach Luis Enrique insisted the contest was tougher than it appeared. Joao Neves opened the scoring early before PSG netted three more goals

Harry Kane struck twice as Bayern Munich edged Flamengo 4-2 in a pulsating FIFA Club World Cup clash at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, booking a quarter-final date with Paris Saint-Germain. Vincent Kompany’s side stormed ahead early as Erick Pulgar turned Joshua Kimmich’s

Palmeiras are the first team into the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals after a tense 1-0 extra-time win over Brazilian rivals Botafogo in Philadelphia. The all-Brazilian clash was cagey and physical, with few chances in normal time. Palmeiras’ Estêvão threatened repeatedly after

Kwara United are the new men’s champions of the President Federation Cup after defeating second-tier Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties in Lagos on Saturday. The final at Mobolaji Johnson Arena ended goalless after 90 tense minutes, sending the contest straight into spot-kicks.

England have successfully defended their UEFA Under-21 European Championship title, defeating Germany 3-2 after extra time in a pulsating final in Nitra. Goals from Harvey Elliott, Omari Hutchinson and substitute Jonathan Rowe sealed victory for Lee Carsley’s side, who avenged an earlier

Chelsea are through to the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Benfica 4-1 in an extraordinary match lasting over four and a half hours in Charlotte. Marc Cucurella was twice denied in the first half as the Blues piled on pressure,

Brentford have turned down an improved Manchester United offer worth up to £62.5 million for forward Bryan Mbeumo. United’s latest bid totals £55 million plus £7.5 million in add-ons for the 25-year-old Cameroon international, following an earlier rejected offer of £45 million

The 2024/25 Nigerian football season reaches its climax today as NPFL side Kwara United take on lower-division Abakaliki FC in the President Federation Cup final at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Both sides are chasing not just silverware but a coveted

Juventus defender Nicolo Savona has been ruled out of the remainder of the Club World Cup after suffering a high-grade capsular ligament injury in his left ankle during Thursday’s 5-2 defeat to Manchester City. The 22-year-old, who had started all three group

Al Hilal captain Salem Al-Dawsari has been ruled out for the remainder of the Club World Cup after sustaining a hamstring injury, the Saudi club announced on Saturday. “Medical tests have confirmed that Salem Al-Dawsari has suffered from a hamstring injury. He

Manchester City claimed top spot in Group G at the FIFA Club World Cup with a 5-2 win over Juventus, recording their first victory over the Italian side since 1976. Despite Pep Guardiola making widespread changes, City started fast in Orlando, taking