The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) begins tomorrow in Morocco, with Nigeria’s Super Falcons eager to secure a record-extending tenth continental title and a share of significantly increased prize money. The Confederation of African Football has doubled the…
Tributes have continued to pour in following the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, fondly known as “Dodo Mayana.” The Nigeria Football Federation said it was “shocked and deeply saddened” by his passing, with NFF General Secretary Mohammed…
Tributes have poured in from across the football world after Liverpool confirmed the tragic death of forward Diogo Jota, who was killed alongside his younger brother Andre Silva in a car crash in northern Spain. “Liverpool Football Club are devastated…
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign 20-year-old English winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund in a transfer reportedly worth £55 million. The move, concluded while both clubs are in the United States for the Club World Cup, will see…
Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car crash in northern Spain at the age of 28, just two weeks after marrying his childhood girlfriend, Rute Cardoso. Jota was reportedly travelling with his younger brother, André,…
Raul Jimenez’s crisp finish early in the second half secured Mexico a 1-0 win over Honduras in Santa Clara on Wednesday, sending the defending champions into a blockbuster CONCACAF Gold Cup final against the United States. Mexico dominated possession but…
Diego Luna scored twice inside the opening 15 minutes as the United States held off a late Guatemala surge to win 2-1 in St Louis and reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup final. The Real Salt Lake winger opened the scoring…
Joao Pedro says he’s eager to make an instant impact as he eyes a potential Chelsea debut against Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Friday in Philadelphia. The 23-year-old Brazilian forward joined the Blues from Brighton on Wednesday…
Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has sealed a permanent move to Bayer Leverkusen for a reported £35m, including add-ons. The Reds are understood to have included a buy-back clause for the 21-year-old, who impressed last season under Arne Slot with 13…
Kylian Mbappe is edging closer to full fitness, according to Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso, after making his Club World Cup debut in Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Juventus. The French forward, recovering from gastroenteritis, came on as a second-half substitute…
Borussia Dortmund’s Jobe Bellingham will miss the Club World Cup quarter-final against Real Madrid after picking up a second yellow card in their 2-1 win over CF Monterrey. The suspension dashes hopes of a first competitive showdown with his brother…
Carlos Alcaraz admitted feeling like a nervous newcomer despite arriving at Wimbledon on an 18-match winning streak, as the defending champion survived a tense five-set tussle with Fabio Fognini to reach the second round on Monday. Fresh from lifting trophies…
Manchester City’s defence of the FIFA Club World Cup came crashing down in Orlando as Al Hilal mounted a thrilling comeback to win 4-3 after extra time, ending Pep Guardiola’s perfect record in the tournament. City struck first in controversial…
Naomi Osaka shook off early nerves and rallied to a hard-fought 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory over Australian qualifier Talia Gibson in the Wimbledon first round on Monday, keeping alive hopes of a deeper run at a tournament where she’s yet…
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.…