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Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has publicly confirmed that his time at Old Trafford is drawing to a close, stating clearly that he has no intention of extending his stay at the club beyond his current contract. The Brazilian international made the declaration in an interview with ESPN, where he reflected candidly on his years in…
Victor Osimhen’s transfer future has moved into sharper focus after Galatasaray placed a €150m valuation on the Nigerian striker, even as interest from some of Europe’s most powerful clubs intensifies around the 26 year old forward. Spanish outlet Diario AS reports that the Istanbul club view Osimhen as central to their long term sporting…
African football’s flagship continental tournament has been firmly pencilled into the calendar. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will open on Saturday, June 19, 2027, and conclude with the final on Saturday, July 17, 2027, making the dates and the host arrangement among the most…
Arsenal’s title credentials were put beyond reasonable question on Saturday afternoon as they dismantled Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium, with Viktor Gyökeres scoring twice and the long-awaited return of Bukayo Saka adding further conviction to a performance that was as complete as it was clinical. All three goals arrived before the half-time whistle …
Arsenal FC step into a decisive phase of the title race this weekend as they host Fulham FC at the Emirates Stadium, with the opportunity to open a six-point lead at the top of the table. The north London side currently sit three points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, who have a game in…
Uncertainty over Mohamed Salah’s final appearance at Anfield has eased after Arne Slot confirmed the forward is expected to return before the end of the season, following what the club described as a minor injury. Salah, 33, was forced off during Liverpool’s 3–1 home victory against Crystal Palace, raising concerns he might have played…
A landmark moment is set for English football as Akil Howson becomes the first Black match official to feature in an FA Cup Final, underscoring a gradual shift towards diversity within the game’s officiating structure. The 35-year-old has been appointed assistant referee for the final between Chelsea FC and Manchester City, scheduled for…
A tense UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg in Madrid ended level as Julian Alvarez struck from the penalty spot to cancel out Viktor Gyokeres’s opener in a 1-1 draw between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal. The result leaves the tie finely balanced ahead of the return leg in London, with both sides still chasing…
Redemption, not celebration, defines the mood around Atlético Madrid as they prepare to host Arsenal FC in a decisive UEFA Champions League semi-final encounter on Wednesday. The fixture arrives days after a painful Copa del Rey final defeat, a result that has reopened familiar wounds for a club that has repeatedly fallen short…
Fresh uncertainty over international allegiance has emerged as Jeff Ekhator publicly reflected on his Nigerian roots while continuing his development within Italy’s youth system, a situation that could prompt interest from the Nigeria Football Federation. The 19-year-old Genoa CFC forward, born in Genoa to Nigerian parents, remains eligible to represent both countries at senior…
