MADRID, Spain – An emotional Diego Simeone praised his team's belief and hard work after Atletico Madrid's stunning 5-2 victory over rivals Real Madrid on Saturday, a result what seen them score five against their city neighbours for the first time in 75 years. The Argentine manager, who's been in charge for 14 seasons now, was seen with tears in…

MADRID, Spain – Real Madrid gaffer Xabi Alonso said his side got what they deserved after a right proper thrashing by Atletico Madrid, ending the match 5-2 in a derby what will be remembered for years. He's told his players they need to learn from it, and quick. Speaking to the press after the final whistle, Alonso didn't mince his words. "We was…

MANCHESTER, England – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described Erling Haaland's goal-scoring statistics as "insane" after the Norwegian striker netted a late brace in Saturday's 5-1 Premier League victory over Burnley, taking his league tally to a competition-leading eight goals in six matches. Haaland, who returned to the starting lineup…

It is well known that Nigeria boasts one of the most vibrant sports betting market in the entire world, predicted to swell to a massive US$3.63 billion before the end of 2025. This explosion of activity is down to several factors: a deep cultural passion for football, a youthful population, and the pervasive spread of smartphones and affordable…

Sports betting in Ghana has grown fast in the last few years, with football been the main driver. From Accra to Kumasi and even smaller towns, you will see betting shops everywhere and many people also using apps on their phone with MTN MoMo or Vodafone Cash to place bets. But what many punters don’t always know is that betting in Ghana is…

Betting in Kenya has grown big over the years and now almost everything happens on mobile. From football betting to casino games, Kenyans mostly use betting apps and pay using M-Pesa. But with so many apps in the market, how do you know which one is trusted, safe and also pays out on time? This 2025 guide breaks it down in simple terms, with facts…

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has expressed his hope that Bukayo Saka will commit his future to the club with a new contract, following teammate William Saliba’s recently agreed five-year extension. Saliba's renewal, which Arsenal secured despite interest from Real Madrid, is expected to be officially announced next week. Saka’s current deal runs…

The Football Association (FA) announced on Friday an immediate safety review of perimeter walls and boundaries at football grounds within the National League system in response to the tragic death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar. The 21-year-old striker died after sustaining a significant brain injury following a collision with a…

Harry Kane marked a historic milestone on Friday as he scored his 100th goal for Bayern Munich during their 4-0 Bundesliga victory over Werder Bremen at the Allianz Arena, becoming the fastest player to reach this landmark in Europe's top five leagues this century. Kane achieved the feat in just his 104th appearance for the German giants, beating…

Sports betting in Nigeria has come a long way in the last decade. What started as a few operators in cyber cafes has now grown into a massive industry with millions of punters, hundreds of platforms and a culture that is very much part of everyday football talk. By 2025, Nigerians are spoiled for choice with betting sites and apps competing to…