JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: Nigeria’s national team confirmed the absence of a pivotal Super Eagles player after the squad’s arrival in South Africa ahead of their upcoming matches. The decision impacts the squad composition as they prepare for critical fixtures in the international football calendar. The player was officially ruled out following…

ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey: Serbia’s Football Association (FA) has issued a formal warning to supporters ahead of their upcoming international fixture against England, emphasizing strict compliance with stadium conduct regulations and potential repercussions for any disturbances. The warning, communicated in advance of the highly anticipated match…

LONDON, England:Tottenham Hotspur formally rejected takeover interest this week, stating the club is not for sale. The Premier League side issued an official statement dispelling recent media reports of potential acquisition bids, reaffirming their commitment to current ownership and long-term strategic plans. The club’s board emphasized that no…

MADRID, Spain: In a fiercely contested under-18 encounter between Real Madrid and River Plate, three players were sent off in a match marked by intense rivalry and physicality. The youth fixture, held at Real Madrid’s academy grounds, erupted into confrontations that saw referees issue red cards to two players from River Plate and one from Real…

LONDON, England: Aston Villa has secured the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a transfer deal reported to be worth an initial £60 million, potentially rising with add-ons. The player has agreed to a five-year contract, marking one of the club’s most significant acquisitions in recent years. The transfer concluded after weeks of…

MANCHESTER, England: Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana is in advanced talks to transfer to Turkish side Trabzonspor ahead of the upcoming season, with negotiations reportedly focused on a deal that could include an initial fee supplemented by performance-related add-ons. Discussions between the clubs have accelerated over recent days as…

Anderson is targeting a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad following a strong debut for the national team. The midfielder debuted in a recent international friendly, impressing coaches with his composure and technical skills, which he hopes will cement his position ahead of the tournament. The 23-year-old Anderson, who plays for Palmeiras in…

LONDON, England – Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling reportedly rejected approaches from five clubs during the summer transfer window, ultimately remaining with the Premier League side despite being excluded from manager Enzo Maresca's first-team plans, according to a BBC report. The 30-year-old, who is part of a group of players deemed surplus to…

BIRMINGHAM, England – England maintained their perfect start to World Cup qualifying with a functional 2-0 victory over Andorra at Villa Park on Saturday, though a labored performance against the 174th-ranked side offered little inspiration for the near-40,000 in attendance. The breakthrough arrived fortuitously in the 25th minute when a menacing…

BARCELONA, Spain – Barcelona will host their upcoming La Liga fixture against Valencia at the 6,000-seat Johan Cruyff Stadium after receiving special dispensation from the league, a source familiar with the decision confirmed to EFE on Friday. The move comes as a result of a scheduling conflict at the Olympic Lluís Companys Stadium, the club’s…