CAF Announces Final Nominees for Player of the Year Award
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed its final three nominees for the prestigious Player of the Year award. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria), Victor Boniface (Nigeria), and Brahim Diaz (Morocco) have made the cut from the initial ten-man shortlist. The nominees’ impressive achievements include: Ademola Lookman – UEFA Europa League winner and Atalanta’s Player of […]
Paul Pogba Reveals He Rejected Manchester City to Join Juventus
Midfielder Paul Pogba confirmed he turned down Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s offer to join Juventus. Pogba told Gazzetta, “I accepted Juventus’ proposal, rejecting Pep Guardiola’s approach.” He also expressed loyalty to Juventus, ruling out a move to AC Milan. “I’ll never join AC Milan, even if Zlatan Ibrahimovic calls,” Pogba said. Pogba’s focus is […]
Real Madrid Backs Kylian Mbappe Amidst Legal Investigation in Sweden
Real Madrid has expressed full support for forward Kylian Mbappe, who is currently under investigation in Sweden for alleged sexual assault. According to Swedish media reports, the incident occurred during Mbappe’s time off from national and club duties in Stockholm. The club clarified Mbappe’s absence from a promotional campaign with Adidas, citing his personal sponsorship […]
England National Team Announce Thomas Tuchel as their New Head Coach
The Football Association has confirmed Thomas Tuchel as the new head coach of the England national team. Tuchel, a renowned German manager, will begin his tenure on January 1, 2025, ahead of the World Cup qualifying campaign. Tuchel, 51, expressed his pride and excitement about leading the team, stating on (link unavailable) “I am very […]
Manchester United Bans Sir Alex Ferguson’s Access into the Dressing Room
Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United’s most successful manager, has been asked to no longer enter the dressing room at Old Trafford, breaking a long-standing tradition. This decision follows Ferguson’s ambassadorial role being stripped of its multi-million pound funding by the club’s new part-owner, INEOS, as part of a widespread cost-cutting initiative. United claims there is […]
“This could be my last game” – Lionel Messi Teases Retirement Plans After Monumental Hat-trick for Argentina
Lionel Messi led Argentina to a resounding 6-0 victory over Bolivia in their World Cup qualifying match at El Monumental, scoring a hat-trick and providing two assists. The 37-year-old legend opened the scoring and set up goals for Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez. He sealed his 10th international hat-trick with two late goals, bringing his […]
CAF Removes Nigeria-Libya Qualifier from Schedule
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dropped the second-leg fixture between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights from the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier schedule. This decision follows a tumultuous series of events, beginning with Nigeria’s 1-0 victory in the first leg at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The return leg in Libya […]
“I was Broke” – UFC Star Israel Adesanya Reveals Dark Period in His Career
Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian-born Kiwi UFC star and former middleweight champion, has shared a shocking tale of hardship during his kickboxing days in China. On The JRE podcast, Adesanya recounted how a loss to Alex Pereira led to a sudden halt in fight opportunities, leaving him financially strained. After being the highest-paid foreign fighter in […]
Manchester United Ends Sir Alex Ferguson’s £2.16m Annual Deal
Manchester United has terminated its annual commitment to former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, reports The Athletic. This decision is part of INEOS’s ongoing cost-cutting measures, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ferguson, who managed the club for 26 years, had been receiving an annual salary of £2.16 million since his 2013 retirement. He was retained as […]
Libya Football Federation Condemns Nigeria’s Withdrawal from AFCON Qualifier, Threatens Legal Action
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has strongly criticized Nigeria’s decision to pull out of their scheduled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match. The Nigerian Super Eagles cited safety concerns after being stranded at Al Abaq Airport for over 13 hours. In a statement, the LFF accused the Nigerian Football Federation of lacking cooperation in […]