Category: Sporting

Assane Diao has rejected Spain and has opted to represent Senegal at the senior level. The 19-year-old previously featured for Spain’s U18, U19, and U21 teams. Diao has been in impressive form since joining Serie A side Como in January, catching the attention of Senegal’s senior men’s national team head coach, Pape Thiaw. Thiaw recently...

Controversy struck yesterday during the penalty shootout between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid. Both sides played to a 1-1 draw, forcing the match into extra time. Julián Álvarez’s goal during the shootout was ruled out for an adjudged double touch after he slipped while taking the penalty. According to CBS Sports Golazo, Álvarez’s penalty was...

World number three Carlos Alcaraz knocked out Grigor Dimitrov at the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday. The Spaniard won 6-1, 6-1 under windy conditions to progress to the next round of the competition. The match served as sweet revenge for the two-time defending champion, who lost his last two encounters with the Bulgarian, most...

Eric Chelle has announced his first squad as head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team. Four new players have been called up: Tolu Arokodare, who has been in excellent form for Genk this season; Kayode Bankole of Remo Stars; Papa Daniel Moustapha of Niger Tornadoes; and Igoh Ogbu of Slavia Prague. World Cup Qualifiers...

Manchester United plans to say goodbye to its storied Old Trafford stadium and build a 100,000-seater stadium. Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, said it would be “the world’s greatest football stadium.” This came in announcement on Tuesday that Old Trafford, United’s home since 1910 which holds 74,000 people, would be abandoned as part of...

Barcelona has announced the passing of their first-team doctor, Carles Miñarro García. He worked with the club for seven seasons and was a beloved figure, known for his close relationship with the players. Due to this tragic loss, the players were deeply affected and unable to play their La Liga match against Osasuna on Saturday,...

Former Atlético Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta is set to be appointed as Arsenal’s sporting director. According to prominent Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Italian will sign the contract soon. He reported on his official X handle: ”Andrea Berta will sign his contract as new Arsenal director early next week. He’s always been the top...

Matchday 28 of the NPFL did not disappoint, delivering exciting results across the board. Bendel Insurance pulled off a stunning victory against Remo Stars, while Rivers United took full advantage of Remo Stars’ slip-up with a 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes, closing the gap to the South West side to eight points. Ikorodu City secured...

Newcastle United defender Sven Botman has been ruled out for eight weeks due to a knee injury. The setback means he will miss the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool, a disappointing blow for Newcastle fans. Botman had only recently returned in March 2024 after a 10-month absence following an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Since his...

Neymar Jr. Did not play against Corinthians as he was not fit for the match. Santos struggled without their talisman, Neymar Jr., as they were knocked out in the semi-final of the Campeonato Paulista after a disappointing 2-1 loss. Neymar returned to his boyhood club on January 31st after a disappointing spell at Saudi club...