Category: Sporting

The 2025 Copa del Rey semi-final draw has been confirmed. With Real Madrid, Barcelona, Real Sociedad, and Atlético Madrid still in the competition, predicting the  winner is difficult. Real Madrid has been drawn against Real Sociedad, while Atlético Madrid will face Barcelona. The first-leg matches are scheduled for February 25, 26, and 27, while the...

Italian outfit AS Roma has completed the signing of Nigerian center-back Shukurat Oladipo. Oladipo joins AS Roma from FC Robo, where she made 178 appearances for the Nigerian side. Oladipo has represented Nigeria at the U-20 World Cup and has played for the Super Falcons twice. She joins Roma on a two-year contract, valid until...

Nigerian international Ashleigh Plumptre has extended her contract with Al-Ittihad Ladies till 2027. Plumptre joined Al-Ittihad Ladies in 2023 as a free agent, after the expiration of her contract with Leicester City Women. She has been putting in breathtaking performances from day one. This season, she has made ten appearances for the Saudi side, scoring...

Real Madrid came from a goal down to defeat Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter. The City fans taunted Vinícius Jr with a banner featuring Rodri holding the Ballon d’Or alongside the phrase “Stop Crying Your Heart Out” in bold letters. However, the Brazilian delivered the perfect response...

Beşiktaş has completed the signing of Colombian talent Elan Ricardo for a £2 million fee. The 20-year-old has signed a contract valid until June 2029. The club announced the signing on their official X handle, sharing an image of Ricardo alongside the president as he signed the contract. ”Welcome to Beşiktaş, Elan Ricardo! Our club...

Beşiktaş has completed the signing of 18-year-old talent Keny Arroyo for a fee of around €6.5 million from Independiente del Valle. The club announced the signing of the Ecuadorian on X, sharing a picture of him signing his contract alongside the club president and holding a Beşiktaş shirt. “Welcome to Beşiktaş, Keny Alexander Arroyo Alvarado!...

Galatasaray has completed the signing of Poland international Przemysław Frankowski from RC Lens on loan until the end of the season. The deal includes a loan fee of approximately €1 million, with Galatasaray having the option to make the move permanent for €7 million if certain conditions are met. Frankowski had to push for the...

Barcelona are prepared to extend Raphinha’s contract until 2029, with a salary increase set to take effect from 2026, according to Sport. The Brazilian winger’s current deal runs until 2027, and he currently earns €240,385 per week, amounting to an annual salary of €12.5 million. A contract renewal would see his wages increase. Raphinha has...

The Ikenne-based side is now unbeaten in their last eight games, securing seven wins and a draw. Ikorodu City retained seventh spot after a hard-fought victory over Kwara United, with club captain Waliu Ojetoye providing the match-winning assist. Defending champions Rangers International failed to secure a win, playing out a goalless draw against Bayelsa United....

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur to become the first Spaniard to win the Rotterdam Open in the tournament’s 52-year history. It was Alcaraz’s first indoor title and the 17th trophy of his career. The world No. 1 beat the Australian tennis star 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 to claim the title. After the win, Alcaraz expressed...