Category: Sports

Spying on its opponents has potentially cost English soccer club Southampton a place in the Premier League and around $270 million. The team from England’s southcoast was expelled Tuesday from the second-tier Championship playoff final after admitting to the unauthorized filming of other clubs’ practice sessions. The playoff final is labelled the world’s richest one-off...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took time out from dealing with his own sticky political situation to congratulate his favorite soccer team, Arsenal, on winning the Premier League. “22 long years for the Arsenal,” Starmer posted on X soon after the title was clinched late Tuesday. “But finally, we’re back where we belong. “Champions!” For...

Bradley Barcola has emerged as a major transfer target for Liverpool FC ahead of the summer transfer window, with the club already making initial contacts to explore the possibility of a deal. Discussions reportedly took place within the last 24 to 48 hours between Liverpool and Barcola’s representatives, as the Premier League side sought to...

Pep Guardiola has reportedly decided to step down as manager of Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing an end to one of the most successful managerial eras in English football history. According to multiple reports in England, Guardiola has already informed key figures within the club and members of the squad about...

The draw for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers has officially been completed, setting up a wide-ranging and competitive qualification campaign across Africa. The format rewards both group winners and the best-ranked second-placed teams, meaning consistency across all matchdays will be crucial for teams aiming to qualify for the tournament. The qualification matches will be played across...

Valentín Barco is set to become a new Chelsea FC player after the club reached a full agreement with RC Strasbourg for his permanent transfer. The deal has now been confirmed, with all parties agreeing to the move ahead of the upcoming season. An agreement is already in place between Chelsea, Strasbourg, and the player’s...

Portugal have officially announced their squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo set to make his sixth and final World Cup appearance. The squad, selected by head coach Roberto Martínez, blends experienced leaders with emerging talents as Portugal prepare for a major international campaign. The goalkeeping department includes Diogo Costa, José Sá,...

Chelsea fans voted Joao Pedro their Men’s Player of the Season for 2025/26, giving him over 60% in the online poll, with Enzo Fernandez finishing second and Moises Caicedo third, just hours after his shock omission from Brazil’s 26-man World Cup squad. Chelsea FC on it official page on X wrote: “Joao Pedro is our...