Category: Sports

Brazilian journalist César Luis Merlo said Neymar is ready to return to his boyhood club Santos. Neymar has struggled with injuries this season playing only two matches for Asian giants Al Hilal.The journalist posted on his official account on X: “Neymar ready to return to Santos.The club where he debuted already has an agreement with...

The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) witnessed an action-packed Match-day 12 on Sunday, November 17, 2024, with thrilling encounters across various venues. Ikorodu City Triumph Over Shooting Stars in South West Derby Ikorodu City pulled off a stunning victory against Shooting Stars in the first South West derby of the NPFL season. The home side...

Paul Pogba’s contract with Juventus has been terminated following his suspension from football. Initially handed a four-year ban for testing positive for testosterone, Pogba successfully appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), reducing his suspension to 18 months. Juventus confirmed the termination through a statement on their official Instagram handle, stating: “The paths...

The controversial return of the boxing legend, Mike Tyson to the ring with Youtuber Jake Paul ended in defeat for the legend, with Paul winning by big margins on all three cards — 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.The eight-round bout which took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington was streamed live on Netflix and played...

Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been thrown into mourning following the death of his father. The 28-year-old shared the heart breaking news on his Instagram story shortly after the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against Benin Republic. On Thursday night, Nwabali posted a brief yet emotional message, captioning it “RIP Dad” alongside a crying emoji. Condolences...

In Abidjan, Nigeria and Benin shared the spoils, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Nigeria had already secured qualification for AFCON 2025 before the match, following Libya’s surprise victory over Rwanda in Kigali. Benin took an early lead in the 16th minute when Tijani capitalized on an error by Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali, scoring a goal that...

Premier League referee David Coote has found himself at the center of controversy after videos allegedly depicting him engaged in inappropriate behavior went viral online. In one of the videos, Coote appears to be sniffing a white powder substance in what looks like a UEFA-sponsored hotel room. The video, reportedly taken after the Euro 2024...

Former French international Wissam Ben Yedder has received a two-year prison sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting a woman while under the influence of alcohol. In addition to the sexual assault charge, Ben Yedder was also found guilty of driving under the influence. During the trial, the 34-year-old forward stated that he was too...

Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world.Tyson, who terrorised the heavyweight division during an imperious reign in the late 1980s, is...