Enzo Maresca says a late decision will be made over Romeo Lavia’s fitness ahead of our Club World Cup quarter-final tie against Palmeiras, while Joao Pedro could be handed minutes after signing for the Blues on Wednesday. The Blues go head-to-head with the Brazilian giants in Philadelphia – our third game at the Lincoln Financial Field during the tournament – and a place in the final four is up for grabs. Lavia has featured in each of our four matches Stateside, but Maresca confirmed the Belgium midfielder sustained a small muscular issue in our win over Benfica, and a decision...
Arsenal Part Ways With Japan International Takehiro Tomiyasu
Arsenal has decided to terminate Takehiro Tomiyasu’s contract. The Japan international made only one appearance for the club last season. He suffered from a recurring knee injury that kept him sidelined for the entire campaign. Tomiyasu joined Arsenal in August 2021 from Bologna and made 84 appearances for the club. The club announced his departure through an official statement, which reads: “We have reached a mutual agreement with Takehiro Tomiyasu to end his contract with immediate effect.” Tomiyasu bid farewell to Arsenal with an emotional post: “After 4 unforgettable years, the time has come for me to say goodbye to...
Riquelme Joins Real Betis From Atlético Madrid
Rodrigo Riquelme has joined Real Betis from Atlético Madrid on a five-year contract, valid until June 2030. According to Spanish media outlet Diario AS, Betis and Atlético Madrid have agreed to co-own the player, with Betis paying €8 million for 50% of his rights. They’ll share ownership and potential future transfer fees. Riquelme had been at Atlético Madrid since 2010. He leaves the club after 15 years. The 25-year-old always dreamt of playing for Los Colchoneros in LaLiga, and he did so 51 times. The 25-year-old will hope he hits the ground running at Real Betis, so as to earn...
Video: One Arm Basketball Player Hansel Emmanuel, Famous For Viral Dunks And Skills Despite The Challenge.
Hansel Enmanuel, is a Dominican basketball sensation who lost his left arm at age 6 in an accident but rose to play Division I at Austin Peay State University.
Lagos Court Arraigns Businesswoman For Alleged $700,000 Forex Fraud, N190m Theft
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has today, Friday, July 4, 2025, arraigned a Lagos businesswoman, Adekemi Folorunsho, before the State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, on charges of alleged $700,000 fraud and N190 million theft. Folorunsho was docked alongside three alleged accomplices, who are currently at large, facing three counts bordering on obtaining money by false pretense, conspiracy to obtain money by false pretense, and theft. According to the EFCC prosecution counsel, Nanbam Mutfwang, the defendant and her co-accused fraudulently obtained $700,000 from one Mrs. Osolake Ayodele in 2023. Folorunsho allegedly claimed she could convert the sum to...
Nigeria Super Eagles Mourn Peter Rufai, Describes Him As A Giant
“Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. “We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion. “Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond. “Rest well, Peter Rufai.
