World football governing body FIFA has made a significant policy change regarding the payment of prize money to the winners of the ongoing women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand. In a viral video on social media, FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura confirmed that the prize money would be directly deposited into the players’ accounts. This decision…
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Muftwang, has recently made significant appointments, adding valuable expertise to his administration. Notably, former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, and renowned rapper Jude Abaga, also known as MI, have been honored with advisory roles. John Mikel Obi has been appointed as Honorary Adviser on Sports, while MI…
Hiba Abouk, the former wife of Achraf Hakimi, a defender for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has finally spoken out about her divorce from the Moroccan footballer. Abouk revealed that she remained calm despite the rape allegations leveled against Hakimi, but needed time to come to terms with the shock. In February, Hakimi was accused of rape,…
Frank Lampard is said to be close to securing a surprise return to Stamford Bridge as the Chelsea manager, albeit on a temporary basis. Talks were initiated by the club with Lampard on Tuesday to bring him in until the end of the season, while they concentrate on identifying a permanent successor for Graham Potter….
Chelsea FC has officially announced the departure of Graham Potter from the club. The accomplished coach has agreed to work alongside the team to ensure a smooth transition. During his tenure with the club, Potter led them to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, where they will be facing Real Madrid. The Chelsea Football Club…
Shola Akinlade, the Nigerian software engineer and co-founder of Paystack, has expanded his investment portfolio into the European football space by purchasing Danish second division club Aarhus Fremad. Akinlade, who is based in the United States, acquired a 55% stake in the club, making him the majority owner with hopes of revamping the club. Aarhus…
Thomas Tuchel has been named as the new head coach for FC Bayern, according to reports. The German coach has already accepted the job, although the club is expected to make an official statement on Friday. This news comes as a surprise to many, as Julian Nagelsmann was widely tipped to take over the…
Cristiano Ronaldo, widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, has broken yet another record. He has become the most capped footballer in international history, making his 197th appearance for Portugal. Ronaldo’s achievement came during Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifying opener against Liechtenstein, where he scored a brace in a 4-0 win. The former Manchester…
Lionel Messi, considered the “greatest of all time” and a living legend, scored his 800th career goal for club and country in Argentina’s friendly match against Panama in Buenos Aires on Thursday. The Argentine superstar curled the ball past the Panama goalkeeper in the 89th minute to hit the 800 goal mark, sending the…
Real Madrid vs Chelsea: Real Madrid and Chelsea are two top European clubs with strong squads, and a future match between them could be a highly competitive and closely contested affair. Real Madrid has a strong history in the Champions League, having won the competition 13 times, while Chelsea has won it twice. Both clubs…
