BREAKING! Arsenal Lose Bid To Win First Ever Champions League, Fall Gallantly To PSG
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Liverpool Sack Slot, Iraola In Running To Replace Him
In a rather surprise move today that could be music to the ears of the Liverpool fan base, including those in Nigeria, Arne Slot has been relieved of his appointment as Liverpool manager after two seasons in charge. The Dutchman, 47, guided the Reds to their 20th league title in his debut season but they have struggled during his second year, finishing fifth in the Premier League. Recently departed Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is the leading contender to replace Slot. "That this was a difficult decision for us to make as a club goes without saying. The contribution Arne has…
Today’s CL Final: Six Battles That Will Decide Whether PSG Or Arsenal Runs Away With Trophy
Time: 5:00pm Nigeria Time Today's eagerly-awaited Champions League (CL) final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Budapest is the classic clash of styles. Arsenal boast the best defensive record in the competition, having conceded fewer goals (six) and kept more clean sheets (nine) than anyone else. The big question is, though, will Mikel Arteta's men be able to contain one of the most talented attacking teams in European football history? PSG have already scored 44 times on their path to the Puskas Arena and, given they dismantled Inter's brilliant backline in last year's tournament-decider in Munich, the reigning champions…
TRANSFERS UPDATE: Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon Signs For Barcelona In £69.3m Deal, Says ‘There’s A Burning Fire In My Belly To Win Here’
Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona from Newcastle in a five-year deal believed to be worth £69.3m. Both clubs announced the move on Friday night, with the Spanish giants saying in a statement that the 25-year-old winger will sign for “the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031." “FC Barcelona and Newcastle United have reached an agreement for Anthony Gordon to become a blaugrana for the next five seasons,” Barcelona added. “Newcastle United can confirm that Anthony Gordon has signed for La Liga champions Barcelona for a significant undisclosed fee,” the Premier League club said. He had swapped Everton for…
Ahead PSG Showdown: Arsenal Will Buy Players Even If We Win Champions League On Saturday -Owners
By Ed Aarons Josh Kroenke has promised that Arsenal will strengthen their squad even if they are crowned European champions for the first time. Arsenal, who face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday, spent more than £250m last summer on players who helped them win a first Premier League title for 22 years. Kroenke and his father, Stan, the club’s American owners and co-chairs, watched Arsenal at Crystal Palace last Sunday and brought the trophy on to the pitch before it was presented to the captain, Martin Ødegaard. They are expected to be at…
Ebola: Fans Of Super Eagles’ Conquerors, DR Congo Leopards, Seek World Cup Ticket Refunds After US Visa Suspension
The Democratic Republic of Congo have asked FIFA to refund the cost of 2026 World Cup tickets bought by fans who are now unable to enter the United States (US) because of Ebola-related travel restrictions. The Leopards are returning to football's biggest stage for the first time since 1974, but the public health emergency declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 16 May is threatening to stop supporters from travelling to the US. Officials say there are more than 900 suspected cases of Ebola in Central and East Africa, and 223 suspected deaths, since the outbreak was declared. The…
No Nigerian Athlete Made It As Messi Joins Exclusive Billionaire Athletes Club, Ronaldo Remains Number One
From soccer to Formula 1, Forbes has unveiled its latest ranking of the world’s highest paid athletes. No Nigerian athlete is on the list. The list features stars from six different sports, with every athlete earning more than $100 million annually for the second consecutive year. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi, who ranks third behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Canelo Álvarez, has officially entered the billionaire club in terms of net worth. Combined, the 10 athletes generated $1.4149 billion before taxes and agent fees over the last 12 months. That figure represents a modest 2.8% year over year increase compared to 2025, when…
APC Chieftain, Olaosebikan, Celebrates 3SC On Fresh Continental Attainment
*Says Oba Ladoja's Reign Has Restored Glory To Ibadan Darling Team All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Oyo State and former Oluyole Local Government Area (LGA) Chairman, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan has congratulated Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on its qualification to represent Nigeria in next year's Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederation Cup. It would be recalled that the darling club of Ibadan and Oyo State clinched the third position at the conclusion of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) yesterday. The position means 3SC returns to the continent after 27 years. 3SC last participated in CAF-organised tournament, African Cup…
Jubilant Mbah Hails Enugu Rangers On 9th League Title
By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has congratulated Rangers International FC of Enugu on their ninth national league title and the second under his administration. Mbah said the players and management of the club have made the people of the state proud and etched their names in gold by walking the path of legends. Rangers lifted the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) trophy on Sunday after beating their hosts, Ikorodu City FC 2–1 at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, to finish the season with 68 points ahead of Rivers United, which garnered 67 points after downing Katsina…