Manchester United have appointed Argentine tactician Mauricio Pochettino as their new men’s head coach, with the former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager set to take charge from November 18. The Premier League club announced the appointment on Friday, confirming that it had reached an agreement with the United States Soccer Federation for Pochettino and his […]
The 2026 African Ballon d’Or awards ceremony will take place in Lagos, Nigeria, with 10 players nominated for the prestigious individual honour. The organisers confirmed Lagos as the venue as the continent prepares to celebrate some of its outstanding footballers over the past year. Ivory Coast international Amad Diallo and DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa […]
Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly preparing for a transfer battle over Chelsea defender Malo Gusto, with both Premier League giants expressing interest in securing the Frenchman’s services. According to reports from talkSPORT, Manchester United have identified the 23-year-old right-back as a potential addition as they look to strengthen their defensive options. However, they […]
Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Michael Carrick after a poor run of results left the club in the Premier League relegation zone, with former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino emerging as the leading candidate to replace him. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported on Thursday that United had reached the decision to remove […]
The Nigeria Football Federation has suspended referee, Abdulrasheed Jimoh, and assistant referee, Adamu Zakari, over the disallowance of a Kwara United goal during their Nigeria Premier Football League match against Rangers International in Awka. The NFF Refereeing Development Committee ordered the suspension following the controversial officiating decision. The incident occurred during Sunday’s Matchday 12 fixture […]
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is seriously considering a challenge to Gianni Infantino for the presidency of FIFA. The 77-year-old Frenchman, who has worked as FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development since 2019, has been urged by senior European football figures for several weeks to enter the race. As reported by BBC Sport on Tuesday, […]
Diego Simeone’s faith in Ademola Lookman appears to be wavering after the Atlético Madrid coach, who had publicly backed the Nigerian to rediscover his best form, left him on the bench throughout their defeat to Barcelona despite having another substitution available. Simeone had previously urged the forward not to become frustrated by his dip in […]
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has defended Diogo Dalot following criticism from supporters after the Portuguese defender conceded a penalty in the club’s dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday. Dalot tripped Aston Villa’s Alysson in the penalty area, leading to John McGinn converting from the spot during the encounter, which featured several […]
England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained why Chelsea forward Cole Palmer was left out of the national team’s squad for the November Nations League fixtures, saying the player has missed too many opportunities to impress. Palmer, 24, was absent from England’s previous squad in early autumn and has again been overlooked for the upcoming matches […]
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has signed a new contract with the UFC and expects to return to fighting soon. Adesanya disclosed the deal on the Precision podcast, confirming he had put pen to paper for his comeback. The 37-year-old has lost four consecutive fights since knocking out Alex Pereira at UFC 287. Three […]
