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Gareth Southgate has resigned as England’s manager, just two days after the team’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Southgate, who took over the role in 2016, has been credited with revitalizing England’s football fortunes. During his tenure, Southgate led England to three semi-finals and two finals in four major tournaments. Before his […]

Germany striker Thomas Mueller announced his retirement from international football on Monday following a disappointing Euro 2024, where the host nation was eliminated in the quarter-finals. “After 131 national team games and 45 goals, I am saying goodbye,” Mueller stated in a video message. The 34-year-old forward, who turns 35 in September, was a crucial […]

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has revealed his ongoing attempts to convince Manchester City midfielder Rodri to join the Spanish giants. Following Toni Kroos’ retirement at the end of last season, Real Madrid has a significant gap in their midfield. Carvajal, in an interview with El Partidazo de COPE, shared how he tries to persuade […]

Uruguay and Liverpool footballer Darwin Núñez was embroiled in a confrontation with spectators following Uruguay’s loss to Colombia in the Copa America semi-final on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, shortly after the final whistle. Witnesses reported that Núñez climbed over railings and entered the stands, where […]

Nigerian knockout specialist Mathew Obinna is set to face unbeaten Albanian fighter Alban Bermeta for the vacant World Boxing Organisation (WBO) global light-heavyweight title today at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania. Obinna, who boasts an impeccable record of 23 wins, all by knockout (23-0-0, 23 KOs), will challenge Bermeta, who holds an impressive 16 wins, […]

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has revealed that the refurbished Olympic-size swimming pool, warm-up pool, and a 250-seater spectator’s stand at the Rowe Park Sports Centre in Yaba will soon be accessible to the public. Speaking at the distribution of sports equipment to schools by the Lagos State Sports Trust Fund (LSSTF), Governor Sanwo-Olu […]

French midfielder Paul Pogba has dismissed recent rumors circulating about his retirement, reaffirming his commitment to continue his football career. The former Manchester United star, who has faced various challenges recently, including injuries and a doping controversy, addressed the speculation in an interview with Sky Sport on Tuesday. Pogba clarified, “I’m still a football player. […]

Tobi Amusan, Nigeria’s 100m hurdles world record holder, has been granted clearance to compete in the upcoming Paris Olympics following a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to dismiss appeals against her earlier acquittal on doping charges. The 27-year-old athlete had faced allegations of missing three anti-doping tests within a year, prompting […]

Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight boxer, has voiced concerns about his son, Joseph Joshua (JJ), pursuing a professional boxing career, describing it as an unwise decision. In a recent interview on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Joshua expressed a preference for JJ to explore a career in accountancy instead. Reflecting on his own tumultuous […]

Italian football legend Roberto Baggio has been hospitalised after an armed robbery at his home in Altavilla Vicentina. The 57-year-old former Juventus and AC Milan player was attacked by a gang of five armed robbers around 10pm on Thursday night. According to Daily Mail Sports, the intruders locked Baggio’s family in a room while they […]