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Liverpool held on to beat Everton 2-1 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield, preserving their unbeaten run in the 2025-26 Premier League. They scored both goals in the first half through Ryan Gravenberch in the 10th minute and Hugo Ekitike in the 29th, giving them a strong buffer before halftime. Everton responded in the second…
Ezekiel Nathaniel stirred national pride when he broke the long-standing Nigerian record in the men’s 400m hurdles and secured a place in the final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. He clocked 47.11 seconds, setting a new record for Nigeria. Even though he narrowly missed a medal, finishing fifth, he declared that his…
Nigerian footballers continue to make headlines on and off the pitch in 2025, not just for their performances but also for the impressive contracts they command. From Europe’s biggest clubs to emerging powerhouses, Nigerian stars are proving their worth with remarkable salaries and endorsement deals. This year’s list of the top five highest-paid players showcases…
Manchester City opened their Champions League group stage in style by defeating Napoli 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland scored in the 56th minute, becoming the fastest player ever to reach 50 Champions League goals, a milestone he achieved in only 49 appearances. He headed in a clever flick from Phil Foden to break…
Barcelona opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Missing key players like Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde, and Gavi due to injury, Barcelona faced high pressure early on. Newcastle pressed hard and looked dangerous, but Joan Garcia made a crucial early save to keep the score level….
Paris Saint-Germain wasted no time asserting dominance at the Parc des Princes. Marquinhos opened the scoring inside three minutes when Fabian Ruiz’s cross found him unmarked in the box. That early strike set the tone for PSG’s title defense, forcing Atalanta to chase the match from the beginning. Meanwhile, Atalanta struggled to build cohesion under…
Liverpool started aggressively and took over the match in the opening minutes. They grabbed a 2-0 lead within the first six minutes with Robertson scoring first after a free-kick ricochet, then Mohamed Salah weaving through defenders to score the second. Atlético looked rattled, unable to settle in, and Liverpool kept pressing, though they missed several…
Bayern Munich began their Champions League campaign with a strong showing, defeating Chelsea 3-1 at the Allianz Arena. They grabbed the lead in the 20th minute via a Trevoh Chalobah own goal after a dangerous cross from Michael Olise forced the error. Chelsea looked rattled as Bayern pressed aggressively, controlling possession and creating chances. Bayern…
Real Madrid began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Olympique de Marseille at the Santiago Bernabéu. Marseille took the lead in the 22nd minute when Timothy Weah capitalized on a defensive error by Madrid. However, Madrid struck back with two penalties by Kylian Mbappé to secure the win. Madrid played with 10…
Arsenal opened their 2025-26 Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Athletic Club in San Mamés. The Gunners controlled much of the match but struggled in the first half to convert chances. Then, substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard turned the game in Arsenal’s favour with two crucial moments after coming off the bench….
