A Somali referee has reportedly been barred from entering the United States, adding to growing controversy surrounding the FIFA World Cup. Somali referee Artan has been denied entry into the United States ahead of the tournament. Reports also indicate that some fan tickets for the World Cup group stage have been revoked. The latest development…
Florentino Pérez has secured another term as Real Madrid president following an overwhelming election win. Florentino Pérez will continue as president of Real Madrid after winning the club’s presidential election by a wide margin. The veteran football executive retained control of the Spanish giants despite facing a challenge from businessman Enrique Riquelme. Pérez’s campaign focused…
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is conscious and recovering after collapsing during an international friendly against Ukraine. Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly match against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday, forcing the game to be abandoned. The 34-year-old midfielder went down in the 65th minute and received immediate medical attention on the pitch. Denmark’s national team…
Premier League side Brighton have moved to secure one of Nigeria’s most promising young talents. Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a £21.5 million deal to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm. The 18-year-old is expected to sign a five-year contract when the summer transfer window officially opens on June 15. Brighton manager…
Poland scored deep into stoppage time to deny Nigeria victory in a dramatic 2-2 friendly draw in Warsaw. Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by Poland after Przemysław Wiśniewski scored a late equaliser in added time at the PGE Narodowy Stadium on Wednesday. The Super Eagles took the lead in the 23rd minute through…
Spanish authorities have called off a World Cup warm-up match involving DR Congo due to health concerns linked to the country’s Ebola outbreak. The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion in southern Spain has cancelled a scheduled friendly match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chile over fears surrounding the ongoing Ebola outbreak…
Swiss forward Breel Embolo missed his team’s departure after US travel authorisation was placed under review. Switzerland’s World Cup squad travelled to the United States without striker Breel Embolo after his ESTA travel authorisation was unexpectedly placed under further review. The Swiss Football Federation said Embolo’s approval had initially been granted but was later flagged…
Celebrations turned violent after Arsenal’s title parade, leaving six people injured in separate stabbing incidents. Six people were stabbed and 24 others arrested following Arsenal’s Premier League victory celebrations in north London, according to the Metropolitan Police. One man in his 20s suffered life-threatening injuries after an attack on Hornsey Road, although police say his…
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has explained why two of Nigeria’s biggest stars will not feature in the upcoming international friendlies. Nigeria will be without Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman for their friendly matches against Poland and Portugal. Head coach Eric Chelle said Osimhen was excused to focus on resolving his club future. Lookman on…
More than 400 people were arrested after celebrations following PSG’s Champions League triumph turned violent across France. Clashes broke out between football fans and police after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League final. Authorities said more than 400 people were arrested, including 280 in Paris, as unrest disrupted transport services and damaged…
