Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has revealed that chronic back problems stemming from his playing days now leave him reliant on a wheelchair or hospital care during severe flare-ups. The 47-year-old, widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s greatest centre-backs, opened up about the lasting physical toll of his career in …
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has described the current season as the toughest of his managerial career, admitting that his team is struggling to meet the high standards of the club. The Reds’ 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday left them sixth in the Premier League, four points behind fifth-placed Chelsea. Liverpool are level on …
Tunisian referee Haitham Guirat has been suspended indefinitely by Tunisia’s football authorities after committing what has been described as a major officiating error during a domestic league fixture. The suspension was confirmed on Monday after a controversial decision in a Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 match triggered widespread criticism and renewed scrutiny of Guirat’s refereeing standards. …
Joan Laporta has officially resigned as president of FC Barcelona, clearing the way to stand for re-election when club members head to the polls on March 15. Under club regulations, any incumbent seeking another term must step down ahead of the vote, with a management commission taking charge in the interim. Laporta, who returned to …
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed that his long-term ambition is to become the first African to manage Spanish giants Real Madrid, describing the goal as a defining milestone in his coaching career. The Malian-born tactician made the disclosure while speaking about his future plans and desire to reach the highest level of …
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has vowed to step down if he felt he was no longer the right person to lead the club, amid mounting pressure following a series of poor results. The Magpies were jeered by their own supporters after a 3-2 home defeat to Brentford at St James’ Park on Saturday, leaving …
The Seattle Seahawks completed an 11-year revenge mission in emphatic fashion on football’s biggest stage, defeating the New England Patriots 29–13 to win Super Bowl LX. The showdown was a highly anticipated rematch of their dramatic 2015 Super Bowl meeting, which the Patriots won in heartbreaking fashion. This time, however, there was no late twist …
Nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna has booked his place in the quarter-finals of the ITTF Africa Cup Championship after a commanding victory in Benghazi, Libya. Aruna produced a ruthless display in the men’s singles round of 16 on Sunday, February 8, thrashing Libya’s Alajaebi Habeb 4–0. The Nigerian dominated throughout, winning the encounter in …
Ismaila Sarr struck in the second half as Crystal Palace snapped a 12-match winless streak with a hard-fought 1–0 Premier League victory over rivals Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. The Senegal international, who scored twice against Brighton in last season’s 3–1 win, proved decisive again by netting the winner in the 61st minute. …
Spanish giants FC Barcelona have confirmed their formal withdrawal from the controversial European Super League (ESL), leaving Real Madrid as the only remaining club still publicly associated with the breakaway project. The Super League was first announced in April 2021, with 12 elite European clubs signing up to form a closed competition designed to rival …
