FIFA has increased the total prize and operational funding for the 2026 World Cup to nearly $900 million, following concerns from participating teams over rising costs linked to travel, taxes, and logistics. In a statement issued after a meeting of its ruling council ahead of its Congress in Vancouver, FIFA said total distributions to the…
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring in July with a bout against little-known Albanian fighter Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia.The fight, scheduled for July 25 in Riyadh, will mark Joshua’s first appearance since a December car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close associates,…
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has declared that no team in Europe is currently stronger than his side, as the French champions prepare for their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash against Bayern Munich.Speaking ahead of the first leg at the Parc des Princes, Enrique described the fixture as a meeting of Europe’s top teams,…
Manchester City staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat Southampton 2-1 on Saturday, securing a place in the FA Cup final. The Championship side looked set for a famous upset when Finn Azaz fired them ahead with a superb finish in the 79th minute, putting Southampton on course for their first FA Cup final appearance…
By Ayomide Otitoju Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with Eberechi Eze scoring the decisive goal. Eze struck in the first half with a powerful effort to secure Arsenal’s return to first place after briefly slipping behind…
Chelsea F.C. booked their place in the FA Cup final after a 1-0 victory over Leeds United at Wembley on Sunday, with Enzo Fernández scoring the decisive goal in a tense semi-final. Fernández headed home in the first half to seal victory for Chelsea in their first match since the sacking of manager Liam Rosenior,…
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane has confirmed that Brazilian winger Estevão will miss the remainder of the English season due to injury, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming World Cup.The 19-year-old sustained a hamstring injury during Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United last week and has since been ruled out for the rest…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Nigerian international, Mike Eneramo, has died after collapsing during a training session in Kaduna on Friday. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours at a primary school in the Ungwan Yelwa area, where the ex-striker was engaged in routine exercises. He was suspected to have suffered a heart attack and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior following a run of five consecutive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday. The 41-year-old, who had been in charge for just over three months after leaving French side Strasbourg—affiliated with Chelsea’s American owners—was dismissed after Tuesday’s 3–0 defeat to Brighton, which proved decisive….
