Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year contract, with the Spanish coach tasked with reviving the club’s struggling fortunes. The former Bayer Leverkusen boss will officially begin his role on July 1, 2026, according to a club statement released on Sunday. “Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment…
By Ayomide Otitoju Manchester City secured an eighth FA Cup title after Antoine Semenyo produced a moment of brilliance to seal a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday. The Ghana winger delivered the decisive goal in the second half, improvising with an audacious back-flick to divert Erling Haaland’s cross into the net in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy have teamed up for “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The song was released on Friday through Sony Music Latin and FIFA, marking a major collaboration between two of the world’s leading music acts. Blending Shakira’s Latin pop and reggaetón…
Former Manchester United and England captain David Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham, have an estimated combined wealth of £1.185 billion ($1.583 billion), placing them among the UK’s richest sporting figures. The former footballer, who retired in 2013, is co-owner…
By Ayomide Otitoju Jannik Sinner advanced to the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday after defeating Andrey Rublev in straight sets and setting a new record for consecutive wins in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. The world number one secured a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Rublev in Rome, extending his winning streak in Masters 1000…
Chelsea FC interim head coach Calum McFarlane has called on his side to salvage their difficult season by defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Chelsea are without a win in their last seven Premier League matches and currently sit ninth in the table, leaving them with little hope of qualifying for…
Real Madrid has formally opened its presidential electoral process after incumbent president Florentino Pérez announced he will seek re-election. In a statement on Thursday, the club said candidates have a 10-day window, ending May 23, to submit their bids. Under club rules, aspirants must have been members for at least 20 years and provide a…
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop group BTS are set to headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, FIFA announced on Thursday. The show will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and will be curated by Chris Martin. It will mark the first time a half-time…
LeBron James said he will take time to reflect on his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs on Monday following a 115-110 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who completed a 4-0 series sweep in the Western Conference semi-finals. The 41-year-old forward produced 24 points and 12 rebounds in…
