Cristian Romero has completed his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Atletico Madrid, bringing an end to his five-year spell with the Premier League club. Tottenham will receive £34 million for the Argentina international, who made 124 appearances for Spurs and captained the team to their first major trophy in 17 years. Romero had already announced…
Celtic have confirmed the signing of Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo on a four-year contract, with an option to extend the deal by a further season. The Egypt international has joined the Scottish champions to strengthen Martin O’Neill’s attacking options on the right flank, offering a naturally left-footed option in the position. Celtic have paid…
By Ayomide Otitoju Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has refused to rule out a possible departure from the Turkish club amid growing interest from Arsenal. The 27-year-old addressed speculation about his future after scoring both goals in Galatasaray’s frustrating 2-2 draw with newly promoted Corum FK at Rams Park on Friday. Despite his brace, Osimhen took…
Barcelona have been active in the summer transfer window, strengthening their squad while also making significant sales to improve the club’s finances. Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon are among the club’s major attacking arrivals, while Rodri is also expected to join the squad soon. However, Barcelona’s spending has been supported by a series of departures….
US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid mounting criticism over a failed private investment proposal and allegations of a workplace affair. Trump said FIFA would be making a “terrible mistake” if it considered replacing Infantino, describing the FIFA president as “fantastic” and praising his leadership of the 2026…
Liverpool have completed the signing of Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo on loan for the 2026–27 season, with an option to make the move permanent for £47 million ($63.5 million). The 27-year-old Uruguay international has joined Liverpool ahead of the new Premier League season, giving manager Andoni Iraola another option in central defence. Iraola had pushed…
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of football star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, his son’s childhood club, Newell’s Old Boys, announced on Saturday. Newell’s Old Boys described Jorge as a key figure in Lionel Messi’s career, saying his support and guidance were important throughout the footballer’s development. The Royal…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced renewed criticism after UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) issued a joint statement stressing that football should not be controlled by any individual. The three confederations, in a letter issued on Monday, criticised the leadership of world football’s governing body following Infantino’s recently withdrawn proposal to introduce…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed the state’s readiness to host the inaugural National Intermediate Sports Festival scheduled for October 1 to 15. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Saturday during an inspection of ongoing rehabilitation works at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, one of the venues being prepared for the event. The…
