Football

Former Real Madrid striker, Gonzalo Higuain, has announced his retirement from football aged 34.

Gonzalo Higuain retires from football

October 4, 2022

The new President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has given his pledge to run an inclusive administration, in which all stakeholders will be welcome to make suggestions and recommendations on the best way to deal with knotty and not-so-knotty issues.

NFF boss to focus on national teams’ welfare

October 4, 2022

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Akwa Ibom inaugurates 18, 000-seater stadium complex in Eket

October 3, 2022

As Liverpool’s fading Premier League title aspirations took another hit in a 3-3 shootout with Brighton, the club’s major summer signing Darwin Nunez watched on from the bench for 89 minutes.

Sidelined Darwin Nunez a symptom of Liverpool’s slow start

October 3, 2022

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez again insisted on the idea of a European Super League when speaking at a club members assembly on Sunday.

Real Madrid supremo insisting on European Super League

October 2, 2022

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FIFA president: Indonesia stadium stampede a ‘tragedy beyond comprehension’

October 2, 2022

At least 174 people have died in a crush at an Indonesian football match that has become one of the world’s worst stadium disasters.

At least 174 dead in Indonesian football crush

October 2, 2022

In this picture taken on October 1, 2022, a group of people carry a man after a football match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at Kanjuruhan stadium in Malang, East Java. At least 127 people died at a football stadium in Indonesia late on October 1 when fans invaded the pitch and police responded with tear gas, triggering a stampede, officials said. (Photo by AFP)

Indonesia: At least 174 dead in football stadium stampede

October 2, 2022

'The Times' was given access to part of the documentary which tells the story of Erling Haaland's decision to join Manchester City after leaving Borussia Dortmund. One of the most striking aspects is when his father, Alfie, lists his possible destinations in order of preference.

Real Madrid was Erling Haaland’s third option

September 30, 2022

Christophe Galtier would not be allowed to manage a team in Europe if the reasons behind his exit from Nice were made public, says a former director.

Ex-Nice director suggests Christophe Galtier disliked at former club

September 29, 2022

In an emotional Instagram post, the 35-year-old midfielder reflected on his career that saw him lift among others the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup plus making 248 appearances for Premier League giants, Chelsea.

Former Chelsea star Ramires retires from football

September 29, 2022

Japan women’s senior football have released their squad for the international friendly against Nigeria’s Super Falcons.

Japan release squad for friendly vs Super Falcons

September 29, 2022

Rio Ferdinand called on football federations to take more action against racism after a banana was thrown at Richarlison during Brazil's 5-1 friendly victory over Tunisia on Tuesday.

Rio Ferdinand calls for more action against racism after banana thrown at Richarlison

September 28, 2022

Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will emerge victorious against the Desert Foxes when both teams clash on Tuesday.

Friendly: Nigeria coach ‘happy’ with performance

September 28, 2022

Ahead of eagerly awaited Friday’s elections into the board of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) the Minister off Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, yesterday met with all the 11 Presidential aspirants in a closed door meeting in Abuja.

NFF elections: Sports minister parleys presidential aspirants

September 28, 2022