Liverpool’s Frimpong embraces challenge of replacing Alexander-Arnold
Netherlands international Jeremie Frimpong is relishing the challenge of filling the void left by England international Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool. Frimpong, 24, joined the Premier League champions from Bayer Leverkusen in a £29.5 million deal, as a replacement for Alexander-Arnold who moved to Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid at the end of his contract. “It’s big […]
John Stones opens up on career doubts amid injury woes
Manchester City defender John Stones has revealed he had uncertainty over his playing career amid recurring injury concerns over the last two years. The England international who was an integral member of the 2022-23 treble-winning squad, was limited to just six Premier League starts last season, while he missed 33 of the Cityzens game sidelined. […]
Yamal or Dembele? Marcus Rashford reveals Ballon d’Or favorite
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford believes Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal is the standout candidate to win this year’s prestigious Ballon d’Or award. The England international revealed the Spanish teenage sensation as his preferred candidate for the award, ahead of France Paris Saint Germain’s winger Ousmane Dembele. Yamal and Dembele are among the favorites for the […]
Nuno Espirito Santo pleased to commit future to Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo is delighted to extend his contract at the club, stating his desire to create better memories at the club. The Portuguese who had previously managed Wolves and Tottenham Hotspur, moved to the City Ground in December 2023, with the Tricky Trees in a battle for survival. He was able […]
Chelsea’s Jackson regrets costly red card in Flamengo defeat
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has expressed remorse after his sending off in the Blues 3-1 defeat to Flamengo in the Club World Cup on Friday. Jackson, 24, received a straight red card for a rash challenge on Ayrton Lucas, moments after coming on as a substitute, his second in four matches after his sending off […]
Chelsea’s Palmer reveals inspiration behind shirt number change
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has revealed his admiration for football heroes Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney, inspired him to switch his shirt number. Palmer, 23, had worn the number 20 shirt since his move from Manchester City in September 2023, with the number 10 jersey previously worn by Ukraine international Mykhailo Mudryk who had joined […]
Kompany warns Bayern ahead of tough Boca Junior clash
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has acknowledged the threat posed by Argentina side Boca Juniors, ahead of their clash in the FIFA Club World Cup in the early hours of Friday. The Bundesliga champions set a new competition record in their opening match of the competition, cruising to a 10-0 thrashing of New Zealand amateurs, […]
NPFL: Plateau United’s Akwuegbu sets target ahead of upcoming season
Plateau United consultant Benedict Akwuegbu has set a benchmark for the team as they prepare for the 2025-26 Nigerian Premier Football League season. The former Nigerian international, speaking in an interview, explained that the club will be well-prepared to fight for the league title next season, after falling short in the last campaign. The Peace […]
Frank keen to build on ‘legend’ Postecoglou’s Spurs’ legacy
New Spurs manager Thomas Frank is eager to build on the legacy built by his predecessor, Ange Postecoglou, at the North London club. The 51-year old, in his first interview since being appointed to replace the Australian who was dismissed despite ending Tottenham’s 17-year trophy-drought, referred to Postecoglou as a club legend, while expressing readiness […]
Foden sets Club World Cup record as Man City beat Wydad in opener
England international Phil Foden scored one and set up another as Manchester City opened their 2025 Club World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Wydad AC on Wednesday. Foden’s strike, which came under two minutes, was the fastest-ever goal in the competition’s history. Story of the match Pep Guardiola fielded a new-look Manchester […]
