Manchester City have officially appointed former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca as their new manager, signing the Italian to a three-year contract following the departure of Pep Guardiola. Maresca, 46, is no stranger to the Etihad Stadium. Before taking charge at Chelsea, he worked as Guardiola’s assistant during City’s historic treble-winning campaign in 2022/23. He also enjoyed success with the club’s Elite Development Squad, guiding the Under-23s to the Premier League 2 title during the 2020/21 season. His appointment marks a homecoming for a coach who understands the club’s philosophy, expectations, and winning culture. As part of the move, Maresca…
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Canada booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 in dramatic fashion after Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time winner to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa. With the match seemingly destined for extra time and potentially penalties, Canada finally found the breakthrough in the 92nd minute. Eustaquio showed composure outside the penalty area, controlling the ball with his chest before firing a clinical half-volley into the far corner beyond South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, sending the home crowd into celebration. Despite dominating much of the contest, Canada struggled to break down South Africa’s resilient defence.…
Lionel Messi once again etched his name into football history, becoming the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer as Argentina secured a place in the last 32 with a victory over Austria on Monday. The Argentine captain delivered a memorable performance in Dallas, scoring twice to take his World Cup tally to 18 goals. The achievement sees Messi surpass former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, who previously held the record with 16 goals scored across tournaments between 2002 and 2014. Messi’s landmark first goal came in the 38th minute of the Group J clash. A clever move involving Thiago Almada and Facundo…
Real Madrid have strengthened their squad ahead of the new season by completing the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on a six-year contract. The deal is worth an initial £47.5 million, with a further £4.3 million in performance-related add-ons, taking the total package to a potential £51.8 million. Cucurella leaves Chelsea after four seasons at Stamford Bridge, having joined the London club from Brighton & Hove Albion in a £63 million transfer in 2022. During his time with the Blues, the 27-year-old made 163 appearances and played a key role in the club’s successes, including triumphs in…
Co-hosts Mexico kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup in style, defeating a nine-man South Africa side 2-0 in front of a packed and passionate crowd at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The opening match of the tournament delivered goals, red cards, and a memorable milestone. Mexico wasted little time making their mark on the competition. Just nine minutes into the match, the hosts sent the home crowd into celebration when midfielder Erik Lira won possession with a strong challenge on South Africa’s Yaya Sithole. The loose ball fell kindly to Julian Quiñones, who drove a powerful shot through the legs…
Arsenal’s dream of lifting their first-ever UEFA Champions League trophy ended in heartbreaking fashion in Budapest, as Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious after a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. The final carried historic significance for both clubs. Arsenal were chasing a maiden Champions League title, while PSG were aiming to cement their growing European legacy by successfully defending the trophy they won the previous season. Mikel Arteta’s side could hardly have wished for a better opening. Just six minutes into the contest, Kai Havertz gave Arsenal the lead after capitalising on a fortunate sequence of events.…
Nigerian footballers delivered standout performances across Europe over the weekend, capping off the 2025/26 campaign with goals, trophies, promotions, and memorable individual achievements. Iheanacho Helps Celtic Complete Domestic Double In Scotland, Kelechi Iheanacho was on target as Celtic defeated Dunfermline Athletic 3-1 at Hampden Park to win the Scottish Cup on Saturday. Fresh from clinching the Scottish Premiership title in dramatic fashion against Hearts last weekend, Celtic completed a memorable domestic Double with another impressive display. Iheanacho replaced James Forrest in the 58th minute and wasted little time making his presence felt. In the 72nd minute, the Nigerian forward produced…
The curtain came down on the 2025/26 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday, bringing with it dramatic moments, celebrations, and historic achievements. Among the biggest headlines of the campaign was the remarkable resurgence of Shooting Stars Sports Club, who secured a long-awaited return to continental football. Popularly known as 3SC, the Ibadan-based side finished third on the NPFL table with 60 points from 38 matches, earning qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup. Although Shooting Stars suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Niger Tornadoes on the final day of the season, results elsewhere worked in their favor as…
The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday as Enugu Rangers emerged champions after a tense 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. Led by coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, the Flying Antelopes battled fiercely to secure their ninth Nigerian league title in what proved to be a dramatic final day of the campaign. The victory saw Rangers finish at the top of the NPFL table with 68 points from 38 matches, capping off an impressive and consistent season. Chidiebere Nwobodo was the hero of the day, scoring both goals…
Aston Villa produced a commanding performance in Istanbul to defeat Freiburg and lift the Europa League trophy, ending a 30-year wait for major silverware in unforgettable fashion. Under the lights at Besiktas Park, Unai Emery’s side delivered a display full of confidence, quality, and composure as they secured the club’s second major European title — 44 years after Villa famously won the European Cup in 1982. The victory also cemented Emery’s reputation as the undisputed master of the Europa League. The Spanish manager lifted the trophy for a remarkable fifth time, completing yet another extraordinary European campaign. Aston Villa wasted…