In a surprising turn of events, Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has officially been granted free agent status, enabling the global football icon to engage in contract talks with any club worldwide. This development comes even though Messi’s current contract with the Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit is valid until December 2025. Sources close to
English Premier League club Burnley has reportedly joined the growing list of European sides expressing strong interest in Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare, as the summer transfer window gathers momentum. The towering striker, who currently plies his trade with Genk in the Belgian Pro League, has been attracting attention following a string of impressive performances that
London, July 1, 2025 — Premier League side Arsenal have completed the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea after triggering his £5 million release clause, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The 30‑year‑old, once the world’s most expensive goalkeeper following his £71 million move from Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea in 2018, has agreed to a three‑year
LAGOS, Nigeria – Anticipation is reaching fever pitch as the stage is set for the grand finale of the 2025 Federation Cup, with Nigeria’s top football clubs poised to compete for the prestigious title at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. This year’s edition promises a historic showdown, with both the men’s and women’s finals
Leicester, UK – June 2025Dutch manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has officially stepped down as head coach of Leicester City following the club’s relegation from the English Premier League at the end of the 2024/2025 season. The former Manchester United striker, who took over the Foxes in October 2024, was unable to steer the team to
Abuja – June 27, 2025 Nigeria’s star female goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has officially signed with Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s Football Club, marking a significant transfer ahead of the 2025–26 Women’s Super League season. The 24-year-old shot-stopper joins Brighton from French side Paris FC, where she spent five seasons and earned widespread acclaim. During her
English Premier League side Arsenal have opened active negotiations to secure the signing of highly-rated Spanish centre-back Christian Mosquera from La Liga outfit Valencia, source has gathered. The 19-year-old defender has emerged as one of the Gunners’ primary targets to strengthen their backline ahead of the upcoming season. According to sources close to the deal,
MADRID, SPAIN – Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has been excluded from the squad for Thursday’s final FIFA Club World Cup group-stage encounter against Red Bull Salzburg, despite returning to training earlier this week following a bout of illness. The decision to sideline the French international has raised eyebrows among fans and pundits, given that
Manchester United scouts have entered negotiations over a potential £200,000-a-week deal for Nigeria’s star striker Victor Osimhen, countering earlier claims that he was demanding £300,000-plus per week. According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the 26-year-old is happy to maintain his current net salary—around €12 million annually—which translates to just under £200,000 per week in the
In a marquee showdown, Lionel Messi will pit his Inter Miami side against his former club, Paris Saint‑Germain, in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Club World Cup in Atlanta. The match comes after Inter Miami secured progression from Group A following a dramatic 2‑2 draw with Palmeiras, where veterans Tadeo Allende and Luis
