Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire and former owner of English Premier League giants Chelsea Football Club, has firmly declared that he has no intention of returning to football club ownership or assuming any professional role within the sport again. Abramovich, who famously purchased Chelsea in 2003 and transformed the club into a dominant force in
In a decisive shift in their summer transfer strategy, Chelsea Football Club have reportedly withdrawn from talks to sign French goalkeeper Mike Maignan from Serie A giants AC Milan. According to multiple sources, including highly regarded transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the deal collapsed after Chelsea refused to meet Milan’s valuation of the player, which allegedly
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has directed all participating clubs to upgrade key stadium facilities ahead of the 2025/26 season, warning that non-compliance may result in losing the right to host home matches. The directive comes just weeks after the conclusion of the 2024/25 season, which ended with Remo Stars clinching their maiden league
Global music fans are in for a treat as Nigerian singer Tems joins American rapper Doja Cat and Colombian superstar J Balvin to headline the inaugural halftime performance at the FIFA Club World Cup final. The event, set for July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, marks a historic moment, the first full-scale halftime show in
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially approved the establishment of the Sam Okwaraji Secondary Schools Soccer Championship, honouring the late national team midfielder 36 years after his death. Okwaraji, remembered for collapsing during a 1990 World Cup qualifier against Angola at Lagos’ National Stadium on 12 August 1989, passed away at age 25 due
Portugal have been crowned UEFA Nations League champions for the second time after edging past Spain 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in a pulsating final in Munich on Sunday. Ruben Neves scored the decisive penalty after Alvaro Morata’s miss proved costly for La Roja. The dramatic victory adds another chapter to Portugal’s football
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have paid a heartfelt tribute to their legendary former captain and coach, Stephen Keshi, on the ninth anniversary of his death, celebrating his lasting influence on Nigerian football. Keshi, popularly known as “The Big Boss”, died on June 7, 2016, at the age of 54. He remains a towering figure
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has gifted his former grassroots coach, Nduka Ugbade, a brand-new Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in a heartwarming show of gratitude. The emotional moment, captured on video, showed Ndidi, 28, embracing a visibly moved Ugbade before handing over the keys to the vehicle. The Leicester City star described the gesture as
Rising English striker Liam Delap has officially been assigned the number 9 jersey at Chelsea Football Club, a move that signals the club’s strong confidence in the young forward as preparations intensify for the upcoming Premier League season. The announcement was made through the club’s verified channels earlier today, sparking conversations among fans and analysts
Manchester City have agreed a €55 million (approximately £46.3 million) transfer deal with AC Milan for Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, marking the former Premier League champions’ first major signing of the 2025 summer transfer window. The 26-year-old is expected to sign a five-year contract with the English club, pending a medical examination scheduled to take
