Luka Modric, the iconic Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder, has joined Championship club Swansea City as an investor and co-owner, the club confirmed on Monday. The 39-year-old Croatian captain, who has spent over a decade at Real Madrid, helping the Spanish giants secure six UEFA Champions League titles, has now turned his attention to the
Arsenal head to the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night with one goal in mind—converting their commanding first-leg advantage into a place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. But for Mikel Arteta and his side, the stakes run deeper than just qualification; the entire narrative of their 2024/25 campaign may well depend on what unfolds under
French superstar Kylian Mbappe is set to spearhead Real Madrid’s pursuit of yet another storied Champions League comeback as the Spanish giants attempt to overturn a daunting 3-0 deficit against Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. The Gunners stunned the 15-time European champions in the first leg of the quarter-final in London, but
Heineken has launched a vibrant campaign titled “Cheers to the Real Hardcore Fans,” celebrating the passion and dedication of Nigerian football enthusiasts. This initiative is part of Heineken’s broader “Fresher Football” platform, which aims to redefine the fan experience and challenge traditional stereotypes of hardcore fandom.Key Aspects of the Campaign:Celebrating Fan Culture: The campaign highlights
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, is reportedly considering two major clubs for his next move this summer. According to a Galatasaray insider, Osimhen has narrowed down his options to Juventus and Barcelona, both of which would represent a significant step up in his career. Osimhen has been in
Former Nigerian international and ex-Montpellier forward, John Chukwudi Utaka, has called on the Super Eagles to remain resolute in their pursuit of a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their precarious position in the qualifiers. Speaking passionately in an interview, Utaka encouraged the team to leverage their talent and determination to overcome the
In a significant development for women’s football, England assistant coach Arjan Veurink is set to leave his role with the Lionesses after this summer’s European Championship to become the head coach of the Netherlands women’s national team. Veurink, who has been an integral part of Sarina Wiegman’s coaching staff since 2017, will take over the
Renowned boxing promoter Bob Arum has cast doubt on Tyson Fury’s return to the ring, stating emphatically that the former heavyweight champion “should stay retired.” Speaking in an interview, Arum emphasized that Fury, at 36 years old, has “had enough” of the sport and owes it to himself and his family to remain happily retired.
American heavyweight contender Jarrell Miller has made a bold declaration, stating that he intends to end Anthony Joshua’s boxing career if they ever face each other in the ring. Miller, known as “Big Baby,” has long been vocal about his desire to settle “unfinished business” with Joshua, a sentiment that dates back to 2019 when
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked claims circulating on social media suggesting that it owed late former Super Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu, the sum of $128,000 before his passing on Saturday. Speaking on the issue, NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, dismissed the allegations as baseless, stating categorically that there is no
