July, 2025 — Spain — Rising Spanish star Nico Williams has officially turned down a move to FC Barcelona, opting instead to extend his stay at Athletic Club until 2035. The 22-year-old winger, who has been a key figure for both club and country, signed a long-term contract extension with the Basque side, effectively putting
Gondomar, Portugal — July 4, 2025 — Grief enveloped the town of Gondomar in northern Portugal on Thursday evening as the bodies of Portuguese football star Diogo Jota and his younger brother, Andre, arrived for burial. Heartbroken fans and mourners gathered in large numbers outside a local church, lining the streets in solemn silence to
July, 2025 — Abuja, Nigeria — The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed concern over reports that Nigerian sprint star, Favour Ofili, has switched her sporting allegiance to Turkey, and says it is taking urgent steps to address underlying issues affecting athlete welfare and retention. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Federation acknowledged
July, 2025 — Nigerian international and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, has reportedly rejected a lucrative offer from Turkish giants Galatasaray, signalling his strong preference for a move to the English Premier League. Despite Galatasaray’s readiness to meet Osimhen’s €75 million release clause and offer a highly attractive wage package, the 25-year-old striker turned down the
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
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
A Brazilian man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for stealing a football signed by Neymar during the violent riots at Brazil’s Congress in January 2023. Nelson Ribeiro Fonseca Junior, 34, was convicted by the Supreme Court on Monday night, not only for the theft of the autographed ball but also for charges
Lagos, Nigeria – June , 2025 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the development of sports across the state, announcing plans to further expand fencing as a structured sport within the state’s education system. Speaking at the just-concluded 23rd African Fencing Championships held at Charterhouse, Lekki, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed
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
