Europe’s football governing body UEFA on Saturday released fixtures and date of matches in the new look Champions league. Premier League Champions Manchester City will face Inter Milan on 18 September in their first match of this season’s Champions League – in a repeat of the 2023 final in Istanbul. Liverpool travel to AC Milan…
Bruno Labbadia has made a U-turn on his decision to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, announced on Tuesday that the German will take charge of the Super Eagles. According to reports emanating from Germany, the 58-year-old has now rejected the chance to manage the three-time African champions. NFF reportedly…
Italian Seria A side Napoli have signed Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay for a fee of £25.7m. The Scotland international, departs having spent his entire career at United – first attending a soccer school at the club when aged five. McTominay made his United debut in 2017 and made 255 club appearances under four permanent…
Kieran Trippier, the 33-year-old Newcastle United defender, has announced his retirement from international football. With 54 caps for England, Trippier has had a remarkable international career, representing the Three Lions in four major tournaments Trippier made his debut for England in 2017 and was a key player in Gareth Southgate’s team, known for his set-piece…
Southampton have completed the signing of Arsenal and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale for £25m. The Saints will pay an initial £18m for the former Sheffield United goalkeeper, with an extra £7m in add-ons. The 26-year-old has signed a four-year deal at St Mary’s and the club have the option of extending his deal by a…
The draws for the new look Europa League have been made with Scottish club Rangers taking on both Manchester United and Tottenham. Rangers will play Spurs at Ibrox and travel to Old Trafford to play Manchester United their first meeting in 14 years. Each team plays eight fixtures in the ‘league phase’, with this year’s…
Italian side Napoli have signed Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea in a £30m deal. Napoli’s move for Lukaku has been driven by their manager Antonio Conte, under whom the Belgian enjoyed two prolific seasons for Inter Milan from 2019 to 2021. The striker rejoined Chelsea in 2021 for £97.5m but has spent the past…
English team Liverpool will face Champions League holders Real Madrid on their return to the competition following the draw for the new-look format. Manchester City and Arsenal both play last season’s semi-finalists Paris St-Germain in their fixtures, while Aston Villa take on Scottish champions Celtic. Each team plays eight fixtures in the ‘league phase’, with…
The Nigeria Football Federation has named German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, as the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team, Super Eagles. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi who made the announcement said “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head…
The move is expected to end Bournemouth’s interest in Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale, while Mark Travers may now leave the club before Friday’s transfer deadline. Kepa, has also extended his contract at Stamford Bridge until the end of the 2026 season. His deal was due to expire in June 2025 which would have allowed him…
