English Premier League side Manchester United have triggered a one-year extension in Erik ten Hag’s contract to keep him at the club until 2026. The Dutchman’s previous deal, which he signed when he was appointed in 2022, was due to expire in 2025. Ten Hag, who joined United from Ajax, has won two trophies in…
Super Falcons Head Coach Randy Waldrum has picked captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, forward Asisat Oshoala and 14 other players for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Also among players on the list are defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and Michelle Alozie, midfielders Deborah Abiodun, Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe and Toni…
Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer Marta will feature in her sixth Olympics as she has been selected to represent her country at this summer’s Games in Paris. The 38-year-old announced in April that she plans to retire from international football this year. Brazil manager Arthur Elias said Marta is “the greatest athlete of all time” and…
English Premier League side Chelsea have signed Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for £30m. The Leicester academy graduate signed a six-year contract until 2030. His transfer was completed before Sunday’s Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR) deadline so will help Leicester comply with the financial guidelines. He will link up again with manager Enzo…
French side Olympic Marseille have named Roberto de Zerbi as their new manager. De Zerbi left Brighton at the end of last season after two years in the Premier League. The Italian has signed a three-year deal and succeeds Jean-Louis Gasset, who retired at the end of the campaign. “I had a very strong desire…
Host Germany confirmed their status as favourites by beating Denmark to book their place in the quarter final of Euro Championship. Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz scored in a game that was interrupted by storm as Germany kept hopes Alive for a record fourth title The match was suspended for around 20 minutes towards the…
The Football Association in England has confirmed the date for 2024 Community Shield known as the season opener According to the Association, the match will take place on Saturday August 10 2024 The fixture, which is widely acknowledged as the starting gun for the English football season, pits the winners of the Emirates FA Cup,…
Liverpool have turned down a proposal from Newcastle United which involved Anthony Gordon joining the Reds and Jarell Quansah moving in the opposite direction as part of the deal. The Anfield club did not view the deal as being right for them, even though 23-year-old forward Gordon is a player they admire. Gordon, who joined…
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr scored twice as Brazil kick-started their Copa America campaign with a 4-1 win against Paraguay. After a disappointing draw against Costa Rica in their first match, Brazil needed to beat Paraguay before their final group fixture against Colombia. The nine-time winners were gifted a chance to open the lead in…
Former Prime Minister of Georgia, Bidzina Ivanishvili, has pledged to give £8.4m to the nation’s football team after they beat Portugal at Euro 2024. Georgia, managed by former French defender Willy Sagnol, overcame Portugal 2-0 in Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday to qualify for the last-16 stage, where they will face Spain. Ivanishvili, who founded the ruling…
