Ademola Lookman described his recognition as CAF Player of the Year for 2024 as a “blessing” while dedicating the award to his family and Nigeria. The Atalanta forward, who succeeded compatriot Victor Osimhen as Africa’s best footballer, expressed gratitude to God, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, his teammates, and Nigerians for their unwavering support….
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has dismissed talk of a rift with star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne and says he is “desperate” to have the Belgian back to his best. De Bruyne has only started four Premier League games in another campaign blighted by injury. However, he has featured for just 72 minutes across five…
Ruud van Nistelrooy began his reign as Leicester boss on a winning note by beating West Ham United 3-1 and pushed Julen Lopetegui closer to the brink at West Ham. Striker Vardy pounced after just 98 seconds in Van Nistelrooy’s first game in charge, before Bilal El Khannouss and Patson Daka struck to seal victory…
Ahead of Sunday’s premier league clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, Pep Guardiola says he has asked the Manchester City hierarchy for a chance to turn the club’s form around, but will leave if he fails to do so. Guardiola is enduring the worst run of form in his managerial career, with City losing five…
Manchester City’s duo of Rodri and Erling Haaland are the sole nominees from the Premier League in the best male player category at the 2024 Fifa Best Awards. The pair have been recognised after City became the first team in English top-flight history to win four league titles in a row. Real Madrid and England…
Leicester City have appointed former PSV Eindhoven boss Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager. The Dutchman replaces Steve Cooper, who was sacked last weekend after just 12 Premier League matches in charge of the Foxes. He has signed a contract until June 2027 at the King Power Stadium. Van Nistelrooy’s appointment comes two weeks…
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be appointed as Leicester City’s new manager. The 48-year-old Dutchman would replace Steve Cooper, who was sacked after just 157 days in charge following Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat by Chelsea. Van Nistelrooy’s appointment comes two weeks after he left his role as interim head…
In a significant development, Premier League clubs have voted to approve changes to the rules governing commercial deals. The decision was made at a meeting in London on Friday, with 16 clubs voting in favor of the changes and four against. Manchester City, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa were the four clubs that…
England captain Harry Kane made history by reaching 50 Bundesliga goals at the fastest pace ever with a hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win over Augsburg. Kane needed to score three goals to get to the landmark and after scoring a 63rd-minute penalty for the opener, he added two more in injury time. His second…
New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he is the “right man” for the club but will need time to implement his ideas. The 39-year-old signed a two-and-a-half-year deal earlier this month to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked in October. United are 13th in the Premier League table, seven points above Sunday’s…
