Real Madrid manager, José Mourinho, has been named La Liga Manager of the Month for October following an impressive run of results by the Spanish club. The Portuguese tactician earned the award after guiding Madrid to a 100 per cent winning record during the month, including victory over arch-rivals Barcelona in El Clásico. La Liga…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a record-breaking 23-year career with the national team. The 41-year-old forward confirmed his decision in a social media post on Thursday, signing off with the message, “Portugal will always be in me.” He retires with 146 goals in 243 appearances,…
West Ham United have sacked their head coach, Nuno Espírito Santo, with immediate effect following a review of the club’s performance at the start of the English Championship season. The club announced the decision in a statement on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, saying a managerial change was necessary to ensure its objectives and expectations remained…
A yet-to-be-identified footballer has reportedly lost his life in a road accident involving a Mercedes-Benz C300 and a commercial bus along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The fatal crash occurred around the Magboro axis of Ogun State, leaving the footballer dead. The incident involved the luxury vehicle and a bus, although details surrounding the circumstances that led…
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has fined Abia Warriors and Katsina United for breaches of its regulations during their respective home matches. Abia Warriors were sanctioned for failing to provide adequate security during their encounter with Niger Tornadoes, contrary to an agreement reached at the pre-match technical meeting. The Umuahia-based club was also found…
Manchester United’s struggles have deepened following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday, raising fresh questions about manager Michael Carrick’s future at Old Trafford. The defeat extended United’s winless run to eight games and left them 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone. Carrick’s decision to leave captain Bruno…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for increased investment in agricultural innovation, stronger support for farmers and the adoption of sustainable farming practices to address food insecurity and improve nutrition across the country. She also urged Nigerians to reduce food waste and embrace responsible food consumption, stressing that combining modern agricultural innovations with…
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Junior has called on football referees to provide greater protection for attacking players, citing himself, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Atletico Madrid’s Julián Álvarez as players who deserve better treatment on the pitch. The Brazilian made the appeal after receiving a four-match ban on Wednesday following his dismissal during Real Madrid’s 1-0…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the collapse of Nigeria Airways, accusing him of hypocrisy in his comments on the country’s aviation sector. Keyamo reportedly questioned Atiku’s position on aviation-related issues, pointing to the liquidation of the defunct national carrier during the period he…
Manchester United are reportedly considering a fine for defender Lisandro Martínez after he publicly criticised the club’s leadership following their two-nil Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid. The Argentina international expressed frustration over the club’s summer recruitment and called for greater investment to strengthen the squad. Martínez specifically questioned technical director Jason Wilcox, arguing that…
