EPL: Odegaard becomes Arsenal’s highest-paid player with new contract

Martin Odegaard, the captain of Arsenal, has now become Arsenal’s highest-paid player. The Athletic reports that Odegaard has signed a new five-year contract that runs until 2028. “For me, deciding to sign a new contract was a really simple process. “What we are doing as a club right now is special, and I want... Read More

NPFL increases prize money to N150 million

According to a statement from the Nigeria Professional Football League, the 2023–24 season’s champions would walk away with a grand prize of N150 million. Enyimba won the N100 million grand prize for the previous season. At the first meeting of the newly formed board, NPFL Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye made this announcement. Additionally, he stated... Read More

Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia ‘offer Kylian Mbappe a £173.2 million per year deal with a release clause to join Real Madrid in 2024’

According to reports, Al-Hilal has made Kylian Mbappe a record-breaking offer to join the club worth £173.2 million annually (€200 million). Mbappe, 24, was not included in PSG’s preseason tour of Japan and South Korea because of a contract dispute with the club over his future. The striker has a deal with the French... Read More

Giggs cleared over domestic violence charges

Former Manchester United player and current Wales manager Ryan Giggs has been cleared of all accusations that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend and her sister. The charges were dropped during a hearing at Manchester Crown Court, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The 48-year-old Giggs has repeatedly denied assaulting Kate Greville or acting in... Read More

NPL club owners elect new executive

The Nigeria Premier League Club Owners Association has elected Okey Kpalukwu, the general manager of Rivers United, as its chairman. On Monday evening, the election was held in Abuja. Both Doma United owner Alhaji Suleman Umar and Remo Stars owner Honourable Kunle Soname were chosen to serve as the vice chairman for the Northern... Read More

Asake’s ‘Amapiano’ my favourite song – Chelsea star, Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling, a midfielder for Chelsea, has admitted that the song “Amapiano” by Asake, a singer from Nigeria, is presently one of his favorites. In a video posted on Chelsea’s Tiktok page, the England international revealed this. When asked what music they were listening to right now in the video as they were leaving... Read More

Mourinho almost made me retire from football at 24 – Dele Alli

Dele Alli of Everton claims that at the age of 24, he nearly gave up playing football. At the time, Alli was a player of Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur squad. The 27-year-old had an argument with Mourinho during his time at Spurs, who benched him and called him “lazy.” In the Amazon All or... Read More

Saudi side Al-Ittihad ‘make huge £85.6m contract offer to Paul Pogba’

With a rumored three-year, €100 million (£85.6 million) agreement offered to him by Al-Ittihad, Paul Pogba is the newest major name to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. During a recent trip to Saudi Arabia, the Juventus midfielder stopped at Al-Ittihad’s training center, according to Sky Sport Italia. He was afterward questioned... Read More

Chelsea Captain exits club after 11 years

Caesar Azpilicueta leaves Chelsea for Atletico Madrid after being captain for 11 years. The defender and former captain of Chelsea has completed his transfer as a free agent to Atletico Madrid Since moving to Stamford Bridge from Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille in 2012, the defender had become a staple, making over 500... Read More

Gerrard appointed manager of Saudi club Al-Ettifaq

Steven Gerrard, a former player for Liverpool, has been appointed manager of the Saudi Arabian team Al-Ettifaq. With the Saudi club, the 43-year-old signed a two-year deal. Last season, Al-Ettifaq finished seventh out of 16 teams in the Saudi Pro League, 35 points back of winners Al-Ittihad. Since being fired as the manager of... Read More