Chelsea and Tottenham linked with SC Freiburg goalkeeper after standout season. Noah Atubolu, the 23-year-old SC Freiburg goalkeeper, is reportedly on the radar of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur after a string of impressive performances this season. Atubolu was a standout in Freiburg’s 5-1 Europa League win over KRC Genk, catching the attention of top-flight clubs looking to strengthen between the posts. Tottenham are said to be targeting him as a potential replacement for Guglielmo Vicario, who could depart in the next transfer window, while Chelsea have also expressed interest in the talented shot-stopper. Born in Germany to Nigerian parents, Atubolu…
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Former England captain criticizes controversial decision awarding Morocco the AFCON 2025 title. Former England captain Wayne Rooney has strongly criticized the Confederation of African Football’s decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco, calling the ruling “crazy.” CAF’s Appeal Board overturned Senegal’s 1–0 win, citing a 14-minute walk-off in protest of a stoppage-time penalty as a breach of Articles 82 and 84, and subsequently recorded a 3–0 forfeit in favor of Morocco. Reacting to the verdict, Rooney insisted that Senegal had legitimately won the final on the pitch: “It’s crazy. If I were a Moroccan player, I…
Morocco head coach hails verdict as “well-deserved” following controversial final. Morocco’s new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has expressed his support for CAF’s ruling that awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. The Confederation of African Football declared Morocco champions after ruling that Senegal forfeited the January 18 final in Rabat by walking off the pitch for 14 minutes in protest against a potentially decisive penalty. Although Senegal returned to finish the match and won 1-0 in extra time, CAF’s Appeal Board overturned the result, granting Morocco a 3-0 victory. Speaking during the announcement of his squad for…
Mainoo, Maguire and Tomori included as World Cup hopes fade for key names. Several high-profile stars have been left OUT of England’s 35-man squad, putting their World Cup hopes in serious doubt. Among the notable omissions are Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ollie Watkins and Danny Welbeck — a decision that could see them miss out on the World Cup entirely. In contrast, several players have earned call-ups, including Kobbie Mainoo, Fikayo Tomori, Harry Maguire, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and James Garner. The selections signal a major shake-up within the England setup, as the coaching staff begin shaping their squad ahead of the global tournament.…
Scottish giants monitor Super Eagles defender ahead of potential summer transfer. Rangers FC are closely monitoring Zaidu Sanusi as they consider a €3m summer move for the Super Eagles left-back. The Glasgow club are keen to reinforce their defence after a disappointing season, with Sanusi emerging as a cost-effective and experienced option. Scouts from Rangers were reportedly present during FC Porto’s recent clash with Moreirense FC, as they assessed potential targets ahead of the transfer window. Sanusi’s resurgence has caught attention after a challenging period that included a serious ACL injury in 2024, which sidelined him for nearly eight months.…
New policy aims to boost gender representation across technical staff in women’s football. FIFA is preparing to introduce a major rule change aimed at improving gender representation in women’s football. Under the proposed policy, women’s national teams will be required to include at least one female coach — either as a head coach or assistant coach — along with increasing the number of women within the technical staff. The move is designed to address the ongoing imbalance in coaching, where many women’s teams are still led predominantly by male coaches, despite the rapid growth and global popularity of the women’s…
Alejandro Dominguez addresses Spain’s absence ahead of postponed Finalissima. CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez addressed the suspension of the Finalissima, revealing frustration over Spain’s absence. Speaking publicly, Dominguez highlighted Argentina’s status in the competition: “Argentina are TWO-TIME Finalissima champions… Spain refused to show up to play.” The comments underline the controversy surrounding the postponed clash, with the two-time champions left waiting for an opponent willing to compete in the high-profile fixture. Dominguez’s statement reflects both the prestige of Argentina in the tournament and the unexpected challenges CONMEBOL faces in organizing international competitions.
Chelsea winger keeps fit with private sessions as he awaits final verdict on his case. Mykhaylo Mudryk has taken matters into his own hands as he continues training independently while awaiting a final decision on his ongoing doping case. The Chelsea FC winger has been spotted working out at Uxbridge FC, where he reportedly rented the pitch himself to maintain fitness during his period of uncertainty. Despite being sidelined from competitive football, Mudryk remains fully focused on staying sharp, carrying out solo training sessions as he waits for the outcome of the investigation. His legal team is actively handling the…
Liberian legend insists final results should be decided on the pitch, not off-field rulings. George Weah has weighed in on the ongoing AFCON 2025 controversy, firmly backing Morocco national football team as deserving champions despite the heated debate surrounding the final decision. The former Ballon d’Or winner emphasized that football outcomes should always be determined on the pitch, not through administrative rulings after the game. “If we are being honest, football doesn’t work that way. Whoever leaves the pitch is considered the loser, even if they were leading before the final whistle.” Weah stressed the importance of the referee’s final…
Dual-national forward signs long-term deal until 2029 in Sweden. Swedish Allsvenskan side IF Brommapojkarna have officially announced the signing of Nigerian-Norwegian winger Obilor Okeke from Hammarby IF. The 23-year-old has signed a long-term contract until 2029, ending his short spell at Hammarby in search of more regular playing time. Okeke comes from a strong sporting background, being the son of Aham Okeke, a Nigerian-born former Norwegian athlete who won six national 100m titles and set multiple records. After joining Hammarby from KFUM Oslo last year, Okeke made nine Allsvenskan appearances, registering one assist, while also featuring twice in the Svenska…