As the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 enters its semi-final stage in the United States, data analysts at Opta’s SuperComputer have predicted the likely winners of the tournament. Four top clubs remain in the competition: Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Real Madrid, and Fluminense. According to the latest Opta forecast, PSG are the favourites to lift…
Spanish authorities have confirmed that Diogo Jota, the late Liverpool and Portugal forward, was likely behind the wheel and speeding at the time of the fatal car crash that claimed his life and that of his brother, André Silva. The incident occurred in the Zamora province of northwestern Spain in the early hours of Thursday,…
MADRID — Real Madrid has officially requested the postponement of their first match of the upcoming 2025/26 LaLiga season, originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 2025. According to reports from Madrid Xtra (via @carrusel), the decision was reached in agreement with Osasuna and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), with a new proposed date of…
MADRID — Kylian Mbappe, now a Real Madrid star, has officially withdrawn his legal complaints against former club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) over alleged harassment and attempted extortion, French outlet L’Equipe reported on Monday. However, the 26-year-old France international is still pursuing his €55 million compensation claim from the French champions. Background of the Dispute NAIJABLOGDAILY…
TURKEY — Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has reportedly given the green light for a permanent transfer from Napoli to Turkish giants Galatasaray, according to Nigerian sports journalist Buchi Laba. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Laba — known to have close ties to the Napoli forward — broke the news on Monday, claiming…
Arsenal FC has shifted its focus to Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, abandoning its long-term pursuit of RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, according to multiple reports. The Gunners, under manager Mikel Arteta, had made several attempts to sign Slovenian international Sesko, including a push during the January transfer window and renewed interest this summer. Why Arsenal…
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has been appointed as Special Adviser to the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe. The appointment, which was confirmed during CAF’s Executive Committee meeting on Saturday, is seen as a recognition of Pinnick’s immense contributions to the growth of football…
In a dramatic twist on the London football transfer scene, Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has agreed to personal terms with Arsenal, according to top transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. Romano revealed via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday that Madueke has given the green light to join Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal project, with negotiations between…
Former Arsenal FC and Ghanaian international midfielder, Thomas Partey, has been formally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, following allegations involving three separate women. The charges come just days after the 32-year-old footballer became a free agent, with his contract at Premier League club Arsenal having expired earlier this…
A major Manchester United squad shake-up may be underway as five key players—Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia—have reportedly informed the club of their desire to leave Old Trafford this summer. The bombshell report was confirmed by trusted football journalist Fabrizio Romano on Friday, who revealed that the players have already…
