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The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has expressed its intention to pursue legal action following Nigeria’s sudden withdrawal from the scheduled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, citing concerns over the Super Eagles’ treatment at Al Abaq Airport. The Nigerian team, which had been stranded for over 13 hours without …

France’s national football coach, Didier Deschamps, has broken his silence following media reports that team captain Kylian Mbappe is being investigated for a racist allegation in Sweden. The allegations surfaced from Swedish outlet Aftonbladet, which reported a r@pe incident at a central Stockholm hotel where Mbappe had been staying. Another …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially withdrawn the Super Eagles from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, following a 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The team had been stranded after their chartered flight was unexpectedly diverted to the small airport, which is typically …

The Super Eagles, led by captain William Troost-Ekong, have expressed their intent to boycott the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya following what they described as “disgraceful” treatment upon arrival in Libya. After defeating Libya 1-0 in Uyo, Nigeria, the team was scheduled to play the return …

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed frustration and concern after the Nigerian national team was left stranded at Al Abaq Airport in Libya for nearly 20 hours. The team was en route to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match against Libya on Tuesday, October 15, when …

A 24-year-old former Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of r@ping a woman at the Corinthia Hotel in Westminster, London.  The incident reportedly took place in the early hours of Wednesday, October 9, after the footballer and the woman, believed to be in her 20s, met at a …

Former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has candidly shared his struggles with depression and panic attacks, revealing the immense toll they’ve taken on his career and personal life. The Spain international, who recently captained his country to victory at Euro 2024, admitted that months before the tournament, his mental health issues …

A French diver, Come Girardot, set a new world record in death diving after making a daring 144-foot (44-meter) jump off the La Cimbarra waterfall in Spain.  The 22-year-old French diver, who has been diving for five years, broke the previous Dods Diving record of 136.81 feet set by Lucien …

Preston North End forward Milutin Osmajic has been handed an eight-match ban and a £15,000 fine after admitting to biting Blackburn Rovers defender Owen Beck during a Championship match last month. The incident occurred during the 87th minute of the goalless draw on September 22 at Deepdale. Although referee Matt …

Aliou Cisse has officially stepped down as Senegal’s head coach after an impressive nine-and-a-half-year tenure. During his time in charge, the 48-year-old led the Teranga Lions to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 2021. Cisse’s contract technically ended in August, but he remained in charge for Senegal’s …

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has made history by becoming the highest-ever African goal scorer in the UEFA Champions League, surpassing Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba. The 32-year-old Egyptian forward netted his 45th goal in the competition during Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Bologna on Wednesday, September 2, marking a significant milestone …

Italian referee Fabio Maresca has reportedly been suspended from European officiating duties after allegedly threatening to kill a player during a match in the Kuwait Premier League. The incident, which occurred last Friday, involved Kuwait Premier League star Khaled Al Murshed, who claimed that Maresca told him, “See you next …

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed a six-month ban on Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), barring him from attending any matches involving Cameroon’s national teams. The suspension, which stems from Eto’o’s violations of Articles 13 and 14 of FIFA’s Disciplinary Code, relates to his misconduct during …

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has been caught urinating in public for the second time, this time after a night out following his team’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle on September 28. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Walker was seen relieving himself against a wall as he exited a …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his continued admiration for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, even after a tense Premier League clash between the two sides. In spite of  their professional rivalry and the heated encounter that ended in a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, Arteta emphasized …