Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has filed a defamation lawsuit against Turkish journalist Tolga Bozduman, who accused him of assault following Galatasaray’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Dynamo Kyiv two weeks ago. The 26-year-old forward, enjoying a stellar season with 16 goals and five assists in 21 appearances, now finds himself under scrutiny off the pitch amid the controversy surrounding the alleged incident. Bozduman claimed that Osimhen became aggressive and punched him while he was attempting to take photos of the striker outside a venue. Further reports alleged that the Napoli loanee offered money to have footage of the incident deleted,…
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Former Inter Milan and Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has been arrested in Belgium as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking. The 36-year-old was reportedly detained by Belgian police following a series of coordinated raids across the country. According to the Associated Press, authorities conducted 30 searches on Monday morning in Antwerp and areas around Brussels. The raids uncovered 2.7 kilograms of cocaine, luxury items valued at over €500,000, and more than €350,000 in cash. Nainggolan, who played for Roma from 2014 to 2018 after a similar stint at Cagliari, later joined Inter Milan but struggled to secure a consistent…
RC Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has lavished praise on Chelsea loanee Djordje Petrovic, calling him a “world-class goalkeeper” just hours after Robert Sanchez’s costly mistake in Chelsea’s defeat to Manchester City, as reported by Football London. Petrovic has been turning heads during his loan spell at Strasbourg, with Rosenior’s glowing assessment further fueling speculation about his future at Chelsea. “We have seen huge progress from Petrovic,” Rosenior said. “He is a world-class goalkeeper. We see it every day, and it continues to pay off.” His comments followed Petrovic’s standout performance in Strasbourg’s 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over LOSC Lille. The…
According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been heavily linked with a potential move during the January 2025 transfer window. The 27-year-old has expressed a desire for a “new challenge,” leading to tension with manager Ruben Amorim and his exclusion from the squad for the past ten matches. Saudi Arabia Offer Rejected Among the suitors, a Saudi Arabian club reportedly offered Rashford a lucrative £600,000-per-week contract. However, the England international turned down the offer, as he is said to favor a move to Barcelona. Barcelona Interest Faces Challenges While Barcelona is keen on bolstering their attack…
Chelsea’s recent performances have been underwhelming, even in matches where they avoided defeat. To turn their fortunes around, the coach must make bold decisions, including benching players who are not delivering on the pitch. Here are three players Chelsea should consider dropping to boost their chances of success. 1. Jadon Sancho Chelsea’s attacking play has lacked creativity and efficiency, and Jadon Sancho’s recent form has contributed to this issue. His inability to capitalize on opportunities, especially during the recent Premier League clash against Manchester City, highlights his struggles. The English playmaker has failed to make an impact, and with more…
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr shared his reaction after Kylian Mbappe netted his first-ever hat-trick for the club during their 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid on Saturday. Mbappe’s clinical performance at the Estadio José Zorrilla helped Los Merengues secure a commanding win, solidifying their position at the top of the LaLiga table with 49 points from 21 matches. The Frenchman opened the scoring in the 30th minute after a quick one-two with Jude Bellingham. His second came in the 57th minute, courtesy of a perfectly timed through ball from Rodrygo. Mbappe completed his hat-trick in stoppage time (90’+1′) by converting…
Sevilla head coach Garcia Pimienta has dismissed allegations that he disrespected Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho. Former Nigeria international Finidi George recently claimed in an interview that the Rojiblancos had not treated Iheanacho with the respect he deserves. Iheanacho joined Sevilla on a free transfer last summer after parting ways with Leicester City. However, the 28-year-old has struggled to secure regular playing time, failing to score in nine LaLiga appearances for the club. Addressing the claims, Pimienta told Marca:”We have not disrespected Iheanacho at any time. He has played less than I expected. He is an established international player, but Isaac…
Lecce manager Marco Giampaolo has praised Patrick Dorgu for regaining his focus amid intense interest from Manchester United. Dorgu is United’s top target to strengthen their left-back position, but the Red Devils have yet to meet Lecce’s €40m (£33.8m) asking price. They have submitted two offers for the Denmark international, with the latest bid at €30m (£25.3m). Giampaolo acknowledged that the transfer speculation initially affected Dorgu, but the 20-year-old has recently managed to block out the distractions. “This week he’s been good, but last week he was a bit distracted,” Giampaolo said. “He’s 20 years old, everyone is talking about…
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly eager to bring Red Devils midfielder Casemiro to Turkish side Besiktas. Casemiro, who joined United in 2022 under Erik ten Hag, has seen his role diminish under new coach Ruben Amorim. The Brazilian has been an unused substitute in seven of United’s last nine Premier League matches. “I have to make some choices,” Amorim explained recently when asked about Casemiro’s limited involvement. “I want to play a style of game that is sometimes different from other coaches, and I have to make decisions based on that—that’s all.” With Casemiro believed to…
Lisandro Martinez’s deflected shot earned Manchester United a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fulham on Sunday evening, securing their second Premier League win of 2025. The first half at Craven Cottage was largely uneventful, with both sides combining for a modest expected goals total of 0.42. Fulham had the better of the few chances, though Andre Onana was rarely tested. Alex Iwobi did manage two tame efforts, but they failed to trouble the United goalkeeper in what was a largely uninspiring 45 minutes. The second half brought little improvement, with both teams continuing to lack cohesion in the final third. Bruno…