Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has praised Paris Saint-Germain for their commanding performance in the UEFA Champions League final, claiming they “suffocated” Inter Milan with relentless pressing. Speaking to TNT Sports, Ferdinand highlighted PSG’s intensity and tactical superiority during the match held at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday. “PSG dominated the game. They suffocated Inter and pressed them,” Ferdinand said.“From the word go, PSG pressed the life out of them. They had players in killer mode today.” The French side ran out 5-0 winners, thanks to a brace from Desire Doue and goals from Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha…
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Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has strongly criticized the Kano State Government over the N1 million compensation offered to the families of 22 athletes who tragically died in a motor accident while returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The state government announced the compensation on Saturday, pledging N1 million to each bereaved family. However, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sani condemned the gesture as inadequate, especially considering that the athletes lost their lives while representing Kano State in active service. “One million for each of the deceased athletes is not enough. Kano is…
Manchester United have officially confirmed the signing of Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal worth £62.5 million, after activating his release clause. The 26-year-old becomes United’s first signing of the summer, agreeing to a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. Cunha will take the No.10 shirt, last worn by Marcus Rashford—strongly indicating Rashford could depart Old Trafford this summer. “Manchester United has reached agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers for the signing of Matheus Cunha,” read a club statement.“The Brazilian forward’s signing is subject to visa and registration.” Cunha’s move will be completed following the…
Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi has broken his silence on speculation surrounding his future at the club following their crushing 5-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The defeat marked a historic low, as Inter became the first team ever to lose a Champions League final by a five-goal margin. In the wake of the embarrassing result, Inzaghi has been strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, who reportedly see him as their top managerial target after parting ways with Jorge Jesus earlier this…
Nigeria secured victory over Jamaica in the final of this year’s Unity Cup on Saturday after a tense penalty shootout. The match ended 2-2 in regular time. Moses Simon put Nigeria ahead with a precise finish from Cyriel Dessers’ cross, but Jamaica quickly responded with an equalizer from Kaheim Dixon. The Super Eagles regained the lead thanks to a brilliant solo goal by Samuel Chukwueze. Jamaica once again leveled the score when Jon Russell scored in the 63rd minute. With this win, Nigeria has claimed the Unity Cup trophy for the second year in a row.
Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze has tied the knot with his partner, Izuthe Mulatto, in a traditional wedding ceremony held in London. The 26-year-old footballer, who represents England at the international level, proudly embraced his Nigerian Igbo roots by wearing the traditional Isiagu attire during the celebration. The ceremony took place at The Manor in Bickley, Bromley. Eze and Mulatto legally wed in the UK on May 27, 2022, before hosting their traditional wedding. The couple, who have been together since their school days, made their relationship public in 2019. Born on June 29, 1998, in Greenwich, Greater London, to…
On Saturday night, Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique matched a remarkable milestone set by Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola by guiding PSG to a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final in Munich. This triumph completed a historic treble for Enrique’s side this season, having already won the French Ligue 1 title and the French Cup. With this achievement, Enrique becomes only the second manager ever to win the treble twice. The 55-year-old first accomplished the feat in 2015 while managing Barcelona, leading stars like Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Luis Suarez to victory in the Champions League,…
Zinedine Zidane, the former Real Madrid manager, has turned down a lucrative one-year coaching offer from Saudi Arabia worth €100 million. According to L’Équipe, Zidane’s ambition is to take charge of the France national football team. Current France coach Didier Deschamps is expected to step down after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Zidane is widely considered a leading candidate to succeed him. The ex-France international also reportedly declined a previous chance to replace Marcelino at Marseille. France captain Kylian Mbappé recently expressed his enthusiasm about the possibility of Zidane becoming the national team manager. Mbappé said,”I no longer have…
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has voiced his doubts over Chelsea’s decision to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town this summer. Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement to bring the 22-year-old striker to Stamford Bridge after his spell at Ipswich, where he scored 12 goals in 40 appearances during a campaign that ended in relegation to the Championship. Despite Delap’s potential, Petit is unconvinced the young forward is ready to lead the line for Enzo Maresca’s side. “Liam Delap has quality, I think he did a great job at Ipswich, but it’s a huge step,” Petit told PokerStrategy, as quoted…
New Bayer Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly interested in signing two Manchester United players as he begins shaping his squad for the upcoming season. Ten Hag, who succeeded Xabi Alonso at the Bundesliga club, faces a major challenge as he looks to build on Leverkusen’s recent success. The German side won the Bundesliga title last year and finished second to Bayern Munich this season. According to German outlet Kicker, the Dutchman is keen on bringing both Antony and Alejandro Garnacho to Leverkusen. Ten Hag previously coached the pair during his time at Manchester United before he was dismissed…