Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has secured the European Golden Shoe for the 2024/25 season, finishing ahead of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres. In his debut La Liga campaign, Mbappe scored 31 goals, earning 62 points under the UEFA scoring system that awards two points per goal in Europe’s top five leagues. Gyökeres finished with an impressive 39 goals in Portugal’s Primeira Liga, which gave him 58.5 points, as goals in lower-ranked leagues are valued at 1.5 points each. Salah took third place, scoring 29 goals for Liverpool as they won the Premier League. He totaled 58…
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Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi made history on Sunday by becoming the first Nigerian to feature in all 38 Premier League matchdays for two consecutive seasons. The former Arsenal star first reached the milestone during the 2022/23 campaign. He repeated the feat this season, coming on as a 61st-minute substitute for Harry Wilson in Fulham’s 2-0 loss to Manchester City at Craven Cottage. Iwobi’s appearance marked his 38th of the 2024/25 season. Over the campaign, the 29-year-old contributed nine goals and six assists. He joins an elite group of Nigerians to have completed all league fixtures in a single season, which…
At least 27 clubs have now secured qualification for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, following the conclusion of the Premier League season on Sunday. Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle United were the latest to book their spots. City defeated Fulham 2-0, Chelsea edged Nottingham Forest 1-0, while Newcastle lost 1-0 to Everton but qualified thanks to Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa. The 2025/26 edition of the Champions League will feature an expanded format, increasing from 32 to 36 teams in the league phase. Several clubs confirmed their spots based on strong finishes in their domestic leagues. From the…
Turkish football expert Onur Tugrul believes Victor Osimhen is unlikely to turn down major contract offers, citing the immense personal responsibilities the Nigerian star carries. Speaking on the Vole YouTube channel, as reported by Habersarikirmizi, Tugrul explained that Osimhen faces unique pressures compared to many other professional footballers. “Edin Dzeko turned down three times more money from Saudi Arabia before joining Fenerbahçe. But Osimhen’s situation is different,” Tugrul said. “Victor supports hundreds, even thousands of people back in Africa. They live in very crowded conditions. Even when they go out at night, they’re surrounded by a crowd. He never eats…
Napoli secured the Serie A title with a 2-0 victory over Cagliari on Friday night. This marks their second league triumph in three seasons, as Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan narrowly missed out in a thrilling season finale. Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku scored for Napoli to clinch the crucial win. It’s Napoli’s fourth Italian championship overall. Conte, meanwhile, made history by becoming the first coach to win Serie A with three different clubs—Inter Milan, Juventus, and now Napoli. Reflecting after the match, Conte described the season as “the most unexpected, the most difficult, and the most stimulating in terms of…
Manchester United loanee Antony has made a pointed remark about his parent club while praising the fans at Real Betis. The Brazilian winger, loaned out to Real Betis after struggling to make an impact at Old Trafford, says he feels happy at his new club. Since joining the LaLiga side, Antony has been impressive, scoring nine goals and providing five assists. He found the net again on Friday in Real Betis’ 1-1 draw against Valencia in their final league game of the season. After the match, Antony told Fabrizio Romano:”Here at Betis, I’m happy when I go to sleep and…
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Season. The Egyptian star has enjoyed a stellar campaign, scoring 28 goals and providing 18 assists to help Liverpool clinch their second league title. Salah becomes just the fifth player in history to win the award twice, having first claimed it in the 2017/18 season. The 32-year-old is also on track to secure another Golden Boot, leading Newcastle’s Alexander Isak by five goals ahead of the final matchday. With 46 goal involvements so far, Salah stands on the verge of breaking the all-time record of 47 in…
Al-Hilal are reportedly waiting for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes to make a final decision regarding a blockbuster summer transfer. According to The Daily Mail, the Saudi Pro League giants have presented a lucrative offer and are pressing for an answer before the end of May. The proposed deal includes a three-year contract with a base salary of £700,000 per week. With signing bonuses and performance-related incentives, Fernandes could earn up to £65 million ($88 million) per season. To fast-track the move, Al-Hilal are also prepared to pay Manchester United a transfer fee of £100 million. Despite the massive financial…
Chelsea icon Pat Nevin has shared his prediction ahead of the Premier League final day clash between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest. The Blues travel to the City Ground on Sunday evening, with Forest currently seventh in the table and Chelsea sitting fifth. Speaking to Metro UK, Nevin backed Enzo Maresca’s side to edge past Forest, pointing to Chelsea’s superior squad quality. “You have to look at the centre of Chelsea’s defence,” Nevin said. “If Chelsea can keep [Chris] Wood from scoring, I think Chelsea will win. “They’ve got more quality across the pitch—they’re slightly better. But it’s marginal, wafer-thin between…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly informed Alejandro Garnacho he is free to find a new club, according to The Athletic. The 20-year-old winger, who tallied 11 goals and 10 assists across 58 appearances this season, is said to be excluded from Amorim’s plans for the 2024/26 campaign. Tensions flared after Garnacho was benched for the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. His brother and agent, Roberto Garnacho, expressed frustration on Instagram, writing:”Working as no one else, helping every round, coming from two goals in the last two finals, just to be on the pitch for 19…