Chelsea received a significant boost ahead of next week’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, as Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke returned to first-team training on Friday. Palmer had missed Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal before the March international break, and his absence raised concerns, especially since he had not been seen on the training pitches at Cobham by Thursday. Madueke, on the other hand, has been out for six weeks following a hamstring injury sustained against Brighton on Valentine’s Day. Additionally, Nicolas Jackson has returned to training in recent days after a two-month recovery from a muscular issue, providing another…
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Leon captain James Rodriguez has criticized FIFA for their decision to exclude his team from the Club World Cup. Rodriguez called FIFA’s decision a serious injustice, claiming that the governing body has tarnished football. As a reminder, Leon was drawn into Group D alongside Chelsea, Brazil’s Flamengo, and Tunisia’s Esperance de Tunis when the tournament draw was made last December. However, FIFA recently removed Leon from the competition, which is set to begin in June. The decision to exclude Leon was based on a breach of FIFA’s regulations regarding multi-club ownership. Both Leon and Liga MX rivals CF Pachuca are…
Real Madrid could have two players return from injury for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal. Manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that he is hopeful of having Dani Ceballos and Ferland Mendy available for the match at the Emirates. “We’re in the process of recovering both Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos for the first leg against Arsenal,” Ancelotti said. “We are trying to get both of them back.” Ancelotti is also hoping that Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, and Vinicius Jr. will avoid bans from UEFA. The trio has been accused of ‘indecent conduct’ during Real Madrid’s Champions…
Following the dismissal of Dorival Junior, Brazil has turned its attention to the Premier League in search of his successor. After parting ways with Dorival Junior, Brazil is on the lookout for a new head coach, and reports suggest they are targeting one of the biggest names in football. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly one of the top candidates to take charge of the five-time World Cup champions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Guardiola on Brazil’s shortlist of three Dorival Junior’s tenure as Brazil’s head coach ended abruptly after a crushing 4-1 defeat to Argentina, which…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti could face a four-year prison sentence after being accused of tax fraud. The Italian coach is set to stand trial on Wednesday over allegations that he defrauded the Spanish Treasury of €1 million. According to Mundo Deportivo, Ancelotti is accused of evading taxes totaling €1,062,079—€386,361 in 2014 and €675,718 in 2015. The Provincial Court of Madrid has scheduled the hearing, with prosecutors seeking a prison term of four years and nine months. Ancelotti’s total tax debt, including surcharges and interest, amounts to €1,217,958.24, which has been seized by the Tax Agency. The prosecution claims that…
Turkish journalist Cem Dizdar has raised concerns about Victor Osimhen’s future at Galatasaray, claiming that the player’s representatives are not being entirely transparent with the club. Osimhen, 26, is currently on loan from Napoli and is expected to make a permanent move in the summer. Galatasaray is eager to secure his services but will face competition from top European clubs such as Manchester United and Juventus, who are also interested in the striker. Dizdar noted that although Osimhen has expressed his love for Galatasaray, evident from his decision to turn down offers in the January transfer window, his representatives have…
Bayern Munich is considering legal action against Canada over the perceived negligence that led to Alphonso Davies’ serious knee injury while on international duty. The 23-year-old suffered the injury during Canada’s 2-1 victory over the United States, forcing him to leave the field in the first half. Initially, Canada downplayed the severity of the issue, allowing Davies to fly back to Munich on Monday. However, upon his return, the left-back continued to experience discomfort. After a thorough examination by Bayern’s medical team and an MRI scan at Säbener Strasse, it was confirmed that Davies had torn the cruciate ligament in…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has signed a partnership agreement with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) to boost the league’s visibility and engage fans nationwide. NPFL chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye hailed the partnership as a strategic move to increase the popularity of Nigeria’s top-tier league, both locally and internationally. Elegbeleye pointed out that Radio Nigeria’s vast reach and established reputation made the collaboration a natural fit, and he described it as part of the broadcaster’s corporate social responsibility. “I recall the days when Radio Nigeria commentators gave the league the excitement and visibility it deserved. The voice of…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed Egypt as the new host for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, following Cote d’Ivoire’s withdrawal as the host this week. The Egyptian Football Association and the Egyptian government had previously submitted a bid to host the tournament. Egypt had also hosted the competition in 2023. CAF has announced that the tournament will proceed as planned, with matches scheduled to take place from Sunday, 27 April to Sunday, 18 May.
Chippa United, a South African Premier League club, is set to cash in on goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali this summer. Nwabali joined Chippa United from Nigeria’s Katsina United three years ago and has since established himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the South African top flight. The 28-year-old was linked with a move away from the club last summer after his impressive performances for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. However, he signed a new three-year contract and was appointed captain of the Chilli Boys. According to South African outlet Kickoff, Chippa United is…