Manchester United have withdrawn from the race to sign Xavi Simons after RB Leipzig set an €80 million asking price for the 21-year-old midfielder. The hefty price tag has led the Premier League club to reassess their transfer plans. Simons, currently on loan at Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain, has been one of the standout young talents in European football, with his performances in the Bundesliga attracting attention from top clubs, including Manchester United. However, Leipzig’s steep valuation has made a move difficult to pursue. With plans to strengthen their midfield in the summer, United has decided to back away from…
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Boxing legend George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76, his family confirmed on Friday night. “We are heartbroken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman St., who peacefully left us on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones,” read a statement on Foreman’s Instagram account. The family also requested privacy as they remember and honor the extraordinary life of a man they were blessed to call their own. Foreman, a two-time world heavyweight champion, also won an Olympic gold medal in 1968. He competed in two of the most iconic bouts…
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has predicted that Zimbabwe will put up a tough challenge against Nigeria when the two teams meet in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The Super Eagles will host Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday evening. Eric Chelle’s side come into the match after a 2-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, while Zimbabwe played out a 2-2 draw with Benin. At his post-match press conference, Rohr said: “The 2-2 draw is okay. In the first half, we were the better team, but they dominated the second…
Two former Nigeria internationals, John Mikel Obi and Celestine Babayaro, featured for Chelsea Legends on Saturday in a charity match against Liverpool Legends. Mikel Obi and Babayaro joined other former Blues stars such as Claude Makélélé, Florent Malouda, Ramires, Dennis Wise, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Liverpool Legends were managed by Sir Kenny Dalglish, who gave starting spots to Steven Gerrard, Sami Hyypiä, Ryan Babel, Dirk Kuyt, and Jerzy Dudek. However, it was Peter Crouch who grabbed the spotlight, scoring twice on his return to Anfield. Crouch opened the scoring early in the second half, heading in a superb cross from…
Rwanda’s head coach, Adel Amrouche, has stated that his team gifted the Super Eagles two goals in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Friday. The East Africans were defeated 2-0 by Nigeria at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, dropping to third place in Group C following the loss. Amrouche expressed his frustration with his team’s performance, saying they lacked fighting spirit throughout the match. “We gifted them two goals. Conceding a goal in the 10th minute forced me to change my game plan,” the Algerian coach told reporters in the post-match press conference. “My players lacked fighting spirit.…
Chelsea legend John Terry disagrees with current head coach Enzo Maresca’s assessment of Reece James’ best position. James has primarily played as a right-back or right wing-back throughout his career, occasionally filling in as a third wide centre-back when needed. His performances in those roles earned him recognition as one of the best in the world. However, a series of serious injuries have hindered the 25-year-old’s career. Now fully fit, James has been moved into central midfield by Maresca, who believes this is his best position. However, former Chelsea captain Terry, who played 717 games for the club over 19…
The Super Eagles players and coaching staff departed Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday morning, heading back to Nigeria. They are scheduled to arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, where they will face Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening, with their flight expected to land around 4 p.m. local time. The three-time African champions rekindled their 2026 World Cup qualifying hopes with a 2-0 victory over the Amavubi on Friday. Victor Osimhen netted a first-half brace, securing a win in Eric Chelle’s debut match as head coach. With this result, the Super Eagles move up to fourth place in Group C of the CAF qualifying…
Victor Osimhen’s recent response to transfer rumors has only fueled speculation about his future. When asked about potential moves to Premier League giants Chelsea or Manchester United, the Nigerian striker simply smiled and kept quiet, leaving fans and pundits to read between the lines of his enigmatic reaction. Currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, Osimhen has been in exceptional form, scoring 20 goals and providing four assists in 22 appearances. His contributions have played a significant role in Galatasaray’s unbeaten streak and rise to the top of the Turkish Süper Lig. This impressive form has caught the attention of…
England manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that the team struggled to meet expectations at Euro 2024 due to a “fear” of losing and a lack of “hunger” to win. Under Gareth Southgate, the Three Lions were defeated 2-1 by Spain in the final, with their performances drawing consistent criticism throughout the tournament, where they were considered among the favorites to win. When asked in a press conference on Thursday about an interview he gave to ITV, where he suggested that England could not handle the pressure at the Euros, leading to underwhelming performances, Tuchel reaffirmed his view. “It was just…
Chelsea’s preparations for this summer’s Club World Cup have been disrupted by FIFA’s decision to remove one of their scheduled opponents, Mexican side Club Leon, from the tournament. The Blues, heading to the United States as one of the favorites for a deep run, were initially drawn into Group D alongside Leon, Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo, and Esperance Sportive de Tunis from Tunisia. Scouting reports were likely being drawn up for all three teams, but Chelsea will now need to adjust after FIFA confirmed that Club Leon would be expelled for breaching multi-club ownership rules. Leon is owned by Grupo Pachuca,…