France captain Kylian Mbappé has expressed his happiness at the prospect of Zinedine Zidane becoming the next manager of the French national team. As previously confirmed, current manager Didier Deschamps will step down after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading to speculation about who will succeed him. Zidane, former manager of Real Madrid, is one of the names linked to the role. In an interview with TF1, Mbappé stated: “It’s not for me to decide who replaces Deschamps. I try not to talk about it too much. It’s not my job, and there’s already a manager in place. You have…
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Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Rwanda and Nigeria, Nigerian footballer Ola Aina has been making waves at the Super Eagles’ camp. Aina, who rejoined the squad for the critical match set for March 21, 2025, in Kigali, is determined to help Nigeria secure vital points in their World Cup qualification campaign. The Nottingham Forest defender is back as the team looks to recover from a disappointing start, currently sitting with just three points in their group, trailing behind Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin. With the Super Eagles hoping to get back on track, Aina is expected…
Former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil has been banned from returning to his former club, Werder Bremen, due to a controversial tattoo that is associated with far-right groups. Özil, 36, who had a career spanning clubs like Real Madrid, Arsenal, Werder Bremen, Fenerbahce, and Schalke, retired from football in June 2023 at the age of 34. However, his recent tattoo, which features a grey wolf and a flag with three crescent moons, has sparked controversy. The symbols are linked to far-right groups promoting anti-Semitism, ultra-nationalism, and far-right extremism. As a result, Werder Bremen excluded Özil from a guest list for a…
KRC Genk forward Tolu Arokodare has expressed confidence that his invitation to the Super Eagles would come soon. Despite his strong form at Belgian Pro League side KRC Genk, where he has scored 17 goals and provided 5 assists in 30 league appearances this season, Arokodare had been overlooked under Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen. Now, the 24-year-old forward has been called up to represent Nigeria and will have the opportunity to make his debut against the Amavubi of Rwanda on Friday. Arokodare shared his thoughts on receiving his first Super Eagles call-up, saying, “At first, I was…
Niger Tornadoes midfielder Papa Daniel has expressed his surprise at receiving his first-ever invitation to the Super Eagles. The 23-year-old has been included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Daniel was part of the home-based Super Eagles team that secured qualification for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) last year and has been one of the standout performers for Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. “I never expected it; I was just focusing on my game. When I saw the provisional list, I was shocked, and when I…
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has responded angrily to Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, telling the Belgian to “shut up.” Cerezo’s comments came after Courtois criticized Atletico Madrid’s reaction to a controversial VAR decision during last week’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash between the Spanish rivals. Real Madrid advanced after a penalty shootout, with the aggregate score tied at 2-2 across two legs. The most heated moment of the match came during the shootout when Julian Alvarez’s penalty was canceled. The Argentine was judged to have slightly touched the ball with one foot before scoring with the other,…
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to injury. Argentina’s preparations for their upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers have taken a significant hit, as Messi will be unavailable for the matches. The Argentine star is dealing with a minor adductor injury, which he sustained during Inter Miami’s recent MLS match against Atlanta United. An MRI after the match revealed the extent of the injury, putting Messi’s inclusion in the national team in doubt, according to ESPN Argentina. Messi’s potential absence is a major blow for Argentina, who currently sit at the top of the…
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has revealed the player Ruben Amorim is interested in signing this summer. Scholes claims that the Red Devils’ manager is keen on acquiring Martin Zubimendi, who is also being pursued by Arsenal and Liverpool. Manchester United triumphed 4-1 over Real Sociedad in their UEFA Europa League last-16 second leg last Thursday, followed by a 3-0 win against Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Amorim praised Zubimendi ahead of their Europa League victory, and in light of the Manchester United manager’s remarks, Scholes shared his thoughts on TNT Sports, stating, “From that interview,…
Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has stated that Jadon Sancho cannot stay at the club unless he improves his performances. Gallas urged Chelsea to reconsider their decision to sign the England international permanently, arguing that Sancho has not shown he can perform at the Premier League club. The Frenchman was particularly unimpressed by Sancho’s performance in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, where Mikel Merino’s first-half header secured the win for the Gunners. “Sancho has talent; everyone knows that. But we don’t understand why he can’t perform and show what he’s capable of,” Gallas told…
Sergio Ramos was shown a red card in the final minutes of Monterrey’s 3-1 victory over Pumas UNAM on Sunday, marking his first sending-off since joining Liga MX. Known for his aggressive style, Ramos was involved in several physical confrontations during the match. In the 92nd minute, with Monterrey leading 3-1, he fouled Guillermo Martínez and then kicked him as the ball went out of play. This red card is the 30th of Ramos’ career. He was dismissed 26 times while at Real Madrid, twice during his time at Paris Saint-Germain, and once for Sevilla. Remarkably, he was never sent…