FIFA is set to award a total of $1 billion in prize money to participants in this year’s Club World Cup, which will take place in the United States, according to a source close to negotiations who spoke to AFP on Wednesday. This prize pool is significantly higher than what was offered for both the men’s and women’s World Cups. While FIFA has not disclosed many details about the funding for the first edition of the 32-team tournament, which will be held every four years, it has secured a broadcaster and major sponsors in recent weeks. British streaming service DAZN…
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Arne Slot may face a goalkeeping dilemma this summer, but he made his admiration for Alisson clear following the Brazilian’s extraordinary performance in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over PSG. While Harvey Elliott secured the match-winning goal, Alisson was undeniably the standout player, earning Man of the Match honors as Liverpool clinched an unexpected victory in Paris. The goalkeeper made nine saves, according to FotMob, preventing the equivalent of 2.26 goals based on xG, in a match where PSG registered 27 shots on goal and Liverpool had only two. His vital contribution helped the Reds pull off a smash-and-grab triumph, and Slot…
Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has named goalkeeper Alisson Becker as Liverpool’s best player following their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash on Wednesday. Enrique described the Brazilian as “magnificent” after Becker made nine crucial saves during the match. The Liverpool goalkeeper was named Man of the Match for his performance. In contrast, PSG’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma failed to make a save, conceding the only shot on target from Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott in the final minutes of the game in Paris. In his post-match interview, Enrique expressed that PSG deserved more from the match. “We deserved more,” he…
FIFA to Postpone Women’s Club World Cup Until 2027 Amid Readiness Concerns FIFA is set to delay the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup until 2027, following concerns from stakeholders in women’s football that more time is needed to ensure the tournament’s success. The global governing body had initially planned to host the 16-team tournament in January and February 2026. However, with less than a year before the scheduled event, several key aspects remain unresolved, including the host, format, qualification criteria, and broadcast and commercial agreements. Clubs, confederations, leagues, and the players’ union have collectively urged FIFA to postpone the tournament’s…
Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, offered a mixed response when asked about the possibility of a reunion with Neymar this summer. Neymar, who returned to Brazilian club Santos in January, has since held talks with Barcelona regarding a potential shock return as he looks to rejoin a top European club at the age of 33. Reports later suggested that Barcelona had challenged Neymar to score 15 goals in the second half of the season to prove he is still at a high enough level to warrant a free transfer when his Santos contract expires. In an interview with TNT Sports, Deco…
Lyon manager, Paulo Fonseca, has been handed a nine-month ban by the French Professional Football League (LFP) following his confrontation with referee Benoit Millot during his team’s 2-1 victory over Brest in a Ligue 1 match. In a statement released on Wednesday, the LFP confirmed that Fonseca would be prohibited from accessing the bench, the officials’ dressing rooms, and participating in any official functions before, during, or after matches until November 30. Fonseca was shown a red card in stoppage time for his furious reaction to a potential penalty awarded against his team. After being sent off, he approached Millot,…
Renowned footballer Odion Jude Ighalo has shared that he has never missed paying his tithe since he began in 2005. In an interview with Rasheedat Ajibade on Ash Christ TV, Ighalo revealed that his first salary as a footballer came in 2005. He credited his pastor’s teachings on tithing for inspiring him to start paying his tithe that year, and he has remained consistent ever since. “My first salary as a footballer was in 2005, and it was N15,000. Because my pastor taught me about tithing, I’ve been paying it ever since, and I’ve never missed a payment,” Jude said.…
LeBron James made history on Tuesday, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined career points, further extending his lead as the league’s all-time leading scorer. This remarkable milestone, which includes both regular-season and postseason points, may never be surpassed. Heading into the game against the New Orleans Pelicans with 49,999 career points, James quickly secured the single point needed to break the 50,000-point barrier. In just the opening moments, the 40-year-old NBA icon received a pass from Luka Dončić and nailed a brilliant 25-foot three-pointer, marking his 50,002nd career point as the Crypto.com Arena erupted in…
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has clarified his comments on the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting he never intended to be “ignorant or disrespectful” after his remarks drew backlash from African football legends. Speaking on Sky Sports following Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester City, Carragher suggested that Mohamed Salah’s biggest challenge in the Ballon d’Or race was Egypt’s lack of international success and the lesser recognition of AFCON. His comments quickly sparked criticism from several African football icons, including Ahmed Elmohamady, Jay-Jay Okocha, John Mikel Obi, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Austin Eguavoen. Addressing the controversy on a broadcast after Tuesday’s…
The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 is well underway, with some teams already having played their first-leg matches, while others are preparing for crucial clashes. The competition for Europe’s top prize is intensifying as the best clubs vie for a place in the quarter-finals. Champions League Round of 16 Results The first-leg matches have been full of drama, with some teams securing vital victories, while others have left it all to play for in the return leg. Here are the results so far: Real Madrid 2-1 Atlético MadridIn a gripping Madrid derby, Real Madrid edged Atlético Madrid 2-1 at…