Former Liverpool forward Stan Collymore has tipped Chelsea to emerge victorious in the upcoming UEFA Europa Conference League final against Real Betis. The two sides will face off at Stadion Miejski in Poland on May 28, with kick-off set for 8 p.m. Nigerian time. Chelsea booked their place in the final after defeating Djurgården in the semi-finals, while Real Betis knocked out Fiorentina to secure their spot. Despite expecting a closely contested match, Collymore believes Enzo Maresca’s men have the edge. “The Chelsea vs Real Betis final in the UEFA Conference League will be much closer than people think. I…
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Just hours ago, Nike officially launched the 2025 kits for Nigeria’s women’s national football team, the Super Falcons — and they’re already being hailed as one of the standout designs in recent years. Unveiled ahead of a crucial slate of international fixtures, the new kits have quickly caught fire across social media, praised for their bold fusion of cultural heritage and modern design sensibility. From expressive detailing to powerful symbolism, Nike once again proves why it’s at the forefront of innovative sportswear design. Here are three reasons the new Super Falcons kits are a massive win. 1. A Home Kit…
While Miami had more possession in the first half, they failed to make it count. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez each had half-chances, but were well thwarted by a disciplined Orlando defense. On the other hand, Orlando capitalized on their chances, exploiting Miami’s high, disorganized defensive line. A long goal kick found veteran striker Luis Muriel, who calmly slotted past a stranded Oscar Ustari to put Orlando ahead. The second half saw Miami unravel. Orlando continued to strike on the counterattack, and their second goal was a result of a weak shot by Marco Pasalic that squirmed through Ustari’s arms.…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hit out at the Premier League, accusing it of jeopardizing his team’s chances of securing Champions League qualification. City are set to face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday. Just 72 hours later, they return to Premier League action at the Etihad Stadium against Bournemouth—another crucial fixture in their top-four battle. Guardiola revealed that the club had requested a 24-hour delay to the Bournemouth match to allow for additional recovery time following the final. However, the Premier League rejected the proposal. The City boss pointed to the league’s recent…
Eberechi Eze was nearly lost for words as he looked back on the goal that secured Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup victory, admitting, “I just couldn’t breathe” after his match-winning strike. The Eagles stunned Manchester City with a 1-0 win at Wembley, clinching the club’s first-ever major trophy. Eze’s decisive goal came in the 16th minute, the result of a blistering counter-attack. Charging into the box at full speed, he met Daniel Muñoz’s cross and buried it to give Palace an early lead. From that moment, it was a backs-to-the-wall performance. Palace endured relentless pressure from City, who dominated possession…
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Darren Bent has cautioned Manchester United against signing Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap, insisting the young talent isn’t yet equipped to handle the demands at Old Trafford. Delap, who managed 12 goals and two assists in his debut Premier League season, has drawn attention from several top-flight clubs following Ipswich’s relegation to the Championship. The 21-year-old reportedly has a £30 million release clause in his contract. While Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham, Aston Villa, and Everton are all said to be monitoring the striker, Bent believes a move to a club like West Ham would…
The Premier League has announced the eight-player shortlist for the 2024/25 Young Player of the Season award. The annual accolade, introduced in the 2019/20 season, is open to players who began the campaign aged 23 or younger. Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold was the inaugural winner, while last season’s honour went to Chelsea’s Cole Palmer. The Blues star now has the chance to become just the second player—after Phil Foden in 2020/21 and 2021/22—to win the award in consecutive years. 2024/25 Young Player of the Season Nominees The winner will be revealed at the end of the season, with fans, players, and…
Real Madrid are on the verge of securing a deal for Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, with Spanish media describing the transfer as a “done deal”—potentially bringing a swift conclusion to one of the summer’s most high-profile transfer sagas. Huijsen, who joined Bournemouth from Juventus in a quiet move last summer, has risen rapidly with a standout Premier League campaign and even made his senior Spain debut in March. Born in the Netherlands, the 20-year-old has attracted serious interest from Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich, all of whom are seeking defensive reinforcements. Despite the competition, Madrid have remained confident. According…
The Premier League has officially announced the final nominees for the 2024/25 Player and Manager of the Season awards. Unsurprisingly, Liverpool dominate the shortlists following their dominant title-winning campaign. Players from four other clubs also feature in the Player of the Season category, marking a shift in the award’s landscape after five years of Manchester City dominance. City, after a disappointing season, have no nominees in either category. Meanwhile, five managers are in contention for the Manager of the Season award, with Pep Guardiola set to relinquish the title after winning it two years running. 2024/25 Premier League Player of…
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been brought out of an induced coma as he continues his recovery from emergency surgery following a serious injury suffered in the 2-2 draw with Leicester City. Awoniyi sustained a ruptured intestine after colliding with the post late in the match. Despite the severity of the incident, he attempted to continue playing as manager Nuno Espirito Santo had already used all his substitutions. To aid his recovery, Awoniyi was placed in a medically induced coma. According to the Daily Mail, he was successfully woken on Wednesday evening following the second phase of his surgery.…