Kelechi Iheanacho has officially returned to Sevilla following the end of his loan spell with Middlesbrough, the Championship club has confirmed. The Nigerian forward joined Boro on loan from the La Liga side in January, aiming for more regular playing time after struggling for minutes in Spain. During his stint under Michael Carrick, the 28-year-old made 15 league appearances, scoring once and providing two assists. He missed just one match — a 3-1 loss to Stoke City — during his time at the Riverside Stadium. With his loan now concluded, Iheanacho is expected to pursue a permanent move away from…
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Former Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has offered his congratulations to his old club after they secured the La Liga title for the 2024/2025 season. The Inter Miami forward shared a celebratory post from Barcelona’s official Instagram account, which marked the La Liga trophy win, and added a message that read: “Congratulations.” Messi, who left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 after his contract expired, expressed his support for the club following their 28th La Liga title victory. Barcelona clinched the title on Thursday after defeating Espanyol 2-0 in the 36th match of the Spanish top-flight season. This victory completes a…
Barcelona were confirmed as La Liga champions on Thursday night after securing a 2-0 victory over local rivals Espanyol. 17-year-old Lamine Yamal once again played a pivotal role, scoring the opening goal with a stunning curled effort past Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia in the second half. Yamal then turned provider, setting up Fermin Lopez for a second goal late in the match, ensuring Barcelona’s title win. The victory puts Barcelona seven points clear at the top of the table with only two matches remaining, meaning Real Madrid can no longer catch them. This triumph marks a superb domestic treble for…
Galatasaray has ramped up efforts to sign Victor Osimhen on a permanent basis following their recent victory in the Turkish Cup, as reported by prominent Galatasaray journalist Serhan Turk. Turk revealed that Abdullah Kavukcu, a key figure responsible for overseeing transfer negotiations at the club, has already held crucial talks with both Osimhen and his representatives. These discussions reportedly covered detailed financial aspects, with terms now believed to be agreed upon, marking a significant step toward finalizing the deal. “Osimhen has said he will stay,” Turk told Habersarikirmizi. “However, the support he receives, especially from the Galatasaray fans during the…
Tottenham Hotspur winger Dejan Kulusevski is all but ruled out of next week’s Europa League final after undergoing knee surgery, delivering a significant blow to Spurs’ hopes against Manchester United in Bilbao. Kulusevski picked up a right patellar injury during Tottenham’s weekend defeat to Crystal Palace. Following further medical assessments, the club confirmed that surgery was necessary, with the Swedish international beginning rehabilitation immediately under the care of Spurs’ medical team. While no official recovery timeline has been provided, a return to action just one week after surgery appears highly improbable, effectively ruling Kulusevski out of the final. It’s a…
Liverpool fans are still coming to terms with the imminent departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold, but a fresh report suggests that Real Madrid are already plotting a similar move for another Anfield star: Ibrahima Konaté. Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Madrid as a free agent in the coming weeks. While a small transfer fee could see him move sooner and be eligible for the FIFA Club World Cup, his exit has sparked frustration among Liverpool supporters. At Anfield on Sunday, some fans booed as his name was announced before kick-off and again when he appeared as a second-half substitute. The situation…
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is personally footing the bill for multiple members of his coaching and support staff — and their families — to attend the upcoming Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports from The Athletic and ESPN. In contrast to previous traditions, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting measures reportedly include scrapping complimentary tickets for club employees. Instead, staff have been invited to a watch party in Manchester, where they’ll receive two drinks vouchers. Amorim, however, has taken matters into his own hands. The Portuguese manager is said to have paid for travel and accommodation for…
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has set aside captain Lionel Messi while naming who he believes are the best footballers in the world right now. Although Scaloni maintains that Messi remains incomparable, he highlighted Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Julian Alvarez, and Lautaro Martinez as the standout players in today’s game. Speaking on Siro Lopez’s YouTube channel (via GOAL), Scaloni said: “I will set Messi aside because he is unique. So I will say Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, and Julian Alvarez or Lautaro Martinez as well.” Messi, who has won a record eight Ballon d’Or titles and amassed 46 trophies in…
Departing Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has shed light on forward Rodrygo’s current situation at the club. Ancelotti explained that the Brazilian is feeling down due to discomfort in his leg. He also revealed that the 24-year-old had a fever recently and missed training sessions. Speaking during his pre-match press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s LaLiga clash with Mallorca on Wednesday, Ancelotti said (via Fabrizio Romano): “Rodrygo has discomfort in his leg. He’s sad for that, but there’s really nothing more.” “He had a fever and didn’t train last week, so he wasn’t fit. He felt uncomfortable and we wanted…
Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has expressed his support for the Super Eagles’ hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, backing the team despite their challenging situation under new head coach Eric Chelle. Okocha, who was a standout performer during the 1994 AFCON, the 1994 World Cup, and the 1996 Olympics, remains hopeful about Nigeria’s chances of securing a spot in the expanded 2026 tournament. Despite Nigeria’s struggles in a relatively straightforward group—having secured only one win in six matches—Okocha refuses to give up on the Super Eagles. Speaking in an interview with Sports Boom, the former captain said:…