Chelsea’s proposed Stamford Bridge redevelopment could force the club to seek a temporary home once construction begins, with Twickenham emerging as a potential option. For nearly 20 years, Chelsea has sought to expand Stamford Bridge, which is significantly smaller than stadiums like Old Trafford and the Emirates. Plans for redevelopment began early in Roman Abramovich’s tenure but gained renewed momentum following the BlueCo takeover in 2022. In 2023, Chelsea secured an £80m deal to purchase nearby land from a veterans charity, set to take effect in 2025. This acquisition, which includes land currently housing 6,500 military pensioners, will facilitate the…
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Mohamed Salah has issued a clear message to Liverpool’s Premier League title rivals, revealing that he is already focused on securing the trophy again next season. The Reds have dominated for much of the current campaign and clinched the title in style with a commanding 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur over the weekend. While celebrations were in full swing, Salah admitted that this title felt “way better” than their 2019/20 triumph under Jurgen Klopp. However, the Egyptian’s attention quickly shifted to retaining the crown next season. “This is what we wanted to deliver to our fans more than anything,” Salah…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has rewarded Remo Stars with a generous N10 million after their triumph in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Osimhen donated N5 million to the players and another N5 million to the team’s technical staff in recognition of their achievement. Currently playing for Galatasaray, Osimhen also congratulated the team and commended their determination and resilience throughout the season. Remo Stars clinched their first-ever NPFL title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes in Ikenne on Sunday, thanks to an 84th-minute goal by Olamilekan Adedayo. With this victory, the Sky Blue Stars became the…
Liverpool have secured their second Premier League title, coming from behind to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield on Sunday. Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke gave the visitors an early lead with a header, but Liverpool quickly turned the tide in the first half with goals from Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister, and Cody Gakpo. Mohamed Salah then added his 27th Premier League goal of the season in the second half, before Destiny Udogie’s own goal sealed the victory and the title for Liverpool on a sunlit Merseyside afternoon. Anfield was alive with anticipation ahead of the match, as Liverpool knew that…
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has issued an apology for his actions towards referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea during Saturday’s Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona. Barcelona triumphed 3-2 in extra time, thanks to a goal from Jules Kounde, sealing the victory in Sevilla. As tensions mounted in the final moments of the game, particularly after Kounde’s decisive goal, Rudiger tried to confront De Burgos Bengoetxea and threw an ice cube at him. This led to the Germany international receiving a red card for his actions. After the match, Rudiger acknowledged his mistake, stating there was no excuse for…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that small margins were to blame for their 3-2 loss to Barcelona in Saturday’s Copa del Rey final. Los Blancos fought back from a goal down to take the lead with second-half goals from substitute Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni. However, Ferran Torres netted a late equalizer to send the match into extra time in Seville. As both teams seemed headed for penalties, Jules Kounde capitalized on a defensive mix-up to score the decisive goal. Ancelotti acknowledged that a communication breakdown between captain Luka Modric and Brahim Diaz led to the error. “Was…
Chris Eubank Jr. to Remain in Hospital After Thrilling Victory Over Conor Benn Chris Eubank Jr. will stay in hospital following his intense win over Conor Benn on Saturday night. Eubank Jr. was taken to The Royal London as a precaution, and while initial tests came back clear, it’s expected he’ll remain in care until Monday. The 35-year-old’s promoter shared an update on X, stating: “On the recommendation of the onsite doctor, Chris Eubank Jr. has been taken to hospital by ambulance for precautionary checks.” Throughout the fight, Eubank Jr. suffered a large cut above his right eye and appeared…
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is reportedly open to leaving the club this summer and is currently in negotiations over a move to Saudi Arabian side NEOM. Onana has faced heavy scrutiny following two underperforming seasons at Old Trafford, with his recent error-strewn display in the Europa League quarter-final against Lyon leading to him being dropped from the starting XI. The Cameroonian international has even been labeled “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United history” by former player Nemanja Matic. Initially, it was reported that Onana was determined to stay at United despite transfer speculation, but recent developments suggest…
Ipswich Town’s relegation from the Premier League has now been confirmed—and top clubs are already eyeing up the club’s standout talent, with Liam Delap firmly in the spotlight. While few Ipswich players truly shone during their short-lived top-flight return, Delap was a clear exception. The 22-year-old striker, signed last summer, finished as the club’s top scorer by a wide margin and has quickly caught the attention of elite teams across Europe. Adding further intrigue is Delap’s relegation release clause, which has officially been triggered. It offers potential suitors the chance to land the highly-rated forward at a bargain fee this…
Crystal Palace sealed a commanding 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Wembley on Saturday evening to become the first side through to this season’s FA Cup final. Despite entering the semi-final as underdogs, Oliver Glasner’s side delivered a complete performance, comfortably outplaying Unai Emery’s Villa across the pitch. Eberechi Eze opened the scoring with a stunning first-time strike in the first half, setting the tone for what was to come. Although Jean-Philippe Mateta missed a penalty early in the second half, Palace didn’t let up—instead, they upped the intensity. Ismaila Sarr netted twice, first capitalizing shortly after the missed spot-kick,…