AS Roma are reportedly looking to Terem Moffi, a Nigerian striker currently at OGC Nice, as a potential replacement for Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku’s loan spell with Roma has concluded, and the Italian club is seeking a new forward. The Giallorossi have a connection to Moffi, as Roma director Florent Ghisolfi previously served as Nice’s sporting […]
Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into football history by leading Argentina to the Copa America 2024 final. This victory marks Messi’s seventh international final, surpassing the record previously held by Brazilian legends Cafu and Roberto Carlos. The 37-year-old maestro also recently became the **second all-time international goalscorer** (109 goals), trailing only Cristiano Ronaldo (130). […]
The Euro 2024 tournament won’t feature a third-place play-off, unlike the World Cup. This means the losing teams from the semi-finals, France and the loser between England and Netherlands, will conclude their Euro 2024 journey after their respective semi-final matches. The tradition of a third-place match has been absent from the Euros since 1980, when […]
Former England striker Alan Shearer highlighted Ousmane Dembele’s missed opportunities as a factor in France’s Euro 2024 semi-final defeat to Spain. Speaking on BBC after the 2-1 loss, Shearer focused on Dembele’s role in France’s attack: “Dembele had several good chances to score for France, and some might argue he could have done better with […]
Spain staged a dramatic comeback to defeat France 2-1 and book their place in the Euro 2024 final! Les Bleus struck first with a Mbappe-assisted header from Kolo Muani. However, Spain roared back before halftime. Lamine Yamal etched his name in history as the youngest scorer in the Euros with a stunning equalizer. Moments later, […]
Roy Keane heaped praise on Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, claiming he could crack the starting lineup of “probably every team in the world.” This comes after Saka’s stellar performance in England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final win over Switzerland. The young winger not only bagged the equalizer but also converted his penalty in the shootout, solidifying his Man-of-the-Match […]
France manager Didier Deschamps has shut down calls to drop captain Kylian Mbappé despite his recent struggles. Mbappé’s underwhelming performances have sparked criticism, with some urging Deschamps to bench the Real Madrid star for the upcoming Euro 2024 semi-final against Spain. However, Deschamps remains firmly behind his captain. He acknowledged Mbappé’s recent back issue but […]
Victor Osimhen joined Napoli’s pre-season training on Tuesday, fueling speculation about his future. Despite reports suggesting the 25-year-old Nigerian striker is likely to leave the club, he completed his medical examinations and began training under new manager Antonio Conte. Napoli haven’t received a satisfying offer that meets Osimhen’s €130 million release clause, despite interest from […]
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has quashed concerns about Lionel Messi’s fitness for the Copa America semi-final against Canada. Despite a recent thigh issue that made him a question mark for the quarter-final, Scaloni declared Messi “fit to play, without a doubt.” Scaloni emphasized his unwavering trust in the 37-year-old superstar: “Whenever he’s available, he plays. […]
Despite his past controversy, Felix Zwayer will remain the referee for the highly anticipated Euro 2024 semi-final clash between England and the Netherlands on Wednesday. The 43-year-old German official served a six-month suspension in 2005 for accepting a bribe. This decision by UEFA to retain him has raised eyebrows amongst fans and pundits alike. UEFA […]