Osimhen Ready to Begin New Season With Galatasaray Amid Tottenham Interest Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is prepared to begin the new season with Galatasaray despite continued interest from English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports. The forward has been focused on his preparations with the Turkish champions as the new campaign approaches, while […]

New Zealand Ultrarunner Sophie Woods Shatters Men’s and Women’s Endurance Records New Zealand ultrarunner Sophie Woods has rewritten the record books after completing a grueling 1,240-mile 2,000-kilometer run across eight countries, breaking both the men’s and women’s time records in one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges. Woods’ remarkable feat saw her conquer the transcontinental […]

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Representative in First Public Foreign Official Visit in Years Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC on Monday, according to a government spokesperson, in what appears to be her first known meeting with […]

Suicide Bombing at Anti-Militant Rally in Pakistan Kills at Least 14 At least 14 people, including civilians and police officers, were killed after a suicide bomber targeted protesters attending an anti-militant rally in northwestern Pakistan, officials said. More than two dozen others were injured in the attack, which struck as demonstrators gathered to voice opposition […]

Why Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray are facing fresh uncertainty Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray have found themselves at the centre of renewed speculation over the Nigerian striker’s future, with growing interest from top European clubs and questions over whether the Turkish giants can keep hold of their star forward. Osimhen has become one of Galatasaray’s most […]

Chelsea transfer Alonso prepares five-player clear-out after Welbeck, Lacroix deals Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is reportedly preparing a major squad reshuffle, with as many as five players set to leave the club following the arrivals of striker Danny Welbeck and defender Maxence Lacroix.The Blues’ move for Lacroix has increased competition in an already crowded defensive […]

Pinnick backs FIFA plan to sell stake in World Cup commercial venture Former Nigeria Football Federation NFF president Amaju Pinnick has backed FIFA’s controversial plan to sell a stake in the commercial future of the World Cup, arguing that the move could create new opportunities for global football development. Pinnick, who is also a former […]

Asian football nations join opposition to FIFA investment plan Asian football nations have joined growing opposition to FIFA’s controversial investment plan, adding further pressure on the world governing body over proposals that could reshape the commercial structure of global football. The Asian Football Confederation AFC has reportedly raised concerns alongside other continental bodies, including UEFA […]

Infantino rejects claims FIFA is “selling football” over Forward Enterprise proposal FIFA President Gianni Infantino has rejected criticism that the organisation is “selling football” following the introduction of the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative, insisting that the plan is designed to generate more resources for the global development of the sport. Infantino defended the proposal […]

CONCACAF backs UEFA opposition to FIFA World Cup stake plans as CAF position draws attention The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football CONCACAF has joined UEFA in expressing opposition to FIFA’s reported plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup, increasing pressure on football’s global governing body […]

Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha faces name change at new club Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the heroes of the country’s historic World Cup qualification campaign, could be forced to use a different name at his new club because of a registration issue linked to his famous football nickname. The veteran goalkeeper, whose […]

UEFA reportedly votes to boycott World Cup over FIFA tournament stake plans UEFA has reportedly voted in favour of boycotting the FIFA World Cup after growing tensions over proposals by football’s global governing body to sell stakes in the commercial rights of the tournament. The decision follows concerns among European football officials that FIFA’s plans […]

Fifteen elephants die near Kenya’s Amboseli National Park in suspected pesticide poisoning Fifteen elephants have been found dead outside Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, with authorities suspecting that the animals may have died after eating tomatoes sprayed with pesticides on nearby farms. Wildlife officials said the elephants were discovered in an area bordering the park, where […]

Yung Filly acquitted of rape charge, convicted of assault in Australia case UK rapper and online personality Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has been found not guilty of raping a fan after performing at a nightclub in Australia in 2024. However, the 29-year-old entertainer was convicted on two counts of […]

Nirmal Purja among climbers feared missing after Pakistan avalanche A 10-member international mountaineering team led by renowned Nepal-born former Royal Marine Nirmal Purja is feared missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram mountain range. Purja, widely known as “Nims,” was leading the expedition when the team lost contact following the avalanche on […]

Young amputee gymnast Sasha Paskal inspires Ukraine with resilience Ukrainian gymnast Sasha Paskal, who lost part of her leg in a Russian missile strike, has become a symbol of resilience and hope, transforming personal tragedy into an inspiring sporting journey that has earned her national recognition and admiration around the world. The young athlete said […]

Japan launches first central intelligence agency since World War II Japan has established its first centralised foreign intelligence agency since the end of World War II, marking a significant shift in the country’s national security architecture amid growing regional tensions and rising concerns over espionage and cyber threats. The move has sparked debate over whether […]

Renowned climber Nirmal Purja feared missing after Pakistan avalanche World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among a group of climbers feared missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in northern Pakistan, according to the Alpine Club of Pakistan, prompting a major search-and-rescue operation in the Karakoram mountain range. The avalanche occurred on Broad Peak, the world’s […]

UEFA Nations Back Potential World Cup Boycott Over FIFA Private Investment Plan All 55 UEFA member associations have voted to support the possibility of a boycott of the FIFA World Cup in protest against FIFA’s proposed plan to sell stakes in major football competitions to private investors, The vote reflects grow in position among European […]

Pope Leo Addresses Family Links to Transatlantic Slave Trade During Question on American Heritage Pope Leo has spoken publicly about his family’s historical connections to the transatlantic slave trade, responding to a reporter’s question about his American background and acknowledging the complexity of his ancestry. The Pope said his family history includes links to a […]

CAF Urges Member Associations to Review FIFA’s Private Investor Proposal The Confederation of African Football CAF has called on its 54 member associations to carefully review FIFA’s controversial proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of its flagship competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, before taking a position on the plan. The move […]

Better Than Fernandes & Palmer Alex Iwobi Emerges as One of Premier League’s Elite Passers Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is earning fresh recognition for a part of his game that often goes unnoticed, with recent statistical analysis suggesting the Nigerian international ranks among the Premier League’s most effective progressive passers—alongside, and in some metrics ahead […]

Russian Strike on Residential Home Leaves Multiple Feared Trapped Under Rubble Rescue teams in Ukraine raced to search through the rubble of a residential home after it was struck during a fresh wave of Russian attacks, with local authorities saying they believe 10 people were inside the house at the time of the impact. Emergency […]

From Eagles to Chelsea Xabi Alonso Lands £52 Million Defensive Reinforcement Chelsea have completed the signing of French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal worth a reported £52 million, handing manager Xabi Alonso another major addition as he continues to reshape his squad ahead of the new season. The 26-year-old centre-back arrives […]