Leeds, England – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed his side’s resilience and composure after the Premier League leaders emphatically ended a three-game winless run with a 4-0 demolition of Leeds at Elland Road on Saturday. Statement Victory The Gunners, who had been under mounting pressure following goalless draws against Liverpool…
Liverpool, England – French international Ibrahima Konate delivered an emotional performance on Saturday, scoring late in Liverpool’s 4-1 victory over Newcastle at Anfield, just weeks after the death of his father. Konate, who had missed three matches while on compassionate leave, said he returned ahead of schedule to help the…
London, England – Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior praised his side’s resilience and fighting spirit after they staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, January 31, 2026. A Tale of Two Halves Chelsea endured a torrid first half, trailing to…
Dakar, Senegal – The Senegalese Football Federation has announced plans to appeal sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against national team coach Pape Thiaw and two key players, following chaotic scenes in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final earlier this month. CAF’s Disciplinary Ruling On Thursday,…
London, England – Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has defended the club’s owners, insisting they are “super committed” to the project despite criticism over their limited activity in the January transfer window. Spurs will face Manchester City this weekend, with Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo a player Tottenham had targeted lining…
Newcastle, England – Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted that the club is still grappling with the aftermath of Alexander Isak’s protracted transfer to Liverpool, which set a new British record at £125 million ($172 million) on deadline day of the summer window. The Sweden forward effectively went on…
Milan, Italy – With just one week to go before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin on 6 February, the United Nations and the Games’ organisers have renewed their call for a 52-day pause in wars worldwide. The appeal, known as the Olympic Truce, is a tradition dating back to…
Melbourne, Australia – Novak Djokovic admitted fortune was on his side after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday, sending the Serbian great into the semi-finals of the Australian Open. The 38-year-old, chasing a historic 25th Grand Slam crown, will now face either reigning two-time champion Jannik Sinner or American…
Nairobi, Kenya – As part of preparations to host a successful Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament next year, the government has announced plans to invite a high-level Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspection team to evaluate the progress of key stadia earmarked for Kenya’s matches. Stadium Readiness Cabinet Secretary…
Zurich, Switzerland – Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly backed calls for fans to boycott World Cup matches in the United States, citing concerns over the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration both domestically and internationally. Blatter, who led FIFA from 1998 to 2015 before resigning amid…