Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary 21-year career with the national team to an emotional end. The 39-year-old football superstar confirmed his decision on Monday, August 31, 2026, through an emotional message shared on Instagram, ending speculation over his future with the Albiceleste. Messi leaves the Argentina … Read more
Paul Pogba’s difficult attempt to revive his career at AS Monaco has come to an early end, with the French midfielder and the Ligue 1 club agreeing to terminate his contract, bringing his brief spell at the Principality to a close. Monaco confirmed the decision on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, revealing that the club and … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation has directed the entire technical crew of the Super Falcons to vacate their positions with immediate effect, following a disappointing 2026 campaign that saw Nigeria miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The NFF Executive Committee announced the decision on Monday, August 17, 2026, in a … Read more
Cameroon have been crowned champions of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in a commanding final in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday night. The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant performance at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, combining early attacking pressure with clinical finishing to secure their first-ever WAFCON championship. … Read more
Arsenal have opened the 2026/27 campaign with silverware after producing a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The Premier League champions wasted no time in announcing their intentions, scoring within the opening minute before adding two more goals to secure a comfortable victory over the … Read more
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has unveiled his squad for Sunday’s pre-season meeting with Schalke 04, with several of the Spanish giants’ biggest names included for the final friendly before the start of the 2026/27 campaign. The encounter is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, with kick-off set for 5:00 … Read more
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, is set to wear the No. 11 shirt for Atlético Madrid ahead of the 2026/27 season, marking a notable change from the No. 22 jersey he used during the second half of the previous campaign. The reported switch comes after the departure of Argentine midfielder, Thiago Almada, who has completed … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been eliminated from the race for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualification play-off on Thursday. The defeat in Morocco ended Nigeria’s hopes of securing one of Africa’s remaining routes to the global tournament and … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has declared that the French champions are targeting every available trophy as they prepare to open their competitive campaign against Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup. The Champions League holders will face Europa League winners Aston Villa at the Stadion Salzburg in Austria on Wednesday, August 12, with … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation has apologised to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians following the Super Falcons’ failure to secure an automatic ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, speaking on behalf of the Federation, the Super Falcons and … Read more