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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has responded to Wayne Rooney’s recent comments suggesting that the Reds’ poor run of form stems from weak leadership, calling the criticism “lazy.” The Dutch defender spoke after Liverpool ended a four-game losing streak with a victory over Aston Villa on Saturday, reclaiming some momentum in the Premier League title race. Liverpool began the 2025/26 season in strong form, winning their first five matches under

Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho has revealed why he decided to sign for Chelsea, citing the club’s exciting style of play and the opportunity for growth under manager Enzo Maresca. Speaking in comments shared by football journalist Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday, the 21-year-old said his decision was largely influenced by Maresca’s vision for the team. “When I spoke with the club and Maresca, it was important to understand the style of

As the Super Falcons gear up to face Benin Republic in the second leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, fans are calling for the return of Glory Ogbonna to the national team setup. The Israel-based defender, who last featured for Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, has been missing from recent team lists — a move that’s sparked widespread

A touching video has captured the heartwarming moment Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie gifted a young fan her football boots in Abeokuta, ahead of Nigeria’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Benin Republic. The gesture took place before the team’s match, where the Super Falcons had already gained a solid advantage with a 2–0 away win over Benin Republic at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo, on

The usually quiet Northern Foreshore Estate in Lekki, Lagos, came alive over the weekend as residents, fitness enthusiasts, and friends gathered for the maiden edition of Wakathon 2025 — a 10-kilometre walking marathon designed to promote fitness, wellness, and community bonding. Organised by the Waka Brothers, the event attracted over 200 participants from within and outside the estate, earning praise from residents and stakeholders as a model for grassroots health

Sheffield Wednesday have officially entered administration, drawing the curtain on months of financial uncertainty under Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri, and triggering an automatic 12-point deduction in line with English Football League (EFL) regulations. The development was confirmed on Friday, with Julian Pitts, Kris Wigfield, and Paul Stanley of Begbies Traynor appointed as joint administrators for both Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited and Sheffield 3 Limited, the entity that owns Hillsborough

Ademola Lookman’s summer transfer saga may have ended, but questions still surround his long-term future at Atalanta, despite his promising return to the starting lineup. The Nigerian forward, whose contract runs until June 2027, was heavily linked with a move away from Bergamo during the summer. Inter Milan were among the clubs eager to sign him, but negotiations fell through after both sides failed to agree on a transfer fee.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was the star of the night as his brace powered Galatasaray to a 3–1 win over Bodø/Glimt in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash, giving the Turkish champions back-to-back victories in Europe for the first time in years. The atmosphere at RamsPark in Istanbul was electric from kickoff, and the home crowd didn’t have to wait long for a breakthrough. Just three minutes in, Mario Lemina

It was a night of goals, drama, and high emotion across Europe as the Champions League delivered one of its most action-packed evenings in recent history — featuring 43 goals, five red cards, and six penalties, five of which were successfully converted. Marcus Rashford led the charge with a brilliant brace in Barcelona’s 6–1 thrashing of Olympiacos, celebrating with his trademark open-arm pose as fans at the Camp Nou roared