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Welch emerges first English premier league’s female refree
Rebecca Welch became the first woman to referee an English Premier League football match when she oversaw Burnley’s 2-0 win away to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Welch, a 40-year-old from Washington in northeast England, was working for the National Health Service when she began her refereeing career in 2010. She rose through the […]
Osimhen signs new Napoli contract
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has signed a new contract for his Napoli side as confirmed on Saturday. Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed this development via his X account on Saturday. He wrote, “Victor Osimhen signs new deal at Napoli — confirmed. Documents also in place.” Earlier on Friday, Romano noted that “the agreement between Napoli […]
FULL LIST: NFF Unveils 40-Man Provisional Squad For AFCON 2023
As the anticipation mounts for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the provisional squad of the Super Eagles, consisting of 40 talented players poised to represent the nation in the prestigious tournament. The roster, encompassing a blend of seasoned professionals and emerging talents, is […]
Messi’s 2022 World Cup Shirts Sell For $7.8million
Six football shirts worn by Argentine megastar Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have sold for $7.8 million at auction, the auction house told AFP on Thursday. There were three bids in total on what auction house Sotheby’s described as “Lionel Messi’s match-worn iconic light blue and white, vertical striped Argentina shirts […]
Messi, Bonmati nominated for FIFA best player awards
Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati were named as finalists for the FIFA best players of the year awards by world football’s governing body on Thursday. Messi was awarded a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or crown in October in Paris, while Bonmati took the women’s prize after starring for Spain in their Women’s World Cup triumph. Erling […]
Arsenal Boss Arteta Escapes Ban After Referee Rant Over Newcastle Win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will face no punishment from England’s Football Association following his complaints about refereeing standards after a defeat by Newcastle last month. The Gunners’ boss was furious at the decision to let Anthony Gordon’s goal stand in a 1-0 Premier League loss at St James’ Park on November 4, labelling the verdict […]
FIFA Assigns 30 Nigerian Referees For International Duties In 2024
World football-governing body, FIFA, has approved a total of 30 Nigerian referees to be placed on the international duties for the year 2024. The list is made up of 11 referees, 11 assistant referees, four beach soccer referees and four futsal referees. In a message conveyed to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the 11 referees […]
Italy legend, Chiellini retires at 39
Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement, describing his career as “the most beautiful and intense journey of my life”.The 39-year-old, who captained the Azzurri to their Euro 2020 win, has called time on playing after 23 years. The defender made his name at Juventus and since June 2022 has been playing in Major […]
2023 Globe Soccer Awards: Osimhen, Oshoala make final shortlist
Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have made the final shortlists for the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards in the men’s and women’s categories. Osimhen, who was on Monday crowned best player in Africa, is among the 11 players in contention for the Men’s award. The other players who made the shortlist are Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), […]
2023 CAF Awards: Oshoala wins record sixth African Women’s player of the year
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has won a record sixth African Women’s Player of the Year Award. Oshoala, who plays club football for Barcelona, beat South Africa’s Thembi Klagtlana and Zambia’s Barbara Banda to the award. The 27-year-old played a key role in Barcelona Femeni’s UEFA Women’s Champions League success last season. The Barcelona Femeni […]