Author: David Great

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in dominant fashion, thrashing Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Making their debut in the competition, both sides clashed in Group B, but it was the French champions who made the more emphatic statement. Atletico showed early promise when Julian Alvarez’s free-kick narrowly missed Gianluigi Donnarumma’s post just three minutes into the match. PSG responded in the 17th minute with their first real opportunity, as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia brought the ball under control and fired on the turn, forcing Jan Oblak into a save. Oblak couldn’t keep PSG…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the recent mass killings in Benue State, describing the attacks that left over 200 people dead as “senseless” and a grim reflection of Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku expressed deep sorrow over the coordinated attacks on several rural communities in the state, which have left many families devastated. “This assault on innocent Nigerians is not just a local tragedy; it is a national emergency that requires urgent, decisive action,” he said. Atiku called on both the Federal Government and the Benue State Government to urgently launch…

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspects, Nnanna Charles and Okoye Chukwunonso, in connection with the possession of two stolen trucks loaded with cement worth N17 million. The arrests followed a complaint lodged by a victim who reported being defrauded after a failed business transaction. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the state police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects were tracked down after the police traced the cement to various retail locations across Anambra. Ikenga explained that the victim had met an individual identified as Edwin Emeka through an online platform. Emeka had allegedly requested…

Amid the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, the Israeli Home Front Command has urged citizens to avoid public gatherings and limit movement in open spaces. The advisory was issued in a statement released on Sunday by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), emphasizing the need for increased caution as tensions escalate across the region. According to the IDF, citizens should remain close to protected areas and follow official instructions closely. “Movement in public areas should be minimised, and public gatherings must be avoided. Upon receiving an alert, enter a protected space and remain there until an official update is issued,”…

Arsenal are actively pursuing moves for Sporting Lisbon’s Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27, and RB Leipzig’s Slovenia attacker Benjamin Sesko, 22, though will only sign one forward this summer. (Mirror) However, Arsenal think the asking price for Gyokeres is too high. Arsenal will focus on signing Sesko or Aston Villa’s England forward Ollie Watkins, 29. (Record – in Portuguese) AC Milan have opened talks with Arsenal over signing the Gunners’ Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko, 28. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian) Real Madrid are hoping to snap up Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, 26, on a free transfer next summer, when…

Former Super Eagles captain and ex-coach, Sunday Oliseh, has once again expressed his disapproval of the Nigeria Football Federation’s continued preference for foreign managers, insisting that competent Nigerian coaches are being unfairly sidelined. Speaking on Channels Sports on Sunday, Oliseh reiterated his belief that local tacticians possess the necessary expertise to lead the national team successfully. “I am totally against having that role not being handed over to a Nigerian because we have qualified Nigerians who can do that job,” Oliseh stated. His comments come amidst the tenure of Éric Chelle, a French-born former Mali international, who took over the…

Tensions are rising within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the political future of Vice President Kashim Shettima as the party inches closer to the 2027 general elections following a violent confrontation at a North-East stakeholders’ meeting held in Gombe State on Sunday. The source of the crisis: growing concerns that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be dropped as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 elections. The meeting, convened at the International Conference Centre, Gombe, was initially intended to reaffirm support for President Tinubu’s second-term ambition. However, it descended into chaos after some party officials failed to…

Bayern Munich kicked off their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign in devastating fashion on Sunday, delivering a crushing 10-0 defeat to New Zealand’s Auckland City at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. The German giants showed their dominance from the outset in the Group C encounter, with Kingsley Coman, Michael Olise, and Thomas Müller all netting twice, while Sacha Boey also got on the scoresheet. Jamal Musiala stole the show in the second half, coming off the bench to score a hat-trick in just 18 minutes, including a penalty. Despite the presence of Harry Kane in the starting lineup, the…

Arsenal are poised to return with another bid for Sporting Lisbon’s striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27, with Atletico Madrid also interested in the player. Gyokeres has already ruled out a move to Manchester United. (Record – in Portuguese) Bayer Leverkusen want Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert after selling Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 22, to Liverpool and have approached Bournemouth about the 26-year-old’s availability. (Mail) Bournemouth have agreed a deal to sign defender Adrien Truffert, 23, from Rennes, which will allow the Cherries’ Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez, 21, to complete his move to Liverpool. (ESPN) Set-piece coach Keith Andrews is a candidate to…

Iran and Israel traded missiles and airstrikes on Saturday, the day after Israel launched a sweeping air offensive against its old enemy, killing commanders and scientists and bombing nuclear sites in a stated bid to stop it building an atomic weapon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s strikes had set back Iran’s nuclear programme possibly by years but rejected international calls for restraint, saying the attack would be intensified. “We will hit every site and every target of the Ayatollahs’ regime, and what they have felt so far is nothing compared with what they will be handed in the…