Barcelona have completed the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City, the La Liga championsannounced on Tuesday.The 30-year-old Spain international has signed a four-year contract that runs until 30 June 2030. Thetransfer fee is reported to be in the region of £65 million (€76.5 million), with an initial payment ofaround €60 million plus add-ons.Rodri becomes…
The European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has denied reports that it is withdrawing fromobserving Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, clarifying that it will instead deploy an Electoral ExpertMission (EEM).In a statement issued on Monday and signed by EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS Gautier Mignot,the delegation expressed surprise at media reports claiming it had…
The soccer ball used by Diego Maradona to score his infamous “Hand of God” goal against England inthe 1986 World Cup is expected to sell for $10 million at a US auction later this month.Heritage Auctions, based in Texas, will offer the official 1986 World Cup match ball during its SummerPlatinum Night Sports Auction from…
Premier League clubs are intensifying their efforts as the summer transfer window approaches its closeon Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 23:00 BST.The window officially opened on Monday, June 15, 2026, giving clubs more than two and a half monthsto strengthen their squads for the 2026/27 season, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 22.This…
South African host and comedian, Trevor Noah is facing backlash after advertising a new tourism campaign. He encourages visitors to explore South Africa’s diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, wildlife and local cuisine. However, many social media users have criticised the campaign, arguing that it does not address concerns about xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner sentiment that have…
American actor and musician Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women. This was revealed in a new BBC documentary dating back more than two decades. The women, who say they met Leto between 2002 and 2016 when they were teenagers, allege incidents including sexual assault, grooming, statutory rape and threats…
Neymar has confirmed his retirement from the Brazilian national team, stating that his time with theSeleção is over.The 34-year-old forward made the announcement after Santos’ Copa Sudamericana match againstUniversidad Central on Tuesday, July 29, 2026.“My time with the national team has already passed. I made history there, and I’m very happy about it. Iexperienced a…
The latest proposal by the FIFA boss, President Gianni Infantino, to sell stakes in FIFA’s major competitions has sparked outrage globally since it was revealed Tuesday. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering up to $40 million (£30 million) to those that support his controversial proposal to sell stakes in…
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the France men’s national team for thenext four years, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Tuesday. The 54-year-old succeedsDidier Deschamps, who stepped down after the 2026 World Cup.Zidane, a 1998 World Cup winner with France as a player, returns to management for the…
The United States delegation walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine onMonday in protest against comments by France’s ambassador.The dramatic move came after French officials compared the US to authoritarian states like North Koreaover a recent human rights vote.US alternate representative Dan Negrea criticised France’s remarks as “disingenuous grandstanding”and “politicized drivel.”…
