Blog

premier league updates: Woltemade nets as Newcastle beat Wolves

13Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

premier league updates: Woltemade nets as Newcastle beat Wolves

Nick Woltemade Nick Woltemade enjoyed a debut to remember after his bullet header helped Newcastle United end their wait for a first win of the season against Wolves. The German, who completed a club record £69m move from Stuttgart on 30 August, was handed a rapturous welcome by the home support at St James' Park. And it did not take the towering forward long to repay their backing.Woltemade peeled away from Wolves defender Emmanuel Agbadou in the 29th minute to power a header past Sam Johnstone after getting on the end of Jacob Murphy's scooped cross. Newcastle pushed for a second and Sandro Tonali saw a 20-yard effort strike the inside of the post before half-time.Wolves struggled to get back into the game after previously making a bright start to the game. In fact, Wolves...

live football scores: Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham

13Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

live football scores: Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham

live football scores Arsenal came into this season on the back of a busy summer transfer window where they spent around £250m and brought in eight players to propel another push for the Premier League title. As they swept aside Nottingham Forest 3-0 with five of those new signings starting, the Gunners showed why such aggressive recruitment was justified. Mikel Arteta's side were without key trio Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and William Saliba through injury, while skipper Martin Odegaard limped off in only the 18th minute. But it mattered little as Arsenal showed their strength in depth to cruise to an impressive success. Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi were their statement signings and likely to start regardless of the opposition.But with Declan Rice named as a substitut...

football rumors:Chelsea steal Lewandowski successor

13Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

football rumors:Chelsea steal Lewandowski successor

Emanuel Emegha It is no secret that Barcelona are searching the market for a new number nine, as they prepare to part ways with Robert Lewandowski at the end of this season. The 37-year-old sees his contract expire in June, and at this stage, it is unlikely that he will be offered the chance to extend his stay in Catalonia. During the recent summer transfer window, Barcelona had eyes on a number of possible Lewandowski successors – although they never moved for any, as their plan is for 2026. But these lack of efforts were costly, as the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike – all of whom were on their radar – moved clubs, which means that they will almost certainly not be available when they enter the market.And another target has now fallen by the waysid...

football coverage: Grimaldo rescues Leverkusen

13Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

football coverage: Grimaldo rescues Leverkusen

Alejandro Grimaldo Alejandro Grimaldo scored twice from free-kicks as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 in Kasper Hjulmand's debut as head coach, despite the home side receiving two red cards. The hosts came into the match with just one point from their opening two Bundesliga matches, which had led to Erik ten Hag's departure and Hjulmand's arrival as his replacement, whilst Frankfurt arrived in confident mood having won both of their league fixtures. Leverkusen were also looking to maintain their impressive record against the Eagles, having won the previous five encounters between the sides and defeating Frankfurt at home in each of the past 12 such Bundesliga meetings. Leverkusen suffered an early setback when Exequiel Palacios was forced off with injury after 15 minut...

man united football news:Dyche tipped to replace Amorim

13Sep

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

man united football news:Dyche tipped to replace Amorim

Ruben Amorim 1 Manchester United have a chance to capitalise on their momentum by grabbing a second consecutive win in their derby clash against rivals Manchester City this weekend. Ruben Amorim's men went into the international break with a hard-earned 3-2 win at home to Burnley but now face a tough test away at the Etihad - though Pep Guardiola's men have shown they have vulnerabilities too. City have lost two of their first three games this season and are under pressure going into this game, which they cannot afford to lose if they want to keep pace with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool. United won this fixture 2-1 away from home last season - which was his second victory against Guardiola in 2024-25 - so Amorim will be fairly confident of getting a result. Amorim will certainly be ...

football flame Nigeria:Lookman nearing Atalanta call-up on one condition

13Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

football flame Nigeria:Lookman nearing Atalanta call-up on one condition

Ademola Lookman Friday’s reports claim that Ademola Lookman could potentially return to the Atalanta first-team group for Sunday’s Serie A match against Lecce, depending on whether the Nigeria international is able to take part in the team’s final training session on Saturday. Lookman had a chaotic summer, which saw him hand in a formal transfer request after seeing a €45m bid from Inter rejected. After accusing his club of breaking promises and treating him poorly on a professional and human level, he returned to the UK to train on his own and only returned to Bergamo on August 19, less than a week out from the start of the Serie A season, and after all of Atalanta’s pre-season friendlies. A move away from Atalanta did not materialise in the end, which means that he is still part of I...

Match analysis: Pavard nets Marseille debut against Lorient

13Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

Match analysis: Pavard nets Marseille debut against Lorient

Benjamin Pavard French World Cup winner Benjamin Pavard scored on debut as Marseille hit the net four times without reply in a commanding win over Lorient in Ligue 1 on Friday. Lorient played for most of the match with 10 men after Darline Yongwa was shown a straight red card for a professional foul after just 10 minutes. Mason Greenwood put Marseille ahead from the penalty spot immiediately after and Pavard, who signed on loan from Inter Mlian before the international break, headed home from a corner seven minutes later. Angel Gomes flicked up a loose ball outside the box and volleyed a stunning third. Marseille dominated the second period but it took until stoppage time for the fourth goal, a Nayef Aguerd shot deflecting past the stranded goalkeeper. The result came just a week after L...

World Cup news: FIFA receives 1.5m ticket applications in 24 hours

13Sep

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

NEWS

World Cup news: FIFA receives 1.5m ticket applications in 24 hours

World Cup news More than 1.5 million ticket applications from fans in 210 countries have been received by FIFA within 24 hours of the presale draw for the 2026 World Cup being launched, the governing body of world soccer said. The extraordinary global demand for the tournament came primarily from the United States, Mexico and Canada, followed by Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, England, Spain, Portugal and Germany. The response highlighted the international appeal of the expanded 48-team tournament which will be hosted by Mexico, Canada and the U.S. and will feature 104 matches across 16 host cities. The draw is open until 11:00 ET (17:00 CET) on September 19, and the time of entry does not affect fans’ chances of securing tickets. Successful applicants will be notified via email ...

la liga news: ‘Alonso changed things at Real Madrid’

13Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

la liga news: ‘Alonso changed things at Real Madrid’

Real Madrid Real Sociedad manager Sergio Francisco believes Xabi Alonso has changed a lot of things at Real Madrid, as the two managers are set to face off on Saturday afternoon at Anoeta. Real Madrid want to make it four wins out of four La Liga matches under new management, while La Real are trying to get into the upper half of the league table in their new reign. Francisco was asked about the biggest difference that Alonso has made during his time at Real Madrid so far, to which he gave a detailed, tactical answer. He said: “They’re the best in transition, we’ll have to counter them and limit them, and then create our own. Xabi has changed things at Madrid. They want the ball more, they’re more combinative. “The aggressiveness after losing the ball, the level of the coll...

football match previews: Brest vs Paris FC

12Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

football match previews: Brest vs Paris FC

Brest Meeting for the first time on the Ligue 1 stage, Brest welcome Paris FC to Stade Francis-Le Ble in Brittany for a Sunday matinee affair. A 3-1 defeat at Lens the last time out kept Les Pirates winless on the season, while the side from Paris claimed their first victory of the new campaign, 3-2 over Metz. Match preview For a second successive occasion, Brest have begun a Ligue 1 campaign poorly, currently one of two teams in the top flight that have yet to earn a victory alongside Metz. Similarly to last season, their defending has been rather suspect, with Eric Roy’s men conceding eight goals after three matchdays, tied with Paris FC for the most in the competition. Dating back to the previous campaign, they have conceded a combined 14 goals in their last four Ligue 1 matches, whi...

football injury updates: West Ham vs Tottenham

12Sep

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

football injury updates: West Ham vs Tottenham

Thomas Frank Tottenham and West Ham are back in action following the international break on Saturday when they go head-to-head in a capital derby at London Stadium. These two teams have had opposing starts at this stage, with Spurs winning their first two and losing their last one, while the Hammers lost their first two and won their last one. Thomas Frank’s men will be looking to bounce back here, while Graham Potter will want his men to show the win at Forest was not a fluke. Here we round up the injury news surrounding both teams heading into this one. George Earthy - Fit Earthy is expected to be fit after returning to training before the international break. Potter said: “George trained with the group today, so he was the only one.” Earthy wasn’t risked before the break but he is exp...

latest football updates:Jamaal Lascelles transfer to Turkey Club still alive

12Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

latest football updates:Jamaal Lascelles transfer to Turkey Club still alive

Jamaal Lascelles Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles could be heading for the exit door, with Turkish side Trabzonspor exploring a move before their transfer deadline on Friday. According to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, the 31-year-old defender has attracted interest from the Super Lig following his omission from Newcastle’s Champions League squad. Lascelles has not featured competitively for the Magpies since March 2024, when he came off injured during a 4-3 win against West Ham at St James’ Park. That appearance was his 251st for the club, but he has since slipped behind Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Fabian Schar, and summer signing Malick Thiaw in the defensive pecking order. The center-back, who has one year left on his contract, has been a mainstay through Newcastle’s recent history...

football gossip Nigeria: Athletic confirm Laporte return

12Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

football gossip Nigeria: Athletic confirm Laporte return

Aymeric Laporte After weeks of negotiations, Athletic Club have finally completed the signing of Aymeric Laporte from Al-Nassr. Laporte was set for a return to Europe during the summer transfer window, and his first choice was San Mames. Personal terms were struck early on, but a deal was delayed due to him and Al-Nassr being unable to finalise the termination of his contract – and when that was done, it came too late for him to join Los Leones. However, Athletic argued their case to FIFA, and it proved to be successful. And on Thursday evening, the club confirmed that Laporte had made his return to Bilbao, five years after he left for Manchester City. “The international centre-back returns to Bilbao, his home, where he trained as a player from the age of 15 and played 222 games as a li...

online football news Nigeria:Ola Aina injury update

12Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

online football news Nigeria:Ola Aina injury update

Ola Aina Nottingham Forest will travel to the Emirates without Ola Aina, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury sustained on international duty with Nigeria. The full-back lasted only 10 minutes of his country’s 1-1 draw with South Africa before being replaced, and his absence represents a significant setback for new manager Ange Postecoglou ahead of his first game in charge. Aina played 37 times last season and is regarded as one of Forest’s most reliable defenders. His withdrawal leaves Postecoglou short of options at full-back, particularly as Oleksandr Zinchenko is ineligible to face his parent club due to Premier League loan restrictions. Nicolò Savona could return from a knock to feature in his place but if he isn’t fit, Neco Williams could move across from left-back. The ...

man utd football news: Onana seals loan move to Trabzonspor

12Sep

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

TRANSFERS

man utd football news: Onana seals loan move to Trabzonspor

Andre Onana André Onana has completed his season-long loan move from Manchester United to Trabzonspor. The 29-year-old joined United from Inter Milan in 2023 for an initial €51 million, plus a potential €4 million in add-ons. However, a string of errors quickly led pressure to mount on the Cameroon international, who had ended his first season with an FA Cup winners’ medal, only for more issues to follow under Ruben Amorim last term. A hamstring injury prevented Onana from being involved with the team during preseason – and he made an error in his first game of the campaign as the Red Devils suffered a humiliating Carabao Cup exit at Grimsby. Onana’s future at Old Trafford looked more uncertain after United made the deadline-day signing of Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens fo...

football news: Donnarumma happy to join Man city

11Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

football news: Donnarumma happy to join Man city

Donnarumma Gianluigi Donnarumma says it’s an indescribable emotion to know that Pep Guardiola wanted to work with him at City. The Italian goalkeeper joined the club on deadline day before immediately reporting for international duty. Ahead of the visit of Manchester United on Sunday, he has now arrived at the CFA to meet his team-mates and train with them for the first time. Speaking in his maiden interview with City Studios, he made it clear how excited he is to be coached by Pep. “I think his history speaks for itself. The fact that he wanted me here is a reason to be proud of. It’s an indescribable emotion,” he said. “Being coached by him I think is the best for a football player. I can’t wait to follow him and take to the pitch with him. “I’m sure he will help me...

Champions League news: Madrid to host 2027 final

11Sep

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

Champions League

Champions League news: Madrid to host 2027 final

Champions League news The 2027 Champions League final will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Thursday. It will be the second time that Atletico Madrid's home stadium has hosted the final of Europe's elite club competition after Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur there in 2019. Azerbaijan's capital Baku had been the other candidate to host next season's showpiece game, but UEFA opted for the Spanish capital following a meeting of its executive committee in Tirana. This season's Champions League final will take place in Budapest on May 30, 2026. Uefa also announced that the 2027 Women's Champions League final will be played in Warsaw, while the Austrian city of Salzburg will be the venue for the UEFA Super Cup...

football game previews: Fulham vs Leeds United

11Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

football game previews: Fulham vs Leeds United

Daniel Farke Premier League football returns this weekend following the international break as Leeds United travel to the capital to face Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Whites have taken an encouraging four points from their opening three matches, beginning with a hard-fought victory over Everton. A defeat against Arsenal would follow but Daniel Farke’s side got back on track before the break with a draw against Newcastle United at Elland Road. Leeds sit 12th in the early standings on their return to the top-flight after the opening rounds of fixtures, two points above 18th-place Fulham. The Cottagers kicked off their new campaign with back-to-back 1-1 draws, firstly on the south coast with Brighton before they were held on home soil by Manchester United with Emile Smith Rowe...

la liga news: Thiago joins Barcelona Coaching staff

11Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

la liga news: Thiago joins Barcelona Coaching staff

Thiago Alcantara Barcelona have officially confirmed that Thiago is now part of Hansi Flick’s coaching staff after returning to the club for a second stint with the German boss. Thiago is expected to look after the youngest players, particularly the midfielders, and to use his experience and knowledge to help them succeed at Barcelona. Here’s the club’s official statement:“First official day on the job for Thiago Alcantara as a member of the coaching staff. The former blaugrana player started work on the grass today as a member of the first team coaching staff as an assistant coach to Hansi Flick. “His role will involve helping with tactical aspects and preparing training sessions, among other things, bringing his experience and vision of the game to enrich the squad’s day to d...

11Sep

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

NEWS

Africa soccer news: Ndidi injury update

Wilfred Ndidi Beşiktaş have issued an update on Wilfred Ndidi following the injury he sustained while on international duty with the Super Eagles in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday, September 9. Ndidi was forced off around the 70th minute in Bloemfontein, with manager Eric Chelle introducing Crystal Palace’s new signing Christantus Uche as his replacement. Before leaving the pitch, the former Leicester City midfielder passed the captain's armband to Alex Iwobi, the most capped Nigerian player on the field. In their official statement, Beşiktaş confirmed that Ndidi has returned to Turkey after suffering an injury during the game against South Africa. Medical examinations, including an MRI at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital, revealed a strain and ...