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Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score in 23 consecutive seasons. Ronaldo scored his first goal of the 2024/2025 season as they beat Al Taawoun 2-0 in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final on Wednesday. The Portugal captain doubled their lead after Ayman Ahmed opened the …

Nigeria centre-back Joshua Akpudje is delighted at his move to Tampereen Ilves of Finland, attributing it to divine intervention,   “And again, God steps in. In everything you do, keep a positive mindset. Let’s go Lives FC,” the former MFM player stated in an Instagram post on Friday. The 25-year-old …

Barnsley have signed Nigeria midfielder Kelechi Nwakali on a three-year deal. The 26-year-old arrives at Oakwell for an undisclosed fee from Chaves, a club in Portugal’s second tier, where he scored one goal and registered four assists last season. “I knew this was an exciting opportunity for me, I know …

Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen has had his say after Monday’s disappointing 3-0 defeat to Monaco in the Gamper Trophy. Hansi Flick’s side had enjoyed a bright pre-season but were comfortably beaten by Ligue 1 opposition in their final friendly before the start of the new campaign. Ter Stegen said it’s …

Aaron-Wan Bissaka has joined West Ham from Man Utd; the right-back made 190 appearances for United since joining in 2019; he is set to be replaced at Old Trafford by Noussair Mazraoui after Man Utd agreed a £17.2m deal with Bayern Munich for the Morocco international The right-back joins on a seven-year …

Less than half an hour after a strange rumor emerged from Spain over Luis Diaz joining Man City, sources from Liverpool and Manchester have now responded. Diaz’s future remains a hot topic in Spain and Colombia, including ongoing claims that he could join Barcelona as an alternative to Nico Williams. The winger …

A stunning transfer has fallen into Mikel Arteta’s lap after it emerged a Bayern Munich forward heavily favours signing with the Gunners rather than Barcelona or PSG, and Arsenal can complete a deal that won’t break the bank. Arsenal have already completed two major signings this summer, with David Raya and …

Felix is keen to return to Stamford Bridge and it is thought Chelsea could sign him for less than £40 million Chelsea’s busy transfer window has taken another twist after Samu Omorodion’s move was called off at the last minute and the club were offered the chance to re-sign Joao Felix by …

Letsile Tebogo has etched his name in history by becoming the first Botswanan—and the first African—to win gold in the 200-meter event at the Olympic Games. The 21-year-old sprinting prodigy delivered a spectacular performance at the Stade de France, clocking an African record time of 19.46 seconds.   Tebogo’s victory …

The English Premier League has announced new rules for the upcoming 2024/25 football season. As the domestic league games begin on Friday, August 16, 2024, with an opening match between Manchester United and Fulham, there will be a significant difference in the rules guiding the games, a statement on the …