UCL: Kylian Mbappe equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal record in Real Madrid’s win over Monaco
Kylian Mbappé has reached another historic milestone in the UEFA Champions League after matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most goals scored in a single group stage. The French forward achieved this feat as Real Madrid cruised to a dominant 6-1 victory over AS Monaco at the Santiago Bernabéu. It was a special night for […]
UCL: Monaco’s Nigerian forward, Ilenikhena breaks Kanu’s record
Nigerian striker George Ilenikhena has written his name in UEFA Champions League history after becoming the youngest African player to make 15 appearances in the competition. The AS Monaco forward achieved the feat at the age of 19 years and 157 days, breaking a long-standing record previously held by Nigerian football legend, Nwankwo Kanu. UEFA […]
Lookman, Onyedika target UCL survival
Nigerian football stars Kelechi Lookman and John Onyedika are focused on helping their teams survive and progress in the UEFA Champions League (UCL). Both players have been instrumental in recent matches and are determined to make a strong impact in Europe’s most prestigious club competition. Lookman, known for his speed and goal-scoring ability, expressed confidence […]
UCL: Why we lost 5-1 to Chelsea – Ajax manager, Heitinga
Ajax manager, John Heitinga, has explained that their Champions League 5-1 loss to Chelsea was largely due to being reduced to ten men early in the match. Heitinga, while analysing the game, said their initial game plan was effective, but the red card changed everything. The Dutch side faced Chelsea in their third Champions League […]
UCL: ‘They killed us’ – Mourinho names best player after Benfica’s 3-0 loss to Newcastle
Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has hailed Anthony Gordon as the best player on the pitch following Newcastle United’s 3-0 win over Benfica in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Gordon opened the scoring for Newcastle in the first half, setting the tone for an impressive display at St. James’ Park. […]
UCL: Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone makes three demands after Arsenal’s 4-0 win
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has issued three clear demands to his players following their 4-0 defeat to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. The Spanish side suffered a heavy loss at the Emirates Stadium as Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, and Viktor Gyokeres all found the back of the net for Mikel […]
Galatasaray issue injury update on star striker Victor Osimhen
Galatasaray have confirmed that their star striker Victor Osimhen has suffered an injury while on international duty with Nigeria. The 26-year-old had to leave the field in the 35th minute of Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Rwanda, with Cyriel Dessers coming on as his replacement. This setback also meant he missed Nigeria’s important match against South […]
Manchester City reaches deal to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG
Manchester City are close to signing Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Monday, September 1, as the club looks to complete the deal before the transfer deadline. The move comes after City’s first-choice goalkeeper Ederson agreed to join Fenerbahce, making Donnarumma the ideal replacement. Reports […]
BREAKING: Champions League draw for 2025/2026 season confirmed [Full fixtures]
The draw for the 2025/2026 Champions League league phase was completed on Thursday, revealing all the matchups for the new season. This year, the competition will continue with the ‘Swiss-style’ league format instead of the usual group stage that fans are used to. A total of 36 teams will take part in the tournament this […]
Ballon d’Or 2025: He Deserves It – Dembele’s France Team-Mate Backs Yamal To Win Award
Jules Kounde, a teammate of Ousmane Dembele in the French national team, has shown support for Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, saying the youngster deserves to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Kounde explained that Yamal is worthy of the award even though his close friend Dembele is also among the contenders. Both players are part of […]