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Chelsea’s players are facing significant wage reductions after the club’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League were dealt a major blow. Monday’s 3-1 defeat by Nottingham Forest made it six successive Premier League losses for Chelsea and ended their chances of qualifying for the Champions League by finishing in the top five. There remains a chance that sixth place could earn Champions League qualification if Aston Villa win the Europa League, but Chelsea are now four points behind sixth-placed Bournemouth with three Premier League games left to play. Failure to qualify for the Champions League will not only cost Chelsea lost revenue, it will also significantly hit large numbers of the club’s players in terms of their earnings. Chelsea heavily incentivise ...

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has confirmed he will depart Manchester United at the end of the season, bringing his time at Old Trafford to a close. In an interview with ESPN Brasil on Tuesday, the former Real Madrid star made it clear that he has no plans to extend his current contract. Reflecting on his four-year stint with the club, Casemiro expressed gratitude to both the team and its supporters, describing his time in Manchester as memorable and fulfilling. He noted that the support he received from fans would remain one of his most cherished experiences. The midfielder also stated his desire to leave on a positive note, emphasizing that his chapter with Manchester United has come to an end as he prepares to begin a new phase in his career. While he has yet to reveal his n...

Arsenal have secured a place in the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final after edging past Atlético Madrid with a 1-0 victory, sealing a 2-1 aggregate win at the Emirates Stadium. The triumph marks Arsenal’s first appearance in the final in two decades, with Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive first-half goal. The match began with early tension as Atlético threatened through Julián Álvarez, who fired wide, while Declan Rice made a crucial intervention to stop Giuliano Simeone. Arsenal gradually found their rhythm, creating chances through Gabriel Magalhães and Myles Lewis-Skelly. The breakthrough came just before halftime when goalkeeper Jan Oblak parried a shot from Leandro Trossard into Saka’s path, allowing him to slot home from close range. After the break, Atlético pressed for an...

Manchester City’s pursuit of the Premier League title suffered a setback after they were forced to a dramatic 3-3 draw against Everton on Monday night. Pep Guardiola’s side went into the fixture trailing Arsenal by six points and looked set for a comfortable win when Jeremy Doku opened the scoring with a fine effort before halftime. However, Everton came out stronger in the second half, turning the game around with three goals—two from Thierno Barry and another by Jake O’Neil. City responded through Erling Haaland and Doku to salvage a point from the encounter. The result leaves City five points behind Arsenal in the title race. Guardiola’s team will next face Brentford, while Arsenal prepare for a trip to West Ham as the battle for the top spot intensifies.

Real Madrid young star, Endrick, has revealed his future is in the hands of 'what God tells his wife' after the he scored again for his loan club Lyon. The Brazilian forward, 19, scored the clinching goal in Lyon's 4-2 win over Rennes on Sunday to move the club into the Champions League places in Ligue 1. It was his eighth goal since joining the French giants on loan in January, and he has seven assists to his name. 'It's like I always say. If I'm meant to stay here, if I'm meant to return to Real Madrid, if I'm meant to go somewhere else, I'll do what God tells me. What God tells my wife,' Endrick said, as per Globo. 'I thank God for bringing me here, I'm very happy to be here. 'But that's it, I'll do what God tells me to do, what God puts in my wife's head to do. 'C...

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has described this season as “unacceptable” following their latest defeat to Manchester United, admitting the club has fallen far below its usual standards. The Reds slumped to their 18th loss in all competitions after a 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford, piling more pressure on Arne Slot’s side during a disappointing title defence. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, the Liverpool skipper was quoted as saying, “I’m not here to make excuses,” Van Dijk said. “It’s been a very disappointing season, an unacceptable season, and it’s tough. We shouldn’t feel sorry for ourselves whatsoever.” The Liverpool captain acknowledged that the team must take responsibility and respond strongly to avoid repeating the same struggles next season. “We have to work ...

Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has revealed that his personal request to King Mohammed VI of Morocco for a royal pardon for Senegalese supporters was denied. The fans were jailed following violent incidents during the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. In a press conference, Faye explained that he had written to the King both to congratulate him on hosting the tournament and to request clemency for the detained supporters. “I asked the King of Morocco for forgiveness for our supporters,” Faye stated, noting that the government had exhausted multiple avenues to secure their release. “We tried every possible way, through courts, diplomacy, even religious channels like the Tijaniyya order, but nothing worked. If all of this changes nothing, what else can be do...

Former Nigerian international footballer, Osaze Odemwingie has advised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to stop "pampering" and begging players of Nigerian descent born abroad to represent the Super Eagles.  His comments come as the NFF continues its efforts to recruit talents like Michael Kayode, Tosin Adarabioyo, Caleb Okoli, and Kingsley Ehizibue for the senior national team. Speaking with Brila FM, the former West Bromwich Albion forward emphasized that the Super Eagles are a prestigious team that should attract talent naturally rather than through solicitation.  "These days, it’s like they want the pampering. Me as you know, I don’t need no pampering. If Naija pampers me, it’s more than enough for me," Osaze stated. Reflecting on his own journey and mixed heritag...