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Premier League club, Liverpool have agreed a deal to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new manager. Iraola, 43,  will succeed axed former boss Arne Slot after settling on personal terms with the Reds. Slot was sacked on Saturday despite leading Liverpool to just their second league title of the Prem era 12 months ago. Reds chiefs quickly identified outgoing Bournemouth boss Iraola as their ideal successor to the Dutchman. SunSport reported on Sunday that talks had gotten underway between the Reds and Iraola. And according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, a deal has been fully agreed upon following 48 hours of talks. The Times add that Iraola wants to bring Bournemouth No2 Tommy Elphick with him to Anfield. Elphick, 38, recently snubbed the Bristol City manager job...

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced the final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The roster, features captain Jordan Ayew alongside key stars such as Thomas Partey, Inaki Williams, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Antoine Semenyo. The team is composed of three goalkeepers, nine defenders, six midfielders, and eight attackers—a well-rounded lineup designed to boost Ghana’s campaign on football’s biggest stage. Between the posts, Hearts of Oak’s Benjamin Asare earns a spot after impressing in the Ghana Premier League. He joins experienced shot-stoppers Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St. Gallen) and Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic). Asare’s selection is expected to thrill local supporters, as he rem...

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, according to Soccernet. It is believed that the Turkish giants have slapped a €150m transfer fee on Osimhen. This comes amid comments made by the head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle. Chelle claimed he did not invite Osimhen for the friendlies against Poland and Portugal due to transfer talks. “Victor Osimhen will not be in our friendly matches against Poland and Portugal. Because there may be a possibility of a club change. Therefore, I preferred him to stay at home. If your mind is not 100% here, going out on the field to play does not create a good situation,” Chelle said. Osimhen, however, came out to insist that Chelle’s comments were taken out of context.

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says he is channeling strength from difficult circumstances as he prepares for his first fight since a tragic car accident in Nigeria claimed the lives of two close friends. Joshua, who escaped with minor injuries, was involved in the December crash that killed Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele. The British-Nigerian boxer is set to make his return to the ring against Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25. Speaking on the 5 Live Boxing podcast, the 36-year-old reflected on the loss and the emotional burden carried by the victims’ families. “You never truly get over something like that, but it changes your perspective on life,” Joshua said. He explained that his focus remains on supporting the families of those who ...

Six people were stabbed and a police officer was slashed with a knife at the Arsenal Champions Parade on Sunday, May 31. Carnage unfolded as hundreds of thousands of Arsenal supporters gathered across north London to celebrate the club winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years. The Met Police have said 24 people were arrested after 500 officers were deployed on the streets as chaos unfolded. Ten people were arrested for assaulting police and three people were arrested on suspicion of s£xual assault as celebrations were marred by violence and gang-related incidents. Police have said there were no serious injuries in five of the stabbings, but the force is hunting one attacker after a man was left with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed. ...

Mexican goalkeeper, Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper in history to feature in six World Cup tournaments after being named in Mexico’s squad for the upcoming finalsThe 40-year-old, who currently plays for Cypriot club AEL Limassol, joins football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in making a sixth appearance at the global showpieceHowever, unlike Ronaldo and Messi, who remain first-choice stars for their teams, Ochoa is expected to play a limited role after falling down the pecking order in recent years.  Ochoa, whose World Cup journey began in Germany in 2006, headlines a squad that also includes forwards Raúl Jiménez and Santiago Giménez, who play for Fulham and AC Milan respectively. Two naturalised players, Spain-born midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo and Colombia...

The immediate former Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has issued an emotional farewell message to the fans after he was sacked. Slot insists he leaves the Premier League club “among Europe’s elite”. The Dutchman was dismissed on Saturday after just one season in charge, following Liverpool’s fifth-place finish in the Premier League, despite winning the title in his debut campaign. In an open letter published in the Liverpool Echo on Monday, Slot reflected on his time at the club and thanked fans for their support throughout his tenure. “I leave with complete confidence in what lies ahead. The players who have given so much to this club, who have upheld its values and helped create so many unforgettable moments, have built foundations that will endure,” Slot wrote. Slot, 47, gui...

Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has been recognised as one of the standout performers of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League season after UEFA released its final Player of the Match rankings. The Nigerian striker finished joint-top on the leaderboard with four Player of the Match awards, matching the achievements of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Francisco Trincão. The awards, selected by UEFA’s Technical Observer Group after each match, honour the most influential player on the pitch and are presented immediately after the game. Osimhen’s impressive performances were instrumental in helping Galatasaray progress to the Round of 16 after overcoming Juventus in the knockout play-off stage. Their European campaign eventually came to an end against Liverpool, wh...

The head coach of the Super Falcons, Justine Madugu, has called up captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forward Asisat Oshoala, ahead of the upcoming international friendly matches against Senegal. This was contained a statement issued on Sunday by the Nigeria Football Federation’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, Madugu also recalled experienced midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene alongside forwards Francisca Ordega and Gift Monday. The coach handed opportunities to Belarus-based forward Blessing Nkor and Turkey-based midfielder Kafayat Shittu, while home-based goalkeeper Anderline Mgbechi, defender Sikiratu Isah, Rofiat Imuran and Oluwatosin Demehin were also included in the squad. Other notable names on the list include Halimatu Ayinde, Toni Payn...

South Africa’s build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has hit an unexpected hurdle after visa-related problems delayed the team’s scheduled departure for a training camp in Mexico. The Bafana Bafana squad was expected to leave Johannesburg on Sunday, May 31, aboard a chartered flight as part of its final preparations for the tournament. However, the journey was postponed after several players and officials were unable to obtain the required travel documents. In a statement, the South African Football Association confirmed the setback, revealing that visa issues affecting members of the delegation had disrupted the team's travel plans. According to SAFA, efforts are ongoing to resolve the matter and ensure the squad departs for Mexico City as soon as possible. The association did not ...