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Spanish club FC Barcelona have officially announced that they have taken the first steps towards filing a lawsuit against Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. This comes after the Los Blancos’ chief’s derogatory comments directed at Barça, wherein he claimed that the Catalans had ‘stolen’ titles from the Spanish capital club with help from referees, pointing fingers at the Negreira case. According to the club’s statement, Barcelona accuses Pérez of defamation and, in accordance with Article 205 of the Spanish Penal Code, has submitted a mandatory request for reconciliation due to statements he made during a press conference on May 12 and in a media interview the following day. Barcelona asserts that they have no intention of causing Pérez any harm, but they are demand...

Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has received a special “Superior Player of the Match” award in recognition of his outstanding display during Nigeria’s memorable 3-2 victory over Spain at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. Okocha unveiled the silver trophy in a video posted on his Instagram page on June 11, proudly showcasing the award presented to him for his exceptional performance in one of the most celebrated matches in Nigerian football history. “Hello, this is JJ Okocha. I’m about to unveil this special award being given to me by FIFA,” the former Super Eagles captain said. He explained that the recognition was awarded for his Man of the Match-worthy display during the Nigeria-Spain clash at the 1998 World Cup and expressed gratitude to the organisations behind the in...

UEFA has announced the appointment of referee Omar Artan to take charge of the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Aston Villa, scheduled to take place in August. The decision comes amid widespread discussion surrounding Artan after reports emerged that he was recently denied access to the United States. Despite the controversy, UEFA has expressed confidence in the official by assigning him one of European football's most prestigious fixtures. The UEFA Super Cup traditionally pits the winners of the UEFA Champions League against the UEFA Europa League champions, making it one of the curtain-raising events of the European football season. Artan's appointment is expected to attract significant attention from fans and pundits alike, given the circumstances surro...

Former Real Madrid coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, is set for a shock move to Premier League club Fulham. According to Athletic,  Fulham have held talks with Arbeloa as they look to replace Marco Silva. Recall that Silva has left Fulham to take over as Benfica manager,  replacing Jose Mourinho, who is set to return to Real Madrid, where he will succeed Arbeloa. Arbeloa took over at Real Madrid after Xabi Alonso, who is now the manager of Chelsea, was sacked in January. The 43-year-old was a former Real Madrid, Liverpool and West Ham United player during his playing days as a professional footballer. For eye witness news report, Contact us SNOW TV NEWS via snowmediatv@gmail.com or WhatsApp on +2348143077239 FOR MORE INFO, TRENDING AND BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, F...

Former England captain John Terry has voiced his disappointment over Nigeria’s inability to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the absence of the Super Eagles will be keenly felt at the tournament. Speaking during a virtual roundtable organised by SuperSport, Terry described Nigeria as one of the countries that consistently brings excitement, quality football and passionate support to the global competition. According to the former Chelsea defender, the Super Eagles’ rich football heritage and abundance of talent have always made them a notable presence on the world stage. “Nigeria will be a big miss. This World Cup provides opportunities for nations that have not had the chance to participate before,” Terry said. He added that he would have preferred to see an e...

The Nigeria Football Federation will honour Alex Iwobi ahead of Nigeria's international friendly against Portugal as the midfielder prepares to make his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles. The Fulham star is set to become just the fourth Nigerian player to reach the milestone of 100 caps for the national team when he takes to the field at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria on Wednesday night. To commemorate the achievement, the NFF will present Iwobi with a special plaque before kick-off, recognizing his decade-long contribution to Nigerian football. The 30-year-old joins an elite group of Super Eagles legends who have reached the century mark, including former captain Joseph Yobo, ex-goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and current national team captain Ahmed Musa. Iwobi made...

Jadon Sancho has officially left Manchester United as a free agent, five years after arriving in a £75m deal and months after earning a Europa League winner’s medal at Villa Park. Manchester United confirmed Sancho will leave alongside Tyrell Malacia, and Casemiro, who will all leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of this month. Sancho only made 83 appearances for United, scoring 12 goals and getting six assists, and remains their fourth-most expensive signing ever. He has spent the last two-and-a-half seasons out on loan at Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea and then Aston Villa, and has only made one appearance for United – in the 2024 Community Shield – since August 2023. His last Premier League game for United came almost three years ago before a falling-...

Éric Chelle has identified Portugal as one of the strongest contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that Roberto Martínez’s team has what it takes to lift the trophy. Speaking ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly against the European giants on Wednesday night, the Super Eagles coach praised the quality and depth of the Portuguese squad as they fine-tune preparations for the tournament to be hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Portugal, considered among the favourites by many football analysts, have been drawn in Group K alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia. Addressing journalists during a pre-match press conference, Chelle described the fixture as an important opportunity for his rebuilding Nigerian side. “This team could become...

Comoros has secured a meeting with African champions, Nigeria's Super Falcons, after thrashing Sudan 30–0 on aggregate in the first round of qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games. The Coelacanths won the first leg 17–0 on June 3 and followed it up with a 13–0 victory five days later to complete a dominant aggregate win. In the opening leg, Comoros found the net after eight minutes and then unleashed a relentless attacking display that overwhelmed Sudan throughout the match. Nine different players got on the scoresheet, highlighting the depth and attacking quality of the Comorian side. In the second leg on Monday, June 8, Comoros scored three goals in the first half and added ten more after the break to seal the 13–0 victory. They advanced 30–0 on aggregate and will now face a ...

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi says Wednesday’s friendly against Portugal will be a good test for the team Éric Chelle’s side head into the contest in buoyant mood with four wins, and two draws from their last six games. The Super Eagles have also lost once in regulation time in 24 matches since Chelle took charge of the team in January 2025. World Cup-bound Portugal are expected to be a tough nut to crack for the three-time African champions but Ndidi insisted that they are ready for the challenge. “It will be a very good test for us, we faced the first test against Poland, and Portugal is a great team with great players as well,” Ndidi told a press conference in Leiria on Tuesday. “It will be a massive test for us as a group, to our vision, to our aim as a team, t...