Although it may not have seemed likely at the beginning of the season, Ousmane Dembélé has completely silenced his critics by playing a key role in PSG’s historic treble. Now, as the Ballon d’Or approaches, he isn’t just a contender; the Frenchman has taken the lead and is poised to claim football’s most coveted individual honor, if he does not relent in the coming months, with the Nations League and Club World Cup coming up. “I’d give the Ballon d’Or to Mr Ousmane Dembélé. Said PSG boss Luis Enrique at full-time. The way he defended tonight… only that can be…
Author: Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi
Alejandro Garnacho will leave Manchester United this summer following a decision made by the club. Despite the player’s unacceptable behavior, he is not solely to blame for the regrettable end to his time at Old Trafford. The youngster has evolved into one of the stars of the club since his first team debut three years ago, making over 140 appearances in that time. Even in the chaos that clings to Manchester United, his performances was one of the few standouts. With 21 goal involvements across all competitions, only Bruno Fernandes stands taller. But strip it to open play, per 90,…
Scott McTominay, now crowned Serie A’s Most Valuable Player, was once deemed not good enough for Manchester United, closer to the Least Valuable Player at the club. Yet just eight months later, he’s become too good for both Napoli and Italy’s top-flight league. “I would go to those at Manchester United to arrest all the directors. How can you give away McTominay?” These were the words of Serie A legend Paolo Di Canio a few weeks into the midfielder’s time in Napoli, where he quickly became a key player under manager Antonio Conte. Di Canio could not help but voice…
Regardless of what Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta do in the transfer window over the coming weeks, the highlight of their summer deals will be signing a striker. The club endured a difficult season due to a series of injuries, which forced them to make Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino play as an auxiliary striker. This change came after injuries to both Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus at crucial moments in the season. As a result of the disappointing end to their campaign, Arsenal is expected to actively seek a proven goalscorer during the transfer window. This move reflects their need…
Liverpool have agreed a deal to bring Jeremie Frimpong to the club from Bayer Leverkusen as the replacement of their legend Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer. It has been one memorable ride between the club and Trent, who came through the ranks at the club and went on to become a major part of their most successful teams in the modern era. In his nine seasons with the first team, the English right-back not only redefined how Liverpool plays but the game as a whole. Despite being one of the best fullbacks,…
Dean Huijsen could be set to leave AFC Bournemouth just one season after joining from Juventus, as interest from Europe’s elite clubs continues to grow. The 20-year-old Spanish centre-back has been a revelation in the Premier League this season, making a strong case against Juventus’ decision to overlook his potential in Italy. Which Clubs Want to Sign Dean Huijsen? Real Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all actively exploring the possibility of prising Dean Huijsen away from the Vitality Stadium in the upcoming transfer window, raising questions over Bournemouth’s apparent reluctance to hold on to their star. Huijsen is particularly…
Remo Stars celebrated a first-ever League triumph in Ikenne on Sunday, after coming from a goal down to wallop visiting Ikorodu City by four goals in the final Southwest derby of the season. As the trophy was presented to Remo Stars captain Nduka Junior, and as he hoisted it aloft, the roar in Ikenne soared to the heavens—a thunderous salute to the people’s champions. Fifteen years after their founding, and a quarter-century since Julius Berger last lifted the crown, Daniel Ogunmodede’s side brought the long-awaited league title back to the Southwest in a season defined by resilience and redemption. From…
The best team does not always win — a truth Barcelona knows all too well. And it echoed again on a gripping night at the Giuseppe Meazza, where their treble aspirations came to a crashing halt. The finer details often fade into the margins of history, but it is the consistency of results that forges narrative. Barcelona have now lost each of their previous five UEFA Champions League semi-final away matches — a streak that speaks louder than any single night could. Simone Inzaghi and his men rose to the occasion, honouring the legacy of the Giuseppe Meazza with a…
Reports out of Spain suggest that Rodrygo Goes is considering a summer exit from Real Madrid, having grown frustrated with the increasingly individualistic nature of the team’s attack, fearing he has fallen in the pecking order. The 24-year-old joined Los Blancos from Santos in 2019 and has since played a key role in the club’s success, contributing to two UEFA Champions League triumphs, as well as victories in LaLiga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey. However, Rodrygo has struggled to maintain his influence in recent times, a dip he likely attributes not to his own form, but…
It’s been a long time coming, and Remo Stars have emerged as the chosen ones, delivering the first South-western champion of the Nigerian Premier League in 25 years. It was ten years before their foundation when a privately-owned club last won the Nigerian topflight title, Julius Berger in 2000, but the shinny stars of Remo ended the long wait for individuals investing their assets for the joy of the people, and the game, to have a taste of glory. The Sky Blues of Ikenne defeated Niger Tornadoes at home on Matchday 35 to seal the title, establishing a 10-point lead…