The FIFA Club World Cup has been around for a while, but it was in this just concluded extended format that continents actually clashed like it was really meant to be. It really was a battle of the world as clubs from different continents went head to head on multiple occasions, in the battle for supremacy. Europe came out on top and justified the status they have been placed by football’s governing body, as the best footballing planet in the world as it boasted three of the four semi-finalists and the two finalists. Nevertheless, other countries, most notably Brazil, showed…
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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Statistics The inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup tournament has come to a close as Chelsea reign supreme following a shocking 3-0 win over PSG Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s final. First of its kind, and not expected to be perfect, but the tournament had plenty of down sides, from the inability to fill stadiums to the impressive numbers, here is the FIFA Club World Cup in statistics. FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Statistics Tournament Size & Scale 32 teams took part in the the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. A new record as…
Liverpool returned to the pitch for the first time since the heartbreaking loss of their former forward Diogo Jota, in a preseason opener that ended in a 3-1 win over Preston North End in Deepdale. The Reds were visibly emotional ahead of kickoff, as they paid tribute not just to Jota but also to his younger brother, André, with both tragically passing away in an accident in Spain earlier this month. In a powerful gesture of loyalty and respect, the club announced the retirement of the No. 20 shirt worn by Jota, and several reports have confirmed the club’s intent…
Arsenal have sealed an agreement with Sporting CP for the signing of 27-year-old striker Viktor Gyokeres in a deal worth €73.5 million, add-ons included. Both clubs finally arrived at a neutral ground after weeks of negotiations and talks, for the striker, who scored 97 goals also 26 assists in two seasons in Portugal. More to follow…
Christian Nørgaard has been announced as a new addition to the midfield by Arsenal, as the Danish international arrived to add depth to the squad following the departures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho in the summer. The 31-year-old signs a two-year deal plus the option of one more in a deal worth £10 million plus an addition £2 million in add-ons from fellow Londoners, Brentford. “I get to hear the anthem and be a part of a Champions League campaign. It’s a childhood dream… something I didn’t think would be possible. So it’s something I’m really, really happy about”. Said…
The Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion, DNCG will today deliver its final decision on Olympique Lyonnais’ appeal against relegation from Ligue 1. The seven-time French champions were handed imposed the sanction following their failure to meet financial regulations, despite the warning before the turn of the year. Lyon were demoted to Ligue 2 by France’s football watchdog earlier this summer after failing to present a viable plan for repaying debts.As part of their appeal, the club has lobbied for external support, including financial assistance from rival clubs. Paris Saint-Germain in particular have been kind. Les Parisiens fast-tracked the instalments…
Latest transfer news… Latest Transfer News Anthony Elanga on his way to Newcastle Anthony Elanga has traveled to Newcastle to undergo a medical ahead of completing his £55 million move from Nottingham Forest. An agreement was reached between the two clubs for the Swedish winger on Monday evening, after the Magpies’ bid was accepted for the 23-year-old, who played a direct involvement in 17 Premier League goals last season. Ethan Nwaneri To Sign Arsenal Extension Despite Chelsea Links Sources close to Arsenal believes there is optimism about Ethan Nwaneri signing the contract extension at Arsenal — believed to be a…
Viktor Gyokeres is close to joining Arsenal in a sensational signing of Swedish striker Viktor Gyoker from Sporting CP. Several reports suggest an agreement is close between the two clubs after the 27-year-old accepted to give up €2 million from his salary to cover part of the variation in the valuation by both Arsenal and Sporting. Gyokeres has made it clear from the outset that he would only prefer a move to Arsenal, while also voicing his stance of no longer playing for Sporting beyond last season. The former Brighton man has been on fire since his move to Portugal…
Luis Diaz has found himself in the middle of a tough and uncomfortable situation. A video showing him dancing with TikTokers at a party in Colombia went viral over the weekend, the same weekend his Liverpool teammate, Diogo Jota, was laid to rest in Portugal. The video spread quickly online and sparked heavy backlash. Many fans called Diaz’s actions badly timed and disrespectful. What made it even worse was the emotional moment surrounding Jota and his brother André Silva’s sudden deaths in a tragic car crash, a loss that deeply shook the football world. Even though Liverpool reportedly chose not…
Mission X is on: Rinsola Babajide was the hero as Nigeria’s Super Falcons brushed their Tunisian counterpart aside in an impressive 3-0 victory in Casablanca to get their historic Mission X, a campaign for a tenth Women’s AFCON title, underway on Sunday evening. Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide and Chiwendu Ihezuo sealed the result for Magudu Justin’s side, who never looked in any danger whatsoever over the course of the game. It was the second meeting between the two countries in the Women’s AFCON finals, with their first coming in the 2008 edition, where it finished goalless in a…