UEFA has appointed Felix Zwayer, a referee with a controversial past involving match-fixing, to officiate England’s Euro 2024 semifinal against the Netherlands. Zwayer, banned for six months in 2005 after accepting a €300 ($325) bribe to favor German club Wuppertaler SV, has his integrity publicly questioned by England midfielder Jude Bellingham. Bellingham’s comments came after a 2021 Bundesliga match where ...
FC Basel have confirmed that midfielder Renato Veiga is in talks with another club, amid strong links to a potential move to Chelsea. The 20-year-old, who has made 26 appearances for Basel, is reportedly close to sealing a deal worth around £12 million with the Premier League giants. Veiga’s versatility allows him to operate as a centre-back, left-back, or defensive ...
Barcelona are set to receive a significant compensation package from UEFA following Pedri’s injury, which rules the midfielder out of Euro 2024. The injury occurred early in Spain’s dramatic victory against hosts Germany, when Pedri went over Kroos’ outstretched leg in the eighth minute. Forced off the pitch in tears, the Barcelona playmaker likely knew his tournament was over. READ ...
Real Madrid is set to officially unveil their new superstar signing, Kylian Mbappe, in a grand event at the Santiago Bernabeu on 16 July. The announcement of Mbappe’s transfer from Paris Saint-Germain was made public in early June, ending months of speculation. However, the club’s statement was brief, and fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the moment they can ...
The path to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is now clear for Ghana’s Black Stars, with qualifiers set to commence in September 2024. The draw, conducted on July 4th in Johannesburg, South Africa, placed Ghana in Group F. This group features a mix of familiar and new adversaries: Sudan, led by former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah, poses ...
Coventry City has announced the appointment of George Boateng Ghana. As their new first team coach, joining Rhys Car in leading the squad. Boateng, a former player for Coventry City, brings a wealth of experience both on and off the field. Boateng, who played 57 games for Coventry City between 1998 and 1999, is no stranger to the club. During ...
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has declared Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario de Lima as. The greatest football player of all time, citing the immense influence Ronaldo had on his own career and playing style. Gyan, who grew up idolizing the former Barcelona and Real Madrid star, emulated Ronaldo’s techniques and skills during his youth. Despite the ongoing debate over football’s ...
Former FC Barcelona star and current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o, is facing serious consequences following allegations of match-fixing. CAF summoned Eto’o for a hearing at its headquarters in Egypt on Tuesday to address accusations of corruption and match manipulation. The accusations involve Eto’o allegedly aiding Cameroonian club Victoria United in securing promotion from the second ...
Black Stars centre-back Alexander Djiku has kicked off. His pre-season training under the guidance of renowned coach Jose Mourinho at Turkish club Fenerbahce. Djiku’s stellar debut season with Fenerbahce has not gone unnoticed. The 29-year-old center-back was instrumental, featuring in 36 games, scoring three goals, and providing two assists. His performances have garnered significant attention within the club, highlighting his ...
Former Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has acknowledged the support and calls for him to become the head coach of the Black Stars. However, he emphasises the importance of gaining experience before taking on such a significant role. Despite holding a UEFA B coaching license, Gyan, Ghana’s all-time leading goal scorer, believes it is crucial to work his way up through ...