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Ancelotti marks his 65th birthday today

Today marks the 65th birthday of Carlo Ancelotti, the esteemed coach of Real Madrid.Born on June 10, 1959, in Reggiolo, Italy, Ancelotti boasts an illustrious career, having clinched every possible trophy during his...

Euro 2024: See list of shirt numbers for England squad

England has announced its squad numbers for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament, setting the stage for their campaign in Germany this summer.Despite a recent setback with a loss to Iceland, anticipation is building...

Czech midfielder Sadilek to miss Euro 2024

Czech Republic's midfielder Michal Sadilek will miss Euro 2024 due to a leg injury sustained from a bicycle fall.Sadilek, a player for Dutch club Twente, had recently captained the Czech team in a...

Cameroon seal convincing win against Cape Verde as Onana saves penalty

Vincent Aboubakar scored twice and Andre Onana saved a last-minute penalty as Cameroon secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Cape Verde in Marc Brys’ debut match as head coach of the Indomitable Lions.Brys' appointment...

Brazil beats Mexico in Copa America warm-up match

In a thrilling Copa America warm-up match in Texas, Brazil secured a 3-2 victory over Mexico with a stoppage-time winner from teenage forward Endrick.Endrick, just 17 years old, scored his third goal in as...

Rose Yeboah makes history, breaks Women’s High Jump record

Rose Yeboah has astounded sports enthusiasts by breaking the women’s high jump national record with an impressive leap of 1.97m.This outstanding achievement not only secured her a spot in the 2024 Olympic Games...

Alcaraz beats Sinner to reach Paris final against Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz advanced closer to his first French Open title with a thrilling victory over Jannik Sinner in a captivating semi-final match.The Spanish third seed displayed remarkable resilience, twice overcoming deficits to secure a...

Tyson-Paul fight to take place on Nov. 15 in USA

The fight between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has been rescheduled to take place on November 15 in Texas. The original date had to be postponed.In the co-main event,...

Celtics beat Mavericks in game one of NBA Finals

Jaylen Brown delivered a standout performance as the Boston Celtics displayed dominance in a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the NBA Finals.The 27-year-old led the scoring with 22 points,...

Morgan answers Scotland’s Euro 2024 call

Lewis Morgan had planned to spend quality time with his sisters in New York City. Instead, the Red Bulls forward found himself leaving them behind, hailing a yellow taxi across town, and flying over...

Iceland dents England’s final preparations for Euro 2024 

England wrapped up their Euro 2024 preparations with a disappointing performance, suffering a defeat against Iceland at Wembley.Manager Gareth Southgate made several changes to the team that won against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Monday, but the...

UEFA files for a dismissal of Liverpool fans’ lawsuit over 2022 Champions League final

European football's governing body, UEFA, has requested England's High Court to dismiss lawsuits initiated by over 1,000 Liverpool fans who attended the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.The fans allege personal injuries resulting...

Wayne Rooney thinks Sir Alex Ferguson still remains greater than Pep

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes that his former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, maintains superiority over Manchester City's Pep Guardiola in the realm of managerial greatness.This season, Guardiola guided City to their fourth consecutive...

Vinicius Jr told he deserves Ballon d’Or already

Brazilian legends Ronaldo Nazário and Rivaldo have expressed their belief that Vinícius Júnior has already achieved enough to be awarded this year's Ballon d'Or after leading Real Madrid to LaLiga and Champions League titles...

Dortmund interested in securing Ian Maatsen permanently – Sources

Borussia Dortmund aim to sign Ian Maatsen permanently but are hesitant to meet Chelsea's £35 million ($44.7m) valuation, sources told ESPN.The 22-year-old, who joined Dortmund on loan in January, became a crucial part of...

Nottingham Forest nears deal closure with Scotland striker Ché Adams

Nottingham Forest are reportedly close to securing the signing of Scotland striker Ché Adams, beating out competition from Wolves, according to a source who spoke to ESPN.Adams is set to leave Southampton this...

Court declares Arsenal fan guilty in headbutt case with Roy Keane

Arsenal fan Scott Law has been found guilty of assaulting Manchester United legend Roy Keane last September.The incident occurred after Arsenal's 3-1 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.Law reportedly confronted...

A joke? Jack Grealish agrees to a ‘four-week loan’ to Ibia clubs after Euro 2024 snub

Jack Grealish's absence from England's Euro 2024 squad has sparked humorous speculation among fans, with many suggesting he could now pursue a "four-week loan deal" with clubs in Ibiza.The Manchester City forward was among...

Memphis Depay and Jeremie Frimpong attempt ‘Adowa’ dance after scoring for Holland

Memphis Depay and Jeremie Frimpong, both of Ghanaian descent, showcased their heritage by performing the popular Ghanaian dance 'Adowa' after Depay scored in the Netherlands' warm-up game against Canada.The duo, who chose to...

Tosin Adarabioyo to join Chelsea

Chelsea is delighted to confirm the signing of center-back Tosin Adarabioyo, who will join the club for the 2024/25 season.The 26-year-old has penned a four-year contract, commencing on July 1, and makes the...

World Cup 2026Q: The Ayew goal that gave Ghana a win over Mali

Jordan Ayew came off the bench to score a dramatic winner for Ghana, leading them to a 2-1 victory over Mali in Bamako on Thursday evening.This crucial win places the Black Stars joint-top...

Fenerbahce to pay Jose Mourinho over 10m dollars annually

Fenerbahce has announced that their new head coach, Jose Mourinho, will earn €10.5 million ($11.4 million) annually under a two-year contract.The Turkish club disclosed these figures in a statement to the stock market...

Amnesty International calls for human rights assurances at World Cups

Amnesty International has urged FIFA and the countries bidding to host the 2030 and 2034 World Cups to commit to binding agreements and legal reforms to prevent human rights violations related to the tournament....

‘We pray for good weather’ – GTV Ghana replies DSTV in Twitter banter

The playful back-and-forth banter between DSTV Ghana, a global broadcasting giant, and Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) , a prominent local network, has captured the attention of Twitter users.This amusing exchange has become a...

‘You’re still a channel on DSTV’- DSTV Ghana teases GTV over Ghana-Mali match

The ongoing humorous banter between DSTV Ghana, an international broadcast outlet, and Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) a local broadcasting network, has become a sensation on Twitter.This light-hearted exchange has tickled the funny bones...

Lukaku ready for Saudi move a year after Al Hilal snub – Sources

Romelu Lukaku has expressed openness to playing in Saudi Arabia, a year after rejecting a move to Al Hilal.The 31-year-old striker’s future remains uncertain, as sources informed ESPN that Chelsea aims to secure...

Kevin De Bruyne marks 100 caps in goal during Belgium-Montenegro friendlies

Kevin De Bruyne delivered an outstanding performance in his 100th international appearance as Belgium comfortably defeated Montenegro in a warm-up friendly for Euro 2024.Right from the start in Brussels, the European giants took...

Emi Martinez eager to ‘fight’ club to be a part of Olympic squad 2024

Emi Martinez is ready for a “fight” at Aston Villa, with the World Cup winner reiterating his desire to represent Argentina at the 2024 Olympics.The enigmatic goalkeeper is already part of his country’s plans...

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson’s wife, clears the air on involvement in man’s death

Wife of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, Natalia Becker, has refuted claims of her arrest in connection with the death of a man in Brazil.The partner of the Reds’ No. 1 finds herself embroiled in...

2026 FIFA World Cup: Ghana faces Mali today

The Black Stars are set to face the Eagles of Mali in Bamako on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 7pm as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Matchday three qualifiers.Otto Addo’s men departed...

CAF refutes claims of AFCON 2025’s potential postponement

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected claims hinting at a possible delay of the highly anticipated AFCON 2025 set to be held in Morocco.Dismissing these reports as "untrue," CAF-affiliated media emphasised that the...

Antonio Conte named as Napoli’s new manager

Napoli has appointed former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte as their new head coach, signing him on a three-year contract.Conte, aged 54, has been out of management since departing from Tottenham by...

Mbappe reveals what influenced his decision to leave PSG

French forward, Kylian Mbappe, has revealed that "things and people" contributed to his dissatisfaction during his last year at Paris St-Germain.At 25 years old, Mbappe is set to embark on a new chapter with...

Premier League eye Baba Rahman after impressive season with PAOK

Ghanaian defender Baba Rahman has garnered attention from two English Premier League clubs following his impressive season with Greek giants PAOK.Reports from both Greece and local media in Ghana indicate that several English clubs...

Asamoah Gyan speaks on Dede Ayew’s omission from Black Stars Team

Former Ghanaian captain Asamoah Gyan has commented on Dede Ayew's absence from the Black Stars team.Black Stars Coach Otto Addo revealed his squad for the upcoming matches during a press conference at the GFA...

GPL: Young Apostles FC appreciate Godfred Dame after top-flight league promotion

Young Apostles FC of Wenchi have secured promotion to the Ghana Premier League after defeating Techiman Heroes in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.The two teams faced off in a play-off to decide who would advance...

Former President Kufuor named Kenpong Football Academy patron

Former president of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, has committed to supporting Kenpong Football Academy.The announcement comes in response to a letter sent by Mr. Kufuor, the former chairman of Asante Kotoko, requesting to take on...

Asamoah Gyan’s Baby Jet Airlines to start operations soon – Player announces

Former striker and captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan, has disclosed that Baby Jet Airlines Limited is set to start operations in Ghana shortly.President Akufo-Addo declared in 2017 that Gyan has obtained a licence...

Stephen Appiah confident Mourinho will make the most of out Ghana’s Djiku at Fenerbahce

Former captain of the Black Stars, Stephen Appiah, believes Jose Mourinho will have a significant influence on Alexander Djiku, a Ghanaian, at Fenerbahçe.On June 1, 2024, three months after leaving the Italian team AS...

Shatta Wale booked to perform at Adebayor’s retirement concert in June

Dancehall artist from Ghana, Shatta Wale, will perform at the retirement celebration of Togolese superstar Emmanuel Adebayor.Shatta Wale's involvement was verified by Adebayor in a video that he uploaded to his TikTok.The self-proclaimed...

Black Stars set to jet off to Bamako today for World Cup qualifier against Mali

Ghana's national football squad, the Black Stars, are getting ready for their FIFA World Cup Matchday 3 qualifying match against Mali.The group is scheduled to leave Accra on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, for Bamako.The...

Euro 2024: Brian Brobbey, Jeremie Frimpong listed for Holland’s final squad for

Dutch internationals of Ghanaian descent, Brian Brobbey and Jeremie Frimpong, have shown worthy of their spots in the final Netherlands squad for the forthcoming 2024 European Championship in Germany.Their outstanding season-long efforts with their...

The Ayew family refutes claims of resignation of the duo

The Ayew family has refuted rumours that Jordan and Andre Dede Ayew have left the Black Stars suddenly.The family's spokeswoman, Fiifi Tackie, declared the allegation to be untrue in a statement on Tuesday, June...

I nearly used my gun when I learned I was not the biological father to my children – Odartey Lamptey

Ghanaian award-winning ex-footballer, Odartey Lamptey, has revealed that he nearly resorted to using his gun after discovering that the three children he had raised were not biologically his.However, patience and divine intervention prevented...

Journalist reveals details of conversation between Otto Addo, Ayew in qualifiers snub

Sports journalist from Ghana, Collins Atta Poku, has recounted how Black Stars head coach Otto Addo personally told Andre Dede Ayew that he was cut from the team.Atta Poku claims that the manager...

I nearly used my gun – Odartey Lamptey on first reaction after paternity test results on children

Former Ghanaian football player Nii Odartey Lamptey has revealed how, upon discovering the paternal status of his alleged children with his ex-wife, a moment of reflection kept him from acting in a way that...

See Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid players reaction to Kylian Mbappe’s arrival

Real Madrid players were delighted after Kylian Mbappe's signing to Real Madrid was announced.Reacting on social media, current and past players expressed their excitement about the deal.The French sensation was greeted by former Madrid...

Real Madrid officially unveils Kylian Mbappe

The signing of French forward Kylian Mbappé has been revealed by Real Madrid, the legendary football team in Spain.After Real Madrid captured their 15th Champions League championship, the announcement was made.Kylian Mbappé has signed...

Landguard in Kasoa destroys construction project of Blackstars player – Reports

Suspected landguards reportedly demolished a construction project belonging to Blackstars player Richard Boateng.The former defender for Liberty Professionals and TP Mazembe alleged that he had purchased land in Kasoa Millennium City adjacent to...

Chelsea appoints new Italian head coach

Enzo Maresca has been appointed as the new head coach of Chelsea Football Club.The Italian, who guided Leicester to the Championship title, takes over from Mauricio Pochettino, who mutually parted ways with the...

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