Manchester City has identified Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as a top candidate to replace Pep Guardiola if the legendary manager departs next summer. The Athletic revealed this development on December 18, 2025, amid growing uncertainty over Guardiola’s future at the Etihad. Club officials advanced contingency plans as Guardiola’s contract expired in June 2026. Guardiola transformed…
Kylian Mbappé achieved a significant legal win against Paris Saint-Germain on December 16, 2025. The Paris Industrial Tribunal ruled in his favor, ordering the club to pay him over €61 million in unpaid salaries and bonuses. This decision marked a major blow to PSG, who faced rejection on their counterclaims. Mbappé’s lawyers hailed the verdict…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles stand on the cusp of a deeply embarrassing path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team suffered elimination in the African qualifiers after a penalty shootout loss to DR Congo in November 2025. Now, reports suggest DR Congo faces disqualification for fielding ineligible players, potentially handing Nigeria a backdoor entry. The…
West Ham United targets Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi in the January transfer window. The Premier League club seeks to bolster their midfield amid a challenging season. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo identifies the 22-year-old as a key addition to inject energy and depth. Nnadi currently plays for SV Zulte Waregem in Belgium’s Challenger Pro League. He…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot scheduled crucial discussions with Mohamed Salah on December 12, 2025, amid escalating tensions at Anfield. The meeting followed Salah’s explosive interview where he accused the club of forcing him out. Slot aimed to resolve the conflict and determine Salah’s immediate future with the team. Salah stunned fans and pundits with his…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca clinched the Premier League Manager of the Month award for November 2025. The Italian tactician guided his team through an unbeaten run that solidified their top-four push. Maresca’s Blues collected 10 points from four matches, including gritty victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers. This marked his second such honor in…
European football delivered excitement on December 10, 2025, as nine Champions League matches produced goals, upsets, and tense draws in the league phase. Teams battled for crucial points to secure knockout spots, with standout performances from stars like Erling Haaland and emerging talents. Arsenal maintained their perfect record, while Manchester City stunned Real Madrid in…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle grappled with unpaid salaries as Nigeria geared up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Malian tactician awaited two to three months’ wages and bonuses, sparking widespread concern. This issue surfaced just weeks before the tournament’s kickoff on December 21 in Morocco. Fans and analysts worried about its…
Real Madrid hosts Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu on December 10, 2025, in a pivotal UEFA Champions League league phase encounter. The match kicks off at 8:00 PM GMT. Both teams chase crucial points to secure top-eight finishes and automatic qualification for the knockout rounds. Real Madrid sits in ninth place with 10 points…
Arsenal announced Gabriel Jesus’s registration for the UEFA Champions League on December 9, 2025. The Brazilian forward replaced injured youngster Max Dowman on the UEFA A list. This move allowed Jesus to participate immediately, including the upcoming match against Club Brugge. Dowman sustained an ankle injury during Arsenal’s U21 game against Manchester United. The 16-year-old…
