Joan Laporta won re-election as president of FC Barcelona. The club announced the result on its official channels, declaring Laporta the victor in the presidential race. “Your president, our president, the president of all culers,” the club posted on social media alongside blue and red heart emojis. Campaign Promises Laporta campaigned on a platform of…
Nigeria’s football community plunged into mourning on Saturday following the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu. The 62 year old died in the early hours of Saturday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Idi-Araba, Lagos. His death came barely one week after the passing of former national coach Adegboye Onigbinde. Announcement…
Barcelona midfielder Pablo Gavi received official medical clearance on Saturday to return to competitive action after nearly seven months on the sidelines. The 21-year-old Spaniard had been out since August 2025 following surgery to repair a meniscus injury in his right knee. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed the development during a news conference and named…
Chelsea captain Reece James signed a new six year contract with the club. The Blues announced the agreement on March 13 2026. Consequently the deal will keep the defender at Stamford Bridge until 2032. Club Makes Official Announcement Chelsea Football Club confirmed the contract extension through official channels. Moreover the club moved quickly to tie…
Atlético Madrid reached a strategic agreement with Netflix. The Spanish club worked with the streaming service to promote the new film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. Nigerian Super Eagles footballer Ademola Lookman took part in the campaign. Ademola Lookman featured in a promotional video. He joined teammates Antoine Griezmann, club captain Koke, defender Jose Maria…
David Villa returned to Atlético Madrid as an advisor and member of the Board of Directors. The former striker accepted a position that placed him within the club’s executive structure. Villa previously played for Atlético Madrid from 2013 to 2014. He contributed to the team’s success during his playing tenure. Villa expressed enthusiasm about his…
Graham Potter signed a new contract to remain head coach of the Swedish national football team until June 2030. The English manager extended his deal with the Swedish Football Association after guiding the team through a successful qualification period. Potter originally took charge of the Swedish side in 2024 and quickly established a clear tactical…
Congolese officials named their team for the interconfederational playoffs despite the unresolved eligibility dispute with Nigeria. Squad Announcement The Democratic Republic of Congo released its squad for the interconfederational playoffs for the 2026 World Cup. The Congolese Football Association announced the list on Wednesday. The move came despite the ongoing legal dispute. The Nigeria Football…
The Nordmøre and Romsdal District Court in Norway sentenced Nigeria Under-20 international Daniel Daga to six months in prison. The judges convicted the 19-year-old following a trial. The court found Daniel Daga guilty of getting involved in a sexual act without the consent of the other party. As reported by ALO360, this conviction resulted in…
Members of the Iranian women’s national football team stood in silence during their national anthem. They took this stance before their opening match against South Korea at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Queensland on March 2. The team later sang the anthem before their second game against Australia. Iranian Media Labels Players Traitors Iranian…
