Former Arsenal and current Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey faced new charges on February 12, 2026, when authorities added two counts of rape to his existing legal case. The Crown Prosecution Service authorized the charges, which involved one additional woman and dated back to 2020. New Allegations Emerged from Earlier Report Police received the complaint related…
Tottenham Hotspur sacked head coach Thomas Frank on February 11, 2026. The decision followed the team’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United on February 10, 2026. Frank leaves the club 16th in the Premier League table, five points above the relegation zone. Tottenham lost 2-1 at home to Newcastle in the Premier League match. Fans…
Chelsea and Manchester United both settled for draws in their Premier League matches on February 10, 2026. Chelsea drew 2-2 with Leeds United at Stamford Bridge, while Manchester United drew 1-1 with West Ham United at London Stadium. These results affected their positions in the top-four race. Chelsea Throw Away Two-Goal Lead Against Leeds Chelsea…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle publicly declared his long-term ambition to manage Spanish giants Real Madrid. The Malian tactician stated that he aimed to become the first African coach in the club’s history. He made the comments during an interview with RMC Sport on February 9, 2026. Eric Chelle expressed his vision clearly. “My…
Turkish club Besiktas granted Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi compassionate leave to travel to Nigeria for his father’s funeral. Ndidi’s father, Sunday Ndidi, died in a fatal road accident on January 27, 2026, in Umunede, Delta State. Father’s Death Shocked Football Community Sunday Ndidi lost his life in a traffic accident shortly after his son…
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino underwent surgery on February 9, 2026, to address a serious foot injury. The Spain international sustained the injury during Arsenal’s 3-2 Premier League defeat to Manchester United on January 25, 2026. Injury Occurred in Key Match Merino picked up the problem toward the end of the game against Manchester United. Arsenal…
Juventus lost their legal appeal against former player Cristiano Ronaldo on January 20, 2026. The Turin Labour Court dismissed the club’s attempt to recover the €9.8 million (£8.5 million; $11.5 million) it paid Ronaldo in 2024. The decision ended Juventus’ effort to reclaim funds related to a disputed salary reduction during the Covid-19 pandemic. Background…
Leicester City received a six-point deduction in the Championship after an independent commission found the club breached Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for the 2023/24 season. The sanction took effect immediately and dropped the club from 17th to 20th place, leaving them outside the relegation zone only on goal difference. Commission Recommends Points Penalty An…
Atletico Madrid advanced to the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a dominant 5-0 victory over Real Betis on Thursday. New signing Ademola Lookman scored on his debut and contributed to other goals in the quarter-final match at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville. Lookman Makes Instant Impact Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid’s coach, handed Nigerian forward Ademola…
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese forward, reportedly considered leaving Al Nassr in the summer of 2026. Multiple sources indicated that he weighed a potential return to Europe or a move to Major League Soccer in the United States. Portuguese newspaper Record first reported the development. Ronaldo expressed frustration with Al Nassr’s management and the support provided…
