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Rodri has claimed the 2024 Ballon d’Or award for best men’s player, marking a historic achievement as the first Manchester City player to win the prestigious prize, Soccernet.football reports. The Spanish midfielder’s standout season saw him play a crucial role in Manchester City’s record fourth consecutive Premier League title and shine in Spain’s Euro Championship…

English Premier League side, West Ham United,  are interested in signing Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old has seen his value skyrocket in the last twelve months as he’s led the Nigerian team to the AFCON final. He was also instrumental in Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League triumph, scoring a hat-trick…

Real Madrid was awarded the prestigious title of Best Men’s Team at the 2024 Ballon d’Or Awards Ceremony held at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris on Monday, Soccernet.football reports. The Spanish giants claimed the honour following a stellar season including triumphs in La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup. However, in…

Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel despite Fenerbahce’s convincing win at home to Bodrum FK on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Osayi-Samuel was involved from start to finish as goals from Youssef En-Nesyri and Edin Džeko secured a 2-0 victory for Fenerbahce, ending a three-game winless streak. Mourinho is convinced his team…

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has clinched the 2024 Kopa Trophy, awarded to the world’s best player under the age of 21, Soccernet.football reports. Announced at Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, Yamal’s win makes him the youngest-ever recipient of the trophy and solidifies his reputation as one of football’s brightest young talents. At just 17,…

Galatasaray and Super Eagles striker, Victor James Osimhen, is pumped ahead of his side’s clash against Beşiktaş tonight, with his gaze fixed on all three points in the Istanbul derby, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old striker joined the Cimbom on loan from Napoli last month and has quickly become a fan favourite at the RAMS Park,…

Real Madrid are reportedly considering parting ways with their veteran manager Carlo Ancelotti, as club president Florentino Perez looks to steady the ship following their recent 4-0 loss to Barcelona, Soccernet.football understands. Ancelotti, a respected figure in Madrid’s history, returned to the club in 2021 after an initial stint from 2013 to 2015. During his…

Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare expressed his pride and praised Ghanaian winger Christopher Bonsu Baah following their performances in KRC Genk’s well-earned 2-0 away win over KAA Gent on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare’s goal, set up by Bonsu Baah, proved pivotal as Genk ended Super Sunday with another valuable three points, strengthening their position at the…

Alessandro Del Piero has described Inter Milan and Juventus as “boxers without a guard” after the two sides battled to a thrilling 4-4 draw at San Siro on Sunday, Soccernet.football reports. The Juventus icon was speaking on Sky Sport Italia’s post-match analysis, reflecting on the exhilarating but chaotic clash that left fans on the edge…

Manchester United have dismissed Erik ten Hag following a poor start to the 2024/25 season, Soccernet.football reports. The Red Devils currently sit in a disappointing 14th place in the Premier League, having suffered four defeats in their first nine matches. Their most recent setback came in a 2-1 loss to West Ham United, where a…

Lyon coach Pierre Sage has revealed that Nigerian striker Gift Orban was excluded from the matchday squad against Auxerre to his unsatisfactory level of commitment, Soccernet.ng reports. Orban has had a topsy-turvy campaign with Lyon this season. He started the campaign on the bench, but he got his first minutes of the season against Strasbourg,…

Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder, Alex Chuka Iwobi, has heaped praise on his teammate, Emile Smith Rowe, for his brilliant assist in his side’s 1-1 draw against Everton, Soccernet.ng reports. Iwobi broke the deadlock against his former side at Goodison Park, putting the ball into Jordan Pickford’s bottom corner after giving two Everton midfielders the…

Nigerian forward Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi has credited his hard work as the driving force behind his first goals for OH Leuven in Belgium’s top league, Soccernet.ng reports. Having joined the Belgian club from Italy’s Salernitana over the summer, the 23-year-old has struggled to find the net since his arrival, with his last goal coming in January…

Nigeria-Fulham duo, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, have revealed that continuously putting the Super Eagles on the International stage attracts more players, Soccernet.ng reports. The pair played all of Nigeria’s seven games at the AFCON 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast, helping the Super Eagles to place in the final. Iwobi and Bassey could have represented…

Rangers head coach, Philippe Clement, has heaped praise on Super Eagles striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, for his effort in his side’s victory against St. Mirren, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old striker started the game on the bench after suffering an eye injury in Rangers’ 4-0 win against FC Steaua București in the UEFA Europa League last…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are through to the final of the WAFU B U20 Championship following their 3-1 win over the Niger Republic in Togo on Sunday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The defending champions came back from a goal deficit to secure their second victory at the tournament.  The emphatic win over Niger also sees Nigeria qualify…

Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has praised Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface despite Bayer Leverkusen’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Boniface has been impressive at Bayer Leverkusen since he joined the club last year. This season, he has been on a roll. Although he was involved in a very bad…

Atalanta appears ready to capitalise on the rising stock of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman whose remarkable performances have drawn the attention of major European clubs, Soccernet.ng reports. Reports circulating in the Italian Media have revealed that a transfer fee between €50 and €60 million could be enough to secure Lookman’s exit, with Premier League clubs…

Former Napoli head scout Leonardo Mantovani has revealed that Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen initially did not match the club’s needs when first spotted, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old joined the Neapolitans during the 2020 Summer transfer window from LOSC Lille for a few in the region of €77 million and from there appeared to be…

Atalanta coach Gian Pero Gasperini has praised Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman following his brace for the club in their 6-1 mauling of Hellas Verona, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman has been in superb form for Atalanta since he joined the club two years ago, and he has continued with that trend this season. The Nigerian forward…