Author: Olukayode Oke

Cristiano Ronaldo scores hattrick in Al Nassr’s first win of the new Saudi Professional League season. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr mark their first win of the season in style by putting five goals past Al Fateh away from home. Al Nassr opened the scoring through ex-Liverpool and Bayern Munich Winger Sadio Mane assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo then doubled the advantage seven minutes before half-time with a sublime strike. At the beginning of the second half Al Fateh made two tactical changes but that could not stop Magical Ronaldo as he increased his tally for the night thanks to a…

Jenni Hermoso reiterates that she did not give any acknowledgement to a kiss by Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales. Rubiales has refused to step down from his position after indecent behaviour following Spain’s Women’s World Cup final win over England. Spanish players are beginning to boycott the national teams following Rubiales insistence on remaining as Head of Spanish football. The Spanish government had earlier today announced their decision of charging the 46-year-old to a tribunal hoping to suspend or kick him out of his post. “The government starts today the procedure so that Mr Rubiales has to give explanations before…

The Spanish secretary of sport says he “wants this to be Spanish football’s MeToo moment” after the government started legal proceedings seeking to suspend football federation president Luis Rubiales for kissing World Cup star Jenni Hermoso on the lips. Rubiales has refused to resign despite overwhelming pressure after the incident following Spain’s Women’s World Cup final win over England. Fifa opened disciplinary proceedings against the 46-year-old former player on Thursday. The Me Too movement seeks to end violence against women and shot into mainstream consciousness in 2017 after film producer Harvey Weinstein was accused of numerous sexual offences – he…

Fenerbache has signed Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Dinamo Zagreb for €6.65m. Kieran Tierney will travel to spain tomorrow to complete his loan move to Real Sociedad. Mohammed Kudus To West Ham, Verbal agreement sealed with Ajax on €45m total package add-ons included plus sell-on clause. Player to sign five year deal after Medical on Saturday. Hertha Berlin are closing in on deal to sign 23-year-old midfielder Bilal Hussein from AIK. Personal terms agreed AS Roma board preparing their mission to London in order to negotiate with Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku. Owners directly involved in negotiations. Chelsea are also considering a…

Al-Ittihad Striker Karim Benzema opens his goalscoring account for the club on the third matchday of the Saudi Pro League season on Thursday. Former Ballon d’Or winner Benzema, who became one of the biggest names to move to the big-spending Saudi Arabian league this summer, struck the opening goal in Al Ittihad’s 4-0 win at Al Riyadh. The former Real Madrid striker led a breakaway for the visitors in the 17th minute before finding the top corner of the net for his first goal in the competition following two scoreless outings. Abderrazak Hamdallah later netted a brace before Benzema assisted Saleh Al-Jamaan to…

Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has spectacularly rebuffed calls for his resignation after he kissed midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the celebrations of Spain’s Women’s World Cup triumph. Hermoso called for sanctions against Rubiales after what she described as “unacceptable” behaviour and an investigation was launched following further allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace by former colleagues. A press conference was called on Friday in which it was widely expected Rubiales would step down from his position, but the president instead embarked on a lengthy message vowing to continue and fight to clear his name. He said: “The…

The USWNT have slipped out of the top two in the FIFA world rankings for the first time, with their six-year reign in the No.1 spot coming to an end. The United States have dominated the women’s game in recent times, with back-to-back global crowns secured in 2015 and 2019. They were, however, to endure a disastrous defence of that prize at the 2023 World Cup – as they suffered a shock defeat to Sweden in the round of 16. That setback has seen them tumble from the summit of the world rankings and into third place – with this the first time since records…

Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales is set to step down on Friday after heavy criticism of his behaviour at the World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday, according to reports in Spain. Rubiales’ expected resignation will come one day after FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against the 46-year-old, who grabbed his crotch in celebration of Spain’s victory over England, then kissed Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy celebration. FIFA said in a statement issued on Thursday afternoon: “The FIFA disciplinary committee informed Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Association, today that it is opening disciplinary proceedings…

Odion Ighalo scored on his maiden appearance as Al Wehda defeated Al Taee 3-0 in their Saudi Pro League encounter. Ighalo started the game from the bench and replaced Hussein Al Eisa in the 86th minute. The former Super Eagles forward netted five minutes after his introduction. Al Wehda had already established a 2-0 lead before his introduction. Faycal Fajr and Saeed Al Muwallad scored the first and second goals for the home team. Ighalo recently linked up with Al Wehda on a free transfer, penning a two-year deal. The 34-year-old is expected to make his full debut against Al…

World Champion Tobi Amusan has failed to defend her World title after finishing 6th in the final at the ongoing World Athletics Championship in Budapest on Thursday. Jamaica’s Danielle Williams won the title in a season-best of 12.43s while Olympic champion, Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quinn came second in 12.44s and USA Kendra Harrison came third in 12.46s while World champion, Amusan came 6th in 12.62s in her third consecutive final. At the 2022 World Championship in Eugene, USA, Amusan came first with a 12.40 (African record) before setting a new world record of 12.12 to smash the 12.20 world record…

Manchester City have completed the signing of Jeremy Doku from Rennes on a five-year deal. City had agreed a fee of €65million (£55.5m) with Rennes for Doku. City winger Riyad Mahrez left earlier this summer before Kevin De Bruyne suffered a hamstring injury that could see him ruled out until next year. Following Mahrez’s exit, Bernardo Silva and Cole Palmer have stepped in so far this season, while Phil Foden put in a man-of-the-match performance from a similar position in Saturday’s Premier League victory over Newcastle United. Doku said: “This is a great day for me, both personally and professionally.…

Manchester City are not backing out of the race for Nunes’ signature just yet. As the sky blues seem prepared to submit yet another bid for Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Matheus Nunes on the condition that the club would be ready to beat down on their valuation of the Portuguese. City saw a staggering £47 million ($59m) offer turned down on Wednesday on the claim that Wolves demanded more for their star midfielder. Wolves are not pleased to release the player but money knocks down all barriers and that could prove to be just the push needed seeing that the 24-year-old…