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Asamoah Gyan ordered to pay GHC1m to journalist for malicious prosecution after 8-year legal battle

The High Court has ruled in favor of Ghanaian journalist Osarfo Anthony in his lawsuit against Asamoah Gyan, a former Black Stars captain.As a result, Gyan has been ordered to pay GhC1,000,000 to...

Rahm joins LIV Golf in a deal worth £450m

Masters champion Jon Rahm has inked a deal to join LIV Golf, reportedly valued at over £450 million.The 29-year-old Spanish golfer is the latest prominent name to join the breakaway golf league formed...

Suárez grabs Golden Ball as Brazilian league’s best player

Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez was awarded the Golden Ball on Thursday, recognizing him as the player of the season in the Brazilian league.This accolade comes ahead of his anticipated departure from the club...

We are still interested in Messi – Saudi Pro League chief

Saudi Pro League sporting director Michael Emenalo has expressed his enthusiasm about the prospect of welcoming Lionel Messi to the competition.Despite being overlooked for Major League Soccer earlier this year, Messi noted that...

Bowen and Ward-Prowse lead West Ham to victory against Tottenham

In Thursday's match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, West Ham United staged a comeback to defeat Tottenham Hotspur, with Jarrod Bowen scoring his 50th goal for West Ham and James Ward-Prowse contributing a decisive...

South Africa’s Pitso Mosimane among list of coaches being considered by Hearts – Odotei Sowah

Hearts of Oak board member, Vincent Odotei Sowah, has revealed that the club is aiming to secure the services of a coach in the mold of legendary South African manager, Pitso Mosimane.Following the...

They only ‘attack’ us because we can offer more – Abedi Pele addresses trolling of sons

Abed Pele, the legendary African football icon, has expressed that Ghanaians criticize his sons, Dede Ayew and Jordan Ayew, because of their excellence in football.According to him, the constant criticism arises from the...

Manchester United triumphs over Chelsea in Old Trafford clash

Manchester United secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea in a chilly midweek clash at Old Trafford, with midfielder Scott McTominay emerging as the hero by scoring both goals.The match was a lively contest...

My first option was to return to Barcelona but Saudi Arabia and MLS options were very interesting – Messi

Lionel Messi has revealed that he contemplated the possibility of joining the Saudi Pro League before finalizing his move to Inter Miami in July.The 36-year-old Argentine superstar was strongly associated with Al-Hilal, who...

You are bitter, immature – Dr Nyaho Tamakloe tells ex-Hearts of Oak coach Koopman

Hearts of Oak board member, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has condemned former coach Martin Koopman, labeling him as 'immature, frustrated, and bitter.'This stern response comes in the wake of Mr Koopman's accusations that the board...

“See my record” – Ten Hag tells critics amidst dwindling Man United performance

Under-fire Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag defended his record, pointing to achievements like winning the Carabao Cup, reaching the FA Cup final, and finishing third in the Premier League during his promising first...

Newcastle’s Pope injures shoulder, to be absent for 4 months

Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope has been sidelined for four months due to a shoulder injury sustained during the match against Manchester United.The 31-year-old England goalkeeper injured himself while diving for a shot in...

Serrano gives up WBC World title amid equality dispute

Puerto Rican boxer Amanda Serrano, 35, has chosen to surrender her WBC world title following a disagreement with the governing body over the sanctioning of 12 three-minute rounds in women's boxing.Serrano, the undisputed...

Turkmenistan’s premier team’s fresh squad wins league

A soccer team in Turkmenistan did very well in its first year in the country's top league, and won the national championship. However, Arkadag is not a regular club. It was started by the...

Sheffield United announce the comeback of Chris Wilder after Paul Heckingbottom departure

Following the departure of manager Paul Heckingbottom, Sheffield United owner Chris Wilder has returned to the club in the capacity of head coach.The decision to part ways with Heckingbottom was prompted by a...

It is not easy to work with Ronaldo – Ex-Juventus CEO Beppe Marotta

Former Juventus CEO Beppe Marotta has acknowledged that working with Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can be "challenging."Ronaldo made a remarkable move to Turin from Real Madrid in the summer of 2018, becoming one...

FA charges Man City for misconduct towards referee during Spurs clash; Haaland awaits punishment

Manchester City faces charges from the Football Association following the tumultuous events that unfolded after their 3-3 draw with Tottenham on Sunday.On Monday, the FA officially announced that City was charged with a failure...

Rugby player from Barbarians admits to having sex attacks in a pub

A rugby player from the Barbarians team has confessed to touching three women inappropriately at a bar in Cardiff. Api Ratuniyarawa, aged 37, admitted to committing two assaults and one sexual assault at Revolution...

Luis Suarez tight-lipped about his future following exit from Gremio

Luis Suarez has expressed that he is in no rush to secure his next club after concluding his final match in front of Gremio fans as his contract nears expiration.While the 36-year-old has...

‘The Pochettino magic’ sets Chelsea on a high-scoring thriller as they nail Brighton in 3-2 victory

Chelsea's current season is characterised as a stop-start and a work in progress, but one thing it can no longer be labelled as is dull.The thrilling 3-2 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion...

Ex- Hearts of Oak coach, Martin Koopman accuses club Board of sabotage in player selection

Former Hearts of Oak coach, Martin Koopman, has levied serious allegations against the club's Board of Directors regarding player selection during his tenure.The Dutch coach and the club mutually agreed to part ways...

Arsenal plans to offload Partey in the next transfer window

In a bid to secure crucial transfer funds, Arsenal is reportedly considering the sale of midfielder Thomas Partey during the upcoming January transfer window.Manager Mikel Arteta is determined to strengthen the squad, aiming...

At least I was able to prove myself – Jerome Boateng after failed come back to Bayern Munich

Experienced defender Jerome Boateng faced a pivotal moment when his eagerly awaited comeback to Bayern Munich took an unforeseen downturn during the summer transfer window.The 32-year-old, set for a reunion with the Bundesliga champions...

This is a match against everybody – Eddie Howe tells Newcastle players after VAR debacle against PSG

Eddie Howe asserted that Newcastle must adopt a mindset of being up against the odds, particularly in the wake of an unfortunate VAR decision against Paris Saint-Germain.In a determined tone during his pre-match...

Prince Tagoe details of his ‘juicy’ €2 million contract in the Saudi Arabian League

Former Black Stars striker Prince Tagoe has revealed details about the substantial amount of money he earned while playing in the lucrative Saudi Arabian league.The ex-top scorer in the Ghana Premier League, known...

Kenpong Travel and Tour to facilitate Ghanaian fans’ trip to 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast

Kenpong Travel and Tour, the leading travel and tour company in Ghana, is solidifying its position as the premier provider of sports tourism in the country.The company recently announced its commitment to facilitating...

Liverpool qualify for Europa League knockout stages after LASK victory

Liverpool secured their place in the knockout stages as Group E winners after earning three points at Anfield, coupled with Toulouse's home draw against Union SG.The Reds, making nine changes to their starting lineup,...

Moreno leads Aston Villa to victory against Legia Warszawa

Álex Moreno celebrated his return to Aston Villa with his inaugural goal for the club, securing a pivotal 2-1 triumph over Legia Warszawa and asserting control of UEFA Europa Conference League Group E while...

Ten Hag backs Onana to remain Man Utd’s first-choice goalkeeper – Source

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will continue to support André Onana as the team's primary goalkeeper, standing by the decision to bring him in after the departure of David De Gea last summer,...

Jude Bellingham a Zidane replacement? Ancelotti speaks

After Jude Bellingham's standout performance in Real Madrid's 4-2 Champions League victory over Napoli on Wednesday, Carlo Ancelotti drew a favourable comparison between the young midfielder and Zinedine Zidane.Bellingham's decisive header elevated Madrid to...

Betpawa announces increase in locker rooms bonus amid GFA contract termination claims

Betting company betPawa has revealed a new agreement with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) aimed at enhancing 'Locker Room' bonuses.Contrary to rumours suggesting the termination of its primary sponsorship deal with the Ghana Premier...

Injured Tariq Lamptey might miss 2023 AFCON

Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey is facing the likelihood of missing the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after sustaining an injury during his return over the weekend.Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto de...

Arsenal make it to Champions League last 16

Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League knockout stages as Group B winners with a commanding 6-0 victory over French club Lens at Emirates Stadium.The Premier League leaders only needed a point to...

FIFPRO report shows one-third of Women’s World Cup players make less than $30,000 annually

Despite the record prize money in the 2023 Women's World Cup, a FIFPRO poll released on Wednesday revealed that many players in the tournament still lack sufficient financial compensation.According to the Global Players...

Osimhen’s availability in Champions League quite unlikely – Coach Mazzarri

Napoli's key striker, Victor Osimhen, may not have a definite starting position in the Champions League match against Real Madrid on Wednesday, despite his recent return to Serie A, as stated by new coach...

VAR official involved in controversial PSG penalty in Newcastle clash has been sacked

VAR official Tomasz Kwiatkowski, who suggested a contentious penalty review during Paris St-Germain's Champions League match against Newcastle United, will not be included in the officiating team for Wednesday's game between Real Sociedad and...

Binance ads: Ronaldo slapped with a $1billion lawsuit

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a class action lawsuit in the US over his promotion of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.The plaintiffs allege that Ronaldo's endorsement resulted in them making unprofitable investments,...

Bundesliga pays tribute to late Ghana international, Agyemang Diawusie

German Bundesliga is at the forefront of expressing condolences on behalf of the football community in Germany following the untimely death of Ghanaian player Agyemang Diawusie.Born in Germany to Ghanaian parents, the player's shocking...

Man City make comeback 3-2 win over RB Leipzig

Manchester City secured a comeback victory at the Etihad, with goals from Erling Haaland, Phil Foden (named Player of the Match), and Julian Alvarez.This triumph not only earned all three points but also...

See how many football legends you have lost in the last two months

The last quarter has been challenging for Ghana football, with the unfortunate passing of several football legends and cult heroes within the past few weeks.Overall, 2023 has been a somber year for Ghanaian...

Stephen Appiah predicts Ghana’s fate ahead of 2023 AFCON

Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah, is optimistic that winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is within reach for the Black Stars, despite their recent poor performance.Appiah believes that the team has...

Bruno Fernandes jabs ‘regular’ critic Roy Keane after Man Utd win against Everton

Bruno Fernandes remains firm in his belief that he is the right choice to captain Manchester United, despite facing criticism from figures like Roy Keane and Paul Ince.The Portuguese midfielder has been under scrutiny...

Video: Ronaldo caused a referee to reverse a penalty awarded him during Persepolis clash

Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his satisfaction with his team's accomplishments, despite the 0-0 draw against Persepolis in the AFC Champions League on Monday.In the match played on their home turf, Ronaldo's squad failed to secure...

Chris Hughton’s dismissal should’ve been done after Ghana’s defeat against Mexico in October

Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe asserts Chris Hughton should have been fired post-Ghana's loss to Mexico in October 2023, advocating for dismissal if he were part of the current Ghana Football Association.Armstrong-Mortagbe stated that if he were...

Asamoah Gyan thrilled and ‘speechless’ after visit to Adebayor’s ‘heaven’ of a mansion

Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan had a memorable visit to Lome, Togo, where he spent time with former Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor.A viral video captures the two football stars enjoying each other's company...

‘CR7 Signature Museum’: Saudis honour Ronaldo with museum; he visits to take a look

Cristiano Ronaldo recently toured the new CR7 Signature Museum in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.The museum showcases a wax figure adorned in a complete Al-Nassr kit, alongside Ronaldo's significant trophies and personal...

Arteta stands behind Ramsdale despite mistakes

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta commended goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale for displaying resilience after surviving two first-half errors in the team's 1-0 Premier League victory against Brentford on Saturday.While Kai Havertz's late-headed goal took centre stage...

 Osimhen ranks first on Chelsea’s wish list

Chelsea has identified Napoli's unsettled striker, Victor Osimhen, as their top transfer target for January, reports The Telegraph.The Blues, seeking added attacking prowess following a challenging start to the season and currently standing...

Jude Bellingham’s availability – Ancelotti offers updates on youngsters fitness

Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that Jude Bellingham is still struggling with a shoulder injury despite a goal-scoring return for Real Madrid.The midfielder missed consecutive matches leading up to the international break, having been compelled...

‘Luckily it wasn’t a woman’ – Mourinho after hugging ball boy following Roma win over Udinese

In a moment of jubilation, Jose Mourinho expressed his joy by embracing a ball boy on the sidelines after AS Roma secured a late victory against Udinese on Sunday.The Giallorossi initially took the...

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