Guardiola enjoys watching Arsenal ahead of EPL title clash
Man City manager Pep Guardiola has praised Arsenal ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Manchester City, saying he enjoys watching the Gunners and learns a lot from them. Arsenal currently sit six points clear at the top of the table and remain firmly in contention for a league and European double, with a […]
EPL: My dream is to become Chelsea legend, says Caicedo after new contract
Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo has expressed his ambition to become a club legend after signing a new contract, committing his long-term future to the Premier League side. The midfielder, who joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion in August 2023, has grown into a key figure in the squad, making 140 appearances and playing a […]
Arsenal defeat would end Man City title hopes
Pep Guardiola said an Arsenal victory at Manchester City on Sunday would end the Premier League title race, but that his side would have a lot more work to do even if they beat the Gunners. Mikel Arteta’s men hold a six-point lead at the top of the table, but City have home advantage and […]
Saudi Arabia sacks coach Herve Renard ahead of World Cup
Frenchman Herve Renard told AFP on Friday he has been relieved of his duties as Saudi Arabia coach, less than two months before the start of the 2026 World Cup. Renard, 57, returned for a second spell as Saudi coach at the end of 2024, having led them at the last World Cup in Qatar, […]
Clubs with most promotions to the Premier League
The league was officially formed on 20 February 1992 after clubs in the First Division voted to break away from the Football League. The aim was to create a more commercially driven top division, improve broadcasting revenue, and modernise the game. The inaugural season kicked off on 15 August 1992, with 22 clubs competing in […]
Ex-Premier League stars shining in Europe’s elite XI
The Premier League continues to shape world football not only through its current stars, but also through the number of top players who go on to excel after leaving England. Several former Premier League players are currently making a strong impact across Europe, with several featuring in an “elite XI” of stars performing at the […]
David Alaba set to leave Real Madrid as a free agent
David Alaba is expected to leave Real Madrid as a free agent when his current contract expires, according to reports that have circulated since November. The Austrian defender, who joined Real Madrid after a successful spell in Germany, is now approaching the final stage of his deal, with indications that he will not extend his […]
Judgment Day for Man City, Arsenal in EPL Title Showdown
Title-chasing Manchester City face leaders Arsenal in a seismic showdown at the top of the Premier League on Sunday. Troubled Chelsea desperately needs a win against Manchester United in the race for Champions League qualification, while Liverpool are also in search of a morale boost in the Merseyside derby. AFP Sport looks at three talking […]
Ashley Cole begins head coach career at Italy’s Cesena FC
Ex-England national football team player, Ashley Cole, has begun his first senior head coaching role in Italy, taking charge of Cesena FC after expressing frustration at a lack of opportunities in England. The former left-back, who earned 107 caps for England, said he felt “discouraged” by repeated rejections despite building up years of coaching experience. […]
Asuquo leads 400m charge at MTN CHAMPS grand finale
The penultimate day of the MTN CHAMPS grand finale, held at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Thursday, delivered a series of thrilling performances, as multiple finals were decided and medals claimed across track and field events. In the senior men’s 400m, Team MTN’s Ezekiel Asuquo lived up to expectations, storming to victory in 46.60s. He […]