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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Barcelona not robbed in Champions League exit
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has criticised Barcelona following their UEFA Champions League elimination by Atlético Madrid, insisting the Spanish side have only themselves to blame for the defeat rather than refereeing decisions. Barcelona were knocked out despite a 2-1 win in the second leg on Tuesday night. However, Atlético’s 2-0 victory in […]
Lionel Messi buys Spanish fifth-tier club Cornella
Lionel Messi has bought Catalan club Cornella and become the team’s new owner, the Spanish fifth-tier side announced on Thursday. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is still playing in the United States for Inter Miami and is expected to play a key role in Argentina’s World Cup title defence this year. “This move reinforces Messi’s […]
World Athletics Blocks Favour Ofili’s Allegiance Switch
World Athletics has rejected an application by Turkey to switch the allegiance of Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili, dealing a significant blow to the athlete’s proposed nationality change ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. The decision was contained in a document obtained by PUNCH Online on Thursday. According to the document, the World Athletics Nationality Review […]
Messi’s friend Hoyos named new Inter Miami coach
Guillermo Hoyos said his long friendship with Lionel Messi will not stop him from working the Argentine superstar hard in training, as he was unveiled as the new coach of MLS side Inter Miami on Wednesday. Hoyos, previously Miami’s sporting director, replaces Javier Mascherano, who departed the club for “personal reasons” on Tuesday, just four […]
10 Longest-Serving Managers in Europe’s Top Leagues
A look at the current managerial landscape across Europe’s top five leagues shows that long-term coaching tenures are becoming increasingly rare, with only a handful of managers maintaining extended spells at their clubs. At the top of the list is Frank Schmidt, who has been in charge of Heidenheim for 18 years and six months. […]
Jamie Murray announces retirement from tennis at 40
Former world number one doubles player and seven-time Grand Slam champion, Jamie Murray, has announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 40. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, the British star confirmed the news in a post on Instagram, bringing an end to a career that spanned more than two decades […]