Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé has officially ended his two-decade relationship with Nike to join Swiss sportswear brand On as it makes its long-awaited entry into football. The move brings one of the sport’s most recognizable players into a new product-development partnership as On prepares to launch its first football boots in 2027. The strategic…
By Adegboyega Adeleye World football governing body FIFA has defended its controversial proposal to bring private investment into the FIFA World Cup, insisting that “nobody is selling football” after UEFA and several continental confederations threatened to boycott its competitions. In a statement released on Friday, FIFA said it would continue its consultation process on the…
(Moses Simon. Photo Credit: Punch News) Moses Simon, a winger for the Super Eagles, has disclosed that his father encouraged him to seek a military career and threatened to enlist if his football aspirations did not come true. In an interview with Urban Well Sports that was released on Thursday, Simon revealed this while…
The complete L’Haitiana football jersey series by Stella Jean, blending sport heritage with high-fashion structural tailoring. Photo Credit: Stella Jean/Instagram When fashion and football collide with genuine cultural intention, the result tends to stop people in their tracks. Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean has created L’Haitiana, a series of special-edition hand-stitched football jerseys for the Haiti…
A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Morocco in January have returned home after being pardoned by King Mohammed VI. The king granted the fans a pardon “on humanitarian grounds” on the occasion of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, Morocco’s royal court said on…
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned the Senegalese football supporters jailed after violence at the 2025 AFCON final in Rabat for “humanitarian reasons”, a royal court statement said on Saturday. It said that in view “of the age-old fraternal ties” between the two countries “and on the occasion of the advent of Eid…
Take a look at eight footballers quietly putting together excellent seasons across Europe. From young talents making the next step to experienced players still performing at a top level, these are the names that deserve much more recognition than they usually get. 8 Players Quietly Having Incredible Seasons Every football season creates new stars and…
Ex-Real Madrid assistant coach Davide Ancelotti says modern football managers must blend different tactical styles rather than adhere to a single rigid identity, as he continues to shape his own philosophy in the game. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, the 36-year-old coach explained that no single manager can fully define his approach, pointing…
For many young players, a single amateur tournament can be a turning point. It is where a talent can be noticed, where they get the chance to prove their level and take the next step forward. For fans, these competitions matter just as much: it is football that feels close, alive, and deeply rooted in…
A Togolese international footballer, Samuel Asamoah has broken his neck during a football match. The incident may leave him paralysed. It was gathered that the incident happened after he collided with an advertising board during a match over the weekend. Samuel Asamoah, 31, suffered multiples fractures to his neck after smashing…
