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Referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava has been banned for six months after asking LIONEL MESSI for his autograph. NAVA had approached Messi at the end of Inter Miami’s CONCACAF Champions Cup victory over Kansas City last week and requested an autograph for a family member with special needs. This prompted North America’s football governing body, CONCACAF, to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the 36-year-old. Nava has now been “banned from officiating in CONCACAF competitions […]

Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain, PSG in one of the highlight matchups in the Champions League round of 16. The club topped the 36-team league stage of the competition to secure a direct spot in this stage, while PSG advanced through a two-legged play-off, dominating French rivals, Brest with a 10-0 aggregate victory. Similarly, reigning champions, Real Madrid will face city rivals Atletico Madrid, while Bayern Munich will face Bayer […]

Getafe Nigerian forward, Christantus Uche has been nominated for La Liga’s Under 23 Player of the Month for February 2025.  The 21 year old was shortlisted for the award alongside Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Valencia’s Javi Guerra, Real Betis’ Jesús Rodríguez and Celta de Vigo’s Javi Rodríguez. Uche has played in all four of Getafe's matches in February, contributing to two victories and one draw, bringing his total to three goals […]

Flying Eagles striker CHARLES AGADA has joined the Croatian club Nkistra 1961. AGADA joined the Green and Yellows from Nigerian club Mavlon Football Club, and has put pen to paper on a four-year contract. The youngster, who was on trials at Queens Park Rangers last year, signed a pre-contract with the London club that could not be finalised. The forward was a member of the Flying Eagles side that won the WAFU B […]

Liverpool missed the chance to extend their lead in the league table after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Everton at Goodison Park last night. After a strong start from both teams it was Everton who took the lead on 11 minutes as a quick free-kick sent BETO through, who then slotted past ALISSON. Liverpool were back on level terms in the 16th minute as MOHAMED SALAH’S cross found ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER who got just enough on the header […]

Rangers head coach EKEH EKENEDILICHUKWU says he is delighted with the team’s goalless draw against Bayelsa United. The Flying Antelopes held Bayelsa United to a 0-0 draw in a keenly contested battle at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Sunday. EKENEDILICHUKWU, who acknowledged that his team missed some chances to secure maximum points in the game, added that it was a great game from both sides, but the rangers had more glaring chances […]