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Here’s your early roundup of today’s standout transfer whispers and top football stories from the papers… THE SUN Manchester United and Barcelona are reportedly monitoring Aston Villa shot-stopper Emiliano Martinez, who may be on his way out of Villa Park. The Argentine keeper sparked transfer speculation after appearing to wave goodbye to fans following Villa’s final home fixture. Sources in Argentina suggest Old Trafford could be a potential destination. Roy Keane weighed in, calling Martinez a “huge loss” for Villa should he leave, emphasizing the keeper’s key role in the club’s recent success. Meanwhile, United have confirmed no celebratory parade…

Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, have secured the bronze medal at the 2025 CAF U20 African Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against host nation Egypt, which ended in a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout victory in the third-place final. The match, played in front of a passionate Egyptian crowd, saw both sides battling for pride and a place on the podium after missing out on the final. Egypt struck first with a well-taken goal in the first half, but Nigeria responded before the break with an equalizer that brought the game level. Despite chances on both…

Chelsea capped off a flawless domestic campaign with a resounding 3-0 victory over Manchester United in the Women’s FA Cup final, thanks to a standout performance from Sandy Baltimore, who scored twice and provided an assist at Wembley Stadium. The win marked a remarkable achievement for manager Sonia Bompastor in her first season in charge. After already guiding Chelsea to the Conti Cup and an unbeaten run to the Women’s Super League title, the FA Cup triumph sealed a domestic treble without a single loss. The match began with United enjoying a brief spell of pressure, winning early corners and…

Organisers of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games, 2024, have announced that two of Nigeria’s finest music Super stars Davido and Asa will perform live at the highly anticipated Opening ceremony of the Games at the MKO Sports Arena. After months of top preparations and planning the Opening ceremony of the Sports Festival will go down today, Sunday 18th at the MKO stadium in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital by 5pm. As part of activities to ensure the 2024 Gateway Games is one of the best organised festivals, World Class activities and cultural displays have been lined up…

Serie A Title Race on a Knife Edge as Inter and Napoli Battle for Glory The Serie A title race, once leaning in Inter Milan’s favor, is now wide open. For much of the season, Simone Inzaghi’s team held a slim lead over Napoli, often three points clear. But that cushion has vanished, and with five games left, both sides are locked at 71 points. Inter’s recent form has been shaky. They threw away a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw against Parma, followed by a solid 3-1 win over Cagliari. But the real blow came in Bologna, where Riccardo…

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is optimistic that striker Taiwo Awoniyi may be back with the team next week, following emergency surgery for a ruptured intestine. The Nigerian forward remains hospitalised after suffering the injury in a collision with the goalpost during Forest’s 2-2 draw against Leicester City. The incident, which occurred late in the match, has reignited discussions over the controversial delayed offside rule, introduced in 2020, with many pointing to it as a contributing factor in the injury. “He’s expected to stay in the hospital for at least five days under observation,” Nuno said. “I’ll try to…

CUP FIANL All roads lead to Wembley this Saturday as Crystal Palace gear up to challenge Manchester City in the FA Cup final. While Pep Guardiola’s side are out to rescue silverware from a mixed campaign, the Eagles are chasing history. We’ll now break the match into five major narratives that could shape the outcome of this season’s showpiece clash. Glasner’s Tactical Chess Match with Guardiola When Crystal Palace were handed a 5-2 defeat at the Etihad not long ago, few would’ve expected manager Oliver Glasner to speak with such confidence. Yet, after the game, he hinted he’d cracked Guardiola’s…

With Liverpool already crowned champions and three teams relegated, the focus of Premier League Matchweek 37 shifts to the fierce competition for Champions League qualification. Five teams remain in the hunt for the four coveted spots behind Liverpool as the season nears its end. The weekend’s fixtures are spread out, starting Friday with Aston Villa hosting Tottenham and Chelsea welcoming Manchester United. Both matches carry huge weight as these clubs fight to secure or improve their top-five standings. Sunday’s slate features Arsenal hosting Newcastle in a crucial clash, with Arsenal aiming to solidify second place. Monday brings a tough test…

Bruno Fernandes has etched his name deeper into Manchester United’s history books after being crowned the club’s Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year for the second year in a row and the fourth time overall. This achievement puts him alongside club legends David de Gea and Cristiano Ronaldo, the only other players to have received the honor four times. United confirmed the news on Friday morning, revealing that Fernandes topped the fan vote by a clear margin. His consistent performances throughout the season, highlighted by 19 goals and 19 assists in 54 matches, made him a standout figure in…

Top Football Stories and Transfer Updates for Thursday, May 15, 2025 Real Madrid appear to have beaten the competition to sign Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen. According to The Telegraph, the Spanish club has secured the highly-rated defender, leaving Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool disappointed in their pursuit. The Times adds that Huijsen has a £50 million release clause in his contract. The Telegraph also reports that Dejan Kulusevski will not feature in the Europa League final against Manchester United. Tottenham Hotspur confirmed the Swedish midfielder underwent surgery on a knee injury and will be sidelined for the clash. In another move…