Nike is in exclusive talks to replace Adidas as the official match ball supplier for UEFA competitions, potentially ending a 25-year Champions League partnership. Nike is in advanced and exclusive talks to become the official match ball supplier for UEFA’s … Read more →
In leading Real Madrid to their 11th European Cup less than five months after inheriting an unhappy team from Rafael Benitez, Zinedine Zidane has cemented his heroic status at the Bernabeu and appears to have assured his immediate future. Although … Read more →
Manchester United have another exciting youth prospect on their hands in Ashley Fletcher, according to Barnsley’s caretaker head coach Paul Heckingbottom. Fletcher joined Barnsley on loan in January and scored a stunning effort in Sunday’s League One play-off final against … Read more →
Former Black Stars defender, John Paintsil has been arrested by the police for allegedly slapping the East Legon District Police Commander, DSP Emmanuel Basintale. The footballer is said to have slapped the commander in the right eye yesterday around 5pm … Read more →
Louis van Gaal has been sacked as manager of Manchester United, with Jose Mourinho expected to be announced as his successor within the next 48 hours. The Dutchman was informed of his dismissal by executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward at the … Read more →
Mourinho has been out of work since he was sacked by Chelsea in December. With United failing to qualify for the Champions League under Louis van Gaal, the Old Trafford hierarchy are thought to have decided a change is required. … Read more →
Spain’s first openly gay football referee says more will follow his lead by coming out – even though he quit after being verbally abused. Jesus Tomillero, 21, spoke to the BBC on the day a Parliament inquiry into homophobia in sport … Read more →
Wayne Rooney sees his Manchester United future in midfield after impressing in the role during Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth at Old Trafford. The England captain scored the opener and set up Ashley Young for the third. “Sometimes you … Read more →
Ghana will play Guinea in an international friendly later this month, footballghana.com has exclusively reported. The Black Stars will take on the Sylli National in the French capital of Paris in preparation towards next month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. … Read more →
Manchester United’s final-day match against Bournemouth has been called off because of a suspect package. Two stands – the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and the Stretford End – were evacuated before the home game against Bournemouth and sniffer dogs … Read more →
Serena Williams beat Madison Keys in straight sets to win the Italian Open – her first WTA title in nine months. The world number one beat her fellow American 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 to triumph in Rome for the fourth time … Read more →
Britain’s Andy Murray gave himself the perfect birthday present as he won his first Italian Open title with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Novak Djokovic. It was a first win on clay against Djokovic in five attempts for the Scot, … Read more →
Japan’s U-23 side hammered the local Black Stars 3-0 and lifted the MS&AD Cup during a friendly international match played at the Best Amenities Stadium in Saga on Wednesday. The match, used to raise funds for victims of the Kumamoto … Read more →
Arsenal and England striker Danny Welbeck has been ruled out for nine months following knee surgery. Welbeck, 25, injured his right knee in the Gunners’ 2-2 draw against Manchester City on Sunday and will miss this summer’s Euro 2016 tournament. … Read more →
Three points on West Ham’s 3-2 win against Manchester United on Tuesday in the Premier League. 1. Hammers say goodbye in style It couldn’t have ended any other way, really. The final game at the Boleyn Ground finished with a … Read more →
The exploits of three Ghanaian referees has attracted the attention of the European football controlling body, UEFA, in an unprecedented move that could reverse the flagging fortunes of the nation’s Knight of the Whistle. They are assistant referees, Fallahu Rahman, … Read more →