"My dream was to play for Real Madrid" - Footballer, Bernardo Silva says during unveiling as Real Madrid player Footballer, Bernardo Silva was officially presented as a Real Madrid player on Wednesday, more than a month after the club announced his signing.The 32-year-old appeared alongside club president Florentino P…

…what helps my recovery most: simply living my life and pursuing my passion for playing football. "I have taken full responsibility for this decision. Overall, I feel very positive and am on the right track. "What helps me most on this journey is continuing to chase victories and titles with my team and with your amazin…

Teen beaten to de@th while protecting brother during park football match An American teenager was fatally beaten after a neighborhood football match descended into a brawl, with the teen reportedly stepping in to protect his brother. Tumusifu Bazirake, 19, from Arizona, was playing soccer against a group of strangers a…

Uncertainty is trailing the planned September 27 elective congress of the Nigeria Football Federation, with stakeholders mounting opposition to the process and calling for reforms before the polls, The PUNCH reports. NFF president Ibrahim Gusau, who was elected at the federation’s elective congress in Benin City in Sep…

Footballer, Bruno Fernandes to receive same salary as Victor Osimhen if he dumps Manchester United for Galatasaray A top insider at Galatasaray football club of Turkey, Emre Kaplan, has disclosed that the Turkish champions are willing to offer Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes a salary equivalent to that of Sup…

…two wives got into a dramatic hair-pulling brawl in front of shocked holidaymakers. The football gaffer was enjoying a break on the country's glamorous north coast when paradise turned into pure chaos inside a luxury hotel cafe in Porto Marina. An argument between his long-term wife Howaida Al-Gharbawi and second wife…

…11.30pm on March 3 on the A649 Halifax Road near Cleckheaton. Police said the former footballer replied to a notice of intended prosecution, confirming he had been the driver. And the court papers noted that Scholes could not be offered the chance of an out-of-court settlement with a speed awareness course as he is a "…

French footballer Yael Trepy airlifted to hospital after pool incident at Sardinian mansion Cagliari and French striker, Yael Trepy, is in intensive care in hospital after he reportedly lost consciousness in a swimming pool in Sardinia. Sardinian newspaper Unione Sarda, external reported that Trepy was airlifted to hos…

…Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez's intimate wedding ceremony have emerged. The billionaire footballer, 41, made headlines last week when he got married to his long-time partner, 32, in an 'intimate and private' ceremony, a year after he popped the question with a £3million ring. Vogue Magazine has now released photos fro…

…expressions and shared experiences through music, food, film, fashion, festivals, football, weddings and other communal occasions. Speaking at the unveiling, Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Sarah Agha, said the installation was intended to create a lasting symbol of cultural pride. She said, “This is more t…

Victor Osimhen addressed transfer speculation linking him to Arsenal and other European clubsThe Nigerian striker scored twice in Galatasaray's 2-2 draw against Corum FK, including a late equaliserOsimhen spoke to GS TV after the game, giving his stance on the rumours surrounding his futurePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng …

…despite calls for his sacking but the German could face a ban after being charged by the Football Association. Middlesbrough, beaten by Hull in the play-off final as last-minute replacements for Southampton, start on Saturday against Lincoln, who are in the Championship for the first time since 1961 after winning promo…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the country’s poor run in international competitions, with particular focus on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons, 10-time Women’s AFCON champions and holders, were eliminat…

…surgery after suffering a serious injury he says occurred while playing for the clubThe footballer alleged that the club neglected his treatment, suspended him, and failed to adequately support his recovery despite being under contract until July 2027Enyimba, through its media director Mazi Abraham Jaka, denied the all…

…was among the first to publicly mourn Christy Knowings' loss. Photo: Christy Knowings.footballer Victor Udoh dies at 21 Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian football was thrown into mourning following the death of former Southampton and Royal Antwerp winger Victor Udoh. The 21-year-old footballer reportedly died in…

…two years later. Their relationship has continued since they retired from professional football, with the former teammates regularly meeting at reunions involving France's 1998 squad and charity matches. Barthez won 87 caps for France and became the team's first-choice goalkeeper shortly after Euro 1996, retaining the…

…that dead player regained consciousness at mortuary: In a turn of events, Katsina United Football Club has clarified reports on the morgue-to-ICU confusion surrounding the death of their deceased player, Chinedu Ozor. After Ozor’s death was announced via the club’s Facebook page on Tuesday following his death confirmat…

…joined the Ligue 1 side last summer after he was permitted to return to professional football after a doping suspension. Pogba signed a two-year contract that was set to run until the end of the upcoming season, but a new injury setback has disrupted his plans. The French midfielder collapsed in severe pain in his leg…

Nigerian footballer di£s after suffering medical emergency during pre-season friendly Ozoh Chinedu, a newly signed player of Katsina United Football Club and former Kano Pillars player, has d!ed suddenly, throwing the Katsina football community into mourning. Chinedu reportedly di£d in the early hours of Tuesday, Augus…

…unclear whether Galatasaray itself filed a complaint. Reports suggest complaints from football supporters prompted the investigation after the club rejected the transfer claim. Terzi was released a few hours after being detained, and no restrictions were reportedly imposed on him. by Linda Ikeji at 11/08/2026 12:21 PM…

…respectful, focused on his studies and stayed away from cultism. Promise, who is also a footballer, said he initially thought his classmates were calling him to witness an engagement ceremony after hearing students shouting, "say yes." He said he was shocked when he discovered that his mother had brought a goat specif…

Uruguay have appointed football legend Diego Forlán as their new head coach, with the former striker taking charge of La Celeste following the departure of Marcelo Bielsa. Forlán returns to the national team in a new role after enjoying a legendary playing career with Uruguay. The 47-year-old will be hoping to use his…

…Europe’s UEFA, North and Central America’s CONCACAF and Asia’s AFC — accusing the world football boss of breaking trust “through deception”. But Trump backed Infantino, who awarded the US president a “FIFA Peace Prize” at the World Cup draw ceremony last year. “FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason…

Nigerian football stakeholders remain divided over calls for the suspension of the Nigeria Football Federation elections, even as former internationals point to the country’s recent setbacks in continental football as evidence of a system in need of urgent reform, The PUNCH reports. Former Dream Team star Abiodun Obafe…

…in your Google feed!Harry Kane has been crowned Europe's top scorer for the 2025/2026 football season, winning the European Golden Shoe ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal after finishing the Bundesliga campaign with 36 goals for Bayern Munich.The award marks Kane's second Golden Shoe, having also claimed the honou…