England’s Football Association said it had received assurances from Saudi Arabia that LGBTQ fans would be “safe and welcome” at the 2034 World Cup, explaining its support for the successful bid from the Gulf state. FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that the Middle East nation would host the tournament, underlining the kingdom’s growing influence in world…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Vinicius Junior has been crowned The Best FIFA men’s player of the year. The Brazilian picked up the individual honour ahead of Rodri, Jude Bellingham and other players during the award ceremony held in Doha on Monday night. Rodri had beaten Vinicius to the 2024 Ballon d’Or prize in October. The…
Chelsea star, Mykhailo Mudryk has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance. Claims in his native Ukraine suggested that an ‘A’ sample provided by the winger was found to be positive. Mudryk is still awaiting the result of a ‘B’ sample and could face a lengthy ban if it is returned positive. According to the…
Nigerian star, Ademola Lookman has been named the African Player of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Confederation of African Football Awards. The announcement was made during a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, celebrating the finest talents in African football. The Atalanta forward had a sensational year, dazzling fans with his incredible skill, blistering pace,…
Nigeria’s Super Falcon goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been crowned the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards. This solidifies her reputation as one of the finest shot-stoppers in world football. The Paris FC and Super Falcons goalkeeper was honoured during the grand ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night, after a phenomenal…
China on Friday jailed former Premier League star and men’s national coach Li Tie for 20 years for bribery, snaring one of the country’s greatest football figures in a sweeping government crackdown on corruption in sport. President Xi Jinping has waged an unrelenting campaign against deep-seated official corruption since coming to power over a decade…
A former football star has become the President of Georgia as the ruling party consolidates its grip on power. Ex-Premier League and Manchester City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili, 53, easily won the vote given the Georgian Dream party’s control of a 300-seat electoral college that replaced direct presidential elections in 2017. Georgian Dream retained control of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into the alleged abuse of office and diversion of funds in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a letter written to the National Sports Commission (NSC) dated November 28, 2024 and seen by TheCable, the anti-graft agency has asked the commission to furnish it…
A fan of English football club Arsenal has allegedly been shot dead by a security guard while celebrating the team’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United in Uganda. The incident occurred at a restaurant in Lukaya town, about 100 km (62 miles) from the capital Kampala, towards the end of the match, which saw Jurien…
Crystal Palace captain, Marc Guéhi, is under scrutiny from the Football Association after writing another “Jesus loves you” on his rainbow armband during a match against Ipswich Town on Tuesday. The England international had similarly inscribed “I love Jesus” on his armband in the previous game against Newcastle. His action prompted the FA to remind…
