Football Legend Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has called on UEFA to ‘review’ Champions League qualification rules ahead of a possible Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur slated to hold by end of this month. The 2025 Europa League final appears to be an all-English clash between the Red Devils and Spurs.

Football expert, Mark Goldbridge has expressed reservation with Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand for supporting Lamine Yamal to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or for the year. Ferdinand had thrown his weight behind Yamal for the win of this year’s Ballon d’Or award. Accordingly, the Englishman made the observation following Barcelona’s Champions League semi-final first leg that ended in 3-3 draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday.

President Bola Tinubu on Monday congratulated Remo Stars Football Club on winning the 2024–2025 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) title. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described the club’s victory as a milestone achievement that shined a spotlight on Ikenne and Ogun. The President noted the team's historic triumph, coming just four years after Remo Stars’ promotion to the elite league, was a testament to the hard work, discipline, and indomitable spirit of the players, coaching crew, and management. President Tinubu commended the team’s resilience and perseverance, particularly after three previous near-misses in their quest for the league title.

Manchester United legend, Roy Keane, has hinted that outgoing Manchester United midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, could join the Red Devils after leaving Manchester City as a free agent this summer. The 33-year-old Belgium international has made public of his plan exit from Manchester City latest by the end of this season.

Nigeria’ Flying Eagles has floored Morak FC 2-1 in a final test of strength before proceeding for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Kparobo Arierhi and Precious Benjamin were on target for the Flying Eagles in the game. Aliyu Zubairu’s side will depart for Cairo, Egypt come Sunday.
Accordingly, the seven-time champions will lock horns in two friendlies in Cairo before the start of the U-20 AFCON.