Football

Nigeria's men's and women's flag football teams are celebrating a landmark achievement after clinching both titles at the inaugural African Flag Football Championships held in Cairo, Egypt. The competition took place over two days, from Friday, June 20, to Saturday, June 21. The men's team claimed a nail-biting 13-12 victory over hosts Egypt in the final, overcoming the pressure of a lively home crowd at the Club One Stadium in Maadi. The atmosphere was electric, with dignitaries including Egypt's Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr Ashraf Sobhi, in attendance.

Saudi Pro League giants, Al-Nassr has disclosed the future of their main Portuguese International, Cristiano Ronaldo at the club. The club’s sporting director, Fernando Hierro, made the positive remarks about Ronaldo this afternoon while fielding question on whether he is leaving or staying at the Saudi club.

Marc Cucurella said the fans deserved the trophy just as much as the players after Chelsea beat Real Betis 4-1 to win another European title. Chelsea had to work hard for the win. They were losing at halftime, but came back strong in the second half with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho, and Moises Caicedo to turn the game around. Cucurella was thrilled to lift the trophy and said it was for the loyal fans who support the team wherever they go. ‘We came through tough moments and I think the fans deserve this moment as well,’ Marc opened, speaking after post-match celebrations on the pitch and in the dressing room.

With the summer transfer window fast approaching, top European clubs are ramping up preparations. Behind the scenes, teams are busy scouting potential signings and reviewing their budgets in anticipation of the upcoming window. Managers, sporting directors, and recruitment teams are actively evaluating their squads and exploring the market for possible additions. The summer window typically sees an influx of available players, with clubs having more financial flexibility compared to other periods. As speculation intensifies, here are some of the most talked-about transfer developments making headlines.

Luka Modric's exit from Real Madrid signals the close of a remarkable chapter in the club's history. Although many fans, and some within the club, hoped the Croatian legend would stay for at least one more season, a report from AS has revealed the reasoning behind the decision not to extend his contract. Behind the emotional tributes and heartfelt goodbyes lies a carefully considered strategy by Real Madrid’s leadership. While there were internal advocates for keeping Modric, the prevailing sentiment was that now is the right time for change. Real Madrid is undergoing a generational transition in midfield, a shift the club feels must happen without Modric’s continued presence. The focus is now firmly on youth. Promising talents like Arda Güler and Nico Paz are being prepared to take on greater responsibilities, either immediately or in the near future.

Liverpool has reportedly initiated talks with Bournemouth over a deal for left-back Milos Kerkez, signaling a proactive start to their summer transfer activity under new manager Arne Slot. The Reds are also closing in on their first signing of the window, with Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong undergoing the first phase of his medical on Sunday. The right-sided defender is expected to finalize his move in the coming days. However, Liverpool isn’t stopping there. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the club has made contact with Bournemouth regarding Kerkez, who has dropped hints about a potential move to Anfield in recent weeks.