Football

French International footballer, Karim Benzema has called it a quit with Real Madrid. A popular Journalist, Fabrizio Romano, twitted on his official Twitter handle confirming Benzema’s walking away from the Spanish club after spending 14yrs with them. According to AFP reports, the 35yrs professional signed a deal ending his carrier with Real Madrid today. There were speculations that the professional forward has gotten himself a better deal in Saudi Arabia where he is planning to move.

The Super Eagles will set up camp in Lagos for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra leone. The encounter is slated for the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, Monrovia on Sunday, June 18. The stadium has an artificial turf, so the Nigeria Football Federation has made arrangements for the team to train at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan which has a similar playing surface.

Manchester City Striker Erling Halaand has bagged the Premier League Player of the Year award after a wonderful season this year. He was also named Premier League Hublot Young Player Of the Season to complete a magnificent double for the City forward. He has already won the 2023 Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award and has also been shortlisted for the PFA Player of the Season and PFA Young Player of the Season prizes.

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has finally committed his future to the club after signing a new 4-year contract. The club and Saka have reached an agreement on principle since Feb, and now the club has secured the signature of the young talisman. Saka has taken to the club’s Twitter handle to express his relationship with the club.

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry insisted that Paris Saint Germain forward, Lionel Messi is not their problem. Henry disclosed this while expressing his disappointment at PSG fans for booing Messi as his situation in the club becomes noxious. Recall, Messi was recently booed by PSG faithful during his first game after his suspension by the club, when they defeated Ajaccio 5-0 last Saturday.

Pep Guardiola insisted revenge was not his motivation as he prepares Manchester City for their Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid. He says his players must be careful not to fall into the trap of revenge for last year's UEFA Champions League semi-final defeat to Real Madrid. City were beaten by the Spanish giants in their last encounter and the opportunity to make amends has presented itself.