Mikel Obi joins Middlesbrough until end of season

Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, 31, has signed for Championship club Middlesbrough on a short term deal until the end of the season.

The former Chelsea midfielder who became a free agent in November after a two-year spell with Tianjin Teda in China passed his medical with Tony Pulis’ side without a hitch after agreeing on personal terms.

Mikel who won both the Champions League and Europa League with Chelsea told the club’s website: ‘For me, it’s looking at the project.

Usain Bolt retires from football after only 2 matches

Record holding athlete, Usain Bolt has retired from football after failing to agree a contract with Australian side Central Coast Mariners late last year after a trial.

“I don’t want to say it wasn’t dealt with properly, but I think we went about it, not the way we should and you learn your lesson, you live and you learn,” he said.

Serena Williams crashes out of Australian Open 2019

Serena Williams has crashed out of Australian Open 2019 after a surprise loss to Karolina Pliskova in a three set thriller.

The American tennis star will have to wait for a record-tying 24th grand slam title after she failed to capitalize on four match points in the Australian Open quarterfinals.

Karolina Pliskova defeated Williams 6-4 4-6 7-5, the second time the Czech has toppled the legendary American at a major, after the 2016 US Open.

Jose Mourinho secures new job as TV pundit with BeIN Sports

Jose Mourinho has secured his first job since being sacked as Manchester United coach after joining BeIN Sports as a pundit.

The broadcaster announced on Thursday that ‘the Special One’ will be an analyst for Chelsea’s Premier League trip to Arsenal on January 19 as well as Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s Asian Cup group-stage tie on January 17 on the Qatari channel’s broadcasts in the Middle East and North Africa.

Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United in December after the club’s worst start to a season since 1990 and won three trophies during his two-and-a-half year tenure at Old Trafford.

“Jose is one of the greatest football managers of all time, and we hope that his expert analysis and charismatic personality will be enjoyed by our millions of viewers,” a beIN spokesman said in a statement.

Pires backs former teammate, Thierry Henry to overcome difficult start at Monaco

Arsenal legend Robert Pires is confident former teammate Thierry Henry will overcome his early struggles as AS Monaco manager and be successful.

Henry, who was appointed by the Ligue 1 side last month, has endured a difficult start. He has taken charge of five games and is yet to taste victory with Monaco drawing two and losing three.

In midweek, he supervised Monaco’s worst ever home defeat in Europe as they were humiliated 4-0 by Club Brugge in the Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s employees can’t disclose his private life affairs until 70 years after his death

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best and biggest football player in the world, but as big as the 33-year-old superstar is, he likes to keep his private life VERY PRIVATE.

Der Spiegel’s latest round of Football Leaks have emerged online and Cristiano Ronaldo is in the direct firing line.

The 33-year-old Portuguese footballer has his entire household employees sign a 70-year non-disclosure agreement.

Manchester United may sack Mourinho on Saturday if he loses to Newcastle

English club, Manchester United sits comfortably on the 10th position in the Premier League Table, and they are really far behind the rest of their top rivals, which include Manchester City, who are currently on top of the table, Liverpool, 2nd, Chelsea, 3rd, Tottenham, 4th, Arsenal, 5th.

On Tuesday night, they settled for a goalless draw with Valencia in the Champions League, days after they lost to West Ham 3 – 1, and got knocked out by Championship club Derby in the Carabao Cup.

Man.United has been poor this season with only one victory in five games, they’ll welcome Newcastle to Old Trafford on Saturday, and if they eventually lose to the upcoming game coach, Jose Mourinho may get into a serious trouble.

Real Madrid Is The Richest Football Club In The World

Real Madrid beats English club, Manchester United and rivals Barcelona to become the richest club in the world.

After winning a third consecutive Champions League in May – to take their tally to 13 – the Galacticos banked revenues of an astonishing £659m in 2017-18.

That represented a rise of £60m from the previous year, when they had fallen narrowly behind United in the revenue list.

“Nigerians made 2018 World Cup unforgettable” – FIFA praises Nigeria

About 50 days after the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament was concluded, FIFA has reckoned that the Russia hosted mundial was a successful phenomena football fiesta.

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino on Thursday wrote a letter to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) stating that the success of the 21st FIFA World Cup could not be distanced from Nigeria’s participation in the June-July mundial.

Cristiano Ronaldo Unfollows Real Madrid On Social Media

Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has cut ties with his former club, Real Madrid after Juventus transfer.

Ronaldo completed a shock move to the Old Lady in July, bringing to an end his nine-year stay at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Alex Iwobi signs new four-year deal with Arsenal which will keep him at Emirates until 2022 (Photos)

Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi who plays for Premier League club Arsenal has signed a new four-year contract which will keep him at Emirates until 2022.

New Arsenal boss Unai Emery is reportedly planning for the future, and sees the 22-year-old featuring in his long-term plans.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme announces retirement from football after battle with Acute Leukamia

Nigerian Super Eagles' goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme has announced his retirement from football following his 12-month battle with Acute Leukamia.

Photo: Ahmed Musa and his wife, Julie, welcome baby boy!

Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa and his second wife, Julie, have welcomed their first child, a boy. This will be Julie's first child and Ahmed's third child as he already has two children from his first wife, Jemila.

Ronaldo to make Serie A Debut in August

Cristiano Ronaldo will kick his first ball in Serie A at Chievo on the weekend of August 18/19 when new club Juventus begin their bid for a record eighth straight league title.

As the fixture list for the 2018-19 season of the Italian championship was announced on Thursday, all eyes were the start of the superstar’s new adventure after his 100 million euros move from European champions Real Madrid.

Ahmed Musa`s goal against Iceland ranked 8th best goal out of the169 goals scored at 2018 World Cup

Super Eagles winger, Ahmed Musa's goal has been ranked the eighth best of the 169 goals scored at the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia.



The 25-year-old who plays for English team Leicester City scored the only two goals in second group stage clash between Nigeria and Iceland.

Arsenal Coach Hold Talks With Alex Iwobi As His Contract Is Set To Improved

Arsenal and Nigeria striker, Alex Iwobi has agreed to a new five-year deal that will keep him at Arsenal until 2023. Iwobi was linked to Serie A side Lazio, but reports in England yesterday said the Super Eagles striker will signed when the Gunners return from the pre-season tour of Singapore.

“Use Your Brain” – Scholes Tells Pogba

Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has urged Paul Pogba to use his brain if he wants to achieve success at the club.

Scholes made this known in an interview with beIN Sports on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old Pogba made a sensational return from Juventus in 2016 and has struggled to replicate the kind of form that saw United splash then-world record 89 million pounds to bring him back.

Arsenal`s Chief Executive Set To Dump The Gunners For AC Milan

Arsenal’s chief executive Ivan Gazidis is set to join AC Milan as executive director in September.

Milan have recently been taken over by an American hedge fund called Elliot Management and it is understood Gazidis is the man they wish to come in.

World Cup Winners Party With Ronaldinho And Floyd Mayweather In Miami

World Cup Winners Party With Ronaldinho And Floyd Mayweather In Miami

Benjamin Mendy and Ousmane Dembele are enjoying some time off after being part of France’s successful World Cup squad and the pair were at LIV nightclub in Miami on Sunday night, where they partied with former boxer Floyd Mayweather.

I Want To Return To Juventus To Play With Ronaldo – Pogba Tells Manchester United

World Cup winner, Paul Pogba has told Manchester United bosses that he wants a return to former club Juventus.

Pogba reportedly made the demand through his agent, Mino Raiola.

Pogba, alongside the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and N’Golo Kante, played a key role in ensuring that France won the World Cup in Russia earlier in the month, for the second time ever.