Author: Rashaad Harris

Brazilian forward Neymar Jr has agreed a deal to join Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal this ongoing summer transfer window.According to L’Equipe, Neymar has reached an agreement to join the Saudi Arabian club. He is set to sign a two year contract.The fee for Neymar is in the region of £90 million. His contract is reportedly worth a whooping £138 million.Al-Hilal previously presented a £259 million bid for Neymar’s Paris Saint-Germain teammate Mbappe which was turned down by the youngster.Neymar was linked with a loan deal to Laliga champions Barcelona this current summer transfer window but the deal didn’t materialize…

Kepa Arrizabalaga has officially joined Real Madrid on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea.According to Sky Sports, the 28-year-old Spanish shot-stopper, who moved to the Blues from Athletic Bilbao in August 2018 for £71.6 million, has a deal with Los Blancos through June 2024. Thibaut Courtois suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury during training exercise on Thursday, which is expected to keep him out for the most of the season.A statement on Real’s official website said: “Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC have agreed on the loan of the player Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is linked to the club this…

According to Mr Richard Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary to Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, the Governor is still recovering in a German hospital. This is coming on the back of a video of the governor walking in what appeared to be an airport environment with a helicopter in the background led to speculation that he had returned from his medical leave abroad. However, the CPS in his response to the video clarified that the video was not recent, but rather recorded during the election campaign.His words: “Our attention has been drawn to a recent video circulating on social media,…

Chelsea have agreed a British record fee for Brighton star Moises Caicedo, according to stunning reports. The Blues are understood to be paying an initial £100 million, plus £15 million in performance-related add-ons. The agreement between Chelsea and Brighton comes after Liverpool agreed a £111 million deal for the midfielder. But the player opted against moving to Anfield as he preferred a switch to Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea finally agreeing a deal with Brighton having had their previous offers rejected this summer. Chelsea will break the British record twice this year following the signing of Enzo Fernandez, who cost £107 million from Benfica. The…

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to integrate Kylian Mbappé back into the first-team squad, according to reports.The France captain’s future at the club has seemed uncertain following links with a move to Real Madrid and reports earlier this week that he was frozen out of senior training. Mbappé was told to stay away after he refused to activate an option to extend his current contract to 2025, meaning the superstar would be free to negotiate a free transfer to foreign clubs in January. He was not involved as PSG began their Ligue 1 campaign in underwhelming fashion with a goalless draw…

Mauricio Pochettino’s reign as Chelsea manager began on a bright note as the Blues held Liverpool to a 1-1 in Sunday’s Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.It was the Reds who took the lead through Luis Diaz as calmly converted a through pass from Mohamed Salah to silence the home supporters.However, Axel Disasi opened his goal account as he levelled before the break to the delight of the fans and the Blues were then on top for the entire second half.Chelsea had Liverpool pinned back in their own half for much of the second period, Nicolas Jackson going close to…

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, has welcomed another child with his wife, Taiye Jesudun.The baby arrived on Saturday, August 12, 2023, on Awoniyi’s birthday anniversary.Awoniyi shared posts of his family and friends congratulating him on the new addition to his family via his Instagram story.Recall that Awoniyi and his wife welcomed their first child, a boy named Emmanuel, on October 16, 2020, two years after they got married in June 2018. The Nottingham Forest forward came on in the second half and got a goal back for his side who were trailing 2-0 to Arsenal at the…

On Saturday, President Bola Tinubu expressed his commitment to strengthening security and law enforcement agencies, along with bettering the well-being of personnel. This effort aims to effectively tackle security challenges and related issues nationwide. The assurance was given by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, representing the President, during the Passing Out Parade of the 5th Regular Course at the Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil, Kano.He said: “This administration is committed to implementing effective measures to combat the security challenges in Nigeria and our synergy is the surest ticket to that destiny. We are implementing a comprehensive approach that focuses on key areas.“First,…

During the 57th annual convention and 67th anniversary of The Gospel Faith Mission International held at Gospel City in Ogun State, former President Olusegun Obasanjo emphasized that Nigerian elections are plagued by corruption. He encouraged Christians to engage actively in politics to bring about transparency and integrity.Addressing the theme of ‘The Roles of the Church in Nation Building at a Time Like This’, Obasanjo highlighted that during periods of insecurity, hopelessness, poverty, and depression, circumstances that are unfavorable for livelihood, the church should step forward as a transformative force, analogous to the salt of the world.His words: “The foundation of…

Former world heavyweight championAnthony Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius inside seven rounds at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday.Helenius surprised when he took Joshua into the second half of their contest but then with a single shot, a huge right cross to the jaw, Joshua ended his efforts, dropping him heavily at 1-27 of the seventh round.Joshua was due to renew hostilities with old rival Dillan Whyte on this show. But that bout had to be cancelled after Whyte returned adverse analytic findings in the pre-fight anti-doping protocols.It left Joshua looking for a replacement opponent at just a week’s…