September 2025

Yeray Álvarez handed 10-month UEFA Ban For Doping Violation

Yeray Álvarez handed 10-month UEFA Ban For Doping Violation

September 8, 2025 2:04 pm

Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Álvarez has been suspended for ten months by UEFA after testing positive for a banned substance during a routine anti-doping check. The test was carried out in May 2025, following Bilbao’s Europa League semi-final first leg against Manchester United.

UEFA’s disciplinary panel confirmed on Monday that Álvarez had returned a positive result for Canrenone, a diuretic listed as a prohibited substance by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Though the chemical is often linked to masking agents, UEFA ruled that the violation was non-intentional.

In its decision, the governing body cited Álvarez’s explanation that he had accidentally ingested …

Oliseh Warns South Africa Of Sanctions In Mokoena Case

Oliseh Warns South Africa Of Sanctions In Mokoena Case

September 8, 2025 1:41 pm

Former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has added his voice to the growing debate around the eligibility of South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, warning that Bafana Bafana “are in trouble” if the allegations are upheld.

The controversy centers on whether Mokoena should have been suspended for the match in March 2025 due to accumulated yellow cards. If FIFA finds that South Africa fielded an ineligible player, the consequences could be severe.

“The Football Association is responsible for ensuring that only eligible players are fielded,” Oliseh said. “If a team fields an ineligible player and …

Australia’s Mushroom Killer Erin Patterson Gets 33-Year Term

September 8, 2025 8:25 am

An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, has been sentenced to a minimum of 33 years in prison for murdering three elderly relatives with a meal laced with deadly death cap mushrooms, in a case that shocked the world and became known as the Leongatha mushroom murders.

The 50-year-old was found guilty in July of killing her mother-in-law, Gail Patterson, father-in-law, Donald Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, after serving them individual portions of Beef Wellington at her home in Leongatha, Victoria, in 2023. She was also convicted of the attempted murder of Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson, who survived.

Delivering the sentence …

Nigeria Urges Oil Workers To Call Off Strike Over Dangote

Nigeria Urges Oil Workers To Call Off Strike Over Dangote

September 8, 2025 7:56 am

Nigeria’s government is scrambling to avert a strike that could paralyze the nation’s fuel supply, appealing to the country’s petroleum workers’ union to stand down while officials seek a negotiated solution.

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has vowed to begin a nationwide strike on Monday, September 8, in protest against what it calls anti-union policies at the Dangote Group. The dispute centers on claims that drivers hauling compressed natural gas (CNG) for the company have been barred from joining industry unions.

Labour Minister Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi urged NUPENG to rescind its decision, warning that disruption …

Tottenham’s Owners Insist Club Not For Sale Amid Bids

Tottenham’s Owners Insist Club Not For Sale Amid Bids

September 8, 2025 7:34 am

Tottenham Hotspur moved swiftly on Sunday night to shut down speculation of a takeover, declaring the Premier League club “not for sale” after receiving two unsolicited approaches.

The denial comes days after the sudden resignation of Daniel Levy, the club’s executive chairman and one of English football’s most polarizing figures. His exit after nearly a quarter century in charge fueled rumors that a sale might be imminent.

In a statement, the board said ENIC Sports & Developments Holdings, Tottenham’s controlling shareholder, had “unequivocally rejected” preliminary overtures from two separate groups. One was from PCP International Finance Limited, linked to financier …

Konaté: Mbappé Won’t Stop Calling Me About Madrid Move

September 7, 2025 12:18 pm

Ibrahima Konaté has revealed in a light-hearted comment that his close friend and French teammate Kylian Mbappé has been “pressuring” him to join Real Madrid following the striker’s sensational move to the Spanish capital.

The Liverpool defender joked: “Mbappé pressuring me to join Real Madrid? He calls me every two hours!” While delivered with humor, the remark reflects just how influential Mbappé’s transfer has been on conversations among France’s national team stars.

Mbappé, who finally sealed his long-anticipated switch to Real Madrid earlier this year, has wasted no time making an impact on and off the pitch. His presence at …

Ronaldo Sets Record With Sixth World Cup Qualifying Campaign

Ronaldo Sets Record With Sixth World Cup Qualifying Campaign

September 7, 2025 11:53 am

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again etched his name deeper into football history. With Portugal’s latest campaign for the 2026 World Cup, the 39-year-old forward has now featured in six different qualifying cycles—a remarkable testament to both his longevity and relentless hunger for the game.

It all began two decades ago, when a young Ronaldo, still at the dawn of his international career, helped guide Portugal through the qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. From there, he became a fixture not just in world football’s grandest tournaments, but also in the very journey to get there. Over the years, …

Mbappé On Ballon D’Or Debate: From Lamine Yamal To Dembélé

Mbappé On Ballon D’Or Debate: From Lamine Yamal To Dembélé

September 7, 2025 11:41 am

Kylian Mbappé has spoken about the upcoming Ballon d’Or race, offering his candid thoughts on some of the leading contenders for football’s most prestigious individual prize. His comments come at a time when the award, once dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for more than a decade, has become an open contest shaped by new stars and shifting allegiances.

When asked about Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who has dazzled Europe with his precocious talent, Mbappé was careful not to overstate his view: “Lamine Yamal winning the Ballon d’Or? He’s a Barcelona player, we cannot say anything.” The French …

France Enters Crisis Mode Again Despite Avoidable Path

France Enters Crisis Mode Again Despite Avoidable Path

September 7, 2025 10:55 am

“It was a question famously asked by Charles de Gaulle: ‘How can anyone govern a country with 246 varieties of cheese?’ Six decades later, France seems no closer to an answer.

Prime Minister François Bayrou, less than a year into his tenure, faces a confidence vote in parliament that could make him the fourth premier to fall within just 20 months. His political survival rests on winning backing for a €44 billion savings plan that scraps two public holidays and freezes spending. Bayrou has warned that the reforms are essential for “national survival,” stressing that France’s debt grows by €12 …

South Korea Secures Release Talks After US Hyundai Raid

South Korea Secures Release Talks After US Hyundai Raid

September 7, 2025 10:42 am

South Korea’s government announced it has completed negotiations with the United States to secure the release of hundreds of its citizens detained during a sweeping immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia.

Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik said that once the necessary administrative procedures are finalized, a chartered plane will be dispatched to bring the workers home. He added that Seoul is also reviewing visa policies to prevent similar incidents, stressing the government’s responsibility to safeguard its nationals abroad.

The raid, conducted last Friday by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), resulted in the detention of 475 …

Japan PM Ishiba Resigns Following Election Setbacks

Japan PM Ishiba Resigns Following Election Setbacks

September 7, 2025 10:30 am

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishib announced his resignation on Sunday, less than a year after taking office, following two bruising election defeats that cost his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) its long-held dominance.

The decision comes a day before the LDP was due to meet to consider a leadership vote that could have forced him out. Instead, Ishiba pre-empted the challenge by stepping aside, saying the timing was right after securing a trade deal with Washington.

“Now that a conclusion has been reached in the negotiations concerning the US tariff measures, I believe this is precisely the appropriate time,” the 68-year-old …

Chelsea Add Ballon d’Or Clause To Estêvão Willian Deal

Chelsea Add Ballon d’Or Clause To Estêvão Willian Deal

September 6, 2025 4:54 pm

Chelsea’s ambitious recruitment of Brazilian wonderkid Estêvão Willian has taken on an intriguing dimension, with reports confirming that the €65 million package agreed with Palmeiras includes a special clause tied to football’s most prestigious individual accolade — the Ballon d’Or.

According to sources close to the deal, Palmeiras will receive an additional bonus if Estêvão, widely regarded as one of South America’s brightest teenage talents, goes on to win the Ballon d’Or during his career. The inclusion of such a clause highlights Chelsea’s long-term belief in the winger’s potential to develop into one of the world’s elite players.

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