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January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Kofi Adams Pledges Support for Retired Footballers’ Welfare

Kofi Adams, Ghana’s Minister-designate for Sports and Recreation, has vowed to improve the welfare of retired footballers, should he be confirmed by Parliament. During his vetting by the Appointments Committee on January 30, 2025, Adams expressed his concern about the financial

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Ghana Appoints Winfried Schäfer as Technical Advisor for Black Stars

Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced significant changes to the Black Stars' technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in March. German tactician Winfried Anton Schäfer has been appointed as Technical Advisor to

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Real Madrid to Face Champions League Play-offs Despite Brest Victory

Brest, France - Real Madrid secured a comfortable victory over Brest with a Rodrygo double and a Jude Bellingham goal, but it wasn't enough to secure an automatic place in the Champions League round of 16. Despite the win, results elsewhere

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Pelpuo, Sam George, Ablakwa, and Other Ministers-Designate to Appear for Vetting Today

Eight ministers-designate, including Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, the Minister-designate for the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, are set to undergo vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Pelpuo’s vetting will begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by Ibrahim Murtala

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Abramovich Avoided Millions in Taxes Using Superyacht Leasing Scam

In December 2011, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s superyacht, Eclipse, was chartered out to a British Virgin Islands-based company for the festive season. But photos from Christmas Day that year revealed Abramovich himself aboard the yacht, enjoying the warm Caribbean sun. This

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Radja Nainggolan Arrested In Cocaine Trafficking Investigation

Brussels, Belgium - Belgian footballer Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of a large-scale investigation into cocaine trafficking. The 36-year-old was among several individuals apprehended by Belgian police during raids conducted across the country on Monday morning. The Brussels prosecutor's

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Former Premier League Referee David Coote Reveals He Hid His Sexuality Due to Fear of Abuse

London, England - Former Premier League referee David Coote has revealed that he hid his sexuality throughout his career due to fears of homophobic abuse. Coote, 42, who officiated over 100 top-flight matches, stated that the pressures of his job

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Clash of Titans: Ivory Coast to Face Cameroon in Thrilling Afcon 2025 Group F Showdown

Ivory Coast, the defending champions, are set to face off against Cameroon in a highly anticipated group stage match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), scheduled to be held in Morocco. The draw, held in Rabat, placed the Elephants

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Amorim: Rashford’s Attitude Not Good Enough, Would Pick Goalkeeping Coach Over Him

Manchester, England - Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made a surprising admission, stating that he would rather select his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach over Marcus Rashford for the matchday squad due to the forward's perceived lack of effort. Rashford has been

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025

Leicester City Stun Tottenham with Comeback Win

London, England - Tottenham Hotspur suffered a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat as Leicester City staged a remarkable comeback to climb out of the relegation zone. Richarlison gave Spurs an early lead, heading in a cross from Pedro Porro. However, Leicester