Football

Paris Saint-Germain will announce the signing of Neymar from Barcelona on Wednesday, reports from Europe has said. The 25-year-old Brazillian has been in the centre of a rumoured world record breaking deal from the Camp Nou to the Ligue 1 outfit in recent times. Reports claimed Neymar has agreed a six-year …

Nigeria are looking to hire a foreign goalkeeping coach to help train up a suitable stand-in for the ailing Carl Ikeme, as they prepare for crunch World Cup 2018 qualifiers. The Super Eagles are flying high at the top of their qualifying group, with a maximum six points from two …

Barcelona forward Neymar has reportedly agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain over a six-year contract. According to reports, the Brazillian will earn a whopping £500,000 per week should he eventual join the Ligue 1 side. According to Carlos Carpio of Marca, Neymar’s father recently met with PSG sporting director Antero Henrique and board member …

Chelsea forward Pedro was taken to hospital with a possible concussion after colliding with Arsenal’s goalkeeper during the Blues’ 3-0 preseason win over their London rivals in Beijing on Saturday. The 29-year-old Spaniard was left reeling on the ground with a bloodied face inside the first half hour of the …

Sevilla captain Vicente Iborra became 2016 Premier League champions Leicester City’s second signing of the close season after inking a four-year deal on Thursday. The 29-year-old defensive midfielder enjoyed a hugely successful four-year spell at Sevilla, lifting the Europa League trophy on three occasions. Leicester know Iborra well as he …

The Super Eagles have dropped to the 39th spot from 38th in the July FIFA World Rankings. The rankings table on FIFA’s website on Thursday indicated that Nigeria now has 715 points as against 730 it had in the June rankings. The ranking also saw the national team become sixth …

Arsenal agreed a deal to sign France striker Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon for a reported club-record 60 million euros ($68m, £52.56m), the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday. The transfer fee is also a new record sale for the Ligue 1 outfit, while Arsenal said the 26-year-old had signed a …

The Finland FA have handed a six-match ban to Nigerian striker Gbolahan Salami. Salami was handed a straight red card deep into injury time of his side KuPS’s 2-1 loss at home to Mariehamn on June 4. The Nigerian vehemently protested a disallowed goal, directing his anger at referee Jani …

A former international, Edema Fuludu, says the absence of Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo will not make any difference in the Super Eagles formation when they play South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Sunday. The Eagles will host the South African national team at Uyo in the ongoing qualifiers for the …

Former champion Stan Wawrinka became the oldest French Open semi-finalist in 32 years on Wednesday when he brushed aside Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-3, 6-1. Swiss third seed Wawrinka, the 2015 title winner, has not lost a set on his way to a third successive semi-final in Paris. The 32-year-old is …