Author: David Great

Son to leave Tottenham after 10 years

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is a target for Saudi Arabian clubs and Spurs could choose to cash in on the 32-year-old South Korean as they look to generate transfer funds. (Telegraph) Inter Milan have have made contact with Como manager Cesc Fabregas about the former Spain midfielder taking over as their new manager following the departure of Simone Inzaghi. (Sky Sports Italia – in Italian) Inzaghi has been linked to a Saudi Arabia club. Italian media reported that Inzaghi will join Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal and will lead them in the Club World Cup in the United States. (Chronicle…

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Chimezie Felix Ewulum was remanded by Justice Dada and his case was adjourned

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, arraigned one Ewulum Chimeze Felix on an 11-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, stealing, possession of fraudulent documents and forgery to the tune of N23,500,280 (twenty-three million, five hundred naira two hundred and eighty kobo) before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Chimeze allegedly promised to help the petitioner obtain a United Kingdom visa, work permit as well as a certificate of sponsorship to travel abroad. He, however, allegedly reneged on his promise…

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CDS issues warning to Nigerians against aiding terrorists

Nigeria’s Defence Chief of Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday proposed that the West African country build fences across its borders to curb insecurity. Nigeria’s military has been strained by widespread security issues, particularly a 16-year insurgency in the northeast led by Islamist militant group Boko Haram and its offshoot Islamic State West Africa Province. Security forces and civilians have been attacked and killed and tens of thousands of people have been displaced. Musa, who spoke at a security conference in the capital Abuja, said “border management is very critical,” citing Pakistan’s 1,350 km (839 miles) fence with Afghanistan and…

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Kelleher blunder costs Liverpool in 3-3 Newcastle draw

Brentford have signed goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool on a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old will replace Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken, who joined Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on a three-year deal. Kelleher’s contract also includes an option for a 12-month extension, with British media valuing the deal at around 18 million pounds ($24.35 million). “I am very pleased to welcome Caoimhin to Brentford. We have scouted him in the past and were aware that he had a year to go on his contract with Liverpool this summer,” Brentford’s Director of Football Phil Giles said.…

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Simone Inzaghi walks past the Champions League trophy after Inter Milan were humiliated by PSG in Munich

Simone Inzaghi has resigned as manager of Inter Milan, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, after a humiliating 5-0 loss in the Champions League final against Paris St Germain capped a trophyless season. Inter suffered a dismal end to their campaign with Saturday’s thrashing in Munich coming after they finished second in Serie A, one point behind champions Napoli, and were knocked out in the Coppa Italia semi-finals 4–1 on aggregate by city rivals AC Milan. Inter face a race against time to appoint a new manager before the Club World Cup, with their campaign getting underway against Mexican…

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Chelsea captain Reece James lifts the UEFA Conference League trophy as his team celebrates their seventh European trophy

Chelsea came from one goal down to beat Real Betis and win the club’s first UEFA Conference League final played at the Tarczynski Arena in Poland. Cole Palmer who was named Player of the Match assisted Chelsea’s equalizing goal that was headed past Adrian in Betis goal by Enzo Fernandes. Palmer crossed another ball for Nicholas Jackson to put the Blues in front before goals by Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo secured victory for Chelsea. The UEFA Conference League is Chelsea’s first trophy under Enzo Maresca and the new ownership since Roman Abramovich sold the club. Betis went in 1-0…

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Wema bank staff, four others arraigned for bank fraud by EFCC in Lagos

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 23, 2025 arraigned the trio of Samuel Ihechukwu, Fabian Chizaram and Kingsley Kelechi Ejim, who are employees of one of the first generation bank, before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. They were arraigned alongside their accomplices, Hanna Okunlola Adesokan, Hamza Zakariya, Achionu Chukwuka Ubaku and Sunday Osademe on an eight-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence to the tune of N8.5bn (eight billion, five million naira only). One of the counts reads: “That you…

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Ivan Toney has scored 22 goals in 29 league appearances for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli

England coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday recalled striker Ivan Toney to the England squad after an impressive season with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli and Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah earned his first call up to the national team. Arsenal fullback Ben White and West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen were left out as Tuchel named a 26-man squad for the World Cup qualifier against Andorra on June 7 and a friendly three days later against Senegal. England coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday recalled striker Ivan Toney to the England squad after an impressive season with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli and…

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Tottenham Hotspur's Brennan Johnson celebrates with teammates after the full time whistle

Brennan Johnson’s bundled first-half goal helped Tottenham Hotspur win a scrappy Europa League final 1-0 against Manchester United on Wednesday as they cast aside their domestic woes to earn a berth in next year’s Champions League. It was Tottenham’s first silverware since the 2008 League Cup and their first European trophy since 1984, but the fourth time they had beaten United this season. Johnson scored in the 42nd minute when United’s defence crumbled as Pape Sarr swung in a cross while goalkeeper Andre Onana remained rooted to his line. Johnson and United defender Luke Shaw rushed in and the ball…

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