Former Arsenal Striker Aubameyang Returns to Spain Former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has completed a return to Spanish football after signing for newly promoted La Liga side Deportivo La Coruña. The Gabon international, who previously enjoyed a successful spell with Barcelona in 2022, joins Deportivo from French club Olympique Marseille as the club prepares for its first season back in Spain's top flight. Aubameyang's arrival is one of the most eye-catching transfers of the summer. At 37, the experienced striker brings a wealth of top-level experience, having played for clubs including Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, Marseille and Al-Qadsiah. His impressive goalscoring record and leadership qualities are expected to strengthen Deportivo's attack as they aim to secure their place in La Liga. The former Arsenal star made a significant impact during his time in north London. Joining from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018, Aubameyang q...

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Cristiano Ronaldo while questioning England's use of captain Harry Kane following the Three Lions' FIFA World Cup campaign. Speaking after England's semi-final defeat to Argentina, Trump described Ronaldo as "one of the greatest athletes in history" and praised the Portugal legend's winning mentality. He also said Harry Kane is a "fantastic player" but questioned why England manager Thomas Tuchel deployed the striker in a deeper role during key moments of the match. "I like Harry Kane. He's a fantastic player," Trump said. "Why put him on defence? You have to get him the ball and let him do what he does best." Trump's remarks quickly sparked debate among football fans on social media. Some agreed that Kane was too involved in defensive duties and not given enough opportunities in attacking areas, while others defended Tuchel's tactical decisions, argu...

FIFA will make history at the 2026 World Cup by awarding customized championship rings to the players of the winning team for the first time ever. The announcement was made this week as preparations ramp up for the tournament set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico next summer. It’s a move that brings football in line with other major sports like the NFL, NBA, and MLB, where championship rings have long been a symbol of victory. A First For The World Cup. For 94 years, World Cup winners have received the iconic trophy, gold medals, and bragging rights. But never rings. That changes in 2026.  FIFA confirmed that every player in the squad that wins the World Cup will receive a bespoke championship ring. The design will be unveiled closer to the tournament, but FIFA says the rings will feature elements unique to the 2026 edition. “Football deserves its own lasting symbol of triumph,” a FIFA spokesperson said. “The championship ring will honor the play...

Cristiano Ronaldo. “My dream is to see my children continue raising our family name in football after I retire.” That one sentence means more to me than any trophy, any contract, any headline. Because football will end one day. The legs will get tired. The boots will be hung up. The stadium lights will dim.   But a name? A legacy? That can live forever. IT’S BIGGER THAN FOOTBALL When I first kicked a ball, I was just chasing joy. Then it became a job. Then it became survival. Then it became pride.  Now, it’s about something deeper: _family_. I don’t just want my children to play football because I did. I want them to understand _why_ I played.  I want them to know the early morning trainings, the rejections, the injuries, the sacrifices that come with wearing our surname on a jersey. I want people to hear our family name 10, 15, 20 years from now and say: _“Oh, those ones. Hardworking. Disciplined. They love the game.”_ That’s the kind of legacy money can...

Lagos, Nigeria — Relief for millions of Nigerian households! Cooking gas marketers have cut depot prices again, triggering a price war that could push retail costs down nationwide. New Depot Prices Announced. Dangote marketers. are now selling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) at *N985/kg* — making them the cheapest in the depot market.  That’s N45/kg lower than the average depot price of N1,030/kg and N65/kg below the highest price of N1,050/kg. eef8 Other major depots are also cutting rates to compete: - NIPCO Lagos: N1,025/kg - Techno Oil Lagos: N1,025/kg - Rain Oil Lagos: N1,015/kg - Matrix Warri: N1,030/kg - Some depots as low as: N980/kg 93f6 Lagos is currently recording the cheapest rates, with *Techno Oil at N1,095/kg*. 994b Why Prices Are Dropping. Industry players say it’s due to: 1. Increased supply — More LPG cargoes flooding coastal depots 2. Competition— Dangote Refinery-led marketers forcing rivals to cut rates 3. FX stability — Naira stability helping landin...

Paris, France— After 14 years, the Didier Deschamps era is over. And the Zinedine Zidane era is about to begin. Reports confirm that Zinedine Zidane will succeed Deschamps as head coach of the France national team following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Deschamps Says Goodbye Deschamps’ final tournament ended in heartbreak — a 2-0 semi-final loss to Spain. He will take charge one last time in the third-place playoff before stepping down. The 56-year-old took over in 2012 and led Les Bleus to their most successful period ever: - World Cup Winners 2018 - World Cup Finalists 2022 - Nations League Winners 2021 He announced earlier this year that he would leave after the World Cup regardless of the result. Former France captain Zinedine Zidane has reached a verbal agreement to become the next manager. The 54-year-old is expected to sign officially once the World Cup ends. FFP president Philippe Diallo confirmed it, saying: _“Yes, I know his name”_ when asked about Deschamps’ successo...

Abuja, Nigeria— Senate President Godswill Akpabio is not smiling over the poor sound system at the National Assembly.  The former Akwa Ibom governor has threatened to take legal action against the National Assembly management if urgent steps are not taken to fix the *faulty microphones and sound system* in the Senate chambers. During a plenary session last week, proceedings were repeatedly disrupted by echo, feedback, and microphones cutting out. Senators were seen struggling to be heard, and live broadcasts were affected. Akpabio reportedly halted proceedings at some point to complain directly to the Clerk and management staff present.  According to sources in the chamber, the Senate President said:   _"If the management cannot provide a working sound system for the Senate to carry out its constitutional duties, then I will have no choice but to sue the National Assembly management for negligence." Why It Matters. 1. Legislative Business: The Senate says...

Accra, Ghana— The Ghana National Film Authority (NFA) has issued a stern warning to television stations: stop airing Nigerian movies without authorization or risk having your license suspended or revoked. The crackdown follows months of complaints from Nollywood producers who accused Ghanaian TV stations of broadcasting their films illegally. Why the NFA is Acting Now In a statement signed by NFA Executive Secretary *Kafui Danku-Pitcher*, the Authority said the unauthorized broadcasting of movies "violates copyright laws and threatens the integrity and sustainability of the country’s creative ecosystem".  The NFA revealed it has received "numerous complaints from both Ghanaian and international content owners about the illegal airing of films, series, and other creative works. Nigerian producers were specifically mentioned. Actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye publicly called out several Ghanaian TV stations for airing her movies without permission. She later ...