Romeo Beckham confirms split with Mia Regan

Footballer Romeo Beckham has announced he has split from his girlfriend Mia Regan after five years together. The 21-year-old son of former England football captain David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham had been dating the model since 2019. After speculation circulated online, Romeo confirmed they had gone their separate ways in a post to … Continue reading Romeo Beckham confirms split with Mia Regan

Serie A: Osimhen on target in Napoli’s draw at Cagliari

Victor Osimhen scored for the second consecutive game as Napoli were held to a 1-1 draw by Cagliari. Osimhen gave Napoli the lead in the 65th minute. Giancomo Raspadori robbed Tommaso Augello and floated the ball to the back post for Osimhen to nod into the net. It was the Nigeria international’s eighth league goal … Continue reading Serie A: Osimhen on target in Napoli’s draw at Cagliari

UCL: Henry Thiery hails superb Arsenal star Declan Rice

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has hailed midfielder Declan Rice despite the Gunners’ Champions League 1-0 defeat to FC Porto in the round of 16 first leg encounter on Wednesday. Henry said Rice is so important to Mikel Arteta’s side, adding that what he liked about the England international during the match was that he took … Continue reading UCL: Henry Thiery hails superb Arsenal star Declan Rice

Kylian Mbappe to leave PSG this summer

Kylian Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Mbappe, out of contract in the summer, communicated his decision to Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the PSG president, on Tuesday and the club expect him to join Real Madrid. The terms of the forward's exit are yet to be finalised as the two parties negotiate whether Mbappe will leave … Continue reading Kylian Mbappe to leave PSG this summer

Lightning strikes Indonesian footballer dead

A footballer has tragically died after being struck by lighting during a match in Indonesia. The man, later identified as Septain Raharja, was playing in a friendly between 2 FLO FC Bandung and FBI Subang when a bolt of lightning struck him at Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung, West Java. The 35-year-old was reportedly still breathing after … Continue reading Lightning strikes Indonesian footballer dead

Jose Peseiro: Our performance wasn’t good enough

'I'm sad, players are sad' Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro couldn't hide his disappointment after what he felt was a poor outing against the hosts. "Our team had a fantastic tournament but [on Sunday night] Ivory Coast were better," he told the media. "Our team didn't show our level. That's the truth. It was not the … Continue reading Jose Peseiro: Our performance wasn’t good enough

Football News Update: Man Utd players to wear cameras during matches; Hong Kong fans angry with Messi; Ronaldo tops list of highest-paid athletes

MEZIESBLOG brings you top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers... Manchester United are preparing a new contract for wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo, according to reports. Graham Potter has reportedly been lined up for a stunning return to management with Italian giants AC Milan. Mikel Arteta has fast-tracked Amario Cozier-Duberry into the senior squad ahead of … Continue reading Football News Update: Man Utd players to wear cameras during matches; Hong Kong fans angry with Messi; Ronaldo tops list of highest-paid athletes

Will blue cards improve players’ behaviour? Football bodies set to add blue to yellow and red cards

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will publish detailed protocols for sin-bin trials in professional football on Friday. The IFAB is expected to include a provision for blue cards. In the trials, referees will have the power to send players off for 10 minutes for dissent or cynical fouls. Two blue cards would result in the … Continue reading Will blue cards improve players’ behaviour? Football bodies set to add blue to yellow and red cards

What Peseiro expects from Super Eagles

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro wants his side to be more clinical as they continue their hunt for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title. The West Africans boast of the strongest defence in the competition having let in just one goal in five games. The Super Eagles have, however, wasted a flurry … Continue reading What Peseiro expects from Super Eagles

Neymar requests DNA test on third child with Brazilian model

Neymar has reportedly demanded a DNA test after amid reports he is set to father a third child with a third different woman. Reports emerged in Brazilian outlet Portal LeoDias that Neymar had an affair with Brazilian model and influencer, Amanda Kimberlly, while he was still with his now former partner, Bruna Biancardi. The report … Continue reading Neymar requests DNA test on third child with Brazilian model

Will Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali play against Angola?

Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali was back in training on Tuesday night after making a remarkable recovery from injury, MEZIESBLOG reports. Nwabali sustained a mild ligament injury in Super Eagles’ 2-0 victory against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon last Saturday. The Chippa United goalie trained separately on Monday as the Super Eagles started preparations for their quarter-final … Continue reading Will Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali play against Angola?

AFCON 2023: Nigeria best-ranked team after Morocco’s exit

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are the highest-ranked team left at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. This follows South Africa’s shock 2-0 win over Morocco on Tuesday night. Before the game, four of the top five teams on the continent had been sent packing. Senegal, Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia all fell by the wayside. Morocco, the … Continue reading AFCON 2023: Nigeria best-ranked team after Morocco’s exit

AFCON 2023: Simon’s advice to Super Eagles

Moses Simon has warned his Super Eagles teammates to keep their feet on the ground as they look ahead to the clash with Angola. The three-time winners will be up against the Palancas Negras in a quarter-final fixture at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday. The Super Eagles have impressed with their … Continue reading AFCON 2023: Simon’s advice to Super Eagles

England and Man City player apologizes to wife for fathering a second child with model

England and Manchester City star Kyle Walker has apologised to his wife after fathering a second child with another woman. The 33-year-old defender said he had made "idiot choices" and needed to "own up to my mistakes". "What I've done is horrible and I take full responsibility," he told The Sun newspaper. "The only person … Continue reading England and Man City player apologizes to wife for fathering a second child with model

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Ten Hag: Rashford’s absence from Man Utd an ‘internal issue’

Marcus Rashford's absence from Manchester United is an "internal matter", Erik ten Hag has said as speculation mounts about the striker. The 26-year-old forward was left out of Ten Hag's squad against Newport County on Sunday, three days after he was reportedly seen at a nightclub in Belfast. The Man United manager said after the FA Cup … Continue reading Ten Hag: Rashford’s absence from Man Utd an ‘internal issue’