Sport Archives - The Glitters Online https://theglittersonline.com.ng/category/sport/ A voice for the people Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:26:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 119911796 King Power Puts Leicester City Up For Sale https://theglittersonline.com.ng/leicester-31/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:26:02 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=367358 King Power Puts Leicester City Up For Sale   Leicester City have been put up for sale by their Thai owners, King Power, after 16 years of ownership, with the group reportedly seeking more than £200 million for the club. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, a sales brochure produced by US investment bank […]

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]]> 367358 UEFA Super Cup Was My World Cup – Somali Referee https://theglittersonline.com.ng/omali-referee/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:16:38 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=367353 UEFA Super Cup Was My World Cup – Somali Referee   Somali referee Omar Artan has described officiating the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa as his “World Cup” after being denied the opportunity to referee at the tournament itself. The 34-year-old was part of the panel of referees selected by FIFA […]

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]]> 367353 Man City Reject £55m Barcelona Offer For Rodri https://theglittersonline.com.ng/rodri-6/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:58:14 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=367311 Man City Reject £55m Barcelona Offer For Rodri   Manchester City have rejected a £55m bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, with the Spanish club still keen to sign the World Cup-winning midfielder. Barcelona had previously seen an offer of around £40m rejected by City before returning with an improved proposal. However, the latest bid […]

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]]> 367311 EPL: Rashford Is Back With Something Different – Carrick https://theglittersonline.com.ng/epl-rashford/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:51:24 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=367307 EPL: Rashford Is Back With Something Different – Carrick   Michael Carrick has backed Marcus Rashford to play an important role as the new Premier League season approaches, describing the forward as a player who brings something different to the team. Carrick said Rashford has returned in good condition and remains part of his plans […]

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]]> 367307 EPL: Chelsea Demand £120m For Fernandez, Set Friday Deadline https://theglittersonline.com.ng/epl-chelsea-13/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:49:02 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=367305 EPL: Chelsea Demand £120m For Fernandez, Set Friday Deadline   Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for clubs interested in Enzo Fernandez to submit offers of at least £120m for the midfielder. The Argentina international has faced uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge since March, when he raised the possibility of leaving for Real […]

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]]> 367305 PSG Down Aston Villa 2-1 To Retain UEFA Super Cup https://theglittersonline.com.ng/psg-down/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:41:22 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=367290 PSG Down Aston Villa 2-1 To Retain UEFA Super Cup   Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, PSG rubber-stamped their status as Europe’s top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue netted either side of a debut goal for Villa teenager Brian Madjo in […]

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]]> 367290 Malawi To Face Cameroon In WAFCON Final https://theglittersonline.com.ng/wafcon-5/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:38:20 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=367288 Malawi To Face Cameroon In WAFCON Final   Malawi and Cameroon have reached the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after contrasting semi-final victories on Wednesday. Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1, with Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice and her sister Temwa adding another goal. Cameroon, meanwhile, edged hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties after a goalless […]

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]]> 367288 Gala Reduce Osimhen Asking Price To €65m https://theglittersonline.com.ng/osimhen-148/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:23:40 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=367283 Gala Reduce Osimhen Asking Price To €65m   Galatasaray have reduced their asking price for Victor Osimhen to €65m, following interest from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, according to Turkish outlet Haberler, citing Sky Sports. Al Hilal are said to have reached out to the Turkish champions to establish the terms of a possible […]

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]]> 367283 Xavi Agrees Deal To Become New Netherlands Coach https://theglittersonline.com.ng/xavi-6/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:18:35 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=367274 Xavi Agrees Deal To Become New Netherlands Coach   Former Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has agreed to become the new head coach of the Netherlands national team. Renowned football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Xavi has reached an agreement to take charge of the Dutch national team, with the deal signed on Wednesday. […]

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]]> 367274 Iger, Kushner To Buy Los Angeles Lakers In Record $12.5bn Deal https://theglittersonline.com.ng/lakers/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=367267 Iger, Kushner To Buy Los Angeles Lakers In Record $12.5bn Deal   The Los Angeles Lakers — one of the most successful teams in NBA history — are being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner in a deal valuing the team at $12.5 billion, ESPN reported Wednesday. The sale, which […]

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