European heavyweights Real Madrid have announced the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as the club's new first team head coach after firing Xabi Alonso. In a dramatic style, the Santiago Bernabeu outfit relieved the ex-Bayern Munich and Liverpool star midfielder after falling to Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final on Sunday in Saudi Arabia. An official club statement reads: "Real Madrid C. F. would like to announce that Álvaro Arbeloa […]

By Emmanuel Akyereko European giants Real Madrid have confirmed the sacking of manager Xabi Alonso after the club's recent loss to sworn rivals Barcelona in the final of the Supercopa de Espana on Sunday. In a brief statement released on the club's website, the La Liga record winners have stated that the two parties mutually parted ways. "We would like to thank Xabi Alonso and all his coaching staff for […]

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) A Japanese teenager with an American father has been controversially registered by his local soccer club as a foreigner despite holding Japanese nationality since birth. The issue has sparked a huge controversy between the mother of the teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed, the soccer club and the Japan Football Association (JFA). According to details reported by The Asahi Shimbun portal, the soccer club […]

West African nation, The Gambia, marked its national day at the Japan International Expo in Osaka with cultural displays and investment pitches aimed at strengthening ties with Japan. Representing President Adama Barrow, Trade Minister Babucarr O. Joof was welcomed by Vice Commissioner General Ikeyama Shigetoshi. Hon. Joof highlighted The Gambia’s Economic Transformation Agenda, outlining new industrial policies, plans for a Trans-Gambia Special Economic Zone, and efforts to boost competitiveness in […]