Paul Joseph

London

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Articles

Real seek to sign Alexander-Arnold for Club World Cup

1 week ago | thetrumpet.ng | Paul Joseph |Stephen Jombo

Real Madrid are aiming to complete the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold before the start of the Club World Cup. The England defender has confirmed he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires later this summer and the 26-year-old is expected to join the Spanish club as a free agent. Alexander-Arnold’s contract with Liverpool expires on June 30, but the Club World Cup begins on June 14.
Doncic helps Lakers level series against Minnesota

3 weeks ago | thetrumpet.ng | Paul Joseph |Stephen Jombo

Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers with a game-high 31 points in their 94-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, tying the Western Conference first-round playoff series at 1-1. Doncic scored 16 of those points in the first quarter, which helped the Lakers establish a strong lead, and he also recorded 12 rebounds and nine assists. LeBron James contributed 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers, while Austin Reaves added 16 points.
Serie A games postponed after death of Pope Francis

3 weeks ago | thetrumpet.ng | Paul Joseph |Stephen Jombo

The four Serie A matches planned for Monday in Italy’s top football league have been postponed due to the passing of Pope Francis. The matches affected are Torino versus Udinese, Cagliari against Fiorentina, Genoa facing Lazio, and Parma meeting Juventus, all of which were set to occur on Easter Monday, a national holiday in Italy. These matches have now been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 23, starting at 17:30 BST.
CONMEBOL proposes 64-team 2030 World Cup

1 month ago | thetrumpet.ng | Paul Joseph |Stephen Jombo

An official proposal to expand the men’s 2030 World Cup to 64 teams has been put forward by South American governing body CONMEBOL. The tournament will be hosted by Spain, Morocco and Portugal, after the opening matches are held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, but Conmebol wants to expand further for 2030 to mark the competition’s 100th anniversary.
Djokovic reaches Miami final to close on 100th title

1 month ago | thetrumpet.ng | Paul Joseph |Stephen Jombo

Novak Djokovic beats past Grigor Dimitrov to clinch his first Miami Open final since 2016 and move within one win of his 100th career ATP title. The world number five will now battle Czech player Jakub Mensik in Sunday’s final following his shock 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 7-6 (7-4) victory over American Taylor Fritz in Friday’s second semi-final.bbc said. Bulgaria’s Dimitrov suffered Djokovic in the opening game, but the Serb, watched by his coach Andy Murray, broke back.
Eniola Bolaji wins gold again, sets African record in Spain 2025

1 month ago | thetrumpet.ng | Paul Joseph

World number 2 Eniola Bolaji has solidified her dominance in para-badminton SL3 by winning her second medal in two weeks. The Paralympic bronze medallist triumphed over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) in the women’s final at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2025 in Toledo, Spain, today Sunday 16th March 2025.
New Kenya boss McCarthy targets World Cup qualification

2 months ago | thetrumpet.ng | Paul Joseph

Benni McCarthy has said Kenya can “surprise a lot of people” by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after being appointed as the country’s new head coach. The South African has signed a two-year deal that will see him lead the Harambee Stars up to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament which will be held on home soil in East Africa, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-hosting.
Guardiola criticises FA Cup ball after 20 shots off target

2 months ago | thetrumpet.ng | Paul Joseph

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticised the balls used in England’s domestic cup competitions. The criticism came after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s who was ridiculed earlier in the season when he expressed his anger over the ball being used in the Carabao Cup after a defeat against Newcastle in the semi-final. Manchester city won 3-1 in the FA Cup against Championship side Plymouth on Saturday, but had 20 shots off target in the match.
Uganda probes death of Nigerian footballer in shopping mall

2 months ago | thetrumpet.ng | Paul Joseph

The police in Uganda are investigating the death of a Nigerian professional footballer who allegedly fell from a shopping mall in the capital, Kampala. Abubakar Lawal, 29, reportedly fell from a third-floor balcony at the Voicemall Shopping Arcade, where he had gone to visit a Tanzanian friend. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead, the police said.
Fiorentina's Kean in hospital after collapsing on pitch

2 months ago | thetrumpet.ng | Paul Joseph

Fiorentina striker Moise Kean collapsed on the pitch and was taken to hospital after sustaining a head injury during Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at Hellas Verona. The former Everton, Paris St. Germain and Juventus forward, face collided with Pawel Dawidowicz’s knee as he fell while battling for the ball in the 58th minute. Kean, 24, carried on playing following treatment before losing his balance and falling to the floor in the 64th minute.