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Messi James Tarpeh is officially a Nimba County player. The two-time county meet champion has joined the six-time winners ahead of the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet, adding major firepower to their attack.

The government has increased the national football budget from just US$50,000 to over US$1 million under the new US$1.2 billion national budget, a major win for Liberian football. With better pay and support on the way, more international players could soon return home to strengthen the Lone Star.

LBA suspends NPA Pythons and their entire technical staff for one season after the team failed to show up for Game Four of the 2025 Finals against LPRC Oilers. The Oilers are officially declared champions as the LBA vows to uphold discipline and professionalism in Liberian basketball.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled in favor of Jubilee FC, overturning the LFA’s decision to relegate the club. Jubilee FC is now officially reinstated to the First Division for the 2025–26 season, a major victory for due process and transparency in Liberian football.

Two Liberian stars, Kindness Cole and Emmanuel Flomo, are set to feature in the 2025–26 Rwanda Premier League with Sudanese club Al Hilal, pending CAF’s approval for Sudanese teams to compete cross-border.

Liberian defender Sampson Dweh has signed a new deal with Viktoria Plzeň, extending his stay until 2029. From Pepper FC to the European stage, Dweh’s journey reflects hard work, discipline, and consistency, now standing tall as one of Liberia’s brightest football exports.

Liberian striker Clement Zubah has completed a move to Al Riyadh FC in the Saudi Pro League, becoming the second Liberian player in recent times to join the top-tier competition. The 19-year-old forward, known for his pace and sharp finishing, says it’s a “dream come true” as he looks to make Liberia proud on the international stage.

LBA apologizes for the sudden end of the 2025 First Division League after NPA Pythons failed to appear for Game Four of the finals against LPRC Oilers. The Oilers have been declared champions as the LBA launches an investigation into the incident.

Liberia’s Lone Star delivered a stunning 3-1 victory over Namibia at the SKD Sports Complex, keeping their 2026 World Cup hopes alive. Goals from Ayouba Kosiah, Sulahmana Bah, and Edward Ledlum sealed the win in front of an electrified home crowd.

Cristiano Ronaldo has made history once again, this time off the pitch. Bloomberg reports that the Portuguese icon has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion. From record-breaking contracts to his global CR7 brand empire, Ronaldo’s journey from Madeira to billionaire status shows what happens when talent meets business genius.