Scaloni: ‘Only Nostalgia Remains’ As Messi Prepares For Argentina Farewell
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says “only nostalgia remains” as Lionel Messi prepares to make his final appearance for the national team against...
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Carlos Alcaraz Wins Japan Open After Four-Month Injury Layoff
Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first title since returning from a four-month injury layoff after beating Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (7/4), 6-4...
Norway Coach Raises Concerns Over Man City’s Erling Haaland
Norway manager Stale Solbakken has raised concerns over Erling Haaland’s physical condition, describing the Manchester City striker as “thoroughly spent” after a...
NPFL Fines Inter Lagos ₦5.25m, Deducts Three Points Over Officials’ Assault
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has fined Inter Lagos ₦5.25 million and deducted three points and three goals from the club...
Moses Simon: Super Eagles Did Not Travel To Russia To Lose
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon says Nigeria are determined to return to winning ways when they face Russia in an international friendly...
Golden Eaglets Of Nigeria Name 25-Man Squad For WAFU B U-17 Championship
Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has named a 25-man squad for the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso. The five-time...
‘Apologize Or Get Sacked’ – Ferdinand Tells Jorge Jesus Over Ronaldo Fallout
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has warned Portugal coach Jorge Jesus to apologize to Cristiano Ronaldo or risk losing his job. Ferdinand...
Eric Chelle Targets Winning Return As Super Eagles Face Russia
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle says his players are determined to return to winning ways when Nigeria face Russia in an...
NFF Explains Super Eagles’ Stars’ Withdrawals Ahead Of Russia Friendly
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has given reasons for the absence of captain Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika and five other players from...
Nineteen Super Eagles Players In Camp Ahead Of Russia Friendly
Nineteen players are now in the Super Eagles camp in Nizhny Novgorod ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia. Late invitee Ibrahim...
Ezri Konsa Returns To Arsenal After England Injury Blow
Ezri Konsa has returned to Arsenal after being ruled out of England’s final international fixture against the Czech Republic on Tuesday. The...
Iheanacho Opens Up On Super Eagles Return Ahead Of Russia Friendly
Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his delight at returning to the Super Eagles ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia on Tuesday. Kelechi...
John Fury Launches Furious Attack On Brother Peter Ahead Of Joshua Vs Fury Fight
John Fury has launched a furious attack on his brother, Peter Fury, after Tyson Fury’s former trainer revealed that he had given...
Premier League Returns After 19-Day Break As Arsenal Face Unbeaten Leeds
The Premier League returns on Saturday after a 19-day international break, with defending champions Arsenal among the teams looking to resume their...
NPFL Summons Sporting Lagos Coach Buter Over Refereeing Comments
Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter has been summoned by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) disciplinary panel over his comments on...
Tuchel Hails Kane, Bellingham Partnership After England Rout Croatia
England manager Thomas Tuchel has praised the growing partnership between Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham after the Three Lions thrashed Croatia 7-0...
Portugal FA Chief Breaks Silence On Ronaldo-Jorge Jesus Dispute
Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença has said Cristiano Ronaldo remains an important part of the national team despite his recent dispute...
NPFL: Rangers Move Top, Enyimba Beat Plateau United [Matchday 7 Results]
Enugu Rangers moved to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after beating Abia Warriors 3-1 on Sunday, while...
Akor Adams Confident Super Eagles Can Recover From Guinea-Bissau Defeat
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams believes Nigeria can quickly recover from their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Africa Cup...
Jorge Jesus Agrees To Ronaldo Meeting As Portugal Seek To Resolve Dispute
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has agreed to meet Cristiano Ronaldo to resolve their disagreement and prevent the captain from ending his...