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target=_blank>Lewandowski suffers hamstring injury, may miss Barca’s season opener
Lewandowski netted 42 times in 52 appearances in all competitions for the Catalan club last season.
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target=_blank>Liverpool’s Slot hints at fresh Isak bid despite ‘attacking power’
Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to rule out an improved bid for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak as the Premier League champions consider adding to their formidable firepower, with Darwin Nunez set to leave for Saudi Arabia.
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target=_blank>Tennis: Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in Cincinnati
Venus Williams rallied from 4-1 down in the first set but could not maintain momentum, the seven-time Grand Slam champion falling 6-4, 6-4 to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the first round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Thursday.
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target=_blank>Kane scores as Bayern thump Spurs in pre-season friendly
Harry Kane scored his first goal against his former side as Bayern Munich romped past Tottenham 4-0 at home in a pre-season friendly on Thursday.
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target=_blank>Alvarez, Musiala: Top 7 most surprising Ballon d’Or 2025 omissions
Despite a packed shortlist of 30 world-class players for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, some standout names were surprisingly missing.
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2025: 3 African players nominated for best player
Three standout African stars have earned their place among the world’s elite as they made the 30-man shortlist for the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual honour.
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target=_blank>Thomas Partey completes Villarreal move while on bail for rape charges
Partey was charged on July 4, four days after leaving the Gunners when his contract expired at the end of June.
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target=_blank>Man Utd agree 85m euro deal to sign Sesko
Newcastle were also interested in signing the Slovenian, possibly to replace wantaway star Alexander Isak, a target for Liverpool.
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target=_blank>Barcelona strip Ter Stegen of captain’s armband
Barcelona are again struggling to satisfy Spanish financial fair play rules. If they cannot, they may not be able to register new players.
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target=_blank>Maddison set to miss most of Spurs season after knee injury
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison is expected to miss most of the upcoming Premier league season after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Man City set to hijack Man Utd’s move for Baleba
Manchester City are set to hijack Manchester United’s move to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton. According to ESPN, the Seagulls have slapped a £104m price tag on Baleba. Earlier this week, United “made contact” via intermediaries, in a bid to explore the conditions of a move for the midfielder. United have made Baleba their main
Transfer: Man City set to hijack Man Utd’s move for Baleba
target=_blank>Transfer: Garnacho agrees deal with Chelsea
Manchester United winger, Alejandro Garnacho, has sorted out personal terms Chelsea ahead of a possible move. Garnacho is now waiting for the two Premier League clubs to agree a transfer fee. This was confirmed by football transfer, Fabrizio Romano, on Friday. According Romano, Chelsea is the only club Garnacho wants to join this summer. He
Transfer: Garnacho agrees deal with Chelsea
target=_blank>Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Al Nassr thrash Rio Ave
A United States-based innovator and tech entrepreneur, Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe has recounted how he got a passport for his son within minutes in the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, DC, unlike in the past when it would have taken months. He made this known in a statement through his X account, commending the Nigerian government for
Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Al Nassr thrash Rio Ave
target=_blank>Transfer: Lookman offered to Arsenal as Inter Milan move stalls
Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, has been offered to Arsenal. According to Nicolo Schira, intermediaries have approached the Gunners over a possible deal for Lookman. The Super Eagles star is looking to leave La Dea this summer and Inter Milan have seen several offers rejected by their Serie A rivals. It is believed that Lookman was
Transfer: Lookman offered to Arsenal as Inter Milan move stalls
target=_blank>No nightlife, no alcohol for you in Saudi Arabia – Al Nassr boss, Jesus tells Felix
Al-Nassr manager, Jorge Jesus, has said that Joao Felix would have no option than to be a successful player in Saudi Arabia. He pointed out that the lack of distractions off the field such as nightlife and alcohol could help the attacker. The Portuguese manager, however stressed that Felix, who left Chelsea to join the
No nightlife, no alcohol for you in Saudi Arabia – Al Nassr boss, Jesus tells Felix
target=_blank>Brighton congratulate Nnadozie on Ballon d’Or nomination
Brighton & Hove Albion Women have congratulated Chiamaka Nnadozie for her nomination for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy. Nnadozie was among the five goalkeepers nominated for the award by the organisers. It’s the first time the shot-stopper will be nominated for the individual accolade. The 24-year-old was recognised for her impressive performances for her
Brighton congratulate Nnadozie on Ballon d’Or nomination
target=_blank>Turkey: Onuachu promises best on Trabzonspor return
Paul Onuachu has vowed to give his best to Trabzonspor following his return to the Turkish Super Lig giants. Onuachu is back with the Black Sea Storm after his impressive loan spell in the 2023/24 season. The Nigeria international recorded 15 goals in 21 league appearances for Trabzonspor during his first stint. Trabzonspor fought hard
Turkey: Onuachu promises best on Trabzonspor return
target=_blank>Transfer: Inigo Martinez joins Al Nassr after Barcelona contract is terminated
Barcelona defender, Inigo Martinez is in talks with Al Nassr. Although he has a contract with the LaLiga champions until June 2026. ESPN reports that Barça are willing to facilitate his exit as a free agent. The 34-year-old had received a lucrative offer from the Saudi Pro League last summer, but was convinced to stay
Transfer: Inigo Martinez joins Al Nassr after Barcelona contract is terminated
target=_blank>NPFL: Godsgift moves to Shooting Stars from Bayelsa United
Elkanah Godsgift has sealed a move to Shooting Stars ahead of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Godsgift signed a two-year deal with the Oluyole Warriors. The goalkeeper previously played for Bayelsa United United, Abia Warriors, Katsina United, and Akwa United. Godsgift left Bayelsa United after the 2024-25 season. He has made 65
NPFL: Godsgift moves to Shooting Stars from Bayelsa United
target=_blank>NPFL: Daniel Itodo wraps up move to Rangers
Daniel Itodo has sealed a move to former Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Rangers, DAILY POST reports. Itodo joined the Flying Antelopes after he was released by Plateau United. The veteran defender made over 220 appearances for Plateau United in his 12-year stay at the club. Itodo won the NPFL title with Plateau United
NPFL: Daniel Itodo wraps up move to Rangers
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