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target=_blank>Full List: Pots confirmed for 2025/26 Champions League draw
A new chapter of European football is about to begin, as the pots for the Champions League 2025/26 draw take shape.
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target=_blank>India faces world football ban for second time in three years
FIFA suspended India in August 2022 for third-party influence after the Supreme Court appointed a committee of administrators to run the AIFF.
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target=_blank>10 major football transfers that collapsed after failed medicals
The football transfer window comes with different bursts of emotions and drama, often at times players who have been on the verge of a major transfer have had to return back to their clubs due to failed medicals.
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target=_blank>US Open: Swiatek beats Arango to reach second round
World number two Iga Swiatek powered into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, swatting aside Colombia’s Emiliana Arango with a brisk straight sets victory.
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target=_blank>Tokyo-bound Duplantis, Lyles headline Diamond League finals
Pole vault world record holder Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis will aim to win a fifth successive Diamond League title on Wednesday in Zurich, the Swiss city hosting the circuit’s finals just two weeks before the world championships in Tokyo.
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target=_blank>Rio Ngumoha: Chelsea seek compensation from Liverpool for transfer of teenage sensation
Chelsea’s ongoing row with Liverpool over teenage forward Rio Ngumoha has intensified after the youngster announced himself on the Premier League stage with a dramatic late winner.
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target=_blank>Liverpool face Isak dilemma ahead of Arsenal visit to Anfield
Defending champions Liverpool are Isak’s preferred destination should the Swede manage to engineer an exit from Tyneside before Monday’s transfer deadline.
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target=_blank>Venus Williams bows out of US Open as streamlined Alcaraz sails through
Venus Williams battled bravely before bowing out of the US Open on her return to Grand Slam tennis on Monday as Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the second round with a dominant opening win.
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target=_blank>Sinner, Swiatek, Gauff launch US Open title bids
World number one Jannik Sinner opens his bid for back-to-back US Open titles on Tuesday as former champions Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff set out to reclaim the women’s crown at Flushing Meadows.
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target=_blank>Champions League: Full list of qualified teams as group stage draw date revealed
The draw for the league phase of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League will take place on Thursday, 28 August 2025, at 17:00 BST in Monaco.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Why we pulled out of Lookman’s deal – Inter chief Marotta
Inter Milan sports director Giuseppe Marotta has revealed the reason behind the club’s decision to pull out of negotiations for Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. The Nerazzurri agreed a five-year contract with Lookman, but had their €45m offer rejected by Atalanta. Inter last week abandoned the move and shifted their attention to other targets. Lookman, who
Transfer: Why we pulled out of Lookman’s deal – Inter chief Marotta
target=_blank>Transfer: Onana not leaving Man Utd for EPL rivals, Chukwueze to join Fulham
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has ruled out any possibility of Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana, leaving the club to join Premier League side West Ham United on loan. According to Romano, Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens’ potential arrival to Man United doesn’t mean Onana will leave Old Trafford this summer. Onana has been linked
Transfer: Onana not leaving Man Utd for EPL rivals, Chukwueze to join Fulham
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Chadian referee for Super Eagles vs Rwanda
Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat will be at the centre when the Super Eagles take on the Amavubi of Rwanda in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo, DAILY POST reports. Mahamat will work alongside his compatriots Bogollah Issa (Assistant Referee One), Moussa Hafiz (Assistant Referee Two), and Abdelkerim Ousmane (fourth official). Egyptian Abdelsalam
2026 WCQ: Chadian referee for Super Eagles vs Rwanda
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United star Mohammed targets positive result against Rivers United
Kwara United midfielder, Kabiru Mohammed, has assured that the team will improve on their performance against Ikorodu City. The Harmony Boys were held to a goalless draw by Ikorodu City in Ilorin last Sunday. Kwara United will square up with Rivers United in a matchday two fixture in Port Harcourt this weekend. Mohammed said that
NPFL: Kwara United star Mohammed targets positive result against Rivers United
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Neymar breaks silence after Ancelotti drops him from Brazil squad
Santos forward, Neymar Jr, has broken his silence after he was dropped from Brazil’s squad for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Carlo Ancelotti did not pick the 33-year-old for their matches next month. According to Ancelotti, Neymar had a “minor problem” that he needed to attend to before playing. Following these comments, Neymar has
2026 WCQ: Neymar breaks silence after Ancelotti drops him from Brazil squad
target=_blank>Champions League draw: Four teams qualify for first time
There will be four new teams when the draw for the the league phase of this season’s Champions League is conducted on Thursday. Pafos FC from Cyprus and Norway’s Bodo/Glimt are set to make their first appearances, following impressive wins via the qualifying play-offs. Pafos, who only came into existence 11 years ago, drew 1-1
Champions League draw: Four teams qualify for first time
target=_blank>Carabao Cup third round draw: Why Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool won’t play each other
The draw for this season’s Carabao Cup third round will take place on Wednesday. It will be slightly different because there are eight teams competing in the Champions League and Europa League. The EFL has now confirmed that clubs participating in the Champions League or Europa League cannot meet each other in this round. The
Carabao Cup third round draw: Why Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool won’t play each other
target=_blank>Transfer: Home Eagles captain, Nduka moves to Iraqi club
Home-based Super Eagles captain Junior Nduka has completed a permanent transfer to Iraqi club Erbil FC, DAILY POST reports. Nduka, who penned a three-year contract with Erbil FC, joined the club from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Remo Stars. The centre-back is the latest player to leave Remo Stars following the departure of Kayode
Transfer: Home Eagles captain, Nduka moves to Iraqi club
target=_blank>UCL Playoffs: Dessers fit for Rangers vs Club Brugge
Nigeria forward, Cyriel Dessers has been declared fit for Rangers’ UEFA Champions League playoffs second leg tie against Club Brugge. Dessers has missed the Light Blues last three games across all competitions due to a ankle injury. The 30-year-old is now available for selection again, according to Rangers head coach, Russell Martin. “Dessers is here
UCL Playoffs: Dessers fit for Rangers vs Club Brugge
target=_blank>NWSL: Washington Spirit recall Abiodun from loan
Super Falcons midfielder, Deborah Abiodun has been recalled by Washington Spirit from her loan to Dallas Trinity, DAILY POST reports. Abiodun was signed by the National Women’s Soccer League, NWSL, club from University of Pittsburgh in January. The Nigerian was immediately loaned to Dallas Trinity to gain further experience. Washington Spirit have now decided to
NWSL: Washington Spirit recall Abiodun from loan
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