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target=_blank>Defence, not Jogo Bonito, won Brazil World Cups — Ancelotti
Ancelotti, who took charge of the national team in May 2025, said his approach is shaped by the realities of modern tournament football, where structure and organisation often outweigh spectacle.
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target=_blank>Iwobi, Simon near 100 caps as Super Eagles target win against Jordan
So far, just three Nigerians — Ahmed Musa, Vincent Enyeama and Joseph Yobo — have reached the milestone, underlining the significance of the feat Iwobi and Simon are pursuing.
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target=_blank>World Cup-bound New Zealand thrash Chile for first win over S. American team
New Zealand thrashed 10-man Chile 4-1 on Monday in Auckland in their last home match before the World Cup, their first win ever against South American opposition.
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target=_blank>Italy hoping to scale World Cup ‘Everest’ ahead of Bosnia play-off showdown
Italy have one more obstacle standing between them and a return to the World Cup in the shape of Bosnia and Hercegovina, who host the Azzurri on Tuesday in what promises to be a tense qualification play-off final in Zenica.
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target=_blank>Arteta playing ‘Alex Ferguson’ by pulling players from int’l duty — Lineker
Gary Lineker has suggested that Mikel Arteta is adopting tactics similar to Sir Alex Ferguson, following a wave of withdrawals involving Arsenal players during the international break.
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target=_blank>Premier League fans back call to scrap VAR
More than three-quarters of Premier League fans would like to see VAR scrapped and even more believe it has a detrimental impact on the matchday experience, according to a survey by the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA). The poll of nearly 8,000 supporters, just over half of whom attend more than 15 home games a season,
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target=_blank>Injury forces Okoye out of Super Eagles Turkey camp
Maduka Okoye has left the Super Eagles camp in Turkey after sustaining a thigh injury, ruling him out of the team’s final match in the ongoing invitational tournament.
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target=_blank>Lukaku says ‘could never turn back on Napoli’ after treatment row
Romelu Lukaku on Monday defended his decision to undergo treatment in his home country rather than at his club after pulling out of Belgium’s World Cup warm-up matches in the United States.
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target=_blank>De Zerbi in advanced talk to become Spurs’ manager
Tottenham Hotspur have begun discussions with Roberto De Zerbi over the vacant managerial position following the departure of Igor Tudor.
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target=_blank>Cardiff lose €122m compensation case over Emiliano Sala death
A French court on Monday dismissed Cardiff City’s compensation claim valued at 122 million euros ($140 million), in a financial dispute with Ligue 1 club Nantes over the 2019 death of Argentine striker Emiliano Sala.
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target=_blank>Chelsea shouldn’t have sacked Enzo Maresca – Cucurella
Chelsea defender, Marc Cucurella, has suggested that the club shouldn’t have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca. Recall that Chelsea sacked Maresca on New Year’s Day following a run of poor results. The Premier League west London club later appointed Liam Rosenior as Maresca’s replacement at Stamford Bridge. However, Cucurella feels the Blues should have
Chelsea shouldn’t have sacked Enzo Maresca – Cucurella
target=_blank>LaLiga: Adams, Ejuke shortlisted for best African Player award
Super Eagles duo, Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke have been nominated for the Liga African Player of the Season award, DAILY POST reports. Adams and Ejuke will battle 18 other African stars for the award. Athletico Bilbao’s Inaki Williams, a two-time recipient of the award, Sevilla’s trio Pape Gueye, Thomas Partey, and Nicolas Pepe as
LaLiga: Adams, Ejuke shortlisted for best African Player award
target=_blank>Udeze backs DR Congo to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Former Super Eagles defender, feanyi Udeze has said he would be rooting for Democratic Republic of Congo to earn a berth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Nigeria in the final of the African playoffs last November. The Leopards will battle Jamaica for a place at
Udeze backs DR Congo to qualify for 2026 World Cup
target=_blank>EPL: Arteta has copied Man Utd’s tactic in a bid to win title – Rio Ferdinand
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has claimed that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has copied the tactics Sir Alex Ferguson used during his time at Old Trafford, as he tries to win the Premier League title this season. The Gunners have seven fixtures left to play and sit nine points clear of Manchester City. After
EPL: Arteta has copied Man Utd’s tactic in a bid to win title – Rio Ferdinand
target=_blank>Messi vs Ronaldo: Zambian captain Sakala picks better player
Zambian captain, Fashion Sakala, has picked the better player between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Speaking in an interview with Argentine newspaper Olé, Sakala insisted that Ronaldo is a better player than Messi. He, however, admitted that the Argentina captain is a strong footballer. The 29-year-old Al-Fayha star was speaking ahead of Zambia’s international friendly
Messi vs Ronaldo: Zambian captain Sakala picks better player
target=_blank>Lamine Yamal has long way to go – Spain manager De La Fuente
Spain head coach, Luis de la Fuente, has insisted that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has a long way to go in his career. He stated this at his pre-match interview ahead of Spain’s international friendly clash with Egypt on Tuesday. According to De la Fuente, Yamal’s best is yet to come, adding that he is
Lamine Yamal has long way to go – Spain manager De La Fuente
target=_blank>Friendly: Chelle to shuffle pack for Super Eagles’ Jordan encounter
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle will ring the changes for tonight’s international friendly encounter against Jordan, DAILY POST reports. Chelle named a strong line-up for the Super Eagles 2-1 victory over Iran’s Team Melli last week Friday. The Malian is now expected to give opportunity to some of his fringe players. Francis Uzoho will
Friendly: Chelle to shuffle pack for Super Eagles’ Jordan encounter
target=_blank>EPL: He’s strong, fast – Patrice Evra names Manchester United’s most improved player
Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra, has named the club’s most improved player this season. Evra praised the Brazilian forward for his blend of strength and speed. “As for the most improved player this season, that’s a tough one because everyone is pushing hard this season, but I would probably say Matheus Cunha,” Evra told
EPL: He’s strong, fast – Patrice Evra names Manchester United’s most improved player
target=_blank>NPFL: Aweroro hails Shooting Stars’ win over Rangers
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Nurudeen Aweroro, has commended his players for their determination in the 3-1 win over Rangers. Adams Mustapha, Desmond Ojietefian and Sodiq Ibrahim were on target for Shooting Stars in the matchday 32 fixture in Ibadan. Chidebere Nwobodo scored the consolation goal for Rangers. Aweroro admitted that the clash against the eighth-time
NPFL: Aweroro hails Shooting Stars’ win over Rangers
target=_blank>NNL: Akwa United boss Offor speaks on Best Manager award
Akwa United head coach, Paul Offor has expressed gratitude to his entire team for contributing to their success in the 2025-26 Nigeria National League,NNL. The Promise Keepers are on the verge of a securing promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL next season. Akwa United has been outstanding since the start of the season
NNL: Akwa United boss Offor speaks on Best Manager award
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