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target=_blank>Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup – Report
An envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked world football’s governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup, according to the Financial Times.
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target=_blank>Barca edge Celta but lose match-winner Yamal to injury
The teenage Spain star won and converted a penalty to clinch a narrow triumph but hurt himself as he took it and was replaced before half-time.
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target=_blank>Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegated
Manchester City edged ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as a 1-0 victory at Turf Moor condemned Burnley to relegation on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>10 things to know about Oba Femi, Nigerian WWE rising star
Nigerian powerhouse Oba Femi has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in WWE, especially after his stunning WrestleMania debut against Brock Lesnar.
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target=_blank>Full list: Chelsea appointed 10 coaches in last 10 seasons
In modern football, few clubs have experienced as much coaches turnover as Chelsea FC, where the dugout has become a revolving door over the past decade.
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target=_blank>Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: South Korea – Eyes on resurgence in a finely balanced Group A
Every World Cup cycle brings with it a familiar question about the South Korea national football team: can they recreate the fearless edge that once stunned the world, or will they settle for quiet efficiency?
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target=_blank>Supreme Court upholds Neymar corruption acquittal over Barcelona transfer
Neymar, who is now back at Santos, also faced tax fraud allegations deriving from the same transfer. That affair ended in 2016, when Barcelona paid a fine of 5.5 million euros in a deal with prosecutors.
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target=_blank>Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior
Chelsea Football Club have sacked Head Coach Liam Rosenior following a run of bad results, the latest being a 3-0 loss to Brighton on Tuesday night.
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target=_blank>EPL: Chelsea continue downward spiral, lose 3-0 to Brighton
Chelsea crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat against Brighton on Tuesday, leaving their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League in tatters as pressure mounts on beleaguered boss Liam Rosenior.
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target=_blank>Former Premier League champions Leicester relegated to League One
Former Premier League champions Leicester were relegated to the third tier for only the second time in their history after a 2-2 draw against Hull on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>EPL: I’m so sorry – Guardiola reacts to Rosenior’s sacking at Chelsea
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has reacted to Liam Rosenior’s sacking at Chelsea. Rosenior was dismissed as the head coach of Chelsea on Wednesday following the Blues’ Premier League 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Sunday. Reacting, Guardiola said he was sorry that Rosenior was sacked. The Spaniard also pointed out that the 41-year-old Englishman is
EPL: I’m so sorry – Guardiola reacts to Rosenior’s sacking at Chelsea
target=_blank>EPL: Liam Rosenior sets record after Chelsea sack
Liam Rosenior has set a record after his sack by Chelsea. On Wednesday Chelsea dismissed Rosenior as their manager after a 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Sunday. The Premier League west London club then appointed th8 Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team for the rest of the season. However, according to OptaJoe, Rosenior
EPL: Liam Rosenior sets record after Chelsea sack
target=_blank>Super Eagles: Adams urges early preparations for 2030 World Cup
Sevilla striker Akor Adams has said it is important for the Super Eagles to begin immediate preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, losing to the bitter rivals, Ghana in the playoffs. The three-time African champions will also not be present at this year’s
Super Eagles: Adams urges early preparations for 2030 World Cup
target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola reveals only chance Man City will win title ahead of Arsenal
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has revealed that the only way his team can win the Premier League title ahead of Arsenal is if the Cityzens win all of their remaining games. Guardiola guided Man City to beat Burnley 1-0 on Wednesday night as they return at the top of the Premier League table for
EPL: Guardiola reveals only chance Man City will win title ahead of Arsenal
target=_blank>NWFL: Ogbala credits hard work for Heartland Queens’ win over Rivers Angels
Heartland Queens head coach, Obi Ogbala, has attributed his team’s victory over Rivers Angels to hard work. The Owerri-based club defeated Rivers Angels 2-1 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Wednesday. Ogbala expressed confidence in his team’s ability to win their remaining matches of the season. “No two games are the same. We know we
NWFL: Ogbala credits hard work for Heartland Queens’ win over Rivers Angels
target=_blank>NWFL: Danjuma hails Nasarawa Amazons players after Confluence Queens’ win
Nasarawa Amazons head coach, Christopher Danjuma has commended his players for their display in the win over Confluence Queens. The Amazons thrashed Confluence Queens 4-0 at the Lafia City Stadium on Wednesday. Danjuma insisted that the big margin reflected the hard work they put in in training. Nasarawa Amazons moved closer to securing a Super
NWFL: Danjuma hails Nasarawa Amazons players after Confluence Queens’ win
target=_blank>EPL: Ian Wright makes shock title prediction after Man City beat Burnley
Former England striker, Ian Wright, is backing Arsenal to win the Premier League despite dropping into second place. Wright believes the Gunners will have enough to win the title, even if it is a case of “creeping over the line”. Mikel Arteta’s men will go into this weekend behind Manchester City, who beat Burnley 1-0
EPL: Ian Wright makes shock title prediction after Man City beat Burnley
target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal could go six points clear before Man City play again – Merson
Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has said Arsenal could yet go six points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title run-in. City are now top of the table following a narrow 1-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday night. Pep Guardiola’s men are only ahead of the Gunners by goals scored, as they both
EPL: Arsenal could go six points clear before Man City play again – Merson
target=_blank>Bundesliga: Super Eagles winger slammed with two-game ban
Hamburg winger, Philip Otele has been handed a two-match suspension by the German Football Association, GFA, DAILY POST reports. Otele was sent off in Hamburg’s North derby defeat to Werder Bremen last weekend. Hamburg appealed centre referee’s Florian Exner decision after the game, but their their appeal was rejected by the GFA. The 27-year-old will
Bundesliga: Super Eagles winger slammed with two-game ban
target=_blank>EPL: John Terry reacts as Chelsea name new manager to succeed Rosenior
Former Chelsea captain, John Terry, has insisted that he and other coaches at the club will support Calum McFarlane after Liam Rosenior’s sacking. Recall that Chelsea named McFarlane on Wednesday to be in charge of the club’s first team until the end of the season on Wednesday, starting with the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds
EPL: John Terry reacts as Chelsea name new manager to succeed Rosenior
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