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target=_blank>Salah ‘deserves big send-off’, says Liverpool boss Slot

“We expect him to be back in the final part of the season, but not for Sunday,” Liverpool boss Slot said at his pre-match press conference on Friday.
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target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal seek to ramp up heat on Man City in title race

Arsenal have a chance to crank up the pressure on Manchester City this weekend as they seek to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.
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target=_blank>PDP crisis deepens as Wike-backed BoT counters Wabara, backs Mohammed–Anyanwu NWC

The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as a faction of the Board of Trustees (BoT) invoked Thursday’s ruling of the Supreme Court to back the Mohammed–Anyanwu National Working Committee (NWC) as the party’s legitimate leadership.
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target=_blank>Maradona was bipolar, had narcissistic disorder – Psychologist

Diego Maradona was bipolar and had a narcissistic personality disorder, his psychologist said Thursday at a trial over the death of Argentina’s football legend.
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target=_blank>‘It’s really sad’ — Pochettino on Tottenham’s relegation battle

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has said he is “really sad” to watch his former club suffer in their fight against relegation from the Premier League.
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target=_blank>Iran to play 2026 World Cup games in United States – FIFA president

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled on Thursday as he kicked off the global football body’s summit in Vancouver.
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target=_blank>African football confederation backing Infantino re-election bid

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) said Thursday it is backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term as head of football’s global governing body.
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target=_blank>Why I don’t want my child to play football —Endrick

Brazil forward Endrick has revealed that he does not want his child to follow his footsteps by playing football because he wants them to have a ‘peaceful life.’
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target=_blank>Ashley Young announces retirement from football aged 40

Former Manchester United and England defender, Ashley Young has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to an illustrious 23-year career.
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target=_blank>Mainoo signs new five-year Man Utd contract

Mainoo fell out of favour under former boss Ruben Amorim and had a request to leave on loan in August rejected.
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target=_blank>Top foreign players came to Saudi Arabia League because of me – Ronaldo

Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has declared that his move to the Saudi Pro League, SPL, paved the way for other top international stars to follow suit. The Portuguese forward stated this during a recent chat with Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand. Since Ronaldo’s arrival, big names like Neymar, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kanté, Sadio Mané, Riyad
Top foreign players came to Saudi Arabia League because of me – Ronaldo

target=_blank>EPL: Shearer predicts Man Utd vs Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City fixtures

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has shared some of his predictions for the Premier League GameWeek 35 fixtures. The pick of the bunch, will be Liverpool’s trip to Manchester United, with both teams still trying to confirm Champions League qualification. Arsenal can move six points clear at the top if they beat Fulham, two days
EPL: Shearer predicts Man Utd vs Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City fixtures

target=_blank>NPFL: Niger Tornadoes players offered cash incentive to beat Kwara United

The Niger State government has announced a N2 million bonus for Niger Tornadoes ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 36 encounter against Kwara United. The state Sports Commission Chairman, Danjuma Abdul Masu made the announcement on Thursday in Minna. Niger Tornadoes will lock horns with Kwara United at the Bako Kontagora Stadium,
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes players offered cash incentive to beat Kwara United

target=_blank>LaLiga: Perez to decide Real Madrid’s next coach, relationship with Mourinho excellent – Romano

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has revealed that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will decide the club’s next manager in the coming days following reports linking Jose Mourinho with a return to the Los Blancos. This comes amid growing speculation that Mourinho could be heading back to the Spanish capital. Providing an update on the
LaLiga: Perez to decide Real Madrid’s next coach, relationship with Mourinho excellent – Romano

target=_blank>Super Eagles: Ozoh awaits clearance to feature for Super Eagles

David Ozoh is pushing to be cleared by the England Football Association to feature for Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Ozoh has made five appearances for England at the U-18 level. The five matches were all friendlies and so he does not need to get a FIFA clearance. The versatile midfielder was born in Spain to
Super Eagles: Ozoh awaits clearance to feature for Super Eagles

target=_blank>EPL: Injured Iwobi to miss Fulham vs Arsenal

Alex Iwobi will miss Fulham’s trip to Arsenal, according to manager, Marco Silva, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury. Iwobi sustained the injury during Fulham’s 0-0 draw against Brentford two weeks ago. The versatile midfielder missed the Whites’ 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at the Craven Cottage last
EPL: Injured Iwobi to miss Fulham vs Arsenal

target=_blank>UCL: Declan Rice facing UEFA ban ahead of Arsenal vs Atletico second leg

Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice, is facing the risk of a ban from UEFA, following his comments after their 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid. Rice hit out at refereeing decisions that went against his team in the first leg of the semi-final tie. The Englishman also suggested that the hostile atmosphere at the Metropolitano influenced the
UCL: Declan Rice facing UEFA ban ahead of Arsenal vs Atletico second leg

target=_blank>Arsenal: Thierry Henry tells Arteta what’ll happen if he fails to win any trophy

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has told manager, Mikel Arteta that he would have to answer questions from the club’s board if he fails to win any trophy for the Gunners this season. Arteta’s side is currently competing to win both the Champions League and the Premier League. They sit at the top of the Premier
Arsenal: Thierry Henry tells Arteta what’ll happen if he fails to win any trophy

target=_blank>EPL: ‘He’s a monster’ – Cundy names player to become Arsenal’s next captain after Odegaard

Former Chelsea defender, Jason Cundy, has backed Declan Rice to become Arsenal’s next captain if Martin Odegaard leaves the Premier League North London club. Cundy described Rice as a defensive monster, adding that the England midfielder has brilliant control of the ball. Speaking about Rice on talkSPORT, Cundy said, “Defensively, he’s a monster. “When he
EPL: ‘He’s a monster’ – Cundy names player to become Arsenal’s next captain after Odegaard

target=_blank>U-20 WWCQ: CAF confirms Ikenne venue for Falconets vs Malawi

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed that the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, will host the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final round qualifying fixture between Falconets and Malawi, DAILY POST reports. There was confusion in the build-up to the game with Malawi claiming that the Confederation of African Football,
U-20 WWCQ: CAF confirms Ikenne venue for Falconets vs Malawi

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