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target=_blank>Dubois vows to take out ‘trash’ WBO heavyweight champion Wardley
The two fighters were involved in yet more verbal sparring on Thursday at Co-op Live, the Manchester venue for the fight.
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target=_blank>10 countries that went unbeaten in a World Cup
Losing a World Cup match does not always end countries hopes of glory. Argentina national football team famously recovered from an opening defeat to win the 2022 tournament in Qatar, while Spain national football team lifted the trophy in 2010 despite losing their first game in South Africa.
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target=_blank>Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he would not pay the $1,000-plus ticket price for the United States’ first World Cup match, piling pressure on FIFA over its sky-high costs.
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target=_blank>Shakira announces 2026 World Cup theme song featuring Burna Boy
Shakira has announced the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Nigerian Grammy-winning star Burna Boy.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid’s Valverde treated in hospital after Tchouameni clash – Reports
The two players rowed on Wednesday in training and their argument continued on Thursday during and after the session.
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target=_blank>Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man Utd future
Michael Carrick said Thursday he is more worried about Manchester United finishing the season in style than his own future at Old Trafford.
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target=_blank>Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Germany keen to rekindle legacy, pedigree
By Adegboyega Adeleye Germany comes to the FIFA World Cup with a weight of history and pedigree unmatched by most nations worldwide. With four titles in their cabinet, they have consistently reinvented themselves across generations from the grit of the post-war era to the fluid dominance of their historic 2014 triumph over Argentina in Brazil.
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target=_blank>Struggling Chelsea have ‘foundations for success’ – Interim boss McFarlane
Chelsea have slumped to ninth in the Premier League table and their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League appear to be over.
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target=_blank>Full list of teams that have won Champions League back-to-back
One of football’s greatest accomplishments is winning the UEFA Champions League.
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target=_blank>Mbappe, Mourinho, meltdown: Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos
Real Madrid meet Clasico rivals Barcelona on Sunday in a state of high tension and disarray, with anything but a victory handing the Catalans the La Liga title.
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target=_blank>UCL: Vincent Kompany names best team in Europe after Bayern Munich’s elimination
Bayern Munich boss, Vincent Kompany, has named Paris Saint-Germain as the best team in Europe for the last two years. Kompany stated this at his post-match interview after PSG eliminated Bayern Munich from the Champions League semi-final stage on Wednesday. The Belgian said, “The level of both teams was very, very high. PSG have so
UCL: Vincent Kompany names best team in Europe after Bayern Munich’s elimination
target=_blank>EPL: Malouda picks two clubs that will suit Osimhen way better than Man Utd
Former Chelsea star, Florent Malouda, has picked the Blues and Liverpool as the two Premier League clubs that would suit Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen way better than Manchester United. The Frenchman also believes that the Premier League would be Osimhen’s next destination when he is done at Galatasaray. “When you look at Osimhen’s mindset and
EPL: Malouda picks two clubs that will suit Osimhen way better than Man Utd
target=_blank>NFF appoints Maikaba, Uwejamomere to lead Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced the appointment of Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head coaches of the Flying Eagles, and Golden Eaglets. Maikaba, takes over from Aliyu Zubairu who led the Flying Eagles to the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, and 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The experienced tactician has also
NFF appoints Maikaba, Uwejamomere to lead Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets
target=_blank>EPL: Paul Merson predicts Liverpool vs Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, others
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has predicted the Premier League match-day 36 taking place this weekend. Liverpool will host Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, while Sunderland will take on Manchester United. Manchester City will tackle Brentford at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening. West Ham United will clash with Arsenal on Sunday, while Tottenham
EPL: Paul Merson predicts Liverpool vs Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, others
target=_blank>LaLiga: Real Madrid in disarray as Valverde lands in hospital after fight with Tchouameni
There is tension in the Real Madrid dressing room, amid different clashes between players in recent days. According to Marca, Federico Valverde had to be taken to hospital, after a “very serious” confrontation with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni. This forced head coach Alvaro Arbeloa to summon an emergency meeting to address a dressing room that was
LaLiga: Real Madrid in disarray as Valverde lands in hospital after fight with Tchouameni
target=_blank>Transfer: FC Porto push for cut-price Moffi deal
FC Porto are seeking to negotiate the transfer fee for Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi, DAILY POST reports. Moffi linked up with the newly crowned Portuguese League champions on loan from Ligue 1 club, OGC Nice in January. The Dragons have an obligation to buy the striker for €8m this summer. According to Portuguese website,
Transfer: FC Porto push for cut-price Moffi deal
target=_blank>NWFL: Danjuma defends Nasarawa Amazons’ loss to FC Robo Queens
Nasarawa Amazons head coach, Christopher Danjuma, has defended his team’s defeat to Robo Queens in their final match of the 2025-26 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, regular season. The Amazons lost 2-1 to Robo Queens at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Wednesday. Danjuma said that the game was to test the strength of
NWFL: Danjuma defends Nasarawa Amazons’ loss to FC Robo Queens
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: ‘He deserves it’ – Gerrard names player to win award
Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard, has tipped Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Gerrard believes the England captain deserves the top individual award. Speaking to TNT Sports, Gerrard also explained how the former Tottenham Hotspur star can get his hands on the Ballon d’Or. “More goals, more top performances. I think
2026 Ballon d’Or: ‘He deserves it’ – Gerrard names player to win award
target=_blank>NPFL: Bayelsa United clash crucial for Remo Stars — Abdallah
Remo Stars technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, has described their matchday 36 fixture against Bayelsa United as a defining moment that will determine the club’s fate in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Sky Blue Stars sit 18th on the table with two matches remaining and need a win to boost their survival hopes. Abdallah
NPFL: Bayelsa United clash crucial for Remo Stars — Abdallah
target=_blank>UCL: We didn’t have killer instinct in attack – Neuer knocks Bayern Munich stars
Bayern Munich goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, has criticized Vincent Kompany’s men following their elimination from the Champions League on Wednesday. Neuer said the Bavarians didn’t have that killer instinct against the French Ligue 1 champions during the encounter at the Allianz Arena. Ousmane Dembele and Harry Kane’s goals ensured both teams drew 1-1 in the Champions
UCL: We didn’t have killer instinct in attack – Neuer knocks Bayern Munich stars
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