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target=_blank>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins back-to-back NBA MVP awards
Gilgeous-Alexander’s latest achievement continues a historic run for international players, marking the eighth straight year that a non-American has won the prestigious award.
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target=_blank>Iran’s World Cup football team leaves for Turkey
Iran’s national football team was headed to Turkey on Monday to play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Iranian media reported.
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target=_blank>Just in: Mourinho set to return as Madrid coach – Report
Portuguese manager José Mourinho is set for a sensational return to Real Madrid, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
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target=_blank>Greizmann apologises to Atleti fans for departure to Barcelona in farewell speech
Antoine Griezmann bade farewell to Atletico Madrid fans on Sunday after playing his final home match for the club, and apologised again for his decision to leave for Barcelona in 2019.
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target=_blank>10 active footballers with successful businesses
Modern football is no longer just about what happens on the pitch. The game’s biggest footballers are increasingly building parallel careers as entrepreneurs: investing in brands, startups, real estate, hospitality, and social enterprises while still playing at the highest level.
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target=_blank>Bruno Fernandes equals EPL assist record as Man United beat Nottingham
Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place with a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.
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target=_blank>Alonso lists three changes he’s bringing to Chelsea
Chelsea’s new manager Xabi Alonso has outlined his priorities as he prepares to take charge of the Premier League club.
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target=_blank>FIFA holds talks with Iran over 2026 World Cup participation
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as “excellent” and “constructive” the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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target=_blank>Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as coach on four-year deal
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club’s manager on Sunday on a four-year deal with the Spaniard the latest coach tasked with turning around the club’s fortunes.
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target=_blank>Clubs that went whole season unbeaten but failed to win league title
Going an entire league campaign without defeat is usually enough to guarantee a championship. In most cases, “Invincible” seasons end with trophies, titles, and dominance written into history.
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target=_blank>Lobi Stars gear up for President Federation Cup clash against Kogi United
Lobi Stars have intensified preparations for the President Federation Cup Round of 64 clash against Kogi United. The Makurdi-based club thrashed non-league side St. Mark’s FC 6-0 in a warm-up match at the McCarthy Stadium on Sunday. The game was their first after the completion of the 2025-26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. Lobi Stars will
Lobi Stars gear up for President Federation Cup clash against Kogi United
target=_blank>NPFL: Warri Wolves target President Federation Cup success
Warri Wolves have resolved to make a positive impact in this year’s President Federation Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Seasiders will be up against Stormers SC in the Round of 64 of the competition at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Wednesday. DAILY POST recalls that Warri Wolves crashed out in the Round of 16
NPFL: Warri Wolves target President Federation Cup success
target=_blank>LaLiga: Details of Mourinho’s contract at Real Madrid revealed
Jose Mourinho has reached a final agreement with Real Madrid as he prepares to leave Benfica. The 63-year-old will return to the Bernabeu as their next manager ahead of the 2026/2027 campaign. Mourinho will sign an initial two-year deal with an option for one more year. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano,
LaLiga: Details of Mourinho’s contract at Real Madrid revealed
target=_blank>Turkey: Onuachu shares Golden Boot with Shomurodov
Paul Onuachu has finished as the joint top scorer in the Turkish Super Lig, sharing the award with Eldor Shomurodov. The Nigeria international and Shomurodov, who plays for Istanbul Başakşehir, scored 22 goals each. Onuachu made history as the sixth Trabzonspor player to win the individual accolade. Fenerbahçe’s Anderson Talisca took third place with 19
Turkey: Onuachu shares Golden Boot with Shomurodov
target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd extend unbeaten home record after win over Nottingham Forest
Manchester United have extended their unbeaten home record after beating Nottingham Forest 3-2 in the Premier League on Sunday. According to OptaJoe, Man United are now unbeaten in each of their last 400 home league games in which they have led at half-time (365 wins and 35 draws), a run which began in August 1984. Recall
EPL: Man Utd extend unbeaten home record after win over Nottingham Forest
target=_blank>NPFL: Kun Khalifat expects difficult duel against Wikki Tourists
Kun Khalifat FC Chairman, Michelle Amaefula, is anticipating a tough battle against Wikki Tourists in their last match of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The Owerri-based club will lock horns with Wikki Tourists at the Dan Anyiam Stadium this weekend. Kun Khalifat FC must record a win in the encounter to maintain their
NPFL: Kun Khalifat expects difficult duel against Wikki Tourists
target=_blank>‘I wanted title’ – Mourinho speaks on unbeaten season with Benfica
Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, has admitted he prefers winning the title instead of going unbeaten in the season. Despite not losing a single game, the Portuguese side also failed to qualify for the Champions League. Mourinho has now said he would have loved to finish the campaign with something to celebrate. “The unbeatable thing is
‘I wanted title’ – Mourinho speaks on unbeaten season with Benfica
target=_blank>EPL: Gary Neville names four players Xabi Alonso will sign at Chelsea
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has backed Xabi Alonso to add four more players to the Chelsea squad. Alonso has been confirmed as the new Blues boss and will officially begin in the role on July 1. However, the former Real Madrid boss has already drawn up plan on how to bolster the squad. Neville believes
EPL: Gary Neville names four players Xabi Alonso will sign at Chelsea
target=_blank>Serie A: Okoye named Udinese Player of the Season
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has been named Udinese Player of The Season, DAILY POST reports. Okoye was recognised for his remarkable performances for the Zebras throughout the campaign. The 26-year-old was suspended for the first two months of the season following his alleged involvement in a match fixing scandal. The shot stopper however bounced
Serie A: Okoye named Udinese Player of the Season
target=_blank>Troost-Ekong joins African football greats for AFCON 2027 draw
Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has been selected among the draw assistants for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification draw, DAILY POST reports. Troost-Ekong, who is regarded as one of the best defenders Africa has ever produced, will be joined by three other continent’s legends, Max-Alain Gradel, Essam El Hadary and Trésor Mputu.
Troost-Ekong joins African football greats for AFCON 2027 draw
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