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target=_blank>New York Knicks win NBA Championships after 53 years
The New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for NBA glory after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to clinch the championship.
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target=_blank>A new low for FIFA, by Patrick Omorodion
For the layman, FIFA means Federation of International Football Associations. It was formed 122 years ago on May 21, 1904 in Rue Saint-Honore in Paris, France. Incidentally, its first president was a French man named Robert Guérin who served for two years, 1904-1906. After him came Daniel Burley Woolfall (England): 1906–1918, Jules Rimet (France): 1921–1954,
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target=_blank>Unusual FIFA World Cup, hostile reception
The fears of football fans for about a year have come alive. America’s visa measures have made it difficult for lovers of the game to enter, follow their teams, and enjoy the World Cup atmosphere.
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target=_blank>Even Italy might qualify if World Cup is expanded to 64 teams – Infantino
Four-time world champions Italy failed to qualify for Russia 2018, Qatar 2022 and now North America 2026
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target=_blank>Critics have gone too far on Mbappe — Dembele
France forward Ousmane Dembele has come to the defence of captain Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting criticism of the Real Madrid star has become excessive and unfair.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Lamentation galore as Nigeria misses out again
The football world stood still as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico, Canada and USA, yesterday. Forty eight nations are participating in the quadrennial global showpiece.
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target=_blank>Nigeria female YellowGreens split results in Kwibuka T20I double header
By Jacob Ajom The Nigeria Female YellowGreens yesterday endured a mixed day at the ongoing Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament in Kigali, Rwanda, suffering a morning defeat to Brazil before producing a strong response with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe Women High Performance later in the day. In the first match, Nigeria won the toss
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target=_blank>Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away.
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target=_blank>Man City’s £120m bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest
Anderson is understood to favour a move to the Etihad Stadium, while personal terms are not expected to present any difficulties.
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target=_blank>FIFA rankings: Super Eagles retain 26th spot after June international window
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have retained 26th position in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday following an encouraging June international window under head coach Eric Chelle.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Trabzonspor demand hefty fee for Nwaiwu
Trabzonspor have placed a €35 million price tag on Nigerian defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, DAILY POST reports. Nwaiwu caught the eye with his impressive performances for the Turkish Super Lig side following his arrival from Austrian outfit, Wolfsberger AC in January. The 22-year-old aside from performing his defensive duty with dexterity also contributed three goals, and
Transfer: Trabzonspor demand hefty fee for Nwaiwu
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Paul Merson ranks top 5 favourites to win trophy
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has ranked his top five favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In his column for Sportskeeda, Merson ranked Spain and France as the number one and two favourites because of the array of talent in their squads. He also included Germany in the list because of its history in
World Cup 2026: Paul Merson ranks top 5 favourites to win trophy
target=_blank>World Cup: Rio Ferdinand goes wild in celebration of Vinicius’ goal for Brazil in Morocco draw
Manchester United icon, Rio Ferdinand, erupted in celebration after Vinicius Junior netted the equalizer for Brazil against Morocco during their FIFA World Cup match on Saturday night. The match, held in New Jersey on June 13, ended in a draw, thanks to the Real Madrid winger’s timely goal. Vinicius was set up by Bruno Guimaraes, who delivered
World Cup: Rio Ferdinand goes wild in celebration of Vinicius’ goal for Brazil in Morocco draw
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘You don’t scare anybody’ – Ex-Chelsea star slams Brazil after 1-1 draw with Morocco
Former Chelsea player and current TV pundit, Craig Burley has shared his opinion on Brazil after their 1-1 draw with Morocco in the FIFA World Cup. The five-time world champions did not perform at their peak in their first match of the tournament. Mohamed Ouahbi’s team began the match with great intensity, taking the lead
World Cup 2026: ‘You don’t scare anybody’ – Ex-Chelsea star slams Brazil after 1-1 draw with Morocco
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: What Ancelotti did to me – Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Legendary forward, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reflected on the ‘dark side’ of his experience working with Brazil manager, Carlo Ancelotti. This was following Ancelotti’s Brazil team drawing 1-1 with Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ibrahimovic is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in football history. Throughout his career,
World Cup 2026: What Ancelotti did to me – Zlatan Ibrahimovic
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: He was shaky, slow – Shearer slams Brazil star after Morocco draw
Former England striker, Alan Shearer, has criticized Gabriel Magalhaes after Brazil’s World Cup 1-1 draw with Morocco at the weekend. Shearer was not impressed with the Arsenal defender’s display against Morocco, insisting that he was shaky and slow. Morocco took the lead through Ismael Saibari in the first half before Vinicius Junior restored parity for Brazil.
World Cup 2026: He was shaky, slow – Shearer slams Brazil star after Morocco draw
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘Really poor, looked out of depth’ – Ex-Arsenal star, Robson names Brazil player Ancelotti won’t start again
Former Arsenal midfielder, Stewart Robson has stated that Brazil striker, Igor Thiago is unlikely to be in the starting lineup against Haiti following his performance in the 1-1 draw with Morocco during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C on Saturday (June 13) in East Rutherford. Ismael Saibari provided the surprise 2022 semi-finalists with the lead midway
World Cup 2026: ‘Really poor, looked out of depth’ – Ex-Arsenal star, Robson names Brazil player Ancelotti won’t start again
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Ghana releases statement after Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada
Ghana have released a statement after Canada’s ‘unfair decision’ to deny midfielder, Thomas Partey entry into their country to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Partey was recently denied entry into Canada because he was charged with sexual assault. But the former Arsenal star is awaiting trial and has not been convicted. Partey will
World Cup 2026: Ghana releases statement after Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada
target=_blank>World Cup: They’ve an array of talent – Benitez names 4 favourites to win trophy
Former Real Madrid manager, Rafa Benitez, has named France, Spain and Germany as the four favourites to win the 2026 World Cup this summer. Benitez insisted that France, Spain and England have an array of talent that includes the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Rodri, Jude Bellingham,
World Cup: They’ve an array of talent – Benitez names 4 favourites to win trophy
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Why we played 1-1 with Morocco – Brazil coach Ancelotti
Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has explained why his team played a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their World Cup opener last night. Morocco took the lead through Ismael Saibari in the first half before Vinicius Junior equalized for Brazil. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Ancelotti insisted that his team lost possession
World Cup 2026: Why we played 1-1 with Morocco – Brazil coach Ancelotti
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