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target=_blank>Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon
Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Rudiger extends Real Madrid deal
The 33-year-old centre-back signed for Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2022, after playing for Stuttgart and Roma.
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target=_blank>Crystal Palace appoint 47-year-old Sage as manager
Sage agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League club having impressed at French side Lens last term.
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target=_blank>Sevilla’s Mir sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault
Sevilla striker Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault and bodily harm, the Valencian community High Court of Justice said Monday.
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target=_blank>Ruben Amorim to take reins at AC Milan, set to sign two-year deal
Ruben Amorim is on the verge of a return to the dugout after reportedly reaching an agreement to become the next manager of AC Milan.
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target=_blank>Edo Queens clinch second NWFL premiership title, secure continental ticket
Edo Queens have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership after finishing top of the Super Six playoffs in Port Harcourt.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid confirm Cucurella signing from Chelsea
The 27-year-old left-back joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2022 after coming through La Liga champions Barcelona’s academy and moving to Getafe.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Marc Cucurella
Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella in one of the biggest transfer moves of the summer.
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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>Transfer: Rashford returns to Man Utd as Barcelona’s €30m buy option officially expires
Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United, after Barcelona’s option to sign him permanently expired. This means the loan arrangement between the two clubs has now ended. The clause had a €30million fee if Barca wanted to keep Rashford. According to ESPN, the agreement covered two seasons running until June 2026, with a purchase option
Transfer: Rashford returns to Man Utd as Barcelona’s €30m buy option officially expires
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Tunisia appoint Renard after sacking Lamouchi
Tunisia have appointed Herve Renard as their new head coach, after they sacked Sabri Lamouchi only one game into the 2026 World Cup. Lamouchi was fired just hours after Tunisia’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening Group F fixture on Monday. Renard will arrive in Mexico on Tuesday and will take charge of their
2026 World Cup: Tunisia appoint Renard after sacking Lamouchi
target=_blank>Transfer: Ndidi weighs Saudi offer amid doubts over Beşiktaş future
Wilfred Ndidi could leave Turkish Super Lig club Beşiktaş this summer after just one season at the club, DAILY POST reports. The Super Eagles captain only joined Beşiktaş last summer from Leicester City for €8m. Ndidi, according to Turkish website, Ajanshaber have interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia. The 29-year-old still has two years remaining
Transfer: Ndidi weighs Saudi offer amid doubts over Beşiktaş future
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Pogba puts Yamal among top three world’s best players
Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has put Spain winger Lamine Yamal among the top three best players in the world. Pogba spoke during a recent interview with El Chiringuito as Spain played a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their World Cup opener on Monday. The Frenchman advised the Barcelona star to focus on
World Cup 2026: Pogba puts Yamal among top three world’s best players
target=_blank>U-17 WWCQ:Benin Republic resume camp for Flamingos showdown
The Young Amazons of Benin Republic have started preparations for their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Nigeria’s Flamingos, DAILY POST reports. The team is camped at the Missérété Excellence Centre. Head coach Idah Azonsou invited 30 players to camp for the final qualifying round fixture. Azonsou is expected to prune down
U-17 WWCQ:Benin Republic resume camp for Flamingos showdown
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Why I cried after 0-0 draw with Spain – Cape Verde goalkeeper, Vozinha
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has shared the reasons behind his mother’s absence during his FIFA World Cup debut against Spain. The experienced shot-stopper emerged as a hero for Cape Verde, helping them secure an unexpected 0-0 draw against Luis de la Fuente’s team in Georgia. At the conclusion of the match, Vozinha was overcome with
World Cup 2026: Why I cried after 0-0 draw with Spain – Cape Verde goalkeeper, Vozinha
target=_blank>EPL: ‘No disrespect’ – Pogba predicts club to win title in next three years
Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has predicted the Red Devils to win the Premier League title in the next three years. Man United finished in third position on the Premier League table last season behind Manchester City and champions Arsenal. Speaking to talkSPORT, the France World Cup winner was asked if Man United could
EPL: ‘No disrespect’ – Pogba predicts club to win title in next three years
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘I don’t understand it’ – Ronaldo slams Ancelotti over mistake in 1-1 draw with Morocco
Legendary Brazilian forward Ronaldo Nazario has criticised manager Carlo Ancelotti over his ‘mistake’ during Brazil’s 1-1 draw against Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 49-year-old specifically pointed out that placing star forward Raphinha on the left wing was a perplexing choice by the Italian coach. At the club level, Raphinha had an outstanding
World Cup 2026: ‘I don’t understand it’ – Ronaldo slams Ancelotti over mistake in 1-1 draw with Morocco
target=_blank>Super Eagles: ‘I want to retire’ – Sadiq Umar gives reasons
Valencia forward Sadiq Umar has expressed uncertainty regarding his international career after indicating that he is contemplating retirement from the Super Eagles. In a discussion with Radio France International Hausa, the striker mentioned that no definitive decision has been reached, emphasizing that his future with the national team will be evaluated once the new season
Super Eagles: ‘I want to retire’ – Sadiq Umar gives reasons
target=_blank>Osimhen, Nwabali, Chukwueze among Nigerian stars facing key transfer decisions
This year’s Premier League summer transfer window officially opens on Monday, with some Nigerian footballers already on the move to join new clubs, while others await their fate amid transfer links. It will run until Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and this window allows clubs to sign new players for the 2026/2027 season. Transfer activities are expected to
Osimhen, Nwabali, Chukwueze among Nigerian stars facing key transfer decisions
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