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target=_blank>Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, Pacquiao’s camp in the Philippines said on Friday.
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target=_blank>Mayweather’s planned fight with Zambidis is off – Report
The pay-per-view event was to be held at the Telekon Center at the OAKA Olympic Complex in Athens.
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target=_blank>Plumptre debunks corruption, WAFCON omission claim
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre described the viral verified Facebook page peddling fake news about her as frustrating and unsettling.
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target=_blank>Arsenal sign Piero Hincapié on permanent deal
Premier League champions Arsenal have completed the permanent signing of Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen after activating an option in his loan agreement.
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target=_blank>At 59, Japan’s King Kazu extends career for another season
Japanese football icon Kazuyoshi Miura will continue playing professional football into his 60s after extending his loan spell with Fukushima United until June 2027.
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target=_blank>Wolves to face Blackburn in 2026/27 Championship opening week
Burnley will host West Ham United while Wolverhampton Wanderers take on Blackburn Rovers in the opening week of the 2026/27 Championship season.
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target=_blank>FIFA suspends Nepal over third-party interference
World football’s governing body FIFA has suspended Nepal’s football association, officials said Thursday, barring the country from all international competitions.
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target=_blank>Olympics to offer all Games competitors $10,000 grants
The International Olympic Committee, which has been under growing pressure to introduce prize money to the Olympics, on Wednesday announced it was setting up a grant for every athlete who takes part in the Games.
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E2%82%A61bn-prize-money-nsc/ target=_blank>2026/27 NPFL champions to get ₦1bn prize money — NSC
The champions of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1 billion, the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football.
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target=_blank>Barcelona sign Egypt teenager Abdelkarim
Currently at the World Cup with the Pharaohs, the 18-year-old Abdelkarim has seen playing time in both of his national team’s matches, against Belgium and New Zealand.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Vieira names team to cause surprise as Round of 32 looms
Former France midfielder, Patrick Vieira, has predicted that Morocco can “cause a surprise” and reach the latter stages of this World Cup. At the 2022 edition, the Atlas Lions became the first country from Africa to reach the semi-final. They lost to France, who themselves finished as runners-up. Morocco has qualified for the Round of
2026 World Cup: Vieira names team to cause surprise as Round of 32 looms
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Zlatan picks African team to watch out for in knockout stage
Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has identified the Ivory Coast as the African team to watch out for at the knockout stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. The former Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain star believes the Elephants can be dangerous, adding that they came with something at the World Cup. Ibrahimovic was
World Cup 2026: Zlatan picks African team to watch out for in knockout stage
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal to sign Bruno Guimarães for Arteta
Arsenal is keen to sign Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United for their manager, Mikel Arteta. According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal has made a formal approach in the last 24 hours for the Brazilian international. The Gunners opened talks with Newcastle for £55m, and the offer was immediately rejected. Newcastle wants to keep the 28-year-old at
Transfer: Arsenal to sign Bruno Guimarães for Arteta
target=_blank>Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen chief upbeat Boniface will rediscover top form
Bayern Leverkusen sporting director, Simon Rofles, believes Victor Boniface can rediscocer his best form at the club, DAILY POST reports. Boniface spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Werder Bremen after failing to secure a permanent transfer to Serie A giants AC Milan. The Nigeria international however made just 11 appearances for the Greens as
Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen chief upbeat Boniface will rediscover top form
target=_blank>Transfer: Benfica announce departure of Super Falcons midfielder
Super Falcons midfielder, Christy Ucheibe, has left Portuguese club Benfica following the expiration of her contract, DAILY POST reports. Ucheibe spent six years with the Eagles following her arrival from Swedish club, Assi Idrottsförening in 2000. The 25-year-old scored 11 goals in 179 appearances across all competitions for Benfica. The versatile midfielder enjoyed a trophy
Transfer: Benfica announce departure of Super Falcons midfielder
target=_blank>World Cup: Alan Shearer names starting XI that’ll win tournament for England
Former England striker, Alan Shearer, has selected his ideal Three Lions XI that could potentially win the 2026 World Cup tournament. England is regarded as one of the frontrunners for the title. The back-to-back UEFA EURO runners-up boast a talented squad, guided by German coach Thomas Tuchel. They commenced their campaign positively with a 4-2
World Cup: Alan Shearer names starting XI that’ll win tournament for England
target=_blank>World Cup: Gary Neville names two England stars Thomas Tuchel should drop
Former Manchester United player, Gary Neville, has recommended that England manager, Thomas Tuchel consider dropping Anthony Gordon and Djed Spence for their final group stage match against Panama in the 2026 tournament. Following two rounds of matches in North America, the Three Lions currently lead their group but have not yet joined other teams that
World Cup: Gary Neville names two England stars Thomas Tuchel should drop
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Four Round of 32 fixtures confirmed Full List
At least four Round of 32 fixtures at the 2026 World Cup have been confirmed. The Netherlands qualified as Group F winners and will face Morocco in the knockout stages. The Dutch beat another African team, Tunisia, 3-1 in their final group match, while Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2. Brazil will play Japan in the Round
2026 World Cup: Four Round of 32 fixtures confirmed Full List
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Eberechi Eze reacts to Harry Kane being cursed by Ghanaian witch doctor
England midfielder, Eberechi Eze, has responded to questions regarding a Ghanaian witch doctor who purportedly placed a curse on Three Lions’ captain, Harry Kane during the 2026 World Cup. The 27-year-old was questioned about the viral assertions that the Three Lions striker had been hexed during their scoreless draw with Ghana. Self-proclaimed spiritualist, Nana Kwaku
World Cup 2026: Eberechi Eze reacts to Harry Kane being cursed by Ghanaian witch doctor
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: 10 teams eliminated from tournament
At least 10 teams have been sent packing from the 2026 World Cup. Curacao became the latest North American country to be eliminated after they lost 2-0 to Ivory Coast. Nicolas Pepe’s double ensured the Elephants qualified for the knockout stages, while the debutants bowed out. Other North American teams that are out include Panama
2026 World Cup: 10 teams eliminated from tournament
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