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target=_blank>Ex-Super Eagles star Emenalo steps down as Saudi Pro League football chief
“When I joined SPL’s transformation journey in 2023, what struck me most was the audacity of its ambition. We set out to do something few believed possible, on a timeline fewer still thought realistic,” he said.
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target=_blank>Christensen signs new two-year deal at Barcelona
The 30-year-old centre-back, whose previous deal expired at the end of June, has been frequently sidelined by injuries during his time at Camp Nou.
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target=_blank>Two dead in World Cup celebrations in Mexico City
At least two people died on Wednesday during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government.
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target=_blank>World Cup: England face DR Congo hurdle, USA set eyes on Round of 16 place
England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: 7 countries qualify for Round of 16, 3 fixtures confirmed
Seven countries have now secured their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with three knockout fixtures already confirmed.
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target=_blank>France through to World Cup last 16 with 3-0 Sweden win
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay.
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target=_blank>Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 32.
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target=_blank>Ivory Coast coach laments ‘lack of maturity’ in World Cup exit
Ivory Coast gave everything but “lacked maturity” in being ousted from the World Cup on Tuesday in a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Norway, coach Emerse Fae said.
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target=_blank>Serena beaten at Wimbledon in first singles match in four years
Serena Williams’ bid for a fairytale return to Wimbledon was shattered by Australia’s Maya Joint as the American legend’s first singles match in four years ended in a 6-3, 6-7 (6/8) 6-3 defeat on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Dutch football chiefs condemn online racism after World Cup exit
Dutch football chiefs have condemned online racist abuse aimed at Netherlands players after their painful elimination from the World Cup.
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target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Zlatan Ibrahimovic names 5 best players
Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has named the five best players in the world at the moment. Ibrahimovic spoke while on punditry duty for Fox Sports after France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup Round of 32 stage on Tuesday. The former Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United attacker namedOusmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise,
World Cup 2026: Zlatan Ibrahimovic names 5 best players
target=_blank>Transfer: Pisa demand €10m for Rafiu Durosinmi
Serie B club, Pisa are demanding around €10 million to sell Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi, DAILY POST reports. Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor are reportedly interested in Durosinmi. The 23-year-old only arrived Pisa from Czech First Division club Viktoria Plzen in January. He registered one goal, and one assist in 12 league appearances for Pisa.
Transfer: Pisa demand €10m for Rafiu Durosinmi
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Mbappe overtakes Klose record, leads Messi in Golden Boot race
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has now surpassed Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goalscoring record. Mbappe scored twice as they thrashed Sweden 3-0 to qualify for the Round of 16. The 27–year-old’s brace means he now has six goals and two assists at the tournament. That puts his ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who has six goals
2026 World Cup: Mbappe overtakes Klose record, leads Messi in Golden Boot race
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘It’s scary’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic explains why Sweden lost 3-0 to France
Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has explained why France defeated his country 3-0 at the World Cup. Ibrahimovic watched as France thrashed Sweden in the World Cup Round of 32 encounter on Tuesday night to progress to the Round of 16 stage. Goals from Kylian Mbappe (2) and Bradley Barcola gave the French team the
World Cup 2026: ‘It’s scary’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic explains why Sweden lost 3-0 to France
target=_blank>NNL: Nikyu appointed Lobi Stars’ technical adviser
Lobi Stars have appointed Bala Nikyu as their new technical adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League, NNL, season, DAILY POST reports. Nikyu has been tasked with guiding the Makurdi club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The experienced tactician has managed several top Nigerian clubs, including Wikki Tourists, Plateau United, and
NNL: Nikyu appointed Lobi Stars’ technical adviser
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Ronald Koeman becomes fourth coach to resign after elimination
Netherlands coach, Ronald Koeman, has become the fourth and latest manager to resign following the nation’s Round of 32 exit at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Recall that the Netherlands failed to progress to the Round of 16 after losing on penalty shoot-out against Morocco this week. However, Koeman now joined the likes of Miroslav
World Cup 2026: Ronald Koeman becomes fourth coach to resign after elimination
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘He executes’ – Gary Neville names player Mbappe reminds him
Former England defender, Gary Neville, has named Brazilian football legend Ronaldo as the player France captain Kylian Mbappe reminds him of. Neville spoke on ITV’s live coverage while commenting on Mbappe’s goal against Sweden at the World Cup. Mbappe scored a brace as France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup Round of 32 to
World Cup 2026: ‘He executes’ – Gary Neville names player Mbappe reminds him
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: 7 countries eliminated from Round of 32
Ecuador is the latest country to be eliminated from the World Cup Round of 32 stage. This follows their 2-0 defeat to co-host nation Mexico earlier today. Two goals from Julián Quiñones and Raul Jiménez gave Mexico the win against Ecuador. Before the Ecuador game, France had knocked out Sweden from the World Cup Round
World Cup 2026: 7 countries eliminated from Round of 32
target=_blank>Transfer: ‘Embarrassing, unacceptable’ – Alan Shearer angered by Chelsea’s bid for Granit Xhaka
Former Premier League goal king, Alan Shearer, has slammed the Chelsea board for their ’embarrassing’ bid for Sunderland’s star player and former Arsenal captain, Granit Xhaka. Xhaka has become a target for the incoming Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, who previously worked with the midfielder during their time at Bayer Leverkusen. Together, Alonso and Xhaka played
Transfer: ‘Embarrassing, unacceptable’ – Alan Shearer angered by Chelsea’s bid for Granit Xhaka
target=_blank>World Cup: Thierry Henry snubs Mbappe, names France’s most important player
France legend, Thierry Henry, has picked Michael Olise as the most important player for the country, snubbing Kylian Mbappe, following their victory over Sweden on Tuesday night. The victory secured France a place in the World Cup round of 16. Didier Deschamps’ team showcased another remarkable performance, with two goals from Mbappe and an additional
World Cup: Thierry Henry snubs Mbappe, names France’s most important player
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