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target=_blank>‘Keegan built Newcastle’s best ever team’ – Ferguson salutes old rival
Ferguson and Keegan were involved in a fierce battle for Premier League supremacy, with United famously pipping Newcastle to the title in 1996.
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target=_blank>10 players, coaches who broke records at World Cup 2026
From Lionel Messi, who made history as the player with most victories, to Kylian Mbappe becoming the competition’s all-time leading scorer, while Didier Deschamps and D*** Advocaat also set coaching milestones, the tournament produced some of the most remarkable feats in World Cup history.
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target=_blank>Argentina squad returns, without Messi, after World Cup final loss
Most of Argentina’s football team landed back home Monday, as thousands of fans waited to welcome them, following their 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final, according to the airports authority.
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target=_blank>“The pain is immense,” says Messi of World Cup defeat
Lionel Messi said on Monday that after Argentina’s World Cup final loss “the pain is immense and it’s going to take a long time for this wound to heal.”
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target=_blank>Top 10 youngest players to win the FIFA World Cup
Winning the FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of international football, but only a handful of teenagers have experienced lifting the famous trophy.
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or organisers release update on World Cup’s impact on 2026 award race
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now concluded, Ballon d’Or organisers have moved to dispel the long-held belief that winning football’s biggest international prize automatically guarantees the sport’s most prestigious individual honour.
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target=_blank>Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye fuel dating rumours
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have once again fueled dating rumours after being seen together in Venice, Italy.
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target=_blank>‘Legendary’ former Liverpool and England star Keegan dies aged 75
“It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75,” a statement from Keegan’s family said.
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target=_blank>FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles remain 26th, slip to fourth in Africa
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have retained 26th place in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings but dropped to fourth in Africa following Monday’s update.
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target=_blank>FIFA reveals prize money for Spain, Argentina, other countries after 2026 World Cup Full list
Spain’s victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final not only secured football’s biggest prize but also earned
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target=_blank>Transfer: Barcelona secure Bisiwu’s signing
Barcelona have secured the signing of Jesse Bisiwu from Belgian club Vlub Brugge. According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona sealed the agreement to sign Bisiwu from Club Brugge after both clubs reached a transfer fee for the player. The fee is understood to be €8.5 million fixed plus a 20 per cent sell-on clause. Bisiwu, who is
Transfer: Barcelona secure Bisiwu’s signing
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Messi tops list of players with successful dribbles Full list
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, topped the list of players with successful dribbles at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 39-year-old forward finished number one on the list with 28 successful dribbles. The former Barcelona captain is ahead of Spain’s Lamine Yamal and England’s Jude Bellingham on the list. Yamal is in second position with 27
World Cup 2026: Messi tops list of players with successful dribbles Full list
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘He has an advantage’ – Lothar Matthäus names player to win award
Bayern Munich legend, Lothar Matthäus, has tipped Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembele to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Matthäus believes Dembele has an advantage to win a back-to-back Ballon d’Or because he won the UEFA Champions League with PSG last season. He, however, ruled out Dembele’s France teammate Kylian Mbappe and also Spain captain Rodri
Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘He has an advantage’ – Lothar Matthäus names player to win award
target=_blank>NPFL: Aule nears move to Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars are on the verge of sealing a move for forward, Johnmark Aule, DAILY POST reports. Aule is reported to have agreed personal terms with the Oluyole Warriors. He is expected to sign a two-year contract with Shooting Stars in the coming days. Aule played a pivotal role in Kwara United’s triumph in the
NPFL: Aule nears move to Shooting Stars
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United’s Abdulraheem Shola on Kano Pillars radar
Abdulraheem Shola is attracting interest from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kano Pillars, DAILY POST reports. Shola has been a prominent figure in Kwara United’s team for the past three seasons. According to reports, Kano Pillars have opened negotiations with Kwara United move for the player. Kano Pillars have offered the 23-year-old a two-year
NPFL: Kwara United’s Abdulraheem Shola on Kano Pillars radar
target=_blank>Transfer: Genoa join Fiorentina in race for Arokodare
Genoa have joined Fiorentina in the race to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers striker, Tolu Arokodare, DAILY POST reports. Arokodare has been consistently linked with Fiorentina, who are seeking to sign him on loan with a purchase option. According to Italian newspaper Il Secolo XIX, Genoa have added the striker to their shortlist as they look to
Transfer: Genoa join Fiorentina in race for Arokodare
target=_blank>Top 12 highest-scoring countries in one World Cup edition in history
The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament came to an end on Sunday as Spain emerged winner of the tournament after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final in New Jersey. DAILY POST brings you the top twelve highest-scoring countries in one World Cup edition in the history of the tournament. Hungary is ranked the number one nation after
Top 12 highest-scoring countries in one World Cup edition in history
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Zidane signs contract for next managerial job
Former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has signed a long term contract to become the new head coach of France. Zidane is now set to officially succeed Didier Deschamps in the role. Deschamps last match in charge of Les Bleus, was the third-place play-off defeat to England at the 2026 World Cup. His departure had
2026 World Cup: Zidane signs contract for next managerial job
target=_blank>Youngest World Cup-winning players in history Top 20
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was concluded on Sunday, with Spain emerging winner of the tournament after beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. DAILY POST brings you the youngest World Cup-winning players in the history of the competition. Late Brazilian legend, Pele tops the list of the youngest players to become FIFA World Cup champions. Pele
Youngest World Cup-winning players in history Top 20
target=_blank>Transfer: Adams set for Venezia medical
Akor Adams will travel to Venice on Tuesday (today) to finalise his transfer to Serie A club, Venezia, DAILY POST reports. Venezia have already reached agreement with LaLiga outfit Sevilla for the Nigeria international’s transfer. Adams will undergo a medical examination, and sign his new contract. The deal includes a fixed fee of around €17 million, and
Transfer: Adams set for Venezia medical
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