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target=_blank>‘My time with Brazil is over’ – Neymar retires from int’l football
Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has officially announced his retirement from international football, ending a 16-year career with the Seleção following the country’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>English FA says ‘deeply concerned’ over FIFA plans
England’s Football Association said Wednesday it was “deeply concerned about the lack of process and governance” after FIFA confirmed plans to sell stakes in its major competitions.
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target=_blank>‘Hands off our game,’ EU tells FIFA over private investor plans
FIFA plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary.
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target=_blank>Manuel Neuer ‘very likely’ to retire at end of season
Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said it is “very likely” he will retire at the end of the upcoming season.
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target=_blank>Full List: New EPL rules to be introduced in 2026/27 season
The English Premier League, EPL in coordination with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and the Football Association (FA), has introduced a suite of mandatory law changes and refereeing guidelines ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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target=_blank>World Cup: Argentina president alleges US Democrats, Brazil financed ‘anti-Argentina’ campaign
He further claimed that Brazil’s government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, provided the largest share of the alleged funding behind the campaign.
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target=_blank>WAFCON: Why Super Falcons lost to Malawi — Okoronkwo
Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a shocking setback in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) opener on Tuesday, falling 3-2 to debutants Malawi in their Group C clash.
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target=_blank>WAFCON: Super Falcons suffer 2-3 loss to debutants Malawi
Chawinga sisters, Temwa and Taitha starred as debutants Malawi handed defending champions Nigeria a 3-2 loss.
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target=_blank>Commonwealth Games: Ajayi finishes with bronze in men’s 100m final
Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi claimed the bronze medal in the men’s 100m final at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, finishing third in a highly competitive race run under torrential rain.
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target=_blank>UEFA condemns FIFA plans to seek private investment in World Cup rights
A major dispute has erupted between FIFA and UEFA over FIFA’s proposal to seek private investment in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments.
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target=_blank>WAFCON: Super Falcons’ Christy Ucheibe makes promise ahead Zambia clash
Super Falcons midfielder, Christy Ucheibe, has promised that Justine Madugu’s side will give their best against Zambia and try to get through the group stage. Ucheibe spoke following Nigeria’s 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, fixture on Tuesday night. “I’m going to say it’s football. Nothing went wrong;
WAFCON: Super Falcons’ Christy Ucheibe makes promise ahead Zambia clash
target=_blank>Two Argentina players hired private security to guard their homes after beating England
Two Argentine players hired private security firms to guard their homes in the UK after Argentina’s victory over England during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to The Sun, the two players are Manchester United defender, Lisandro Martinez and Liverpool midfielder, Alexis Mac Allister. The duo had security personnel patrolling their houses for two days,
Two Argentina players hired private security to guard their homes after beating England
target=_blank>NNL: Edward Green set to take charge at Godswill Akpabio United FC
Edward Green is set to be appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Godswill Akpabio United FC, DAILY POST reports. Green has been identified as the ideal replacement for Lawrence Kingsley who stepped down from the role last week. The young tactician is expected to sign a two-year contract with
NNL: Edward Green set to take charge at Godswill Akpabio United FC
target=_blank>Transfer: Welbeck set to undergo Chelsea medicals
Brighton striker, Danny Welbeck, is set to undergo his medicals with Chelsea ahead of a summer move. Welbeck has already agreed terms with the Blues over a two-year contract. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker will now finalize a move to Stamford Bridge in the coming days. Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has approved a
Transfer: Welbeck set to undergo Chelsea medicals
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Malawi defeat wake up call for Super Falcons – Udeze
Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze is optimistic the Super Falcons will recover from their disappointing start at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Falcons started their title defence on a dismal note courtesy of a 3-2 loss to debutants Scorchers of Malawi. It was Nigeria’s first defeat to a debutant at
WAFCON 2026: Malawi defeat wake up call for Super Falcons – Udeze
target=_blank>WAFCON: Malawi ends Nigeria’s record after beating Super Falcons 3-2
Malawi on Tuesday ended Nigeria’s proud record of never losing to a debutant team at the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, since the competition began in 1998. The Scorchers, playing their first match at the continental finals, made a historic statement on their tournament debut as they stunned the 10-time champions at Al
WAFCON: Malawi ends Nigeria’s record after beating Super Falcons 3-2
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Oshoala apologises for Super Falcons’ shock loss to Malawi
Asisat Oshoala has apologised to Nigerians following the Super Falcons’ disappointing defeat to Malawi, DAILY POST reports. The defending champions fell to a 3-2 defeat against the Scorchers in their opening fixture at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday night. Malawi got their goals through Tembi Chawinga (brace) and Tabitha Chawinga. Captain
WAFCON 2026: Oshoala apologises for Super Falcons’ shock loss to Malawi
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Why Super Falcons lost to Malawi — Okoronkwo
Super Falcons midfielder, Esther Okoronkwo, has reacted to their shock 3-2 defeat to debutants Malawi at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, on Tuesday. The defending champions went into the game as clear favourites, but ended up losing their opening Group C fixture. Nigeria could not contain the in-form sisters, Temwa and Tabitha
WAFCON 2026: Why Super Falcons lost to Malawi — Okoronkwo
target=_blank>‘Why I failed at Man United’ – New AC Milan boss, Ruben Amorim
Former Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has acknowledged that he made a lot of mistakes during his time at Old Trafford. He asserted that he has gained valuable insights from his experience with the Premier League club and is now prepared to contribute to AC Milan. In an interview with Sky Italia, Amorim expressed that
‘Why I failed at Man United’ – New AC Milan boss, Ruben Amorim
target=_blank>World Cup: ‘Crossing the line’ – UEFA reacts as Infantino’s moves to hand FIFA to private company
UEFA has reacted strongly to a report indicating that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering selling stakes in the World Cup to private investors, a move that could potentially generate tens of millions of pounds for him. On Tuesday, FIFA announced in a press release its intention to increase funding for football development to over
World Cup: ‘Crossing the line’ – UEFA reacts as Infantino’s moves to hand FIFA to private company
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