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target=_blank>‘My son will be bigger than me’ – Ronaldo
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has predicted that his eldest son, Cristiano Jr., could surpass him in football, saying the teenager is already physically ahead of where he was at the same age.
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target=_blank>List of countries in Europe that won’t participate in 2030 World Cup qualifiers
Only two European countries will be absent from the 2030 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign after securing automatic places in the tournament as co-hosts.
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target=_blank>England striker Toney charged with London nightclub assault
The police said the charge relates to an assault which reportedly took place on December 6 last year at a nightclub in the Soho district of central London.
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target=_blank>CAF Champions League: Rangers, Rivers Utd learn opponents
Rangers will face AS Sobemap of Benin Republic, while Rivers United have been drawn against Ivorian side San Pedro.
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target=_blank>Norwegian football federation calls for Infantino to resign
The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), among the fiercest critics of FIFA president Gianni Infantino for several years, will call for his resignation, its head Lise Klaveness said on Friday.
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target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: All quarter-finals fixtures confirmed
Quarter-finals line-up at 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this weekend (all times GMT):
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target=_blank>Barcelona snub game in Morocco amid ‘uncertainty’
Barcelona on Thursday said they would not contest a friendly in Tangiers due to “uncertainty”, a week after an unprecedented migrant rush from Morocco to Spain’s territory of Ceuta.
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target=_blank>CAF ‘unanimously’ reconfirms support for FIFA president Infantino
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday “unanimously reconfirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino” after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
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target=_blank>Arsenal dealt major blow as Vinicius signs new Real Madrid contract
Star forward Vinicius Junior has extended his contract with Real Madrid to 2032, the club announced on Thursday, quelling speculation about his future that had linked him with Arsenal.
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target=_blank>English FA withdraws support for Infantino – Reports
According to British media, the English FA has joined the chorus of disapproval by refusing to support his bid for re-election as FIFA president next year.
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target=_blank>Ex-Man Utd striker, Diego Forlan lands new managerial job
Former Manchester United striker, Diego Forlan, has landed a new managerial job. The 47-year-old has been appointed as the new head coach of Uruguay’s national football team. Forlan, who also played for Atletico Madrid during his professional career, will also coach the Uruguayan Under-20s side. His appointment comes after Marcelo Bielsa stepped down after Uruguay
Ex-Man Utd striker, Diego Forlan lands new managerial job
target=_blank>NPFL: Rangers start title defence against Katsina United as 3SC take on Inter Lagos
Rangers will begin the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a home clash against Katsina United, DAILY POST reports. The encounter will hold at the ‘Cathedral’ Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday, 30 August, 2026. The Flying Antelopes won the title for the ninth time last season. Former champions Shooting Stars,
NPFL: Rangers start title defence against Katsina United as 3SC take on Inter Lagos
target=_blank>Transfer: Man Utd to sign Salinas as Arsenal eye Romero
Manchester United are eager to sign left-back Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander this summer transfer window. The Red Devils want Lewis Hall to fill their problem position, but Newcastle United are reluctant to sell the 21-year-old. However, according to Sport, Man United have now settled on Salinas as their Plan B. The Premier League club
Transfer: Man Utd to sign Salinas as Arsenal eye Romero
target=_blank>Transfer: Chelsea to offload 16 players as FIFA bans bomb squads
Chelsea are in a race against time to trim their big squad ahead of the summer transfer window deadline. The Blues must offload 16 players in 25 days. Xabi Alonso currently has 41 senior players in his squad and must clear out most of them. Alonso is expected to go into his first season at
Transfer: Chelsea to offload 16 players as FIFA bans bomb squads
target=_blank>Serie A: Okoye hands Udinese injury boost ahead new season
Maduka Okoye has returned to training at Serie A club Udinese after a short injury layoff, DAILY POST reports. Okoye sustained a shoulder injury during Udinese’s training camp in Austria last month. The Nigeria international has now returned to full team training after completing his rehabilitation programme under the supervision of the club’s medical staff.
Serie A: Okoye hands Udinese injury boost ahead new season
target=_blank>NNL: Slovakian club AS Trenčín sign Mohammed Garba
Mohammad Garba has completed a move to Slovakian club, AS Trenčín, DAILY POST reports. Garba joined AS Trenčín from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Neurospark FC. The youngster featured for Nasarawa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, last season. Garba impressed during his loan spell with the Solid Miners. He registered three goals
NNL: Slovakian club AS Trenčín sign Mohammed Garba
target=_blank>NPFL: Finidi upbeat Rivers United will better last season’s performance
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George says he is optimistic the club will improve in the last season’s performance with an upgraded squad. The Pride of Rivers finished as runners-up in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, last season. Rivers United have fortified their squad with new players for the upcoming campaign. Finidi expressed confidence
NPFL: Finidi upbeat Rivers United will better last season’s performance
target=_blank>Transfer: They’re winners – Tosin Adarabioyo gives verdict on two Chelsea signings
Chelsea defender, Tosin Adarabioyo, has given his verdict on the club’s summer signings Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. The 28-year-old said that both Henderson and Welbeck will bring experience to the Blues squad, adding that the pair are winners. Chelsea recently signed Henderson after the England international terminated his contract with Brentford. The Premier League
Transfer: They’re winners – Tosin Adarabioyo gives verdict on two Chelsea signings
target=_blank>Transfer: Super Falcons midfielder moves to Greek club Panathinaikos
Super Falcons midfielder Peace Efih has moved to Greek Women’s A Division club Panathinaikos, DAILY POST reports. The 25-year-old linked up with Panathinaikos from another Greek side, OFI Crete. The details of the contract was, however, not provided by the two clubs. Efih was on the books of OFI Crete for two seasons, recording 14
Transfer: Super Falcons midfielder moves to Greek club Panathinaikos
target=_blank>Transfer: Man City identify player to sign as Rodri’s replacement
Manchester City have identified the player to sign as midfielder, Rodri’s replacement. Rodri has been linked with a move to Barcelona this summer transfer window. The Spain World Cup winner has already agreed on personal terms with Barcelona to switch clubs. According to TyCSports, Man City have begun considering Rodri’s replacement, with manager Enzo Maresca’s
Transfer: Man City identify player to sign as Rodri’s replacement
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