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target=_blank>Spurs agree deal to sign Man City’s Savinho
Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for an initial fee of around £75 million ($102 million), according to reports on Friday.
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target=_blank>Bayern knew about Musiala’s condition ‘a long time ago’ – Kompany
Confirming Musiala would not play in Saturday’s season-opening Supercup clash away at Borussia Dortmund, Kompany said Bayern were aware of the condition.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid star players are compatible – Mourinho
New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on Friday insisted his team’s star players could fit together ahead of Los Blancos’ opening La Liga game at Espanyol.
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target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Cameroon lead selection with four players in best XI
The best players of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have been recognised with the unveiling of the tournament’s Best XI.
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target=_blank>46-yr-old Ronaldinho comes out of retirement, signs for Ravenna
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is set to make a sensational return to professional football at the age of 46 after agreeing to join Italian Serie C side Ravenna FC.
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target=_blank>Full list: Chelsea unveil 2026/27 squad numbers as Joao Pedro takes No. 9
Chelsea have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026/27 season, with several players handed new shirt numbers ahead of the new campaign.
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target=_blank>Arsenal can become world’s best club – Arteta
Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal’s rivals that he plans to build the Premier League champions into the “best club in the world”.
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target=_blank>Mourinho begins second Real Madrid reign with Barca in his sights
Jose Mourinho’s second spell at Real Madrid begins in Barcelona this weekend in La Liga, although at Espanyol rather than up against his and Los Blancos’ bitter rivals.
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target=_blank>Messi scores first goal since father’s death in Miami draw
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father’s death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.
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target=_blank>Atletico open La Liga campaign with win over Malaga
Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena’s superb strikes helped Atletico Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday, without forward Julian Alvarez.
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target=_blank>NLO: Blankson set to take charge at Calabar Rovers
Nationwide League One, NLO, side Calabar Rovers are set to appoint Tosan Blankson as their new technical adviser, DAILY POST reports. Blankson previously managed Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, side Rivers Angels. The experienced tactician won the NWFL title with Delta Queens in 2022. Blankson holds a CAF license B certificate which was issued in
NLO: Blankson set to take charge at Calabar Rovers
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘He’s a genius’ – Jorge Mendes names player who deserves to win award
Jorge Mendes, the former agent of Cristiano Ronaldo, has named Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal as the only player who deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Mendes described the Spain international as a genius, adding that no footballer can be compared to him. “The Ballon d’Or is for a genius, and Lamine Yamal is the
Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘He’s a genius’ – Jorge Mendes names player who deserves to win award
target=_blank>NPFL: Oyedokun leaves Ikorodu City for Libyan club Al-Afreeki SC
Ikorodu City have announced the departure of Tosin Oyedokun from the club, DAILY POST reports. Oyedokun left the Oga Boys for a move to Libyan club Al-Afreeki SC. The midfielder was one of the longest serving members of the Oga Boys. The move marked Oyedokun’s first stint outside Nigeria after two seasons in the NPFL.
NPFL: Oyedokun leaves Ikorodu City for Libyan club Al-Afreeki SC
target=_blank>NNL confirms promoted teams ahead new season
The Nigeria National League, NNL, has confirmed the promotion of eight teams ahead of the 2026-27 season. The promoted teams are Dekkal Khairu FC, Mighty Jets Feeders, Neurospark FC and DMD FC. Others are Right-2-Win FC, OYC FC, Junior Danburam FC and Ikorodu City FA. The teams will be formally welcomed to the NNL at
NNL confirms promoted teams ahead new season
target=_blank>LaLiga: What I found in Real Madrid dressing room – Mourinho
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has said he has found a dressing room that really wants to win. Mourinho has returned to the Santiago Bernabeu for a second stint, 13 years after his first spell. The Portuguese manager claims the current squad has not given him the chance to be aggressive, as the players are
LaLiga: What I found in Real Madrid dressing room – Mourinho
target=_blank>EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Arsenal vs Coventry, Fulham vs Chelsea, other fixtures
Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton has predicted the outcomes of the Premier League matches taking place this weekend and on Monday. Arsenal will take on Coventry on Friday night, while Chelsea will clash with Fulham on Monday. Hull City will host Manchester United on Saturday afternoon, while Manchester City will face Bournemouth on Sunday. Providing his predictions, Sutton said via BBC Sport: Arsenal 3-0
EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Arsenal vs Coventry, Fulham vs Chelsea, other fixtures
target=_blank>Transfer: Osimhen not perfect for Arsenal – Smith
Arsenal legend, Alan Smith has claimed that Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen is not the right tactical or financial fit for Arsenal. Osimhen has been linked with the Premier League champions, among other top European clubs, this summer. But speaking to Gooners News, Smith warned Arsenal to carefully consider whether they want to make a huge investment
Transfer: Osimhen not perfect for Arsenal – Smith
target=_blank>Super Falcons stars miss out on WAFCON 2026 Best XI
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has released the Best XI of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with no Super Falcons player included, DAILY POST reports. The Super Falcons endured a disappointing tournament, crashing out in the quarter-finals following a 1-0 loss to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. It was the first time
Super Falcons stars miss out on WAFCON 2026 Best XI
target=_blank>Transfer: Daga signs new long-term contract with Molde FK
Flying Eagles midfielder, Daniel Daga has signed a new long-term contract with Norwegian club Molde FK, DAILY POST reports. The new contract will keep the Nigerian at the Aker Stadion until the summer of 2031. Daga linked up with the Blue and Whites at the start of the 2025 season. Recently, the defensive midfielder has
Transfer: Daga signs new long-term contract with Molde FK
target=_blank>UEFL: Arokodare stars with goal, assist as Ajax beat Sion away
Tolu Arokodare scored his maiden goal as Ajax defeated Swiss club Sion 4-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League playoff tie on Thursday night. Arokodare, who started the game on the bench, replaced Marcos Leonardo 18 minutes from time. The Nigeria international netted the visitors’ third goal of the encounter in the 74th
UEFL: Arokodare stars with goal, assist as Ajax beat Sion away
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