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target=_blank>‘There’ll be no negotiation’ — Atletico Madrid rule out Alvarez move to Barcelona
Atlético Madrid have ruled out any possibility of Julián Alvarez joining Barcelona, with the club’s board unanimously backing the decision
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target=_blank>2026/27 Champions League draw – pots, date, time, how to watch
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League draw will take place on Thursday, August 27 in Monaco, with 36 clubs set to discover their opponents
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target=_blank>Yaya Touré makes history as first African manager in UCL league phase
Manchester City and Ivory Coast legend Yaya Touré has made history by becoming the first African coach to lead a club into the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
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target=_blank>NFF Congress summons emergency meeting over federation affairs
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Congress has summoned an emergency meeting of its members to deliberate on recent developments within the football governing body. The meeting, scheduled for September 26, 2026, at 12 noon in Abuja, is expected to bring together State Football Association chairmen, club representatives, members of the Referees Association, Coaches Association, Players
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target=_blank>NFF President Gusau, other board members resign
DSS joined other security operatives in investigating the NFF over utilisation of N17bn Federal Government intervention fund released to the Federation for players’ wages and bonuses
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target=_blank>2026/27 Champions League: Full List of clubs to play in league stage
The clubs that will compete in the league stage of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League have been confirmed, with several of Europe’s biggest teams among those set to feature.
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target=_blank>Mbappe hits hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1
Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant hat-trick to help Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga in Jose Mourinho’s first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club’s coach.
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target=_blank>I’d be worth €150m If I played in today’s football era – Yakubu
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Ayegbeni has claimed that he could have been worth around €150 million if he were playing in today’s football market.
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target=_blank>World Cup winners Cannavaro, Cafu back Infantino despite FIFA crisis
World Cup winners Fabio Cannavaro and Cafu have joined a group of former footballers backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino, despite his aborted plan to open the World Cup to private investment.
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target=_blank>Bouaddi becomes most expensive EPL teenager after Man City move — see top 10
Manchester City’s signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille has rewritten the record books for teenage transfers in the Premier League.
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target=_blank>Chelsea: Xabi Alonso speaks on replacing Robert Sanchez with Penders
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has spoken on the possibility of keeping goalkeeper Robert Sanchez on the bench to give Mike Penders a chance in the Carabao Cup second round match against Luton Town on Thursday. Sanchez, who holds the position of first-choice goalkeeper at Stamford Bridge, has placed himself in a difficult situation following his performance
Chelsea: Xabi Alonso speaks on replacing Robert Sanchez with Penders
target=_blank>EPL: ‘Rubbish’ – Cole Palmer reacts as Chelsea attackers get new name
Chelsea midfielder, Cole Palmer, has expressed his opinion regarding the club’s attacking trio, which includes him, Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers, being given a new name, ‘JP Morgan’. The Englishman believes they should adopt a different name, as he finds the current one to be ‘rubbish’. The Blues commenced their 2026/27 Premier League season with
EPL: ‘Rubbish’ – Cole Palmer reacts as Chelsea attackers get new name
target=_blank>Transfer: Atletico Madrid board members release statement on selling Alvarez to Barcelona
Atletico Madrid board members have backed the LaLiga club’s stance over the future of Julian Alvarez. In a statement on Thursday morning, they made it clear that the club will not enter into negotiations with Barcelona for Alvarez. On Wednesday, Barca president Joan Laporta said he believes Atletico are trying to sell Alvarez to other clubs, adding that
Transfer: Atletico Madrid board members release statement on selling Alvarez to Barcelona
target=_blank>UCL: Yaya Toure reacts after becoming first African coach to qualify team for league phase
Slovan Bratislava head coach, Yaya Touré has become the first African to qualify a team for the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. This follows their 2-1 win over Celje in extra time of the play-off tie on Wednesday night. The result meant that Slovan won the tie 3-2 on aggregate. They will now be among
UCL: Yaya Toure reacts after becoming first African coach to qualify team for league phase
target=_blank>Europa League: Nwaiwu suspended for two games over Ferencváros red card
Chibuike Nwaiwu has been handed a two-match ban after receiving a red card in the first leg of Trabzonspor’s UEFA Europa League playoff tie against Ferencváros, DAILY POST reports. Ferencváros won the tie 1-0, with Kristoffer Zachariassen scoring the decisive goal in the 17th minute. Nwaiwu was sent off in the closing stages of the
Europa League: Nwaiwu suspended for two games over Ferencváros red card
target=_blank>Transfer: Julian Alvarez could make U-turn over Arsenal move
Atletico Madrid striker, Julian Alvarez could make a U-turn over a possible move to Arsenal, according to Sky Sports. The LaLiga club is waiting to see whether Alvarez will show up for training today after missing Wednesday’s session due to illness. The situation surrounding the player remains tense after he was booed off by supporters in the LaLiga
Transfer: Julian Alvarez could make U-turn over Arsenal move
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Organisers list criteria to decide winner
The organisers of the Ballon d’Or award have listed the criteria for selecting this year’s winner.There are two months to go until the gala on October 26. The battle for the 70th edition of the award remains one of the most open and contested races in recent history. Once the nominees are announced, an international
2026 Ballon d’Or: Organisers list criteria to decide winner
target=_blank>Transfer: Emi Martinez gives green light for Chelsea move
Aston Villa goalkeeper, Emi Martinez is eager to make the move to Chelsea this summer. Martinez has already seen a potential transfer to Juventus fall through. The Argentina international is now keen to join Villa’s Premier League rivals, with few days left before the window closes. However, Chelsea are yet to make a decision on
Transfer: Emi Martinez gives green light for Chelsea move
target=_blank>U-20 WWC: Visa issues rule out Falconets captain Igbokwe, Abdulwahab
Nigeria’s Falconets have made two enforced changes to their squad for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after captain Joe Igbokwe and defender Faridat Abdulwahab were unable to obtain visas to enter Poland. Igbokwe and Abdulwahab have been replaced by Vivian Kachi and Alaba Olabiyi, respectively, in the final squad for the tournament. The
U-20 WWC: Visa issues rule out Falconets captain Igbokwe, Abdulwahab
target=_blank>UCL draw: Teams that Real Madrid, Man Utd, Barcelona could face in league phase
The draw for the league phase of the Champions League will take place on Thursday evening. All 36 clubs have been grouped into four pots. Each club will face eight different opponents — two from each pot. UEFA’s same-country protection means teams from the same league cannot face each other. There will also be no identical away
UCL draw: Teams that Real Madrid, Man Utd, Barcelona could face in league phase
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