Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 29th August 2026
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target=_blank>Rafael Leao confirms AC Milan exit for Galatasaray
The Portuguese forward watched from the sidelines as Milan beat Venezia 2-0 on Friday, with club record signing Goncalo Ramos breaking the deadlock on his home debut.
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target=_blank>2026/27 Champions League: All confirmed league phase schedules, fixtures
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season is set to get underway in September, with 36 teams competing in the league phase under the competition’s revamped format.
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target=_blank>Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Tottenham splash £300m on reinforcements
Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut to a frosty reception on his return to Villa Park.
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target=_blank>EPL: Liverpool host Forest as Reds continue pursuit of Barcola
A source close to the negotiations said that transfer talks with the European champions are “on the right track”, for a reported package worth up to £120 million ($163 million) to buy Barcola.
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target=_blank>Gusau’s legacy: Four years of failure and a resignation too late
His decision to finally step aside came only after mounting pressure, public anger and intense scrutiny following a succession of failures across Nigerian football.
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target=_blank>$7.5m NPFL sponsorship deal: The good, the money, the danger
After almost a decade in the wilderness, Nigerian club football has finally landed a title sponsor again, The EuroMatch Group, a betting company based in Poland.
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target=_blank>Itauma unfazed by ‘schoolboy banter’ from Hrgovic
The IBF belt, relinquished by Oleksandr Usyk, will be on the line at the O2 Arena in London tonight, and 21-year-old Moses Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) could become the second-youngest heavyweight champion of all time. Croatian rival Hrgovic (20-1, 15 KOs) will be the toughest challenge of Itauma’s fledgling career and has been disparaging about
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target=_blank>Nigerian football reform: Gusau’s board resignation alone not enough – Adokiye
In what looked like a volcano, the Nigerian football scene was taken by storm with a torrent of resignations that swept away the Ibrahim Gusau-led board of the Nigeria Football Federation.
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target=_blank>Why Barcelona did not honour Spain’s World Cup-winning players
Barcelona shelved plans to honour the club’s eight Spain internationals who helped the country win the World Cup, following a dispute over the treatment of a fan carrying a Catalan pro-independence flag.
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target=_blank>Man Utd new signing Baleba sidelined for three weeks
Baleba’s £70 million ($95 million) move from Brighton further bolstered Carrick’s midfield options after the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
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target=_blank>Belgium: Durosinmi thrilled to maintain scoring streak for Genk
Rafiu Durosinmi can’t hide his excitement after maintaining his impressive scoring streak for KRC Genk, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international continued his impressive start to life in Belgium by scoring in Genk’s 4-0 victory over Beveren on Friday night. Durosinmi opened scoring for the Smurfs from the penalty spot after nine minutes. The 23-year-old has now
Belgium: Durosinmi thrilled to maintain scoring streak for Genk
target=_blank>NNL: Dombraye named new Gombe United technical adviser
Gombe United have appointed Eddy Lord Dombraye as their new technical adviser, DAILY POST reports. The Savannah Scorpions also named Muniru Abdul-Azeez as Chief Coach, while Abdullahi Abubakar will serve as Match Analyst. The new appointees will join the other members of the coaching crew in preparing the team for the 2026-27 campaign. Dombraye brings
NNL: Dombraye named new Gombe United technical adviser
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: Mourinho names five players that deserve award
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has said the Ballon d’Or should be awarded to players who will be missed when they retire. Mourinho was speaking to the media ahead of their LaLiga clash with Malaga. He listed the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Diego Maradona and Ronaldo de Lima. According to Mourinho,
Ballon d’Or: Mourinho names five players that deserve award
target=_blank>Transfer: ‘Hard to say goodbye’ – Super Eagles’ Francis Uzoho leaves AC Omonia
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, has shared an emotional goodbye with everyone connected to Cypriot First Division club, AC Omonia. In a heartfelt message, the Nigerian international conveyed his appreciation to the fans for their love and steadfast support throughout his tenure at the club. Uzoho first joined Omonia on loan from Deportivo La Coruña
Transfer: ‘Hard to say goodbye’ – Super Eagles’ Francis Uzoho leaves AC Omonia
target=_blank>Transfer: Enzo Fernández agrees deal with Man City
Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernández has verbally agreed personal terms with Manchester City. Fernández is keen on a move to the Premier League rivals and is now waiting for both clubs to agree on a fee. It is believed that Chelsea and City are locked in negotiations over the midfielder. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano wrote
Transfer: Enzo Fernández agrees deal with Man City
target=_blank>EPL table: Man City go top with 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace
Manchester City have gone top of the Premier League following their 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Friday night. Enzo Maresca’s side began the campaign with a narrow 2-1 win over Bournemouth at the Etihad. But City pulled off a more convincing victory at Selhurst Park in their second match. Erling Haaland opened the scoring with a
EPL table: Man City go top with 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace
target=_blank>NPFL: Yusuf expects more from Shooting Stars after Inter Lagos victory
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Salisu Yusuf is optimistic that his team will get better with more games, DAILY POST reports. The Oluyole Warriors started the new season with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over newcomers, Inter Lagos at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Friday. Lucky Emmanuel gave Shooting Stars the lead in the 14th minute,
NPFL: Yusuf expects more from Shooting Stars after Inter Lagos victory
target=_blank>EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Aston Villa vs Arsenal, Chelsea vs Brighton, other fixtures
Former Chelsea player, Chris Sutton has predicted the Premier League matchday two fixtures. Liverpool will host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, while Bournemouth will clash with Everton. On Sunday, Chelsea will face Brighton at Stamford Bridge, while Manchester United will welcome Ipswich Town to Old Trafford. Aston Villa will host Premier League champions
EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Aston Villa vs Arsenal, Chelsea vs Brighton, other fixtures
target=_blank>Saudi League: Great achievement – Ronaldo reacts as he becomes Al-Nassr’s all-time top scorer
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed joy after becoming the club’s all-time top scorer in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo achieved the feat after scoring a goal in Al-Nassr’s 2-1 win over Al-Taawoun at home on Friday. The Portugal forward surpassed Mohammed Al-Sahlawi’s tally of 103 goals to claim the record outright. Ronaldo is now Al-Nassr’s
Saudi League: Great achievement – Ronaldo reacts as he becomes Al-Nassr’s all-time top scorer
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal’s Jesus offered to Atletico Madrid
Arsenal striker, Gabriel Jesus has been offered to Atletico Madrid. According to football transfer expert, Nicolo Schira, Jesus was offered to Atletico Madrid in recent hours, and the Brazilian is ready to leave Arsenal this summer. Jesus’ contract with Arsenal, which expires in 2027, will not be renewed. He has made 123 appearances for Arsenal,
Transfer: Arsenal’s Jesus offered to Atletico Madrid
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