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target=_blank>LAFC sack Dos Santos less than a year after appointment
Los Angeles FC on Sunday fired head coach Marc Dos Santos following the Major League Soccer club’s defeat to FC Dallas.
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target=_blank>Messi on target again but Miami downed by Columbus
Lionel Messi scored a brilliant equalizer but could not prevent Inter Miami suffering a costly 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Super Eagles land in Bissau ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Guinea-Bissau.
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target=_blank>Ronaldo benched as Ramos fires Portugal to 2-1 win over Norway
Goncalo Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scored the winner as Portugal made it back-to-back victories to start their UEFA Nations League title defence by beating Norway 2-1 in Oslo on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Ireland, Israel players snub pre-match handshake amid Gaza war tensions
Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League clash on Sunday amid an eerie and sombre atmosphere that saw the Irish players wear black armbands over the war in Gaza.
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target=_blank>Klopp suffers first defeat as Germany coach as Greece claim historic win
Jurgen Klopp tasted defeat for the first time as Germany manager as his side lost 1-0 to Greece in Augsburg on Sunday, with Dimitrios Kourbelis scoring the only goal.
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target=_blank>Spain beat North Korea on penalties to win U-20 Women’s World Cup
Spain defeated defending champions DPR Korea on penalties to win the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 after a goalless final in Lodz on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Xavi earns first win as Netherlands coach with 2-1 victory over Serbia
The Netherlands gave Xavi Hernandez his first win as head coach with a 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia in Belgrade on Sunday, while Denmark saw off Wales.
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target=_blank>Flamingos thrash Togo 4-0 to lift WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos have won the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup after completing a perfect campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Togo in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.
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target=_blank>Liverpool star Alexander Isak suffers fresh injury, withdraws from Sweden duty
Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has suffered another injury setback after withdrawing from Sweden’s squad due to a minor thigh problem.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Ogunbote wants Plateau United to improve goal conversion
Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has said it is important for his team to improve on their goal scoring ability. The Peace Boys defeated Inter Lagos 2-0 in a matchday six encounter at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Gideon Monday and Jibrin Ibrahim got the goals for Plateau United in the second half.
NPFL: Ogunbote wants Plateau United to improve goal conversion
target=_blank>EPL: Gallagher reveals what Man City’s punishment would be after 114 rule breach
Oasis icon and diehard fan of Manchester City, Liam Gallagher has revealed the possible punishment that awaits the club after they were found guilty of 114 Premier League rule breaches. Gallagher indicated that a senior official involved in the proceedings spoke to him about the disciplinary measures the club would encounter as a result of
EPL: Gallagher reveals what Man City’s punishment would be after 114 rule breach
target=_blank>NPFL: Dogo blames concentration lapse for Tornadoes’ defeat to Nasarawa United
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo has blamed a lapse in concentration for his side’s 1-0 defeat to Nasarawa United in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 6 fixture at the Lafia City Stadium. Harrison Ebah scored the only goal of the encounter in the 20th minute, firing a powerful effort from about 35 yards
NPFL: Dogo blames concentration lapse for Tornadoes’ defeat to Nasarawa United
target=_blank>Ireland players refuse handshakes with Israel, bow heads during anthem
Republic of Ireland players declined to shake hands with their Israeli counterparts and bowed their heads during Israel’s national anthem before Sunday’s UEFA Nations League match in Hungary. The Irish team also did not exchange pennants with Israel before kick-off, in a pre-match gesture that came amid controversy surrounding the fixture and the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.
Ireland players refuse handshakes with Israel, bow heads during anthem
target=_blank>NPFL: Atata reveals secret behind Ikorodu City’s historic win over Rangers
Ikorodu City goalkeeper, Michael Atata has revealed the key to the team’s thrilling home win over defending champions Rangers, DAILY POST reports The Oga Boys secured a 2-0 victory over Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday. It was Ikorodu City’s first-ever league win over Rangers. Super Eagles midfielder, Aderemi Adeoye
NPFL: Atata reveals secret behind Ikorodu City’s historic win over Rangers
target=_blank>Super Eagles: Moses Usor names Nigerian player he wants to emulate
Super Eagles winger, Moses Usor has named the Nigerian player he wants to emulate in his career. Usor recently made his debut for Nigeria against Madagascar in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Friday. The LASK star scored the winning goal as the Super Eagles defeated Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo. Speaking to Footy-Africa,
Super Eagles: Moses Usor names Nigerian player he wants to emulate
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: He’s number one candidate – Diaz on award winner
Colombian international, Luis Diaz has named Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane as the number one candidate to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Diaz, who is Kane’s teammate at Bayern Munich, stated this in a recent interview with ESPN. “For me, he Kane is the number one candidate to win it the Ballon d’Or. Hopefully,
Ballon d’Or 2026: He’s number one candidate – Diaz on award winner
target=_blank>Transfer: Neville names two players as worst Manchester United signings since Ferguson era
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has named two players as the club’s worst signings since the Sir Alex Ferguson era. Recall that Ferguson left Man United 13 years ago, and the Premier League club has made a lot of transfer deals since then. However, when asked who had been Man United’s worst signing in the
Transfer: Neville names two players as worst Manchester United signings since Ferguson era
target=_blank>Nations League: Why I benched Ronaldo against Norway – Portugal coach, Jesus
Portugal head coach, Jorge Jesus, has explained why he benched Cristiano Ronaldo for his side’s UEFA Nations League clash against Norway on Sunday. Ronaldo was an unused substitute as Gonçalo Ramos took his place in the starting XI against Norway. The match ended 2-1 in favour of Portugal, thanks to goals from Ramos and João Félix.
Nations League: Why I benched Ronaldo against Norway – Portugal coach, Jesus
target=_blank>France: ‘A real baller’ – Zidane names French star he would’ve loved to play with
France coach, Zinedine Zidane has named Rayan Cherki as one of the French players he would have loved to play alongside during his playing days. Zidane, a former France midfielder, said he would have valued the opportunity to play alongside Cherki throughout his professional career. The former Real Madrid boss has taken on the role
France: ‘A real baller’ – Zidane names French star he would’ve loved to play with
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