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target=_blank>10 footballers who served in military before football fame
Football has produced some of the world’s biggest sporting stars, but several prominent players also have military backgrounds.
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target=_blank>South Korea captain ‘deeply sorry’ for gloating about military exemption
South Korea’s Asian Games football captain apologised on Sunday for boasting that his gold medal meant he did not have to do military service.
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target=_blank>CAF blunders again, by Patrick Omorodion
An African proverb says that the tortoise is always in the news but for the wrong reason. This is the position Africa’s football governing body, CAF has chosen to be taking in the past one year. For the second time in seven months, CAF has been in the news, not for promoting the game in
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target=_blank>Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic
Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the Nations League.
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target=_blank>Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his clash with British rival Anthony Joshua.
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target=_blank>Fernandes hails Portugal’s ‘greatest symbol’ Ronaldo, calls for unity
“He has a reserved place not only among the best of all time, but also in the hearts of all Portuguese people, and the most important thing is that we stop dividing things,” said Fernandes.
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target=_blank>Nations League: Kane, Saka score twice as England rout Croatia 7-0
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both struck twice as England ran riot in a 7-0 rout of abject Croatia in the Nations League on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Ruiz quits Spain squad to attend arrival of his first baby
Midfielder Fabian Ruiz left the Spain squad on Saturday to be present for the birth of his first child in Paris, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said. The 30-year-old Paris Saint-Germain player will miss the Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Saturday evening in Oviedo. The RFEF did not say if he might
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target=_blank>Man City: ‘I’m greedy; I want my medal’ — Ex-Utd star Scholes
The Premier League released a statement on Tuesday saying Manchester City committed serious breaches during a nine-season period between 2009/10 and 2017/18.
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target=_blank>AJ predicts first-round KO against Fury
Anthony Joshua has predicted a first-round knockout when he faces Tyson Fury in their long-awaited heavyweight showdown at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on December 11.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Sporting Lagos boss Buter summoned over controversial referee remarks
Sporting Lagos head coach, Jeffrey Buter has been summoned by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, for his comment after his side’s matchday six encounter against Barau FC. The modest side held Barau FC to a 1-1 draw in the encounter played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Buter launched a scathing attack on
NPFL: Sporting Lagos boss Buter summoned over controversial referee remarks
target=_blank>Portugal: What I told Cristiano Ronaldo after he left camp – Bruno Fernandes
Portugal’s midfielder, Bruno Fernandes has disclosed what he told his captain and international teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, following the superstar’s decision to withdraw from the national team. The Al-Nassr forward made the controversial decision after Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Denmark, reportedly following a disagreement with manager Jorge Jesus. Spanish journalist, Edu Aguirre asserted that
Portugal: What I told Cristiano Ronaldo after he left camp – Bruno Fernandes
target=_blank>EPL: ‘I’m a greedy bastard’ – Paul Scholes disagrees with Rooney on Man City
Manchester United icon, Paul Scholes has unequivocally declared his desire to receive his 2011/12 Premier League medal following Manchester City’s guilty verdict on financial misconduct charges. The Premier League released an official announcement on Tuesday, establishing that Manchester City engaged in substantial violations spanning a nine-year period from 2009/10 through 2017/18. Manchester City have appealed
EPL: ‘I’m a greedy bastard’ – Paul Scholes disagrees with Rooney on Man City
target=_blank>CAF confirms December 7 date for 2026 Awards in Lagos
The 2026 CAF Awards will take in Lagos, Nigeria on Monday, December 7, according to the Confederation of African Football, CAF. Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, in Iganmu, Lagos will host the prestigious event. The 2026 edition will mark the fourth time Lagos has hosted the
CAF confirms December 7 date for 2026 Awards in Lagos
target=_blank>Portugal: He wants to score 1000 goals – Sid Seixeiro blasts Ronaldo
Canadian TV show host, Sid Seixeiro has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese forward left the national team a few days ago. He claimed that Ronaldo wants to score 1000 goals, adding that there was a clear reason Portugal teammates never respected him the way Argentina players do with Lionel Messi. Speaking on the Sid
Portugal: He wants to score 1000 goals – Sid Seixeiro blasts Ronaldo
target=_blank>NPFL introduces Friday night football
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, is set to introduce a new matchday schedule featuring Friday night, early Saturday and Sunday kick-offs. The new arrangement will commence with the matchday nine encounter between Shooting Stars and Ranchers Bees. The game scheduled for the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Friday, 16 October will kick-off at
NPFL introduces Friday night football
target=_blank>Russia vs Nigeria: Super Eagles coach, Chelle invites Ajasa to play friendly match
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has invited Rostov midfielder, Ibraheem Mahfus Ajasa to be part of his squad for the international friendly against Russia on Tuesday. Rostov disclosed this in a post on its website on Saturday, wishing Ajasa “good luck.” This comes after Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi withdrew from the friendly due
Russia vs Nigeria: Super Eagles coach, Chelle invites Ajasa to play friendly match
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘He has earned the right’ – Santi Cazorla on award winner
Former Arsenal player, Santi Cazorla has picked Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Cazorla insisted that the 19-year-old Spain international has earned the right to claim the Ballon d’Or. Speaking to SPORT, Cazorla said, “I would give the Ballon d’Or to Lamine. “He plays for our country, he is Spanish,
Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘He has earned the right’ – Santi Cazorla on award winner
target=_blank>Nations League: What Ronaldo deserves after Jorge Jesus clash – Bruno Fernandes
Portugal midfielder, Bruno Fernandes has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to be respected no matter what. Fernandes was speaking ahead of their UEFA Nations League clash with Norway. Ronaldo departed from the national team camp earlier this week after falling out with head coach, Jorge Jesus. Fans showed their support for Jesus during their 4-2 win
Nations League: What Ronaldo deserves after Jorge Jesus clash – Bruno Fernandes
target=_blank>Nations League: What I told Ronaldo after his clash with Jorge Jesus – Bruno Fernandes
Portugal midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has revealed his conversation with Cristiano Ronaldo following his bust-up with head coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo left camp before their UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark on Thursday, after Jesus left him on the bench for the Croatia game. Fernandes was then appointed as captain after the 41-year-old’s exit. The Manchester United
Nations League: What I told Ronaldo after his clash with Jorge Jesus – Bruno Fernandes
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