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target=_blank>Gauff says online abuse was ‘draining’ after China Open exit
Coco Gauff said online racist abuse had left her feeling exhausted after she went out of the China Open with her loss to Elise Mertens on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Arteta signs contract extension at Arsenal until 2030
Arsenal have extended manager Mikel Arteta’s contract until June 2030, following the club’s successful 2025-26 campaign.
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target=_blank>Full text of Messi’s farewell speech as he retires from Argentina
Argentina captain Lionel Messi brought his international career to an emotional close on Wednesday as the world champions defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in a friendly match.
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target=_blank>Messi says Argentina retirement is ‘saddest day of my career’
“Even in the worst moments we went through and that I had, I never stopped fighting, never stopped being here,” added the 39-year-old.
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target=_blank>I haven’t read Ronaldo’s statement; was watching U-21 game – Portugal coach
“I didn’t read Cristiano’s statement, I was watching Portugal U21 game,” Jesus told reporters, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
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target=_blank>Messi retires with goal, assists as Argentina beat Benin 3-0
At the final whistle a drone show lit up the night sky above the stadium, showing Messi’s image and thanking the eight-time Ballon D’Or-winner
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target=_blank>Cristiano Ronaldo opens door for Portugal return, apologises for walk-out
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door for a return to the Portuguese national team on Tuesday and apologised for his walkout, while also accusing coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word.
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target=_blank>WADA seeks tough anti-doping stance from Kenya
Kenya as future hosts of the World Athletics Championship must strive for zero tolerance for drugs in sport, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) boss said on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Rival clubs demand title stripping, transfer bans for Man City
Rival Premier League clubs are calling for Manchester City to face a range of punishments, including title stripping and transfer bans, if the club’s appeal against its financial breaches verdict fails, according to the BBC.
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target=_blank>UEFA monitoring Man City’s 115-charge case, considers action after appeal
UEFA is monitoring Manchester City’s financial-rule case and will wait until the end of the Premier League’s disciplinary process before considering any potential action against Manchester City, Sky Sports reports.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Why Ranchers Bees lost to Kwara United – Abdallah
Ranchers Bees technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, has blamed lack of experience for his team’s defeat to Kwara United. The Bees suffered a 2-1 defeat to Kwara United in a matchday seven fixture in Ilorin last weekend. Ranchers Bees took the lead through Jamilu Yusuf in the seventh minute, before Toheed Gidado equalised for Kwara United
NPFL: Why Ranchers Bees lost to Kwara United – Abdallah
target=_blank>EPL: Arteta finally signs new four-year contract with Arsenal
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has signed a new contract with the Premier League club. The 44-year-old’s former deal was due to expire next summer. Arteta, who was appointed in 2019, has now committed his future to the club until June 2030. The Spaniard led Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years last
EPL: Arteta finally signs new four-year contract with Arsenal
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Definitely possible – Bellingham names player to win award
England midfielder, Jude Bellingham, has named his international team mate Harry Kane, as a possible winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Bellingham was speaking to the media after their 3-0 win over Czech Republic in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday night. The Real Madrid star hailed Kane’s characteristics both off and on the pitch.
2026 Ballon d’Or: Definitely possible – Bellingham names player to win award
target=_blank>Super Eagles: Chelle says U-23 players ready for senior team after 3-3 draw with Russia
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said that Nigerian U-23 players who played in Tuesday’s friendly 3-3 draw against Russia are ready for the senior team. Among the 16 players who turned out for the Super Eagles at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod, 10 satisfy the age requirements to compete for Nigeria at
Super Eagles: Chelle says U-23 players ready for senior team after 3-3 draw with Russia
target=_blank>CAF names Rwandan officials for Comoros–Super Falcons Olympic qualifier
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has selected Rwandan officials for the first leg of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifier between Comoros and Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Henriette Byukusenge will serve as the centre referee while her compatriots, Sandrine Murangwa and Regine Mukayiranga, will take up the role of first and second assistants, respectively. Another Rwandan,
CAF names Rwandan officials for Comoros–Super Falcons Olympic qualifier
target=_blank>Chelle clears air on ‘clash’ with Osimhen as striker misses Super Eagles matches
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has explained why Victor Osimhen did not play during this international window. Osimhen was unavailable for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Galatasaray striker was also missing as Nigeria played out a 3-3 draw with Russia in a friendly on Tuesday.
Chelle clears air on ‘clash’ with Osimhen as striker misses Super Eagles matches
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: He really stands out – Emile Heskey picks player to win award
Former England international, Emile Heskey has picked the player to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or will be announced later this month in London. Organisers of the Ballon d’Or have already shortlisted 30 players to compete for the award. However, Heskey believes Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will win the
Ballon d’Or 2026: He really stands out – Emile Heskey picks player to win award
target=_blank>Portugal: 41-year-old man still playing football, shouldn’t he stop – Simões hits Ronaldo
Portuguese legend, António Simões has raised a question about Cristiano Ronaldo regarding his future with the national team. Simões spoke after the Al-Nassr forward released a statement on Tuesday, which laid out the controversy and the circumstances behind his exit from the Portugal team camp. “I am not speaking for Cristiano Ronaldo, nor for Jorge
Portugal: 41-year-old man still playing football, shouldn’t he stop – Simões hits Ronaldo
target=_blank>‘We’ll give Cristiano Ronaldo farewell on one condition’ — Portugal legend, Simões
Portuguese legend, António Simões has revealed that Portugal will give Cristiano Ronaldo a wonderful farewell ceremony on one condition. According to the Portuguese media outlet A Bola, Simões made his remarks after reviewing a statement Ronaldo released on Tuesday, which laid out the controversy and the circumstances behind his exit from the national team camp.
‘We’ll give Cristiano Ronaldo farewell on one condition’ — Portugal legend, Simões
target=_blank>Messi makes final promise to fans as he retires from Argentina
Lionel Messi has made a final promise to fans as he retires from Argentina. The Inter Miami forward ended his international career as Argentina defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in a friendly in the early hours of Wednesday. The match served as a farewell ceremony for the Argentina captain as he finished his career with the
Messi makes final promise to fans as he retires from Argentina
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