Sports News Today Headlines Thursday 15th October 2026

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target=_blank>Osimhen’s pregnant girlfriend escapes injury in three-vehicle Istanbul accident

Stefanie Kim Ladewig, the pregnant girlfriend of Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen, has escaped injury after being involved in a three-vehicle road accident in Istanbul, Turkey.
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target=_blank>I don’t foresee return to football management — Southgate

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has said he does not foresee a return to coaching after his “desire to be involved in football” has changed.
The post I don’t foresee return to football management — Southgate appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Martinez blames ‘anger’ for dig at Man Utd hierarchy

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez said “anger and frustration” at defeat to Atletico Madrid led to his swipe at the club’s board for a lack of investment in the transfer market.
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target=_blank>Referees must protect players like me, Yamal, Álvarez – Vini Jr

“The fans have to boo me because I’m here to score goals against their teams, but I don’t understand the referees, because I’ve seen a statistic that says I get 500 fouls for five red cards and I don’t know how many yellow cards, and the yellow cards are always for Vini. I don’t understand. We have to defend the players who do things differently, like Lamine at Barcelona or Julián at Atlético,” he said.
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target=_blank>Mourinho blasts ‘shameless’ timing of Vinicius ban decision

“Couldn’t they do it now? Couldn’t they do it tomorrow morning? Do we have to come by bus and almost arrive at the stadium when we find out Vinicius has a four-match suspension?”
The post Mourinho blasts ‘shameless’ timing of Vinicius ban decision appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>FIFA to give NFF N33.2bn for football development

NFF is on course for a whopping N33,249,500,000 from world football governing body, FIFA if President Infantino’s proposal is approved at Council in Switzerland
The post FIFA to give NFF N33.2bn for football development appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>UCL: Real Madrid stage dramatic comeback to beat Roma 4-3

Real Madrid scored three late goals to overturn a two-goal deficit and secure a dramatic 4-3 victory over Roma in the UEFA Champions League on Jose Mourinho’s return to the Stadio Olimpico.
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target=_blank>PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 away in Champions League

Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain staved off a second-half comeback to win 4-2 away to Manchester City in their Champions League showdown on Wednesday.
The post PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 away in Champions League appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Vinícius handed four-match ban, to miss Real Madrid’s Clasico against Barcelona

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been handed a four-match suspension after pulling an opponent’s hair during his side’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday.
The post Vinícius handed four-match ban, to miss Real Madrid’s Clasico against Barcelona appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool thrash LASK 6-3 in Champions League

Bradley Barcola silenced his critics as the Liverpool forward ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in a chaotic 6-3 win against LASK in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Europa League: Tella eyes title glory with Bayer Leverkusen

Nathan Tella hopes to help Bayer Leverkusen win the UEFA Europa League title this season, DAILY POST reports. The former Bundesliga champions will face Polish club Lech Poznan in a matchday two encounter at the Poznan Stadium on Thursday (today). Tella recalled his memories of past Europa League nights from 2023/24, when the Werkself enjoyed
Europa League: Tella eyes title glory with Bayer Leverkusen

target=_blank>NPFL: Ndon leaves Plateau United for Libyan club, Olympic Azzawiya SC

.Plateau United have confirmed the departure of defender, Wisdom Ndon, DAILY POST reports. Ndon left the Peace Boys for a move to Lybian side, Olympic Azzawiya SC. Plateau United said the 22-year-old showed professionalism, dedication and commitment throughout his stay in Jos. They expressed gratitude to the player for his service and contributions during his
NPFL: Ndon leaves Plateau United for Libyan club, Olympic Azzawiya SC

target=_blank>Why Ronaldo might not play for Portugal again – Sister, Elma Aveiro

Elma Aveiro, the sister to Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has claimed that he might not play for the national team again. Ronaldo was suspended by the football federation after he walked out of camp during the UEFA Nations League. The 41-year-old was furious with head coach Jorge Jesus for not using him as a substitute
Why Ronaldo might not play for Portugal again – Sister, Elma Aveiro

target=_blank>NPFL: Inter Lagos name Olutayo Interim head coach

Olusanjo Olutayo has been named the new head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Inter Lagos, DAILY POST reports. Olutayo replaced Shakiru Giwa who was resigned from his position on Tuesday. The young tactician will take charge of the team on interim basis. Olutayo is expected to transform the team’s fortune in the
NPFL: Inter Lagos name Olutayo Interim head coach

target=_blank>WAFU B U-17 Championship: Udeze laments Golden Eaglets’ loss to Niger 

Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed disappointment with the Golden Eaglets defeat to Niger Republic. The Nigerian youngsters lost 2-1 to Niger in their opening fixture at the ongoing 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ouagadougou on Wednesday night. Niger took the lead in the 19th minute through Abdoul Razaq Zada, while Abdoul
WAFU B U-17 Championship: Udeze laments Golden Eaglets’ loss to Niger 

target=_blank>Inter Milan line up €20m move for Okoye

Serie A champions, Inter Milan are weighing up a €20m move for Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, DAILY POST reports. The Nerazzurri, according to reports in Italy, are weighing up their goalkeeping options ahead of the January transfer window, and have identified Okoye as a potential target. The Nigeria international is currently regarded as one of
Inter Milan line up €20m move for Okoye

target=_blank>Champions League table after Match Day 2 confirmed

Paris Saint-Germain are back on top of the Champions League table following a thrilling 4-2 win over Manchester City on Wednesday night. The current holders blew City apart in the first half, taking a three-goal lead into the half-time break. Desire Doue opened the scoring, before setting up Ousmane Demebele to double their advantage. Vitinha
Champions League table after Match Day 2 confirmed

target=_blank>UCL: ‘I feel sorry for them’ – Thierry Henry sends message to Man City after 4-2 defeat to PSG

Former Arsenal striker, Thierry Henry has argued that stripping Manchester City of their titles will not diminish the quality of the players the Cityzens had during the periods in question.City are currently awaiting the hearing of their appeal following their conviction on all but one of the financial violation charges in their dispute with the
UCL: ‘I feel sorry for them’ – Thierry Henry sends message to Man City after 4-2 defeat to PSG

target=_blank>UCL: What Luis Enrique told Enzo Maresca after PSG beat Manchester City

Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca has revealed what Paris Saint-Germain boss, Luis Enrique told him following both teams’ Champions League encounter on Wednesday. Maresca watched as PSG defeated Man City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium, following goals from Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, and Maghnes Akliouche. Speaking at his post-match interview, Maresca revealed that Enrique
UCL: What Luis Enrique told Enzo Maresca after PSG beat Manchester City

target=_blank>UCL: Mbappe breaks Messi’s record as Real Madrid beat Roma

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe has become the youngest player to play 100 games in the UEFA Champions League. Mbappe is also the fifth French footballer to achieve the feat, at 27 years, 298 days. He hit the century mark on Wednesday night, as Madrid faced Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. Mbappe marked the occasion
UCL: Mbappe breaks Messi’s record as Real Madrid beat Roma

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