Sports News Today Headlines Sunday 18th October 2026
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target=_blank>Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in Atlanta
Lionel Messi scored twice in the space of four minutes to lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory at Atlanta United on Saturday as the Herons’ MLS title defense continued to gain steam with the playoffs approaching.
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target=_blank>‘I’ll be back in few weeks ‘- Chelsea’s goalkeeper Martinez after undergoing surgery
Emi Martínez has undergone surgery following a head injury sustained during Chelsea’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton on Saturday, with the goalkeeper saying he expects to return in a few weeks.
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target=_blank>Diaz dazzles as Bayern Munich batter Leipzig 6-1 to go top
Luis Diaz hit a hat-trick as Bayern Munich pummelled a listless RB Leipzig 6-1 on Saturday to climb to the top of the Bundesliga.
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target=_blank>Dubois destroys Wardley in round two to retain WBO heavyweight crown
Daniel Dubois scored a crushing second-round knockout victory over fellow Briton Fabio Wardley to retain his World Boxing Organization heavyweight crown on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Unstoppable Barca thrash Betis to extend perfect start
Barca set a new club record for victories at the start of a league campaign and equalled the all-time record of nine, set by Real Madrid in the 1968/69 season.
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target=_blank>Diaz dazzles as Bayern batter Leipzig to go top
Luis Diaz hit a hat-trick as Bayern Munich pummelled a listless RB Leipzig 6-1 at home on Saturday to climb to the top of the Bundesliga table
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target=_blank>PSG fight back to beat Strasbourg after Dembele penalty miss
Ousmane Dembele missed a penalty but later scored as Paris Saint-Germain produced a fightback to win 3-1 away at Strasbourg on Saturday and go to the top of the French Ligue 1 table.
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target=_blank>EPL: Haaland stars in Man City win, Liverpool beat Brentford
Erling Haaland starred with a double as Premier League leaders Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2, while Liverpool came from behind to seal a 2-1 win at Brentford on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Scientists name newly-discovered plant species after Messi
Scientists have named a newly identified plant species in Peru after Argentine football star Lionel Messi, with the species classified as endangered.
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target=_blank>In-form Atletico snatch late win at Espanyol
Alex Baena struck in the 89th minute to snatch Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Espanyol and put pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Ogunbote declares Plateau United won’t underrate Sporting Lagos
Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, says there will be no complacency in their clash against Sporting Lagos. The Peace Boys have suffered only one defeat in their last seven league fixtures, while Sporting Lagos have managed three draws in their last four league matches. Plateau United will face Sporting Lagos in a Nigeria Premier
NPFL: Ogunbote declares Plateau United won’t underrate Sporting Lagos
target=_blank>CAFCC: El-kanemi Warriors seek fans support ahead of Raja Casablanca clash
El-kanemi Warriors have called on supporters to turn out in large numbers ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round encounter against Moroccan giants, Raja Casablanca. The first-leg encounter is scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Sunday. The Borno Army appealed to Nigerians to stand with the team
CAFCC: El-kanemi Warriors seek fans support ahead of Raja Casablanca clash
target=_blank>NPFL: Ranchers Bees part ways with coach Abdallah
Ranchers Bees have parted ways with their technical adviser, Usman Abdallah after series of poor results, DAILY POST reports. The club also announced Abdallah’s exit on Sunday. Ranchers Bees expressed gratitude to the coach for their contribution and effort during the short stint at the club. Abdallah guided the Bees to two wins, two draws
NPFL: Ranchers Bees part ways with coach Abdallah
target=_blank>Serie A: Venezia coach lauds Adams after goal against Napoli
Venezia manager, David Nicola has lavished praise on Akor Adams after the striker inspired the club’s victory over Napoli. Adams scored the winning goal as Venezia recorded a stunning 1-0 victory over Napoli at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on Saturday. Adams broke the deadlock four minutes after the break, capitalising on an error by
Serie A: Venezia coach lauds Adams after goal against Napoli
target=_blank>LaLiga: Yamal makes history after Barcelona beat Real Betis
Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal on Saturday made history after his side’s UEFA Champions League win against Real Betis. Yamal scored one goal and provided one assist as Barcelona defeated Real Betis 5-2. This means Yamal now has 10 assists across all club competitions this season. The Spain international is now the first player from Europe’s
LaLiga: Yamal makes history after Barcelona beat Real Betis
target=_blank>Ajibade undergoes successful surgery after injury on international duty
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has underwent successful surgery following the injury she sustained on international duty with Nigeria. Ajibade sustained the injury during the second leg of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic Games second qualifying round fixture against Comoros on Tuesday. The 26-year-old is now expected to spend time on the sidelines as she recovers from
Ajibade undergoes successful surgery after injury on international duty
target=_blank>NPFL: Gidado named Kwara United’s Player of the Month
Toyeeb Gidado has been named Kwara United’s Player of the Month for September. Gidado beat Aliu Ferinyaro, Abdulsalam Abdulsalam and Philip Ozoro to win the award. The award winner was decided by fans vote. He was recognized for his outstanding performances for the Harmony Boys during the month. Gidado contributions helped the team secure crucial
NPFL: Gidado named Kwara United’s Player of the Month
target=_blank>Barcelona’s Rodri names strongest team in Europe
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri has named Paris Saint-Germain as the strongest team in Europe at the moment. According to the Spanish international, PSG will give everything at home when they face Barcelona in the Champions League in Paris on Tuesday. The former Manchester City star spoke to Barcelona’s official media after Hansi Flick’s side defeated
Barcelona’s Rodri names strongest team in Europe
target=_blank>Serie A: Adams fires Venezia to victory over Napoli
Nigeria international, Akor Adams scored the decisive goal as Venezia secured a stunning 1-0 victory over Napoli in their Serie A clash on Saturday. Adams found the back of the net four minutes into the second half, handing Venezia their first league win of the campaign. The striker capitalised on a long ball from Simon
Serie A: Adams fires Venezia to victory over Napoli
target=_blank>Messi reaches 936 career goals
Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi, in the early hours of Sunday reached 936 career goals. Messi scored a brace for Inter Miami against Atlanta United in the Major League Soccer and reached 936 career goals at 39 years old. The match, which ended 3-1 in favour of Inter Miami, was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in
Messi reaches 936 career goals
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