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target=_blank>Mane, Hakimi, Amad make CAF Men’s Player of the Year shortlist Full List
Senegal forward Sadio Mane, Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi and Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo have been named among the 10 nominees for the 2026 Confederation of African Football Men’s Player of the Year award.
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target=_blank>Palace’s Mateta banned for three games after red card appeal fails
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will serve a three-match ban after officials rejected an appeal against his red card in Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League defeat at Tottenham.
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target=_blank>Yamal breaks Mbappe’s record as UCL’s highest-scoring teenager See top 5
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has surpassed Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé to become the highest-scoring teenager in UEFA Champions League history.
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target=_blank>Trump says Iran war played role in US midterms defeat
US President Donald Trump told Fox News late Tuesday that the Iran war played a role in the stunning midterm election defeat for his Republican Party.
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target=_blank>Champions League: Man United rise from the dust to shock Roma 3-2
Manchester United roared back from 2-0 down to give beleaguered manager Michael Carrick a lifeline with a memorable 3-2 win over Roma at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>5 footballers who have been sent to prison over match-related incidents
Footballers who commit violent acts on the pitch can face more than sporting sanctions, with some prosecuted and sentenced to prison for assaults on fellow players and match officials.
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target=_blank>Goalkeeper Owono breaks down after collision that led to footballer’s death
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono was reportedly left distraught and broke down in tears in the dressing room after the accidental collision that preceded the death of CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel Alameda, with teammates rallying around him to offer support.
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target=_blank>Ronaldo Jnr. earns first Portugal U17 call-up, could meet father at training ground
Cristiano Ronaldo Jnr. has received his first call-up to Portugal’s Under-17 team, raising the possibility of meeting his father, Cristiano Ronaldo, at the national team’s training base during the November international window.
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target=_blank>24-yr-old runner dies after collapsing two miles from NYC Marathon finish line
A 24-year-old first-time New York City Marathon runner, Rachel Apa, has died after collapsing just two miles from the finish line during the race in Central Park, with her father revealing that she suffered from a rare condition known as rhabdomyolysis.
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target=_blank>UEFA to observe one-minute silence for Tenerife forward who died at 30
UEFA will observe a one-minute silence at all its matches this week in honour of CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who has died at the age of 30.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Ajax chief, Cruyff reveals plans for Arokodare’s permanent move
Ajax technical director, Jordi Cruyff has indicated that the Eredivisie giants will offer Tolu Arokodare a permanent contract at the end of the season. Arokodare joined Ajax on a season-long loan from Sky Bet Championship club, Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer. The Nigeria international has made a big impact since arriving in Amsterdam. The 25-year-old has
Transfer: Ajax chief, Cruyff reveals plans for Arokodare’s permanent move
target=_blank>NNL: Akinocho leaves Beyond Limits for Villarreal
Merveille Akinocho has completed a move to a Spanish side, Villarreal CF, on a long-term deal, DAILY POST reports. Akinocho joined the Yellow Submarine from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Beyond Limits. “From the Beyond Limits to the Yellow Submarine, Merveille Akinocho has officially signed for a Spanish side, Villarreal CF on a long term
NNL: Akinocho leaves Beyond Limits for Villarreal
target=_blank>Victor Ozhianvuna: Incoming Arsenal signing sends farewell to current club
Victor Ozhianvuna has said goodbye to Shamrock Rovers after making his last appearance for the club, with his switch to Arsenal now edging closer. Arsenal are expected to complete the signing of Ozhianvuna during the January transfer window, having reached an agreement for him in October 2025. At that stage, he was still only 16
Victor Ozhianvuna: Incoming Arsenal signing sends farewell to current club
target=_blank>EPL: Bruno Fernandes told to give Man United’s captaincy to someone else
Former West Ham United midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has called on Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes to give the captaincy to someone else. Reo-Coker believes taking the captaincy from Fernandes could help his on-pitch performances by taking the burden off him. He stated this after the Portugal international led the Red Devils to beat AS Roma
EPL: Bruno Fernandes told to give Man United’s captaincy to someone else
target=_blank>Champions League table after Match Day 4 (Tuesday) fixtures
Paris Saint-Germain continue to lead the way in the Champions League this season. The current holders thrashed Villarreal 6-0 on Tuesday night, to maintain their perfect start to the league phase. PSG now have the maximum 12 points from their opening four matches. Barcelona climbed up into second place, thanks to their 3-0 thrashing of
Champions League table after Match Day 4 (Tuesday) fixtures
target=_blank>From underdogs to champions: Tonic FC win 1xCup 2026
On October 31, Lagos witnessed the conclusion of the fourth season of the 1xCup, which treated fans to a real sensation as debutants Tonic FC claimed the tournament title. In the final, the team from Ikorodu defeated Young Strikers FC to lift the trophy. Their perseverance, fighting spirit, and faith in their abilities were rewarded
From underdogs to champions: Tonic FC win 1xCup 2026
target=_blank>EPL: Real reason Carrick benched me – Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has given a reason manager Michael Carrick benched him against Bournemouth last month. Recall that Carrick benched Fernandes for the entirety of the match as Bournemouth defeated Man United 3-0 in the Premier League. This comes after the Portugal international criticised Carrick’s tactics against Como in the Champions League. Speaking
EPL: Real reason Carrick benched me – Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes
target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC: Brazil’s Andreyna expects tough semi-final clash against Flamingos
Brazil defender, Andreyna is anticipating a difficult test against Nigeria’s Flamingos in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The South Americans will battle Nigeria for a place in the final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, Rabat on Wednesday night. Rilany Silva’s side are desperate to win the trophy
2026 U-17 WWC: Brazil’s Andreyna expects tough semi-final clash against Flamingos
target=_blank>UCL: Peter Schmeichel singles out five Man Utd players after 3-2 win over Roma
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has singled out manager Michael Carrick’s substitutes against AS Roma for special praise following both teams’ Champions League clash on Tuesday. Schmeichel believes the players – Youri Tielemans, Lisandro Martínez, Shea Lacey, Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount – who came off the bench made a difference for Manchester
UCL: Peter Schmeichel singles out five Man Utd players after 3-2 win over Roma
target=_blank>UCL: Lamine Yamal makes history after breaking Kylian Mbappé record
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has edged past Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé to claim the UEFA Champions League record for most goals scored by a teenager, after netting in his side’s 3-0 victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday. The 19-year-old punished a Villa error in the seventh minute at Spotify Camp Nou, curling the ball beyond
UCL: Lamine Yamal makes history after breaking Kylian Mbappé record
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