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target=_blank>Pochettino poised to agree 2.5-year deal at Man Utd
Mauricio Pochettino is set to agree a two-and-a-half-year deal to take charge of beleaguered Manchester United following the sacking of Michael Carrick, reports said Friday.
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target=_blank>My mother wanted me married, not playing football – Flamingos captain
Flamingos captain, Harmony Chidi, has revealed how her mother initially opposed her ambition to become a professional footballer and wanted her to get married following the early death of her father.
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target=_blank>Italy stun France 3-1 to hand Zidane first defeat as Les Bleus coach
Italy came from behind to beat France 3-1 in Milan and hand Zidane his first defeat since taking charge of Les Bleus.
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target=_blank>Spain beat Czech Republic to retain perfect Nations League record
Alex Baena scored from the spot and Marc Pubill added another seconds from time as Spain beat ten-men Czech Republic 2-0 in the Nations League in Prague on Thursday.
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target=_blank>Record-breaking Kane fires England into Nations League knockouts
Harry Kane celebrated his record-breaking 126th England appearance with a goal from the penalty spot as England beat Croatia 2-1 on Thursday to book a place in the Nations League quarter-finals.
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target=_blank>AFCONQ: Why I didn’t invite Maduka Okoye – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained his decision to leave goalkeeper Maduka Okoye out of Nigeria’s squad for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: Guinea-Bissau drop points, hand Super Eagles chance to close gap
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have received a boost in their quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after Guinea-Bissau were held to a 1-1 draw by Madagascar in their Group L encounter on Thursday.
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target=_blank>Scaloni to stay on as Argentina coach until 2030 World Cup
Lionel Scaloni on Thursday agreed to stay on as coach of Argentina’s national football team until after the 2030 World Cup, ending the doubts that had been swirling since this year’s World Cup final defeat.
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target=_blank>Man United closing in on Pochettino after sacking manager Carrick
United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino is set to be appointed as the new manager of Manchester United after the struggling English giants sacked Michael Carrick on Thursday.
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target=_blank>De Miguel death made me thank God over Zidane headbutt — Materazzi
Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi says the death of Spanish striker Jesus de Miguel after an on-field collision made him reflect on the headbutt he suffered from Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup final.
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target=_blank>AFCON qualifiers: Why I invited Tijani, Suleiman, Bewene – Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained why he invited Czech-based stars Mubarak Suleiman and Abdullahi Bewene and former Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani to the national team. Chelle spoke during his pre-match press conference ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON qualifier against Tanzania on Friday. He said the players deserved to be part of the
AFCON qualifiers: Why I invited Tijani, Suleiman, Bewene – Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle
target=_blank>England’s most capped players in history Top 5
Following England’s victory against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday, DAILY POST takes a look at the most capped players in the history of the Three Lions. Harry Kane is the record appearance holder for the England men’s national team with 126 caps. The Bayern Munich striker overtook goalkeeper Peter Shilton, who
England’s most capped players in history Top 5
target=_blank>AFCON qualifiers: ‘Some of you didn’t know’ – Eric Chelle on why Ilenikhena wasn’t invited
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has disclosed that an injury was responsible for George Ilenikhena’s absence from Nigeria’s squad for today’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania. The young forward made an impressive start to his international career during the September international window, finding the back of the net on his Super
AFCON qualifiers: ‘Some of you didn’t know’ – Eric Chelle on why Ilenikhena wasn’t invited
target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: Arokodare keen to reproduce Ajax goals for Super Eagles
Tolu Arokodare is determined to replicate his impressive scoring form at club level for the Super Eagles. The 25-year-old has been in fantastic form for Eredivisie giants this season. Arokodare has registered 13 goals and four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions for Ajax this season. The striker has however struggled to make an
AFCON 2027Q: Arokodare keen to reproduce Ajax goals for Super Eagles
target=_blank>EPL: Bruno Fernandes, Mainoo react as Man Utd sack Carrick
Some Manchester United players have reacted to the club’s decision to part ways with Michael Carrick. Carrick was sacked on Thursday, following a meeting with United’s senior officials at the training ground. The decision was taken with the Red Devils sitting in relegation places after 10 Premier League fixtures. Mauricio Pochettino is set to be
EPL: Bruno Fernandes, Mainoo react as Man Utd sack Carrick
target=_blank>Walter Samuel leaves Argentina coaching staff to begin new chapter as head coach
Walter Samuel will depart Argentina’s coaching staff at the end of 2026 to launch his own managerial career. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed this during a press conference on Thursday ahead of his side’s international friendly with Uruguay tomorrow. Samuel has been Scaloni’s trusted assistant since 2018, helping guide the Albiceleste to the 2021
Walter Samuel leaves Argentina coaching staff to begin new chapter as head coach
target=_blank>AFCONQ 2027: Controversy over Osimhen’s absence as Super Eagles play Tanzania
Victor Osimhen will not be part of Nigeria’s squad when they play Tanzania home and away in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. Osimhen reportedly suffered a left knee strain during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League match against VfB Stuttgart. He underwent arthroscopic knee surgery last week and the Turkish club is yet to
AFCONQ 2027: Controversy over Osimhen’s absence as Super Eagles play Tanzania
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘I wouldn’t have given it to Kane’ – Cucurella names preferred players
Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has explained why Harry Kane was not his preferred choice for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, although he insisted that the Bayern Munich striker was deserving of the prestigious individual award. Cucurella shared his opinion during an interview with Spanish television programme El Chiringuito while discussing the outcome of the November
Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘I wouldn’t have given it to Kane’ – Cucurella names preferred players
target=_blank>AFCON 2027Q: Gamondi vows Tanzania will give Super Eagles tough fight
Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has declared his team’s readiness for battle against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Taifa Stars head into the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter as underwhelming underdogs, having failed to beat the Super Eagles in any of their 11 previous meetings. The East Africans have also
AFCON 2027Q: Gamondi vows Tanzania will give Super Eagles tough fight
target=_blank>EPL: Neville warns Pochettino not to accept Man Utd job without two signings
Gary Neville has warned Mauricio Pochettino not to accept the Manchester United job unless the club guarantees him two January defensive signings. The ex-England international and former United captain said Pochettino should make those transfers a non-negotiable condition of taking over. He argued that without such assurances he should decline the role altogether. Man United
EPL: Neville warns Pochettino not to accept Man Utd job without two signings
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