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target=_blank>Brady didn’t understand football, says Rooney after ‘work ethic’ jibe
Wayne Rooney has described criticism of his work ethic by Birmingham minority owner Tom Brady as “unfair” and said the NFL legend did not understand football.
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target=_blank>We haven’t received the $100,000 promised by FG – Super Falcons captain Ajibade
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the team is yet to receive the promised $100,000 reward despite winning the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
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target=_blank>Chelsea to donate part of Club World Cup bonus to late Jota’s family
Chelsea will donate part of the bonuses earned from winning the FIFA Club World Cup to the family of late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva.
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target=_blank>NBA approves $6.1bn sale of Boston Celtics
The NBA on Wednesday approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment group led by Bill Chisholm, five months after the deal worth a then-record $6.1 billion was agreed.
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target=_blank>PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup
It is the first time PSG, or indeed any French club, have lifted the Super Cup, as they take their tally of trophies won in 2025 to five.
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target=_blank>AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria’s D’Tigers defeat Madagascar 77-59 in Group B opener
Nigeria’s D’Tigers launched their 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket campaign with a commanding 77-59 win over Madagascar on Wednesday afternoon at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda.
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target=_blank>EPL: 4 dark horses that could crash into the top four in the new season
The English Premier League, EPL top four has long been dominated by the same heavy hitters, the “top guns” as some call them. But every now and then, a bold outsider muscles their way in.
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target=_blank>Full List: UEFA Champions League play-off fixtures confirmed
The fixtures for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League play-off stage have been confirmed following the conclusion of the third qualifying round second-leg matches played on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>PSG coach Luis Enrique wants ‘different profile’ to Donnarumma
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Tuesday defended his decision to freeze out Gianluigi Donnarumma ahead of the new season, insisting he needed a goalkeeper with a “different” profile.
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target=_blank>Man Utd in ‘no man’s land’ due to lack of plan, says Rashford
Marcus Rashford decried Manchester United’s lack of strategy as leaving the English giants in “no man’s land” after joining Barcelona on loan.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Iheanacho nears Samsunspor switch
Kelechi Iheanacho is nearing a transfer to Turkish Super Lig club Samsunspor, DAILY POST reports. According to reports emanating from Turkey, Iheanacho has agreed to join Samsunspor on a permanent transfer. The Red Lightning are currently in discussions with Sevilla to finalise the details of the contract. Iheanacho will earn up to €1.2m per year,
Transfer: Iheanacho nears Samsunspor switch
target=_blank>EPL: Arne Slot names three teams more intense than Liverpool
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has named three teams that are more intense than them in the Premier League. The Reds begin their title defence against Bournemouth on Friday. Ahead of the match at Anfield, Slot has hailed Andoni Iraola’s men as one of the toughest teams to face. The Cherries finished ninth in the top-flight
EPL: Arne Slot names three teams more intense than Liverpool
target=_blank>WAFCON: We haven’t received Tinubu’s $100k gift – Falcons captain, Ajibade
The captain of the Nigeria’s women national team, Rasheedat Ajibade, has revealed that they are yet to receive the $100,000 cash gift from President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu announced the reward for the Super Falcons, during a reception to host them for winning this year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. Along with the
WAFCON: We haven’t received Tinubu’s $100k gift – Falcons captain, Ajibade
target=_blank>EPL: Wayne Rooney predicts title winners, top four places
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has done his predictions for the 2025/2026 Premier League season. Speaking on BBC Sport’s Match of the Day, Rooney picked Liverpool to win the title for the second consecutive season. The Anfield club won it last campaign, finishing 10 points ahead of Arsenal. Rooney expects the Gunners to finish
EPL: Wayne Rooney predicts title winners, top four places
target=_blank>Transfer: Crystal Palace interested in Super Eagles midfielder
Crystal Palace are interested in Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka, DAILY POST reports. Onyeka, 27, is one of Crystal Palace’s priority targets for the summer, according to Africa Foot. The Eagles are weighing up a €12m bid for the Nigeria international. The defensive midfielder has returned to Brentford after spending last season on loan with Bundesliga
Transfer: Crystal Palace interested in Super Eagles midfielder
target=_blank>EPL tops as UEFA ranks best leagues in Europe Full list
UEFA have ranked the best leagues in Europe as the 2025/26 season starts this August. In a post via UEFA’s website, the Premier League is the highest-ranked league in Europe based on their five-season club coefficient ranking. The English top-flight league holds the first place ahead of second position Italy’s Serie A as of today.
EPL tops as UEFA ranks best leagues in Europe Full list
target=_blank>CAF Confederation Cup: Asante Kotoko to host Kwara United at Accra Sports Stadium
Ghana Premier League side, Asante Kotoko will host Kwara United at the Accra Sports Stadium, DAILY POST reports. The CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first leg tie will be played between September 19 and 21, 2025. Kwara United are yet to confirm venue for the second leg slated for between September 26 and 28. Asante
CAF Confederation Cup: Asante Kotoko to host Kwara United at Accra Sports Stadium
target=_blank>LaLiga: Barcelona secures registration for García amid Ter Stegen’s long-term injury
Barcelona have announced that the Catalan club have received confirmation from the Spanish LaLiga that their new goalkeeper Joan García can be registered for the 2025/26 season because of captain Marc-André ter Stegen’s long-term injury status. This latest development allows the Blaugrana to alleviate their salary cap and facilitates the registration of additional players without
LaLiga: Barcelona secures registration for García amid Ter Stegen’s long-term injury
target=_blank>UEFA Super Cup: PSG coach, Enrique singles out fives players after Tottenham win
Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique has singled out five of his players for special praise following the Parisians’ UEFA Super Cup win against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. Tottenham was on the verge of winning the UEFA Super Cup after leading two 2-0 for over 80 minutes. But two late goals from substitutes Lee Kang-in and Goncalo
UEFA Super Cup: PSG coach, Enrique singles out fives players after Tottenham win
target=_blank>UEFA Super Cup: Tottenham stronger than PSG – Luis Erinque makes honest confession
Luis Enrique, Paris Saint-Germain manager, has made an honest confession after his team’s UEFA Super Cup victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night. Erinque admitted that Tottenham were stronger than his team during both sides’ UEFA Super Cup tie in Italy. According to the Spaniard, Spurs played a great match against the Parisians. Erinque watched
UEFA Super Cup: Tottenham stronger than PSG – Luis Erinque makes honest confession
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