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target=_blank>US bars Iranian delegation from attending World Cup draw
The ban could jeopardise the participation of the already qualified Iran national team in 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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target=_blank>Barca must defend better to reach PSG level – Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted his team must learn how to defend better after conceding a last-gasp winner against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>FIFA U-20WC: Nigeria vs Saudi Arabia – date, time and where to watch
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will be desperate to bounce back when they face Saudi Arabia in their second group game of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup on Friday, October 3.
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target=_blank>My relationship with Chelsea is forever – Mourinho
Jose Mourinho insisted fond memories of his time at Chelsea were not enough to satisfy him after Benfica were beaten 1-0 on his return to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>‘I’ve played injured, never complained’ – Fede Valverde hits back at critics
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has hit back at criticism over his recent performances, insisting that he has always given his all for the club despite personal struggles on the pitch.
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target=_blank>Top 5 Premier League club records that may never be broken
In the 2017/18 season, Manchester City set a Premier League benchmark that still hasn’t been matched — finishing the season with exactly 100 points.
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target=_blank>Top 10 Nigerians with the highest goals in UCL history
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has etched his name into UEFA Champions League, UCL history by becoming Nigeria’s joint all-time top scorer in the competition.
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target=_blank>Fireworks in Lagos as “Chaos in the Ring” boxing Night holds tonight
Three international boxing titles are at stake tonight in “Chaos in the Ring” boxing Night holding at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan stadium) on the bill of Balmoral Promotions.
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target=_blank>All is set for ‘Chaos in the ring’ boxing night
All is set for ‘Chaos in the ring’ boxing night By Jacob Ajom All is set for tomorrow’s boxing night tagged ‘Chaos in the Ring’ billed to hold at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena under the stable of Balmoral Promotions. The event which has three international boxing titles at stake has been arranged to coincide with
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target=_blank>Mourinho’s Benfica beaten on Chelsea return in Champions League
Mourinho’s managerial star may be on the wane following a decade without a league title, but his west London home-coming was still a box office occasion.
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target=_blank>Thierry Henry rates Arsenal’s chances of winning Champions League this season
Former France striker, Thierry Henry, has said Arsenal’s in-depth strength this season, gives the club “big chances” to win major titles. Henry was speaking on CBS Sports, after the Gunners defeated Olympiacos 2-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The result means Mikel Arteta’s men now have two wins out of two. Arsenal also
Thierry Henry rates Arsenal’s chances of winning Champions League this season
target=_blank>UCL: Guardiola blames referee as Man City fail to beat Monaco
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has hit out at “Spanish referees” following their 2-2 draw with Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday night. A controversial late penalty saw City drop two points against the Ligue 1 side. Following a VAR review, referee Jesus Gil Manzano pointed to the spot, after Nico Gonzalez made high
UCL: Guardiola blames referee as Man City fail to beat Monaco
target=_blank>Champions League: Opta SuperComputer predicts top three teams to win trophy
The Opta SuperComputer has predicted the teams that are likely to win this season’s Champions League. After two rounds of fixtures, Bayern Munich are currently top of the league phase, with a maximum of six points. Real Madrid, holders Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Arsenal and Qarabag are all also on six points. But Opta has
Champions League: Opta SuperComputer predicts top three teams to win trophy
target=_blank>Transfer: Bankole joins South African club TS Galaxy
Super Eagles goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has sealed a move to South African club TS Galaxy, DAILY POST reports. Bankole penned a two-year contract with the Rockets. The 22-year-old left Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions, Remo Stars this summer following the expiration of his contract. Bankole was on the books of the Sky Blue Stars
Transfer: Bankole joins South African club TS Galaxy
target=_blank>EPL: Wayne Rooney reveals team he prefers to win title over Liverpool
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said he prefers Arsenal to win the Premier League ahead of Liverpool. Rooney stated this while speaking to the BBC. According to him, he still doesn’t like the Gunners, but would rather see them become champions instead of Arne Slot’s men. “I don’t like Arsenal but I would
EPL: Wayne Rooney reveals team he prefers to win title over Liverpool
target=_blank>Man Utd complete signing of Cristian Orozco
Manchester United have completed the signing of Colombian youngster Cristian Orozco. This was disclosed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in a post on his X account on Thursday. According to Romano, the Red Devils have sealed and signed a deal to bring in a 17-year-old midfielder to Old Trafford. The Premier League club paid
Man Utd complete signing of Cristian Orozco
target=_blank>UCL: Luis Enrique names two favourites to win the trophy this season
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has named two favourites to win this year’s UEFA Champions League. Erinque spoke at his post-match interview after his side’s UEFA Champions League 2-1 win against Barcelona on Wednesday. Recall that goals from Senny Mayulu and Goncalo Ramos gave PSG the victory against Barcelona. Ferran Torres scored a goal for
UCL: Luis Enrique names two favourites to win the trophy this season
target=_blank>Championship: Maja keen to score more goals for West Brom
Nigeria striker Josh Maja has expressed his desire to score more goals for West Brom Albion after opening his account for the season. Maja netted the winner for Albion in their 1-0 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road on Wednesday. The forward was handed his first start by manager Ryan Mason since early January.
Championship: Maja keen to score more goals for West Brom
target=_blank>EPL: I feel sorry for Sesko – Paul Merson on striker Man Utd should’ve signed
Paul Merson, former Arsenal player, has expressed sorry for Manchester United’s Benjamin Sesko. Merson said this while insisting that Man United should have signed Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta instead of Sesko during the summer transfer window. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Merson said: “Sesko is never going to score
EPL: I feel sorry for Sesko – Paul Merson on striker Man Utd should’ve signed
target=_blank>UCL: De Bruyne clears air on having problems with Conte at Napoli
Napoli playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, has insisted he has no problems with manager Antonio Conte. De Bruyne reacted furiously to being substituted against AC Milan, as they lost 2-0 in Serie A last weekend. The Belgian has been taken off in four of his six matches for Napoli, since joining the club on a free
UCL: De Bruyne clears air on having problems with Conte at Napoli
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