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target=_blank>Why I asked my mother before signing Greenwood – Marseille president Longoria
“In that case, having done due diligence and having all the information – and this is the first time I speak about this – with all the information I called my mother.
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target=_blank>Troubled Napoli staring at Champions League elimination against Chelsea
Napoli are on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League as the troubled Italian club face Chelsea on Wednesday racked by a deep injury crisis and a faltering Serie A title defence.
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target=_blank>Bayern confirm talks to extend Kane’s contract
This campaign, Bayern are eight points clear in the league and sit second in the 36-team Champions League table.
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target=_blank>Senegal says Morocco ties ‘stronger than emotion’ after chaotic AFCON final
The January 18 match — which saw Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 on home turf — descended into turmoil after the Senegalese contingent protested a last-minute decision to award Morocco a penalty.
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target=_blank>Ex-Spain coach Moreno denies using AI to manage Sochi
“I have never used ChatGPT or any AI to prepare matches, decide line-ups, or choose players. That is completely false,” wrote Moreno in an open letter sent to Spanish newspaper Marca.
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target=_blank>Ex-FIFA boss Blatter suggests fans shouldn’t travel to US for World Cup
The World Cup is due to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11-July 19.
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target=_blank>Ex-Spain coach Moreno sacked over alleged reliance on ChatGPT
Former Spain head coach Roberto Moreno was reportedly sacked from his most recent coaching role at Russian club FC Sochi following concerns over his heavy reliance on artificial intelligence tool, ChatGPT, in team management and decision-making. Moreno, 48, who took charge of Sochi in 2023, is said to have increasingly depended on the AI programme
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target=_blank>Poland 2026: Aduku expresses confidence as Falconets gear up for Senegal clash
Head Coach Moses Aduku has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Nigeria U20 girls, Falconets, as the two-time FIFA World Cup silver-medallists continue preparations for the third-round FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Senegal.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Fulham close to signing City’s Bobb
The clubs have been discussing a fee of around £30 million for the deal, and terms are expected to be closed early this week.
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target=_blank>Can Arsenal handle Premier League weight of expectation?
Top of both the Premier League and Champions League and still in both domestic cup competitions, Arsenal fans should be relishing what could yet turn out to be the greatest season in the Gunners’ history.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Fago Lawal seals move to Czech club Viktoria Plzen
Czech First Division club FC Viktoria Plzen have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Salim Fago Lawal, DAILY POST reports. Lawal linked up with the West Bohemian club from Croatian outfit NK Istra. The Nigeria international penned a three-and-a-half-year contract with Plzen. The 23-year-old netted 15 goals, and registered two assists during his time at
Transfer: Fago Lawal seals move to Czech club Viktoria Plzen
target=_blank>What I faced as Super Eagles coach – Sunday Oliseh opens up
Former Super Eagles star, Sunday Oliseh, has talked about the difficulties he faced while serving as the national team coach. He said that not having simple training tools made his job much harder. The former Juventus player became the coach of the Super Eagles in 2015 after Nigeria did not make it to the Africa
What I faced as Super Eagles coach – Sunday Oliseh opens up
target=_blank>U-20 WWCQ: Falconets, Senegal clash in Ibadan
Nigeria’s Falconets will host Senegal in a 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie in Ibadan, DAILY POST. The encounter at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasinga, Ibadan is slated for Saturday, 7 February. The players and their officials are expected to arrive Ibadan for their final preparations on Tuesday (today). Senegal will host the reverse
U-20 WWCQ: Falconets, Senegal clash in Ibadan
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: ‘I don’t like it’ – Leboeuf gives only reason Mbappe, Haaland won’t award this year
France legend, Frank Leboeuf has said that Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland may not win the Ballon d’Or this year because the award is not given to the best player. The former Chelsea star thinks Mbappe is right in the position to win the individual award this season if it is rightly awarded, citing his
Ballon d’Or: ‘I don’t like it’ – Leboeuf gives only reason Mbappe, Haaland won’t award this year
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: ‘He’s already ahead of everyone’ – Sagna names player to win award
Former Arsenal player, Bacary Sagna is confident Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe will win the Ballon d’Or this year. Sagna hailed the individual performance of his countryman, saying that the only thing that could prevent him from doing well is a bad performance at the FIFA World Cup. Sagna told Goal that he believes Mbappe will
Ballon d’Or: ‘He’s already ahead of everyone’ – Sagna names player to win award
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons head to Abidjan for WAFU tournament
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will take part in the WAFU B Four-Nation tournament as part of their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Cote d’Ivoire will host the competition from from Friday, 27 February to Saturday, 7 March 2026. Ghana and Senegal are the two other countries that will be
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons head to Abidjan for WAFU tournament
target=_blank>EPL: ‘He’s offering nothing’ – Arteta told to drop Odegaard from starting XI
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Darren Bent has called on Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta to consider dropping captain, Martin Odegaard from the starting lineup. Bent believes that Odegaard’s contributions from midfield have been lacking, suggesting that Eberechi Eze deserves an opportunity to shine in his place. “Next weekend in the Premier League against Leeds United, Odegaard
EPL: ‘He’s offering nothing’ – Arteta told to drop Odegaard from starting XI
target=_blank>EPL: ‘I wouldn’t surprise’ – Scholes reveals club Carrick could coach after Man Utd
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has said it wouldn’t surprise him to see his former teammate, Michael Carrick take charge of Tottenham Hotspur when his contract as the Red Devils’ interim manager expires at the end of the season. Carrick was recently appointed as caretaker of the Red Devils following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.
EPL: ‘I wouldn’t surprise’ – Scholes reveals club Carrick could coach after Man Utd
target=_blank>He never let his country down – Lineker names one most underrated player in football
Former Barcelona striker, Gary Lineker has labeled Manchester United’s Harry Maguire as ‘one of the most underrated players in football’. This comment came after Maguire’s stellar performance in Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Lineker praised the England international for consistently delivering strong performances while representing the Three Lions.
He never let his country down – Lineker names one most underrated player in football
target=_blank>2025 January transfer window: Nigerian players scramble for new clubs after AFCON exploit
The 2025 January transfer window is entering its final week, with some Nigerian players having already joined new clubs this month, while others await their fate amid transfer links before the end of the winter window in the coming days. DAILY POST takes a look at some of the Nigerian players who have joined new
2025 January transfer window: Nigerian players scramble for new clubs after AFCON exploit
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