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target=_blank>Champions League playoff fixtures confirmed as Real Madrid, Benfica meet again Full List
Real Madrid were handed a quick rematch with Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the draw for the Champions League play-off round on Friday, while reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain will face domestic rivals Monaco.
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target=_blank>Alcaraz battles past Zverev in epic Australian Open semi-final
The Spanish world number one prevailed 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 (4-7), 7-5 in a gripping contest lasting five hours and 27 minutes — the longest men’s semi-final in Australian Open history.
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target=_blank>Anthony Joshua pays tribute to friends killed in car crash, thanks Otedola, Dangote for support
Joshua addressed the tragedy publicly for the first time through a heartfelt video posted on his social media platforms, where he also expressed gratitude to fans and well-wishers for their support.
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target=_blank>Boxer Davis arrested over alleged assault of ex-partner
US police arrested former champion boxer Gervonta Davis in Miami after his ex-partner reported him for physical assault, kidnapping and causing emotional distress.
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target=_blank>Just in: Jurgen Klopp returns to Liverpool
Liverpool have confirmed that Jurgen Klopp will return to Anfield to assist Sir Kenny Dalglish in a Liverpool Legends game this year.
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target=_blank>NFF mourns Samuel Chukwueze’s mother
Nigeria football is in mourning, once more, following news of the death of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, the mother of Super Eagles’ ace forward, Samuel Chukwueze, in the early hours of Thursday, 29th January 2026.
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target=_blank>Rybakina beats Pegula to set up blockbuster Australian Open final with Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina said Thursday she was braced for another “great battle” as she plots revenge over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a rerun of their 2023 Australian Open final.
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target=_blank>Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze loses mother after brief illness
Super Eagles and Fulham FC star, Samuel Chukwueze is bereaved following the death of his mother.
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target=_blank>Champions League: Full list of top scorers after group stage
Kylian Mbappé has surged clear at the top of the scoring charts in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, leading the race for the Golden Boot with 13 goals after just seven appearances.
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target=_blank>Sabalenka crushes Svitolina in politically charged Australian Open semi
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka powered into her fourth Australian Open final in a row with a dominant win over Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina on Thursday in a politically charged encounter.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Agabe hails Barau FC’s away draw against Bendel Insurance
Barau FC head coach Eugene Agabe has praised his players for their performance in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 23 encounter against Bendel Insurance, DAILY POST reports. The Maliya Boys held Kennedy Boboye’s side to a 0-0 draw at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Thursday. Barau FC moved to 15th position
NPFL: Agabe hails Barau FC’s away draw against Bendel Insurance
target=_blank>BREAKING: Champions League: Round of 16, knockout play-off draws confirmed Full fixtures
The draw for the Champions League last 16 and knockout play-offs has been completed. One of the most interesting fixtures, will see Benfica play Real Madrid. The two teams clashed on the last day of the league phase with Jose Mourinho’s men winning 4-2 in Portugal. That result saw Benfica sneak into the play-offs and
BREAKING: Champions League: Round of 16, knockout play-off draws confirmed Full fixtures
target=_blank>EPL: Paul Merson tells Arteta to drop two Arsenal players from starting XI
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has advised manager Mikel Arteta to make significant changes ahead of their Premier League clash against Leeds United on Saturday. Merson believes it is time to shake up the starting XI by introducing Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli after Arsenal’s 3-2 loss to Manchester United last weekend. Arteta had left
EPL: Paul Merson tells Arteta to drop two Arsenal players from starting XI
target=_blank>EPL: Roy Keane rejects Carrick, names three better options
Manchester United legend, Roy Keane has named three options who should be the club’s manager. Micheal Carrick is currently the caretaker manager but Keane believes the 43-year-old is not the best option for the Red Devils. Keane wants United to go for Thomas Tuchel, Luis Enrique or Diego Simeone. “I don’t think it is the
EPL: Roy Keane rejects Carrick, names three better options
target=_blank>They’re very good players – Osimhen on Galatasaray interest in Lookman, Pape Gueye
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has labelled both Ademola Lookman and Pape Gueye as ‘very good players’ amid the January transfer window. Lookman and Gueye have been linked with a move to Galatasaray. Lookman currently plays for Atalanta, while Gueye plays for Villarreal. Discussing Galatasaray’s transfer interest in the pair, Osimhen, however, admitted that he doesn’t
They’re very good players – Osimhen on Galatasaray interest in Lookman, Pape Gueye
target=_blank>EPL: Paul Merson predicts Chelsea vs West Ham, Leeds against Arsenal, other fixtures
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has provided his prediction for the Premier League match-day 24 taking place this weekend and on Monday. Arsenal will face Leeds United in an away Premier League clash on Saturday evening. Chelsea will host West Ham United on Saturday evening, while Liverpool will tackle Newcastle United at Anfield on Saturday night.
EPL: Paul Merson predicts Chelsea vs West Ham, Leeds against Arsenal, other fixtures
target=_blank>Transfer: Fenerbahce pushing to sign Lookman from Atalanta
Fenerbache officials are in Italy to finalise the deal for Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, DAILY POST reports. Director of sport, Devin Ozek is leading the team, according to Football Italia. The Turkish Super Lig giants are also willing to offer Lookman €9m per season. Atalanta recently signed Giacomo Raspadori from Spanish giants, Atletico Madrid, and
Transfer: Fenerbahce pushing to sign Lookman from Atalanta
target=_blank>Portugal propose World Cup friendly against Super Eagles
Portugal are looking to face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The date for the friendly has been fixed for June 6, with the venue likely to be in Portugal’s capital, Lisbon. The Nigeria Football Federation,NFF, and their Portugal counterpart are expected to
Portugal propose World Cup friendly against Super Eagles
target=_blank>EPL: You’ve given us hope – Bernardo Silva warns Arsenal as title race hots up
Manchester City’s captain, Bernardo Silva, says Arsenal have given them some hope in the Premier League title race. Last weekend, the Gunners lost 3-2 at home to Manchester United, just a day after City beat Wolves 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Arsenal now lead the table by just four points with 15 games remaining. “Recently,
EPL: You’ve given us hope – Bernardo Silva warns Arsenal as title race hots up
target=_blank>Europa League: 12 teams eliminated from competition Full list
The 12 teams that are eliminated from this season’s Europa League are confirmed. This follows the conclusion of the group phase on Thursday night. They are Young Boys, Sturm Graz, FCSB, Go Ahead Eagles, Feyenoord, Basel and RB Salzburg. Others include Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Malmo, Utrecht, Nice and Rangers. Brann edged Young Boys to the final
Europa League: 12 teams eliminated from competition Full list
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