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target=_blank>Full list: 17 countries banned from FIFA World Cups and why
The FIFA World Cup is the ultimate stage in international football, a tournament every nation dreams of competing in.
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target=_blank>‘Get your facts right’, John Terry reacts to Van Dijk comparison
John Terry has fired back at comparisons between himself and Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk, insisting that any debate about who was the better Premier League defender must be grounded in accurate statistics.
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target=_blank>Alexander-Arnold hits out at ‘disgusting’ alleged Vinicius racism
“It’s disgusting. What’s happened tonight is a disgrace for football. It’s ruined the night for the team,” said former Liverpool full-back Alexander-Arnold.
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target=_blank>Champions League: Mourinho sees red as Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0
Vinicius Junior scored a sensational goal to earn Real Madrid a 1-0 Champions League play-off first leg victory at Benfica on Tuesday, although the match was marred by apparent racist abuse aimed at the Brazilian.
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target=_blank>Champions League: Benfica-Real halted briefly over Vinicius racism accusation
Real Madrid’s Champions League play-off first leg at Benfica was stopped for almost 15 minutes on Tuesday after Vinicius Junior seemed to accuse an opponent of racially abusing him.
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target=_blank>Super Falcons to face Indomitable Lionesses in friendly
Nigeria’s Super Falcons is set to face Cameroon in two friendly matches as part of preparations ahead of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) scheduled for Morocco.
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target=_blank>Champions League: Galatasaray thump Juventus 5-2 in play-off first leg
Dutch midfielder Noa Lang scored a brace as Galatasaray thumped Juventus 5-2 in a pulsating contest in Istanbul on Tuesday in the first leg of a Champions League playoff.
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target=_blank>What to know ahead of FIFA 2026 World Cup playoffs
As the world eagerly anticipates the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup in 2026, Mexico is preparing to host one of the tournament’s most dramatic prelude events: the Play-Off Tournament.
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target=_blank>Tudor says has ‘no time for excuses’ at Tottenham
Tottenham’s new interim manager Igor Tudor said on Tuesday that the club’s perilous position in the Premier League is unacceptable as he aims to ward off a relegation battle.
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target=_blank>Saka, Madueke like each other very much, always together – Arteta
Arteta said the two had even taken their competitive spirit to trying to outdo each other in the gym, but were great friends off the pitch.
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target=_blank>UCL: Alan Shearer disagrees with ex-referee, Clattenburg over Vinicius’ racist claims against Prestianni
Former referee, Mark Clattenburg has blamed Real Madrid Vinicius Junior for goading Benfica fans and ‘making it difficult for the referee’ after the player registered his complaint to the referee on racist comments. The referee provided his ‘expert’ analysis on Amazon Prime after Los Blancos beat Benfica, coached by their former manager, 1-0 in Portugal
UCL: Alan Shearer disagrees with ex-referee, Clattenburg over Vinicius’ racist claims against Prestianni
target=_blank>UCL: Real Madrid manager, Álvaro Arbeloa sets record after win over Benfica
Real Madrid manager, Álvaro Arbeloa, on Tuesday set a record after his side’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff first leg win on Tuesday. Recall that Arbeloa watched as Real Madrid defeated Benfica 1-0 in Portugal. Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the match to give the Spanish LaLiga giants a first-leg advantage.
UCL: Real Madrid manager, Álvaro Arbeloa sets record after win over Benfica
target=_blank>UCL: Vinicius alleges racial slur Benfica’s Prestianni
Real Madrid forward, Vinicius Junior, was called a Monkey by Benfica’s Argentina player, Gianluca Prestianni, during their UEFA Champions League playoff on Tuesday, according to Spanish newspaper, AS. Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory against Benfica was delayed for nine minutes at the start of the second half because Vinicius had ran to the referee Francois Letexier
UCL: Vinicius alleges racial slur Benfica’s Prestianni
target=_blank>NWFL: Aduku returns for Edo Queens vs Ibom Angels
Moses Aduku has returned to duty with Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, side Edo Queens. Aduku, who doubled as the head coach of the Falconets was previously away with the Nigeria U-20 side, the Falconets. The experienced tactician took charge of Edo Queens training for the matchday eight fixture against Ibom Angels on Wednesday. The
NWFL: Aduku returns for Edo Queens vs Ibom Angels
target=_blank>Real Madrid vs Benfica: You made mistake for justifying racial abuse – Seedorf knocks Mourinho
Former AC Milan midfielder, Clarence Seedorf, has criticized Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho’s comments about the alleged racial abuse aimed at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during both sides’ UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff first leg tie on Tuesday. Recall that the Champions League tie between Real Madrid and Benfica was halted for 10
Real Madrid vs Benfica: You made mistake for justifying racial abuse – Seedorf knocks Mourinho
target=_blank>NPFL: Shooting Stars battle ready for Plateau United’s – Aweroro
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Nurudeen Aweroro, has warned Plateau United to expect a tough battle in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 26 encounter in Jos. The Oluyole Warriors will square up with Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium this weekend. Aweroro said that his players will approach the game with determination. “It
NPFL: Shooting Stars battle ready for Plateau United’s – Aweroro
target=_blank>NPFL: Mangut upbeat Nasarawa United will bounce back from Katsina United defeat
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, says that they have shifted their focus to their next league fixture following an end to the unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Solid Miners five-game unbeaten run was halted by Katsina United, who handed them 1-0 defeat. Nasarawa United will do battle with Bendel
NPFL: Mangut upbeat Nasarawa United will bounce back from Katsina United defeat
target=_blank>Friendly: Cameroon invite 25 players for Super Falcons friendly
The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon have set up camp in Mundi for the double-header friendlies against the Super Falcons of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Twenty-five players have been called-up to the training camp. The players were drawn from the Cameroon Women’s Championship, with the addition of few foreign-based players. The friendlies against the Super Falcons
Friendly: Cameroon invite 25 players for Super Falcons friendly
target=_blank>UCL: ‘Covering your mouth with shirt shows you’re weak’ – Vinicius slams Prestianni over racist comment
Real Madrid’s winger, Vinicius Junior, has posted a strong message on Instagram about the racial abuse he faced from Benfica’s winger, Gianluca Prestianni, during their Champions League playoff match at Benfica on Tuesday night. Real Madrid won the match 1-0, thanks to a single play by Vinicius Junior early in the second half. During the
UCL: ‘Covering your mouth with shirt shows you’re weak’ – Vinicius slams Prestianni over racist comment
target=_blank>UCL: Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior overtakes Kaka’s record
Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, on Tuesday, surpassed the club’s former player Kaka’s goals record in the UEFA Champions League competition. This comes after the Brazilian international scored the only goal in Real Madrid’s Champions League Round of 16 playoff first leg tie against Benfica in Portugal. Vinicius’ second-half goal ensured Real Madrid defeated Jose
UCL: Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior overtakes Kaka’s record
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