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target=_blank>Russia wins first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Russia and Belarus were banned from the 2022 Paralympics following the invasion of Ukraine, although they were permitted to compete as neutral athletes in the Paris Summer Paralympics two years later.
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target=_blank>Mexico unveils 100,000-strong security deployment for World Cup
Mexico said Friday it would deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at the football World Cup in three host cities, one of which, Guadalajara, has been plagued by cartel violence.
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target=_blank>Leeds tell fans to respect break in play for Ramadan
Leeds have urged their fans to respect the planned pause to allow players to break their Ramadan fast during Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Norwich.
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target=_blank>Ex-Man United star Lingard joins Corinthians as free agent
Corinthians are third in the Brazilian top flight after four games, with two wins, a draw, and a loss, as Lingard looks to bolster their attacking options.
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target=_blank>Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Saudi Arabia for treatment on hamstring injury
Ronaldo is third in the Saudi Pro League top scorers’ table, having scored 21 times this season, while English forward Ivan Toney is top of the scoring charts with 23 goals from 23 games for Al Ahli.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid fined €15,000 over fan’s Nazi salute
European football governing body UEFA announced the sanction on Friday, adding that the club would also face a partial stadium closure.
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target=_blank>FA fines, suspends Leeds manager Farke for referee confrontation
Following City’s 1-0 victory at Leeds last month, Farke approached the referee immediately after the final whistle and was shown a red card, with assistant manager Edmund Riemer describing his actions as “too aggressive.”
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target=_blank>Van der Sar picks Onana over Raya in ‘World Class Goalkeepers’ list
Former Manchester United and Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has named André Onana among the current world-class goalkeepers, placing him ahead of Arsenal’s David Raya in his latest assessment of elite shot-stoppers.
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target=_blank>Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates
“I shouldn’t say this because I’m old, but I watched Pele play,” Trump said. “I don’t know, you (Messi) may be better than Pele. Pele was pretty good.”
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target=_blank>Tottenham slip deeper into relegation trouble after loss to Palace
Furious fans in the half-empty arena jeered interim boss Tudor and his team at the final whistle after thousands headed home long before Tottenham were put out of their misery.
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target=_blank>NNL: ABS players declare war on Lobi Stars
Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) players have expressed confidence ahead of the Nigeria National League, NNL, matchday 11 fixture against Lobi Stars. The Ilorin-based side will face Lobi Stars at the McCarthy Stadium in Makurdi on Saturday. ABS FC defender, Ahmed Mukaila believes that with hard work, focus, and determination the team can upset their host
NNL: ABS players declare war on Lobi Stars
target=_blank>Transfer: Martin Odegaard, eight players to leave Arsenal this summer
Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard has unexpectedly become one of the players the club would be selling this summer, according to reports, in order to follow FFP rules. After a busy summer which saw lots of moves by players, Arsenal are now looking at how much they spent, which was over £268 million on new signings.
Transfer: Martin Odegaard, eight players to leave Arsenal this summer
target=_blank>Turkey: Osimhen, Ndidi battle for bragging rights
Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi will go head-to-head when Galatasaray and Besiktas clash in a in a high-stakes Turkish Super Lig encounter on Saturday (today). The duo are key players for their respective teams. Osimhen has scored 10 goals, and registered four assists in 17 league appearances for defending champions, Galatasaray. The 27-year-old is ready
Turkey: Osimhen, Ndidi battle for bragging rights
target=_blank>Transfer: Man Utd confirms Lingard’s new club
Manchester United have confirmed that their former forward, Jesse Lingard, has signed for Corinthians in Brazil. The Premier League club revealed this in a post on their official X page on Friday. Lingard’s move to Corinthians sees his reunited with ex-United team mate Memphis Depay. The 33-year-old has been without a club since he left
Transfer: Man Utd confirms Lingard’s new club
target=_blank>US attacks on Iran to affect Super Eagles’ four-nation tournament
The ongoing conflicts between the US, Israel and Iran could affect Nigeria’s participation in a four-nation invitational tournament this month. The tournament was billed to be played in Amman, Jordan. Apart from the host Jordan, Iran, and Costa Rica were the other teams expected to take part. But according to former media officer of the
US attacks on Iran to affect Super Eagles’ four-nation tournament
target=_blank>FA Cup: 8 Arsenal players miss training ahead of Mansfield clash
At least eight Arsenal players missed training ahead of their FA Cup clash with Mansfield Town. Mikel Merino is still recovering from foot surgery, while William Saliba, Ben White and Martin Ødegaard remain doubts due to injury concerns. Declan Rice, Jurriën Timber, Gabriel Magalhães and Martín Zubimendi were also absent. However, it appears they are
FA Cup: 8 Arsenal players miss training ahead of Mansfield clash
target=_blank>2026 WAFCON: ‘It wouldn’t happen for other tournaments’ – Super Falcons’ Plumptre slams CAF
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has slammed the Confederation of African Football, CAF, over the postponement of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON. She said that changes like this do not usually happen in other football events. She made the comments during a video interview that was shared by BBC Match of the Day.
2026 WAFCON: ‘It wouldn’t happen for other tournaments’ – Super Falcons’ Plumptre slams CAF
target=_blank>Galatasaray: Update about Osimhen emerges ahead of Beşiktaş, Liverpool fixtures
Update has emerged about Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen ahead of Galatasaray’s fixtures against Beşiktaş and Liverpool, respectively. Galatasaray will clash with Beşiktaş in the Turkish Super Lig derby on Saturday evening, before facing Liverpool in the Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday. Osimhen missed Galatasaray’s win against Alanyaspor in the Turkish Cup on
Galatasaray: Update about Osimhen emerges ahead of Beşiktaş, Liverpool fixtures
target=_blank>EPL: Parlour reveals Jesus to leave Emirates as Arsenal eye sale of four players
Arsenal legend, Ray Parlour believes striker, Gabriel Jesus will decide to leave the club at the end of the current season as the Gunners eye to sell four first-team players in the summer. Recall that Arsenal have reportedly put four players – Gabriel Martinelli, Ben White, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly – up for sale
EPL: Parlour reveals Jesus to leave Emirates as Arsenal eye sale of four players
target=_blank>FA Cup: Alan Shearer predicts Newcastle vs Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal fixtures
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer has predicted some of the FA Cup fifth round matches taking place this weekend. Shearer predicted Newcastle United to beat Manchester City on Saturday night at St. James’ Park. The Englishman also backed Chelsea and Arsenal to win their matches against Wrexham and Mansfield Town, respectively. Providing his prediction for
FA Cup: Alan Shearer predicts Newcastle vs Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal fixtures
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