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target=_blank>Iran ‘negotiating’ with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico – Embassy
Iran’s participation at this summer’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been thrown into doubt since the war began late last month.
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target=_blank>Neymar misses out as Endrick returns to Brazil squad
Santos’ Neymar has not played for Brazil since October 2023 due to a serious knee injury but has played four games for his club since mid-February.
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target=_blank>Mbappe set for Real Madrid return against Man City
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has also travelled with the Real squad as he steps up his recovery from a hamstring problem, but is not ready to feature against City
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target=_blank>Folarin’s strike earns Ikorodu City crucial 1–0 win over Rivers Utd
Ikorodu City now sit third with 48 points, four points behind leaders Rivers United, who have recorded 13 wins, nine draws and eight defeats.
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target=_blank>PSG will go for the kill against Chelsea – Dembele
Luis Enrique’s side are expected to ease into the quarter-finals after thrashing Chelsea 5-2 in the first leg last week.
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target=_blank>‘Nobody from Liverpool contacted us’, parade crash victims lament
Survivors of the horrifying car attack during Liverpool FC’s Premier League title parade celebrations have spoken publicly for the first time, detailing lasting physical and psychological injuries and expressing deep disappointment at what they describe as a lack of support from the football club.
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target=_blank>‘We have earned being here’ – DR Congo coach speaks ahead World Cup playoff
“That’s the goal we set ourselves when I took this job three and a half years ago. This final will be our 13th match since our qualifying campaign began. It has been a long road and we have worked our way through every stage.”
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or Féminin 2026: Top 10 favourites to win award ranked
Aitana Bonmatí, who won a record third consecutive award in 2025, remains a central figure but faces stiff competition from emerging powerhouses.
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target=_blank>Five times teams overturned three-goal deficits in Champions League knockout history
The knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League has produced some of the most dramatic moments in football history.
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target=_blank>10 players favoured to win EPL Best Player award 2026
With Arsenal and Manchester City jostling for the Premier League trophy, the winner of the title may well decide who takes home the hardware.
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target=_blank>EPL: Gerrard names club he would want to win title apart from Liverpool
Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard, has named Newcastle United as the one club he would love to see win the Premier League title apart from the Reds. According to Gerrard, Newcastle is his number two team in the English top-flight league. The former England midfielder was speaking to TNT Sports during his tour of Anfield. “Outside
EPL: Gerrard names club he would want to win title apart from Liverpool
target=_blank>UCL: Goal against Everton now irrelevant – Arteta speaks on Dowman’s playing more games
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has told Max Dowman that he has to move on from his heroics against Everton, as the game is now “irrelevant”. Dowman came on as a substitute and became the youngest player ever to score in the Premier League, helping Arsenal win 2-0. At just 16 years old, he helped set
UCL: Goal against Everton now irrelevant – Arteta speaks on Dowman’s playing more games
target=_blank>Transfer: Nwabali not concerned over free agent status
Stanley Nwabali has said he is unperturbed about being clubless at the moment, DAILY POST reports. Nwabali is available as a free agent after leaving South African club, Chippa United. The goalkeeper has been linked with top South African club, Kaizer Chiefs. The 29-year-old is also thought to have attracted interest from some Libyan clubs.
Transfer: Nwabali not concerned over free agent status
target=_blank>EPL: He’s very good – Moises Caicedo names Chelsea teammate that impresses in training
Chelsea defensive midfielder, Moises Caicedo, has named the Blues teammate that impresses him the most in training. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League Round of 16 second-leg tie against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, Caicedo revealed that Andrey Santos is often one of the best players in training, adding that he is
EPL: He’s very good – Moises Caicedo names Chelsea teammate that impresses in training
target=_blank>UCL: We’ll attack you at Stamford Bridge – PSG forward, Dembele fires warning to Chelsea
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembele, has issued a warning to Chelsea ahead of both sides’ UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg tie. Chelsea will host PSG at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, after losing the first leg 5-2 last week in Paris. Speaking ahead of the encounter, Dembele warned the Blues that the
UCL: We’ll attack you at Stamford Bridge – PSG forward, Dembele fires warning to Chelsea
target=_blank>EPL: A lot of people don’t want Arsenal to win title – Thierry Henry
Former France striker, Thierry Henry, has claimed “a lot of people” don’t want Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season. With just seven matches left to play, Mikel Arteta’s men sit nine points clear of Manchester City. The Gunners more than ever look increasingly likely to end their 22-year drought. But Henry, speaking
EPL: A lot of people don’t want Arsenal to win title – Thierry Henry
target=_blank>EPL: Edwards talks up Arokodare’s impact in Wolves’ draw vs Brentford
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach, Rob Edwards has praised Tolu Arokodare for his impact in the club’s 2-2 draw with Brentford. The Nigeria international rose from the bench to score the equalising goal for Wolves. Brentford led 2-0 thanks to goals from Michael Kayode, and Igor Thiago. Adam Armstrong reduced the deficit for Wolves before the
EPL: Edwards talks up Arokodare’s impact in Wolves’ draw vs Brentford
target=_blank>Transfer: Onazi moves to Lithuanian club FK Babrungas
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi has joined Lithuanian second division club, FK Babrungas. The 33-year-old is making a return to Lithuania having previously played for FK Žalgiris earlier in his career. Onazi last okayed for Serie D club, SSD Città di Acireale. The defensive midfielder started his professional career in Italy with Lazio. Onazi
Transfer: Onazi moves to Lithuanian club FK Babrungas
target=_blank>‘I’m upset, sad’ – Neymar reacts after being dropped by Ancelotti from Brazil’s squad
Santos forward, Neymar, has expressed sadness over the decision of Brazil coach, Carlo Ancelotti, to drop him from his team’s squad for their international friendly against France and Croatia later this month. Ancelotti had on Monday released his squad and didn’t include Neymar in the list. The Italian explained that the former Barcelona and Paris
‘I’m upset, sad’ – Neymar reacts after being dropped by Ancelotti from Brazil’s squad
target=_blank>‘People don’t know how good he is’ – Caicedo names most underrated Chelsea player
Chelsea defensive midfielder, Moises Caicedo, has named Joao Pedro as his ‘most underrated’ Blues player. Speaking in an interview with Sky Sports, the Ecuadorian international was asked to identify the most underappreciated talent in the Blues’ dressing room. “Joao Pedro. People don’t know how good he is,” Caicedo stated emphatically. “He is one of the
‘People don’t know how good he is’ – Caicedo names most underrated Chelsea player
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