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target=_blank>Mbappe scores as France shrug off red card to beat Brazil
Ancelotti will now hope his team can bounce back when they take on Croatia in Orlando, Florida next Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Gyokeres hat-trick sends Sweden past Ukraine in World Cup play-offs
Remarkably, it was Sweden’s first win of an otherwise dismal qualifying campaign, but one that moved them to the cusp of only a second World Cup appearance in 20 years.
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target=_blank>Italy beat Northern Ireland to keep World Cup hopes alive
Italy’s bid to end a 12-year World Cup absence will continue after beating Northern Ireland 2-0 on Thursday to reach the play-off final.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Senegal victims of ‘most blatant scam’ in football history – Federation
Senegal football boss Abdoulaye Fall on Thursday labelled the decision to strip the country of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title the “most blatant administrative scam in the history of our sport”.
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target=_blank>‘It just didn’t click’, Maguire speaks on Amorim’s time at Man United
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has broken his silence on Rúben Amorim’s turbulent tenure at the club, admitting that things simply “didn’t click” despite his belief in the Portuguese coach’s future success.
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target=_blank>IOC re-introduces gender testing for 2028 Summer Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday it was re-introducing genetic testing for gender to determine eligibility for “any female category event”, beginning with the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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target=_blank>Olympics: Female events limited to ‘biological females’ – IOC
“Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic or any other IOC event, is now limited to biological females”
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target=_blank>PSG Ligue 1 game postponed in between two legs of Liverpool Champions League tie
The decision by the league is a controversial one as Lens had expressed their opposition to the postponement.
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target=_blank>Hamilton says more committed to F1 than ever at 41
A rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that he was more committed to Formula One “than ever” aged 41 and believes he trains harder than any other driver.
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target=_blank>‘Get out’ – Verstappen bans reporter from Japan press conference
The journalist asked Verstappen if his demand was because of a question he had asked the driver last season, to which Verstappen replied “yes” and told him to “get out”.
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target=_blank>AFCON: ‘You’ve given Carragher power’ — Ighalo slams CAF for stripping Senegal of title
Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has criticized the Confederation of African Football’s decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title. In a ruling announced earlier this month, CAF upheld a petition from the Moroccan Football Federation, nullifying Senegal’s victory in the AFCON final played in January. The top African
AFCON: ‘You’ve given Carragher power’ — Ighalo slams CAF for stripping Senegal of title
target=_blank>Super Eagles: Okoye gives reason for AFCON 2025 absence
Maduka Okoye has explained the reason behind his decision to decline invitation to feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports Okoye was a surprise omission from Nigeria’s squad to the competition which was hosted by Morocco. The 26-year-old missed the start of the 2025/26 season due to suspension for his alleged
Super Eagles: Okoye gives reason for AFCON 2025 absence
target=_blank>Relegation: Osun FA seeks Deputy Governor’s direct intervention
The leadership of the Osun State Football Association has appealed to the state government to urgently step in as its two publicly funded football teams battle the threat of relegation in their respective leagues. Chairman of the Osun FA, Sola Fanawopo, made the appeal amid growing concerns over the fortunes of Osun United and Osun
Relegation: Osun FA seeks Deputy Governor’s direct intervention
target=_blank>Trabzonspor celebrate Nwaiwu’s maiden Super Eagles invitation
Trabzonspor have applauded Chibuike Nwaiwu’s maiden call-up to the Super Eagles for the international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, DAILY POST reports. The centre-back was handed a late invitation by Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle for the injured Calvin Bassey. Nwaiwu was part of the Super Eagles’ training session at the Bellis Delux on
Trabzonspor celebrate Nwaiwu’s maiden Super Eagles invitation
target=_blank>2026 World Cup play-off: Super Eagles’ hopes dim as DR Congo face Jamaica for ticket
Jamaica have sealed their place in the final of the 2026 World Cup intercontinental play-off, thanks to a narrow 1-0 victory over New Caledonia. The game was played in Mexico in the early hours of Friday. Bailey Cadamarteri scored the only goal of the match in the first half, reacting quickest to blast in a
2026 World Cup play-off: Super Eagles’ hopes dim as DR Congo face Jamaica for ticket
target=_blank>Messi vs Maradona: He has superior charisma – Gabriel Batistuta picks best player
Former Argentina striker, Gabriel Batistuta, has given his verdict on the Lionel Messi vs Diego Maradona debate regarding the best player between the pair. Batistuta was a former teammate who played with Maradona during their time with the La Albiceleste. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast, the 57-year-old was asked for his thoughts on the comparisons
Messi vs Maradona: He has superior charisma – Gabriel Batistuta picks best player
target=_blank>‘He brings energy to pitch’ – Maduka Okoye names special Super Eagles teammate
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has identified teammate, Victor Osimhen as a special player. According to the Udinese shot-stopper, Osimhen brings quality to the team, adding that he is a strong player. “Osimhen is incredibly strong,” Okoye stated, as quoted by Tuttomercatoweb. “Quality aside, he brings an energy to the pitch that no one else
‘He brings energy to pitch’ – Maduka Okoye names special Super Eagles teammate
target=_blank>Argentina legend, Gabriel Batistuta names three best strikers in the world
Argentina legend, Gabriel Batistuta, has named three best strikers in the world at the moment. Speaking during an appearance on the YouTube channel Rio Ferdinand Presents, Batistuta was asked to name the best striker in the world. Batistuta, however, admitted that the question was very tough as he instead named Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, Inter
Argentina legend, Gabriel Batistuta names three best strikers in the world
target=_blank>LaLiga: ‘One last dance’ – Zabaleta speaks on Messi finishing career at Barcelona
Former Manchester City defender, Pablo Zabaleta, has backed Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona and finish his career at the Spanish LaLiga champions. There have been talks of Messi returning to Barcelona in the near future, especially since Joan Laporta was re-elected the club’s president. Messi left Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain
LaLiga: ‘One last dance’ – Zabaleta speaks on Messi finishing career at Barcelona
target=_blank>World Cup playoffs: Italy leads, DR Congo among top 10 most valuable teams
Italy currently tops the list of the most valuable teams participating in the World Cup playoffs with 839 million euros. According to the latest rankings from Transfermarkt, the Democratic Republic of Congo is the only non-European team on the top 10 list. Value ranking teams participating in the World Cup play-offs this month: 1. Italy
World Cup playoffs: Italy leads, DR Congo among top 10 most valuable teams
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