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target=_blank>Kompany rejects World Cup pundit role
FC Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has turned down multiple offers to work as a television pundit during the upcoming World Cup, insisting he would rather use the period to rest and spend time with his family.
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target=_blank>British boxer Okolie fails drugs test ahead of Yoka bout
The 33-year-old former cruiserweight world champion was set to fight France’s 2016 super heavyweight Olympic champion Tony Yoka in Paris on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Laureus World Sports Awards: Full list of winners
It was a night dominated by tennis, as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka claimed the top individual honours, while Paris Saint-Germain capped a historic season by winning Team of the Year.
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target=_blank>Man City, Inter, Chelsea and Juve to face off pre-season in Hong Kong
English and Italian football giants Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus will square up for pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong in August, the clubs announced on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Wolves relegated from Premier League
Wolves were relegated from the Premier League on Monday after West Ham’s goalless draw at Crystal Palace sealed their fate.
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target=_blank>Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Mexico and Ochoa last dance
For many football fans, goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa shows up every world cup year and disappears for the next four years, or till the next edition. Also, for many football fans outside Mexico, the nation is largely remembered for the heroics of Ochoa every four years.
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target=_blank>FIFA World Cup: Historical surprises that could repeat in 2026
The FIFA World Cup is usually full of surprises. In the past, some unforgettable moments have etched their places in the history of the tournament, enabling an edition to be well remembered by a couple of memorable and historical moments.
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target=_blank>Rosenior says Chelsea owners supportive despite slump
“We’ve made it very difficult for ourselves, we have to be honest and realistic with that, but what we can’t do is give up, we have to keep fighting,” he said.
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target=_blank>Shaibu seeks NFF collaboration on 2-year plan bridging coaching gaps
The Director General of the National Institute for Sports, His Excellency Comrade Philip Shaibu has unveiled a bold, two-year plan to bridge 2 million-coaching gaps in Nigeria sports, and thus effect a positive turn-around in the coaching sector in the country.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid coach Arbeloa launches stout defence of Mbappe
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa mounted a strong defence of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who was criticised for what some perceived as ignoring his defensive responsibilities in last week’s Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich.
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target=_blank>EPL: ‘This is disrespect’ – Evra slams Walcott for comparing 2008 Man United to Arteta’s side
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has again criticized former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott for comparing the 2008 Manchester United team to the current Arsenal side that is competing for the title. In January, Walcott caused some excitement among Manchester United fans by asking Wayne Rooney before Arsenal’s Champions League match against Inter Milan if
EPL: ‘This is disrespect’ – Evra slams Walcott for comparing 2008 Man United to Arteta’s side
target=_blank>NPFL: Ilechukwu warns Rangers against complacency in title push
Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu has said it is important for his team to remain humble as they continue their pursuit of a ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title. The Flying Antelopes returned to the summit after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Enyimba at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday. Rangers have a
NPFL: Ilechukwu warns Rangers against complacency in title push
target=_blank>EPL: Wenger names team to win title after Arsenal lose at Man City
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, is backing the team to still win the Premier League despite throwing away six points in consecutive fixtures. The Gunners lost 2-1 at home to Bournemouth and were also defeated by the same margin at Manchester City on Sunday. City can overtake Arsenal on Wednesday if they beat Burnley at
EPL: Wenger names team to win title after Arsenal lose at Man City
target=_blank>Everyone respects him – Lamine Yamal names best football player of all time
Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, has named Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi as the best player of all time. According to the Spain international, everyone respects Messi for what he has achieved in the sport. Yamal was speaking after he won the Best Young Athlete award at the 2026 Laureus Awards ceremony in Madrid on Monday.
Everyone respects him – Lamine Yamal names best football player of all time
target=_blank>Don’t sack Slot – Gullit defends Liverpool coach despite trophyless season, points to Jota tragedy
Former Chelsea star, Ruud Gullit, has urged Liverpool not to sack their manager, Arne Slot, after it was confirmed that the Reds will finish this season trophyless. Gullit, instead, wants Liverpool to give Slot another season to turn things around, hinting that the death of the club’s former attacker Diogo Jota had a huge effect
Don’t sack Slot – Gullit defends Liverpool coach despite trophyless season, points to Jota tragedy
target=_blank>Serie A: Orban apologises for violent altercation with fan
Gift Orban has tendered an apology for his violent altercation with a fan in the aftermath of Hellas Verona’s 1-0defeat to AC Milan. The incident, which occured outside the Stadio Bentegodi, was captured on mobile phones by bystanders. A visibly angry Orban turned down a request to sign an autograph from a fan after the
Serie A: Orban apologises for violent altercation with fan
target=_blank>EPL: They keep making same mistakes – Ruud Gullit exposes Chelsea’s major problem
Former Chelsea star, Ruud Gullit, has exposed the Blues’ major problem ahead of their Premier League tie with Brighton on Tuesday night. Chelsea currently sits in the 6th position on the Premier League table after losing 1-0 against Manchester United over the weekend. They are at risk of not qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions
EPL: They keep making same mistakes – Ruud Gullit exposes Chelsea’s major problem
target=_blank>Arsenal vs Man City: ‘They’ll collapse’ – Evra names team that’ll not win EPL title
Former Manchester United player, Patrice Evra, has stated that Arsenal will not secure the Premier League title this season. The Frenchman expressed that the Gunners are destined to ‘collapse’ in the title race against Manchester City. During his appearance on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Evra emphasized that the Gunners will once again fall short
Arsenal vs Man City: ‘They’ll collapse’ – Evra names team that’ll not win EPL title
target=_blank>EPL: ‘It will be decided by goal difference’ – Lineker names club to win trophy
England legend, Gary Lineker has expressed his support for Arsenal to secure their first Premier League title in 22 years, despite their recent 2-1 defeat against Manchester City. Earlier this Sunday, the Gunners experienced their fourth loss in six matches across all competitions at the Etihad Stadium. Rayan Cherki opened the scoring in the 16th
EPL: ‘It will be decided by goal difference’ – Lineker names club to win trophy
target=_blank>LaLiga: Luis Figo speaks on Real Madrid going trophyless this season
Real Madrid icon, Luis Figo, has expressed his views regarding the possibility of the club finishing the season without any trophies. He remarked that achieving victory in football is challenging, but emphasized that the pressure intensifies when it comes to Madrid. Last season, Los Blancos secured the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
LaLiga: Luis Figo speaks on Real Madrid going trophyless this season
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