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target=_blank>EPL: Chelsea continue downward spiral, lose 3-0 to Brighton
Chelsea crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat against Brighton on Tuesday, leaving their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League in tatters as pressure mounts on beleaguered boss Liam Rosenior.
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target=_blank>Former Premier League champions Leicester relegated to League One
Former Premier League champions Leicester were relegated to the third tier for only the second time in their history after a 2-2 draw against Hull on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>10 top players ruled out of World Cup due to injury
For many footballers, playing at the FIFA World Cup is the ultimate career milestone. But as preparations intensify for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, injuries have already ruled several players out of contention.
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target=_blank>7 countries that missed the World Cup due to politics
The FIFA World Cup is meant to unite countries through football, yet politics has repeatedly shaped who gets to take part.
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target=_blank>Super Falcons rise to 36th in latest FIFA rankings, remain top in Africa
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have climbed one place to 36th in the latest FIFA women’s world rankings released on Tuesday as they remain the highest-ranked team in Africa.
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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>NNL: Ranchers Bees, Jigawa Golden Stars in battle for NPFL promotion
Ranchers Bees and Jigawa Golden Stars will battle for the remaining promotion slot in the Nigeria National League, NNL on Wednesday (today). Doma United, Inter Lagos and Sporting Lagos have all secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, from the three other Conferences. Ranchers Bees, who top the Conference D table with 20
NNL: Ranchers Bees, Jigawa Golden Stars in battle for NPFL promotion
target=_blank>De Jong among five high-profile players Barcelona want to sell this summer
Barcelona are reportedly planning a summer fire sale, with midfielder Frenkie de Jong among five high-profile players they are willing to let go. Though the Netherlands international has long been a pillar in the Blaugrana’s engine room, his recent campaigns have been repeatedly disrupted by injuries. As reported by MARCA, De Jong headlines the list
De Jong among five high-profile players Barcelona want to sell this summer
target=_blank>Serie A: Hellas Verona shuns permanent transfer for Orban
Serie A club Hellas Verona will not sign Gift Orban on a permanent transfer at the end of the season, Completesports.com reports. Orban joined the Buddies on a season-long loan from Bundesliga outfit, Hoffenheim last summer. A purchase option was included in the contract by both parties. According to German publication, BILD, Verona, who are
Serie A: Hellas Verona shuns permanent transfer for Orban
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: Bruno Fernandes would be in top 3 at City, not United – Pogba
Former Manchester United star, Paul Pogba, has claimed that Bruno Fernandes would be a Ballon d’Or top-three contender if he played for Manchester City instead of the Red Devils. Despite sharing a dressing room with Fernandes at Old Trafford, Pogba believes his former teammate’s individual brilliance has been overshadowed by United’s lack of silverware. Since
Ballon d’Or: Bruno Fernandes would be in top 3 at City, not United – Pogba
target=_blank>EPL table: Chelsea’s Champions League dream suffers huge blow with Brighton defeat
Chelsea’s slim hopes of qualifying for the Champions League took a huge blow on Tuesday night, as they were thrashed 3-0 at Brighton in the Premier League. The Blues have not won or scored in the league since March 14. And the defeat at the Amex was their fifth consecutive loss. Brighton opened the scoring
EPL table: Chelsea’s Champions League dream suffers huge blow with Brighton defeat
target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola speaks on Man City winning title ahead of Arsenal with goal difference
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted that this season’s Premier League title could be decided by goal difference. But Guardiola has warned his players not to focus on goals, but on their performances against opponents. City could go top of the league if they beat Burnley on Wednesday night, but they would be level
EPL: Guardiola speaks on Man City winning title ahead of Arsenal with goal difference
target=_blank>EPL: ‘It’s stupid’ – Guardiola slams Rooney for criticizing Man City’s celebrations
Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has hit out at the talk that his players over-celebrated their victory over Arsenal. Guardiola has labelled the criticisms as “stupid”. Ex-Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, had claimed they “were a bit over the top.” City edged the Gunners 2-1 on Sunday and could go top of the table when
EPL: ‘It’s stupid’ – Guardiola slams Rooney for criticizing Man City’s celebrations
target=_blank>NPFL sanctions Kano Pillars over alleged security breaches, fan misconduct
Kano Pillars have been sanctioned by the Nigeria Professional Football League for multiple violations of league rules during their home fixture against Rivers United on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The league body found the club guilty of failing to provide adequate and effective security at the match venue, a lapse that allowed unauthorized individuals access
NPFL sanctions Kano Pillars over alleged security breaches, fan misconduct
target=_blank>EPL: Merson names club Palmer will join if Chelsea fail to qualify for UCL
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has revealed that Cole Palmer could join Manchester United if Chelsea fail to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season. Chelsea’s hopes of qualifying for the European elite competition are hanging by a thread after Tuesday’s crushing 3-0 loss to Brighton. The Blues find themselves mired in seventh place, and
EPL: Merson names club Palmer will join if Chelsea fail to qualify for UCL
target=_blank>EPL: ‘I cannot refute’ – Rosenior speaks on rift with Chelsea players
Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior, has denied any rift with his players following their Premier League 3-0 loss against Brighton on Tuesday. Rosenior watched as Brighton humiliated Chelsea at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday night. Danny Welbeck, Jack Hinshelwood, and Ferdi Kadioglu scored the goals for the hosts against the Blues, leaving Rosenior’s men in seventh
EPL: ‘I cannot refute’ – Rosenior speaks on rift with Chelsea players
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