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target=_blank>Countdown to 2026 World Cup: Qatar to rewrite its tournament identity
Qatar will be looking to establish themselves as more than just occasional participants on football’s biggest stage when the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
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target=_blank>Inter Milan win Italian title for third time in six seasons
Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win over Parma at a jubilant San Siro.
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target=_blank>Vinicius brace delays Barca title as Real Madrid down Espanyol
Vinicius Junior struck twice for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday to make La Liga leaders Barcelona wait to be crowned Spanish champions.
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target=_blank>Tottenham climb out of relegation zone after 2-1 win at Aston Villa
Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a vital 2-1 win at under-strength Aston Villa on Sunday.
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target=_blank>84-yr-old Alex Ferguson rushed to hospital before Man Utd win against Liverpool
Legendary former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling ill before the Red Devils’ 3-2 win over rivals Liverpool on Sunday.
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target=_blank>3 EPL teams confirm Champions League qualification
Three Premier League clubs have now mathematically secured qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, following Manchester United’s dramatic victory over Liverpool on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Man United beat Liverpool 3-2 to secure Champions League qualification
Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo’s strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Iheanacho nets winner as Celtic F.C. edge Hibernian F.C.
Kelechi Iheanacho scored the decisive goal as Celtic F.C. claimed a 2-1 victory over Hibernian F.C. at Easter Road on Sunday.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Super Eagles to know group opponents May 19
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will discover their group opponents for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, May 19.
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target=_blank>Super Eagles stars Moffi, Sanusi clinch league title with with Porto
Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi have been crowned champions of the 2025/2026 Portuguese league with FC Porto, following a decisive win that sealed the title.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Celtic yet to decide on Iheanacho’s future – O’Neill
Celtic interim head coach, Martin O’Neill has said the club is yet to make a decision on the future of Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho, DAILY POST reports. Iheanacho joined the Hoops on a free transfer last summer after he was released by LaLiga club, Sevilla. The 29-year-old has struggled with injuries since his arrival at
Transfer: Celtic yet to decide on Iheanacho’s future – O’Neill
target=_blank>UCL: Carragher predicts Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid semi-final second leg
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has predicted Tuesday’s Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final second leg clash against Atletico Madrid. The Gunners host the LaLiga giants to the Emirates Stadium, looking to advance to the final. Last week, the first leg ended 1-1, after Julian Alvarez cancelled out Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty. Arsenal were denied the chance to win
UCL: Carragher predicts Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid semi-final second leg
target=_blank>LaLiga: Vinicius joins Ronaldo, Benzema in exclusive record after Real Madrid’s win over Espanyol
Real Madrid attacker, Vinicius Junior, on Sunday, joined the likes of Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Raul, Hugo Sanchez, Puskas, Pahino, and Di Stefano in exclusive record after his side’s win over Espanyol in the LaLiga. The Brazilian international scored a brace to give the Los Blancos all three points against the hosts at RCDE Stadium.
LaLiga: Vinicius joins Ronaldo, Benzema in exclusive record after Real Madrid’s win over Espanyol
target=_blank>NPFL: Mangut laments Nasarawa United’s loss to Shooting Stars
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut has lamented his team’s 3-2 defeat to Shooting Stars, DAILY POST reports. Shooting Stars led 2-0, before the visitors levelled in the second half. The Solid Miners were however undone by their former player, Kamal Adegoke, who scored the winning goal for Shooting Stars 13 minutes from time. Nasarawa
NPFL: Mangut laments Nasarawa United’s loss to Shooting Stars
target=_blank>LaLiga: Arbeloa responds to Vinicius, Mbappe comparison
Real Madrid manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, has responded when asked if Vinicius Junior is more committed than Kylian Mbappe after the Los Blancos defeated Espanyol 2-0 in the LaLiga on Sunday. Arbeloa watched as two goals from Vinicius ensured Real Madrid defeated Espanyol at RCDE Stadium. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Arbeloa was
LaLiga: Arbeloa responds to Vinicius, Mbappe comparison
target=_blank>NPFL: Ilechukwu urges Rangers to maintain focus in title push
Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu has warned his players they must remain fully focused as they chase a ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title. The Flying Antelopes maintained their position at the summit after an impressive 2-0 victory over Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa on Sunday night. Midfielder Chidiebere Nwobodo gave
NPFL: Ilechukwu urges Rangers to maintain focus in title push
target=_blank>UCL, EPL: Petr Cech advises Chelsea on how to win trophies
Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League. Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not
UCL, EPL: Petr Cech advises Chelsea on how to win trophies
target=_blank>Scotland: I’m always happy to help Celtic win – Iheanacho
Kelechi Iheanacho was happy to be the match winner for Celtic once again, and is determined to keep contributing to the team’s success. The 29-year-old rose from the bench to score the winning goal in the Hoops’ 2-1 win over Hibernian at Easter Road on Sunday afternoon. Iheanacho repeated the feat for the third time
Scotland: I’m always happy to help Celtic win – Iheanacho
target=_blank>EPL: Trade Mason Mount – Gary Neville hands Man Utd four signings to make
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has suggested his old club should think about moving midfielder Mason Mount this summer, but only if they can bring in someone who’s comfortable playing both in the middle and further forward. Speaking after Man United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday, Neville also laid out four priority signings for
EPL: Trade Mason Mount – Gary Neville hands Man Utd four signings to make
target=_blank>EPL: Ray Parlour names striker Arsenal should sign as Gabriel Jesus’ replacement
Arsenal legend, Ray Parlour, has suggested the striker Arsenal should sign as Gabriel Jesus’ replacement at the club. He mentioned that the Brazilian is eager to feature in every match, and also suggested that Arsenal should make a move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. Parlour spoke while speaking in a recent interview with Metro
EPL: Ray Parlour names striker Arsenal should sign as Gabriel Jesus’ replacement
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