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target=_blank>Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
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target=_blank>Arbeloa told me I’ve been demoted to fourth striker – Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe has expressed his frustration at Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa after being told he is now the club’s fourth-choice striker.
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target=_blank>Man City battle ‘fatigue’ ahead of FA Cup final clash with troubled Chelsea

“After the FA Cup, it is Bournemouth, we play every three days. Chelsea have a week at home training, preparing the final,” he said.
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target=_blank>Shakira, Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’

“Dai Dai will be the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Song in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
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target=_blank>At trial, doctor suggests Maradona’s death was avoidable

A doctor close to Diego Maradona testified Thursday that a simple diuretic could have helped the football legend’s health improve “within 48 hours,” the trial over his death.
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target=_blank>Mbappe whistled as Real Madrid beat Oviedo

Their top goalscorer Mbappe has come in for heavy criticism from the club’s fans in recent weeks for a perceived lack of commitment to the cause.
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target=_blank>Camavinga, Muani absent as France name squad for 2026 World Cup

Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after national team coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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target=_blank>Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Netherlands must fight harder

For many football fans, the Netherlands remains one of Europe’s most consistent yet heartbreak-prone football nations, often producing world-class talents without ever fully sealing a World Cup triumph.
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target=_blank>10 highest-paid players set to feature at FIFA World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will not only showcase football’s biggest talents on the pitch, but also highlight the enormous financial power behind the modern game.
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target=_blank>Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Belgium eyes 2026 glory blending magic and youth

After the bittersweet end of their famed “Golden Generation,” Belgium enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup not as the heavy favourites of old, but as a dangerous “winged wonder” under new leadership.
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target=_blank>LaLiga: Mbappe reveals mistake he made at Real Madrid

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has revealed that the mistake he made at the club this season was his failure to help the Los Blancos win trophies this season. The Frenchman spoke at his post-match interview after Real Madrid’s LaLiga 2-0 win against Real Oviedo on Thursday. “My mistake was not helping the team win titles.
LaLiga: Mbappe reveals mistake he made at Real Madrid

target=_blank>EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest, Arsenal vs Burnley, others

Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton, has provided his predictions for the Premier League match-day 37 games taking place on Friday, Sunday, and Monday, respectively. Aston Villa will tackle Liverpool at home on Friday night, while Manchester United face Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Sunday. Arsenal will host Burnley at the Emirates Stadium, while Newcastle United will tackle West Ham
EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest, Arsenal vs Burnley, others

target=_blank>EPL: Two Man City coaches to leave in big hint about Guardiola’s future

Manchester City fitness coach, Lorenzo Buenaventura, is set to leave the Premier League club this summer, The Athletic reports. Buenaventure has worked with Pep Guardiola for over 15 years. The goalkeeper coach, Xabi Mancisidor is also set to depart this summer at the end of his contract, another big change in staff. According to industry
EPL: Two Man City coaches to leave in big hint about Guardiola’s future

target=_blank>‘I feel great’ – Osimhen speaks on Galatasaray experience

Victor Osimhen is relishing his spell with Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen has won two league titles since arriving at the Istanbul giants two years ago. The Nigerian international registered 26 goals and four assists in 30 league appearances to help the Yellow and Reds win the title last season. The
‘I feel great’ – Osimhen speaks on Galatasaray experience

target=_blank>LaLiga: Mourinho speaks on Mbappe’s clash with Arbeloa at Real Madrid

Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho has shared his thoughts about the ongoing feud between Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa and Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe publicly questioned Arbeloa’s team selection after he was dropped for the title-deciding clash with Barcelona. The Frenchman also claimed he had been demoted to fourth-choice striker at the Bernabeu. Arbeloa fired back,
LaLiga: Mourinho speaks on Mbappe’s clash with Arbeloa at Real Madrid

target=_blank>Real Madrid: I wasn’t there – Mbappe refuses to confirm Valverde, Tchouameni fight

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has insisted that he left without knowing what happened between his teammates, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde’s fight. Recall that Tchouameni and Valverde were recently involved in a dressing room fight. Real Madrid later released a statement regarding the incident, penalising both players with a fine. Speaking on the development,
Real Madrid: I wasn’t there – Mbappe refuses to confirm Valverde, Tchouameni fight

target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘I’m very calm’ – Dembele speaks on winning back-to-back awards

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembele, has insisted that he is very calm amid the battle to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Dembele won the last edition of the Ballon d’Or after leading the French Ligue 1 champions to win the UEFA Champions League. The Frenchman is definitely among the top contenders to challenge for the
Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘I’m very calm’ – Dembele speaks on winning back-to-back awards

target=_blank>FA Cup final: Shearer predicts Man City vs Chelsea clash

Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has shared his prediction for Saturday’s FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City. City already beat Arsenal to lift the Carabao Cup and are looking to complete the domestic double. Pep Guardiola’s men however have lost the last two FA Cup finals they played in against Manchester United and
FA Cup final: Shearer predicts Man City vs Chelsea clash

target=_blank>Transfer: Nigerian striker on Trabzonspor, Torino’s radar 

Rafiu Durosinmi is on the radar of Trabzonspor, and Torino ahead of the summer transfer window, DAILY POST reports. The Nigerian striker has been tipped to leave Serie A club Pisa this summer following their relegation. Trabzonspor and Torino are closely monitoring Durosinmi’s situation at Pisa. Pisa are open to selling the forward but are
Transfer: Nigerian striker on Trabzonspor, Torino’s radar 

target=_blank>EPL: Shearer predicts Man Utd vs Nottingham, Arsenal vs Burnley, other fixtures

Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has predicted some of the matches that will be played in the penultimate week of this season. Chelsea and Manchester City will not be in league action until early next week, as they face off in the FA Cup final. But the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool
EPL: Shearer predicts Man Utd vs Nottingham, Arsenal vs Burnley, other fixtures

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