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target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Updated ranking after PSG wins UCL
PSG’s successful defence of the UEFA Champions League title has shaken up the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with several PSG stars climbing the rankings while established contenders continue to strengthen their cases ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>Osimhen, Lookman out of Poland, Portugal friendlies – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has disclosed why key forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will not be part of Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
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target=_blank>UCL Final: Why Gabriel took Arsenal last penalty against PSG – Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that defender Gabriel Magalhães volunteered to take the decisive penalty during the Gunners’ UEFA Champions League final clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.
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target=_blank>416 arrested in France after PSG’s Champions League victory celebrations turn violent
Clashes between football fans and security forces across France led to the arrest of 416 people following Paris Saint-Germain’s, PSG, UEFA Champions League triumph over Arsenal.
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target=_blank>Champions League heartbreak ‘just the start’ for Arsenal, says Rice
Declan Rice believes Arsenal will bounce back from the heartbreak of losing the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties to one day finally conquer Europe.
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target=_blank>Between Enyimba and Sundowns, by Patrick Omorodion
My paternal cousin, a political scientist, Dr. Innocent Izamoje once said that if someone does or achieves what you have not done or achieved, you should congratulate such a fellow rather than envy him or her. And the Bible rightly said in Romans chapter 12 and verse 15 that we should share in the joy
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target=_blank>Defending champion Gauff eliminated from French Open by Potapova
Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff lost in three sets to Austrian Anastasia Potapova to end her Roland Garros title defence on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Dozens arrested in Paris clashes on PSG victory night – Police
Police on Saturday arrested dozens of people in clashes that erupted in the French capial as thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League final victory.
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target=_blank>‘Gutted’ Arsenal fans lament Champions League loss
Arsenal fans who packed out pubs across north London hoping to witness their team win the Champions League for the first time were left dejected following Saturday’s painful defeat by Paris Saint-Germain. But they insisted they were still looking forward to celebrating the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years when the club will
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target=_blank>PSG best team in the world, Arteta admits
Following a 1-1 draw after extra-time, PSG clinched the Champions League for a second consecutive season with a 4-3 shoot-out victory.
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target=_blank>EPL: Iwobi, Chukwueze nominated for Fulham’s Goal of the Season
Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze are in the running for Fulham’s Goal of the Season award, DAILY POST reports. Fulham listed 15 goals for the individual accolade. Versatile midfielder Alex Iwobi earned double nominations. The 30-year-old was nominated for his goals against Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. Chukwueze is in contention for his superb effort
EPL: Iwobi, Chukwueze nominated for Fulham’s Goal of the Season
target=_blank>Super Eagles fly out to Warsaw for Poland friendly
The Super Eagles will fly out to Warsaw today for the international friendly against Poland, DAILY POST reports The encounter is slated for the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw on Wednesday. Head coach, Éric Chelle, backroom staff, and some of the players who were part of the squad that won the 2026 Unity Cup will make the trip
Super Eagles fly out to Warsaw for Poland friendly
target=_blank>UCL Final: PSG joins Real Madrid, Ajax in exclusive record after beating Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday joined Real Madrid and Ajax in an exclusive record after winning this season’s UEFA Champions League trophy. The Parisians defeated Arsenal on penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes in Budapest. Kai Havertz and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals for their respective clubs during the encounter. However, the victory over Arsenal
UCL Final: PSG joins Real Madrid, Ajax in exclusive record after beating Arsenal
target=_blank>UCL: Arsenal create record after losing final to PSG
Arsenal on Saturday created a record after losing the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain. Recall that Luis Enrique’s side defeated the Gunners on penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes. The goals of the match were scored by Kai Havertz and Ousmane Dembele during regular time. However, according to OptaJoe, Arsenal remains the team
UCL: Arsenal create record after losing final to PSG
target=_blank>Super Eagles: Chelle speaks on World Cup, AFCON 2025 disappointments
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle has once again expressed regret with his team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Chelle also apologised for his team’s failure to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria won’t be part of the party at the 2026 World Cup finals which
Super Eagles: Chelle speaks on World Cup, AFCON 2025 disappointments
target=_blank>UCL Final: Only three players have scored for two different clubs
Only three players have scored in a UEFA Champions League final for two different teams in the history of the competition. This follows the conclusion of the Champions League final this season on Saturday in Budapest. Recall that PSG defeated Arsenal via penalty shoot-out after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Kai Havertz and Ousmane Dembele
UCL Final: Only three players have scored for two different clubs
target=_blank>Over 400 arrested as PSG victory celebrations turn violent across France
More than 400 individuals were taken into custody across France after celebrations marking Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win over Arsenal descended into violence, leaving several police officers wounded and resulting in widespread property damage in Paris and other cities. Following PSG’s European triumph, thousands of supporters poured into the streets, with large crowds gathering on
Over 400 arrested as PSG victory celebrations turn violent across France
target=_blank>Chelle rules out Osimhen, Lookman from Portugal friendlies
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle has confirmed that Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman won’t feature in his side’s upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal, DAILY POST reports. The Super Eagles will be up against Poland in Warsaw on Wednesday, while they will travel to Lieira to face former European champions, Portugal on Wednesday, 10 June. Osimhen,
Chelle rules out Osimhen, Lookman from Portugal friendlies
target=_blank>UCL: ‘Embarrassing, played football like rugby’ – Chelsea legend, Burley slams Arsenal
Chelsea icon, Craig Burley has criticized Mikel Arteta, labeling the Spaniard as embarrassing due to Arsenal’s tactics during their Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal’s pursuit of their first Champions League trophy ended in disappointment as the Gunners were defeated on penalties by PSG in Budapest. Kai Havertz provided the north London team
UCL: ‘Embarrassing, played football like rugby’ – Chelsea legend, Burley slams Arsenal
target=_blank>UCL: Martin Keown names two players Arteta should replace after Arsenal’s defeat to PSG
Arsenal icon, Martin Keown has advised the club’s manager, Mikel Arteta, to consider replacing two players, namely Kai Havertz and Victor Gyokeres, following the painful defeat to PSG in the Champions League final. The Gunners had aspirations of securing their inaugural Champions League trophy in Budapest but were ultimately defeated in a penalty shootout by
UCL: Martin Keown names two players Arteta should replace after Arsenal’s defeat to PSG
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