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target=_blank>Carlo Ancelotti’s son Davide named new Lille coach
Lille announced on Monday that Brazil assistant coach David Ancelotti, the son of Carlo, would be their new coach, a week after Bruno Genesio’s departure.
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target=_blank>Caicedo, Pacho lead Ecuador World Cup squad
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo and newly crowned Champions League winner Willian Pacho of Paris Saint-Germain will spearhead Ecuador’s challenge at the World Cup.
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target=_blank>Slot reacts to Liverpool sack, says Reds remain among Europe’s elite
Former Liverpool manager Arne Slot has broken his silence following his dismissal by the club, insisting he leaves the Reds “exactly where it belongs: among Europe’s elite.”
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target=_blank>Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth World Cup
Mexican star Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper to appear in six World Cup finals after being named in the co-hosts’ squad.
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target=_blank>Premier League record-breaker James Milner retires
Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after a 24-year Premier League career.
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target=_blank>Disregard transfer move Chelle mentioned about me – Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has moved to calm growing speculation surrounding his future after comments made by Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle suggested the forward could be close to completing a transfer.
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target=_blank>Champions League: Kvarashkelia wins player of the season Full list of winners
Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been named the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign.
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target=_blank>Olise included in Champions League Best XI, Yamal left out
UEFA has unveiled its official Champions League Team of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign, with Paris Saint-Germain dominating the selection after their triumphant run to the European title.
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target=_blank>Spain star Yamal admits he feared missing World Cup
Spanish national team star Lamine Yamal admitted Sunday he had been “afraid” of missing the World Cup because of the hamstring injury he is still recovering from.
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target=_blank>UCL final: Gabriel breaks silence after penalty miss against PSG
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has spoken of his disappointment after missing a decisive penalty in the UEFA Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday night.
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target=_blank>Transfer: AIK announce negotiations for Nigerian youngster
Swedish club AIK have started negotiations for the transfer of Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna, DAILY POST reports. Zadok has caught the eye with his impressive performances this season. The 18-year-old has registered two goals, and three assists in seven league appearances for José Riveiro’s side. The winger has attracted huge interest from across Europe. Real
Transfer: AIK announce negotiations for Nigerian youngster
target=_blank>U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos, Amazons to clash in final round
Nigeria’s Flamingos will battle neighbours Benin Republic for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The two countries booked their place in the final qualifying round last weekend. The Flamingos thrashed Guinea 6-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Sunday. Akeem Busari’s side qualified 11-0 on aggregate. Benin Republic
U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos, Amazons to clash in final round
target=_blank>Transfer: Three players Arsenal want to buy after Champions League final defeat to PSG
Arsenal could add at least three new players to their squad ahead of the 2026/2027 campaign. Mikel Arteta, speaking after the heartbreaking Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, made it clear they need to improve. Arteta claimed that he wants players that can contribute individual quality to their style of football. Football transfer expert,
Transfer: Three players Arsenal want to buy after Champions League final defeat to PSG
target=_blank>LaLiga: Vinicius Jr can leave if he wants – Real Madrid President, Perez
Real Madrid President, Florentino Perez, has said he will not stand in the way of Vinicius Junior if he decides to leave the club. Vinicius’ future at the LaLiga giants remains uncertain, as negotiations over a new contract continue to drag on. Perez, speaking with El Pais, addressed rumours surrounding the Brazilian winger. He said:
LaLiga: Vinicius Jr can leave if he wants – Real Madrid President, Perez
target=_blank>President Federation Cup: Wikki Tourists boss rallies players to beat Bayelsa United
Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Evans Ogenyi, has urged his players to give their all in the President Federation Cup encounter against Bayelsa United. The Bauchi Elephants will take on Bayelsa United in a Round of 32 fixture at the Lafia City Stadium on Monday. Ogenyi believed that the competition offers the team an opportunity to restore
President Federation Cup: Wikki Tourists boss rallies players to beat Bayelsa United
target=_blank>LaLiga: It killed us – Real Madrid president, Perez reveals why they went trophyless
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has claimed that playing at the Club World Cup in 2025 “killed” the team. Perez was speaking to reporters on Monday morning. According to him, the competition deprived the players of a proper preseason and affected them when the new season began. “The Club World Cup killed us this season,” Perez said.
LaLiga: It killed us – Real Madrid president, Perez reveals why they went trophyless
target=_blank>EPL record appearance holder, James Milner retires at 40
Brighton midfielder, James Milner, has decided to retire from football at the age of 40. Milner leaves the game as the Premier League’s record appearance holder. Since making his debut as a 16-year-old with Leeds in 2002, he has gone on to make 658 appearances while playing for Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester City and Aston Villa.
EPL record appearance holder, James Milner retires at 40
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: He’s a performer – Muller names player to win award
Germany football legend, Thomas Müller, is tipping Michael Olise to win the Ballon d’Or award ahead of Harry Kane. Muller has highlighted Olise’s creative abilities with the ball and argues it makes him the best contender for the prize. In an interview with SportBild, he insisted that the French winger has an advantage over Kane.
Ballon d’Or 2026: He’s a performer – Muller names player to win award
target=_blank>We’ll improve against Nigeria – Poland’s Jakub Kamiński warns Super Eagles
Poland winger, Jakub Kamiński, has warned that his team will improve against Nigeria when they face the Super Eagles in an international friendly at the National Stadium, Warsaw, on Wednesday. Kamiński spoke at his post-match interview after Poland’s 2-0 defeat to Ukraine at the weekend. Recall that goals from Roman Yaremchuk and Andriy Yarmolenko secured victory for
We’ll improve against Nigeria – Poland’s Jakub Kamiński warns Super Eagles
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Del Piero names player who would’ve win award without World Cup
Juventus legend, Alessandro Del Piero, has named Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as the player who would have win the 2026 Ballon d’Or if there were no World Cup tournament this year. Del Piero spoke while on punditry duty with Sky as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal to win the Champions League at the weekend. He said
Ballon d’Or 2026: Del Piero names player who would’ve win award without World Cup
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