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target=_blank>Full list: Countries with the youngest World Cup 2026 squads
Ivory Coast is set to arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the youngest squad among all participating nations, according to projections based on the average age of players on the tournament’s opening day.
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target=_blank>Man City weigh lawsuit after Real Madrid presidential hopeful targets Haaland
Manchester City are considering legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said he would sign superstar forward Erling Haaland if elected.
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target=_blank>Meet ‘2026 World Cup’s least-known player’ who gained 4.9 million followers after viral challenge
“I’m still the person I am, so I just keep trying to do what I do, which is play football and focus on trying to perform for my country.”
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target=_blank>World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Algeria shock Netherlands 1-0 in World Cup friendly
Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1–0 in Rotterdam on Wednesday evening in a World Cup warm-up match, just a week before the 2026 tournament kicks off in North America.
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target=_blank>Full list: 18 World Cup jerseys risk going unworn during group stage
Up to 18 national team shirts unveiled for this summer’s FIFA World Cup may never be worn on the pitch after FIFA confirmed the kit selections for the tournament’s group stage.
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target=_blank>Chelle unbeaten run continues as Nigeria, Poland draw 2-2
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle extended his unbeaten run in charge of Nigeria after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Poland on Wednesday night.
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target=_blank>4 Nigerian artistes on official album for 2026 World Cup
Four of Nigeria’s biggest contemporary musical icons have been officially unveiled as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album tracklist.
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target=_blank>France’s Saliba ‘fine’ after injury scare, says Deschamps
France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is “fine” despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury.
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target=_blank>Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: England — Golden generation 2.0 eyes ultimate glory
This England squad is less about hopeful tactical stability and more about a wealth of attacking options capable of unlocking any defence in the world.
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target=_blank>NNL: Sunshine Stars commence open screening to discover new players
Nigeria National League, NNL, club Sunshine Stars have commenced an open screening exercise for the selection of new players to strengthen the team. The open screening which will be conducted by experienced tactician Duke Udi will start on Friday, June 5. Interested players are expected to report to for training on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. The
NNL: Sunshine Stars commence open screening to discover new players
target=_blank>Transfer: Joe Cole names Man City superstar Alonso should sign for Chelsea
Former Chelsea forward, Joe Cole, has urged the club to acquire departing Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva to infuse experience into Xabi Alonso’s locker room. Alonso is poised to officially assume his role as Chelsea’s manager in July, having been appointed on a four-year contract. The former Real Madrid manager arrives at Stamford Bridge with
Transfer: Joe Cole names Man City superstar Alonso should sign for Chelsea
target=_blank>Friendly: Poland defender disappointed with draw against Super Eagles
Kacper Potulski believes Poland deserved more from Wednesday’s 2-2 draw against the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. Jan Urban’s side twice pegged the Super Eagles back inside the 58,000-capacity Stadion PGE Narodowy, Warsaw on Wednesday night. Potulski scored Poland’s first goal late in the first half. The Red and Whites created more chances than their opponent but were let down by
Friendly: Poland defender disappointed with draw against Super Eagles
target=_blank>Transfer: Chelsea put four players up for sale, take decision on Garnacho
Chelsea is receptive to offers for Alejandro Garnacho this summer following the former Manchester United winger’s unsatisfactory season at Stamford Bridge. Once regarded as one of the most promising talents at Old Trafford, Garnacho has since lost favor under the previous United manager, Ruben Amorim. Chelsea invested £40 million to acquire the Argentina international last
Transfer: Chelsea put four players up for sale, take decision on Garnacho
target=_blank>Champions League: ‘You can’t win it in next 50 years’ – Evra mocks Arsenal
Manchester United icon, Patrice Evra, has once again ridiculed Arsenal following their defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. He shared a video featuring the trophy, accompanied by MC Hammer’s well-known track ‘U Can’t Touch This’. Mikel Arteta’s team reached the final this season but succumbed to a 4-3 defeat in the
Champions League: ‘You can’t win it in next 50 years’ – Evra mocks Arsenal
target=_blank>There’s no clause in his contract – Man City warns Real Madrid off Haaland
Manchester City have insisted there is no contractual clause that could see Erling Haaland leave for Real Madrid this summer. The Premier League side were responding to comments made by Enrique Riquelme, one of Madrid’s presidential candidates. Riquelme vowed to bring Haaland and Rodri to the Bernabeu if he wins the election. He specifically claimed
There’s no clause in his contract – Man City warns Real Madrid off Haaland
target=_blank>EPL: ‘Guardiola is gone’ – Emile Heskey names title winners, top four next season
Former England international, Emile Heskey, has named Manchester City as the team to win the Premier League next season despite Pep Guardiola’s departure from the Etihad Stadium. Heskey also named four teams to finish in the Premier League table next season. Recall that Arsenal won the Premier League title this season ahead of Manchester City.
EPL: ‘Guardiola is gone’ – Emile Heskey names title winners, top four next season
target=_blank>Friendly: Wiśniewski praises Poland’s effort in draw with Super Eagles
Poland defender, Przemysław Wiśniewski says his team deserved a share of the spoils in Wednesday night’s friendly encounter against Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Jan Urban’s side fought back twice in the 2-2 draw at the 58,000-capacity Stadion PGE Narodowy in Warsaw. The hosts created the highest number of chances in the game but were thwarted
Friendly: Wiśniewski praises Poland’s effort in draw with Super Eagles
target=_blank>Friendly: Poland coach reacts to draw against Super Eagles
Poland head coach, Jan Urban has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Red and Whites held Éric Chelle’s side to a 2-2 draw in their international friendly at the 58,000-capacity Stadion PGE Narodowy, Warsaw on Wednesday night. Poland took the game to Nigeria in the opening minutes
Friendly: Poland coach reacts to draw against Super Eagles
target=_blank>Transfer: No agreement reached as three EPL clubs battle for Nigeria’s Zadok Yohanna
No final agreements were reached with any Premier League club on Wednesday regarding a transfer for Zadok Yohanna as Newcastle United, Chelsea and Brighton battle for the Nigerian’s signature. According to Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg, talks will continue on Thursday as the three Premier League clubs remain in the race. Brighton are pushing hard to sign Yohanna, while Newcastle,
Transfer: No agreement reached as three EPL clubs battle for Nigeria’s Zadok Yohanna
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