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target=_blank>Serena Williams’ comeback to continue in Berlin
Serena Williams will take part in the women’s doubles at June’s WTA event in Berlin, organisers announced Friday, the next stop in her comeback after a near four-year absence.
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target=_blank>Game on: Trump set to attend game 3 of NBA Finals in New York
“The answer is yes,” Trump told reporters at the House, when asked if would attend. “He’s invited me, I’m going.”
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target=_blank>Liverpool confirm Spaniard Andoni Iraola as new coach
Liverpool announced the arrival of Spaniard Andoni Iraola as their new head coach to succeed the sacked Arne Slot on Thursday.
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target=_blank>Benfica say Real Madrid must pay 15m euros to sign Mourinho
Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed on Thursday that Real Madrid would have to pay 15 million euros to prise away their coach Jose Mourinho.
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target=_blank>Rivers United escape tragedy after team bus crash
The accident happened shortly after the team departed from its camp, raising concerns among supporters and members of the football community.
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Favourites to win award ahead of World Cup
The curtain has fallen on the 2025-26 club season, with Paris Saint-Germain capping another remarkable campaign by lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy.
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target=_blank>Mourinho takes Turkey to top Europe rights court over sanctions
Jose Mourinho has filed suit at Europe’s top rights court on grounds his right to freedom of expression was violated while managing Turkish football club Fenerbahce.
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target=_blank>Iraola jets in to Liverpool to finalise Anfield deal
Andoni Iraola arrived in Liverpool on Thursday to finalise the details of his appointment as the club’s new head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot.
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target=_blank>Guardiola quit ‘100 times’ before leaving, says Man City chairman
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola was on the verge of quitting “100 times” before finally leaving at the end of this season.
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target=_blank>Full list of 33 items banned from World Cup stadiums – one carries jail sentence
With the World Cup almost here, FIFA officials have warned fans about all the items banned from stadiums. All prohibited items will be confiscated, but some could lead to you getting detained if you try to bring them in.
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target=_blank>‘Gift from above’ – Messi, Ronaldo’s ex-teammate, Di Maria names greatest player ever
Football icon Angel Di Maria has picked the more exceptional player between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by highlighting their differences. The Argentine winger was part of the team that achieved La Decima alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid and played a crucial role in helping Lionel Messi secure his first FIFA World Cup title
‘Gift from above’ – Messi, Ronaldo’s ex-teammate, Di Maria names greatest player ever
target=_blank>Game with Nigeria very important – Portugal players Ruben Dias, Jose Sà
Portugal players Ruben Dias and Jose Sá have underscored the significance of their forthcoming friendly match against Nigeria as the European team continues its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A Seleção das Quinas is set to face the Super Eagles at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria next Wednesday, marking their second
Game with Nigeria very important – Portugal players Ruben Dias, Jose Sà
target=_blank>Transfer: Premier League clubs keep tabs on Nnadi
English clubs are monitoring Olympique Marseille defender Tochukwu Nnadi, DAILY POST reports. The 22-year-old moved to Marseille from Belgian Pro League outfit Zulte Waregem in the January transfer window. Nnadi endured a difficult six-month spell at the Stade Vélodrome playing a peripheral role. The Nigeria international however started Marseille’s last four league games of the
Transfer: Premier League clubs keep tabs on Nnadi
target=_blank>EPL: PFA Player of the Year nominees revealed Full List
The PFA on Friday, unveiled six-man shortlists for its Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year awards. In the men’s category, Gabriel Magalhaes, David Raya and Declan Rice, who won the Premier League title with Arsenal all make the cut. Manchester City duo Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes complete the list.
EPL: PFA Player of the Year nominees revealed Full List
target=_blank>Nigeria should’ve beaten Poland – Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey identifies what went wrong
Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, has insisted that Nigeria should have beaten Poland during both sides’ international friendly 2-2 draw on Wednesday. Bassey stated this while suggesting that two late goals in both halves denied Nigeria a victory against Poland in Warsaw. Recall that Terem Moffi gave Eric Chelle’s side the lead before Kacper Potulski
Nigeria should’ve beaten Poland – Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey identifies what went wrong
target=_blank>Why I made seven changes against Poland – Nigeria coach, Chelle
Head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has explained why he made seven changes against Poland during both sides’ international friendly on Wednesday. Chelle watched as Nigeria and Poland played a 2-2 draw at the PGE Narodowy Stadium, Warsaw. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Chelle said he made seven changes in the half-time because
Why I made seven changes against Poland – Nigeria coach, Chelle
target=_blank>Conference League: Uche wins fans’ Goal of the Season award
Chrisanstus Uche has won the UEFA Europa Conference League Fans’ Goal of the Season award for the 2025/26 campaign, DAILY POST reports. Uche beat four other players to the award, with his superb strike in Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw against Finnish side KuPS Kuopio in December 2025 earning the highest number of votes. The Nigeria
Conference League: Uche wins fans’ Goal of the Season award
target=_blank>EPL: He would be perfect – Glen Johnson tells Chelsea to hijack Arsenal transfer target
Former Chelsea defender, Glen Johnson, has urged the Blues to swoop for Arsenal transfer target Julian Alvarez. Johnson believes the Atletico Madrid striker Victor would be a ‘perfect’ addition for Xabi Alonso’s side at Stamford Bridge. Alvarez has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Barcelona from Atletico Madrid this summer. Atletico Madrid doesn’t want
EPL: He would be perfect – Glen Johnson tells Chelsea to hijack Arsenal transfer target
target=_blank>Transfer: Monga’s preferred club to join between Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd revealed
Leicester City winger, Jeremy Monga, preferred to join Arsenal ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United, respectively. Monga has been linked with the three Premier League clubs this summer transfer window. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are now pushing ahead with a deal for the youngster as the player has indicated that he would
Transfer: Monga’s preferred club to join between Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd revealed
target=_blank>LaLiga: Why I decided to bring Mourinho back – Real Madrid president, Perez
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has given reasons he opted to bring Jose Mourinho back for a second stint at the club. Mourinho is yet to be officially unveiled by the LaLiga giants despite agreeing a three-year contract. The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss is waiting for Perez to win Sunday’s presidential elections. Perez
LaLiga: Why I decided to bring Mourinho back – Real Madrid president, Perez
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