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target=_blank>Christian Eriksen ‘doing well’ after collapsing during friendly
The 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, who has a type of pacemaker, fell to the ground in the 64th minute of the match in Odense on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho return
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager.
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: I thought I would win it – Yamal
Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has admitted that he believed he would win the 2025 Ballon d’Or before eventually finishing behind Ousmane Dembélé.
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target=_blank>Breaking: Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch again
Christian Eriksen is conscious and receiving medical attention after collapsing during Denmark’s international friendly against Ukraine on Saturday.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Top 10 dark horse countries ranked
Every World Cup produces dark horse countries that emerge as surprise packages, and the 2026 edition is unlikely to be any different.
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target=_blank>10 most expensive national teams at 2026 World Cup
Squad values heading into the World Cup underline the growing financial power of international football, with elite talent spread across Europe’s biggest leagues and beyond.
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target=_blank>5 things to know about Nigeria’s Zadok Yohanna signed by Brighton
Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK in a deal reportedly worth around £21.5 million.
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target=_blank>Super Eagles defender, Igoh Ogbu ruled out of Portugal friendly
Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has been ruled out of Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal after suffering an injury during training on Saturday evening.
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target=_blank>Roll call without Nigeria, by Patrick Omorodion
As a young Mass Server (or altar boy as they are called these days) at St. Christopher’s Catholic School on Ikot-Ekpene Street, near the famous Mile 1 market in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt, one song I loved so much in my Hymn Book back then was ‘When the roll is called up yonder’.
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target=_blank>Iran’s World Cup team must enter, leave US on match day – Tehran
Iran’s World Cup squad has been notified they must enter and leave US soil on the same day of their matches played in the United States, the country’s ambassador to Mexico said Saturday.
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target=_blank>NWFL Playoff: Abia Angels stun Rivers Angels to record first win
Winner David scored the winning goal as debutants Abia Angels stunned former champions Rivers Angels 1-0 in their Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six playoffs matchday two encounter in Port Harcourt. David nodded home the only goal of the game four minutes before the half hour mark. A disciplined defensive display, coupled with an
NWFL Playoff: Abia Angels stun Rivers Angels to record first win
target=_blank>Most valuable current centre-backs, midfielders, wingers in the world Full list
The most valuable centre-backs, wingers and midfielders in the world at the moment have been revealed. Transfermarkt recently updated the top 10 most valuable center-backs, midfielders and wingers in the world. Arsenal’s William Saliba leads the list for the centre-back with €100 million, while Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi and Paris Saint-Germain’s Willian Pacho are tied for
Most valuable current centre-backs, midfielders, wingers in the world Full list
target=_blank>LaLiga: Pepe set for Real Madrid return as Mourinho arrives
Former Portugal captain, Pepe, is set to make a return to Real Madrid as an assistant to Jose Mourinho. Mourinho will be officially unveiled as Los Blancos’ new manager, after Florentino Perez won the club’s presidential election. Perez had already agreed a deal with Benfica for Mourinho before the elections. The 63-year-old will now be
LaLiga: Pepe set for Real Madrid return as Mourinho arrives
target=_blank>Transfer: AIK target Egboh as Yohanna’s replacement
Swedish club, AIK are looking to sign another Nigerian Shedrack Egboh as replacement for Zadok Yohanna, DAILY POST reports. Yohanna, 18, completed a record-breaking transfer to Premier League club Brighton from AIK last weekend. The winger will become the second Nigerian to play for the Seagulls after former Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun. According to
Transfer: AIK target Egboh as Yohanna’s replacement
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Why Nigerian-born Liverpool star, Rio Ngumoha is not eligible to play for England
Liverpool winger, Rio Ngumoha will not be able to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, even if England requires a last-minute changes. This is due to the fact that the 17-year-old was not listed in Thomas Tuchel’s 55-man provisional squad, a decision made nearly a month ago. Although he was not
World Cup 2026: Why Nigerian-born Liverpool star, Rio Ngumoha is not eligible to play for England
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘It’s clear’ – Ancelotti speaks on Brazil’s starting XI vs Morocco
Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has made a daring assertion regarding his starting XI ahead of the World Cup. The Selecao triumphed over the Pharaohs of Egypt in their friendly game with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes at the FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. The former Real Madrid manager, currently in his first national team
World Cup 2026: ‘It’s clear’ – Ancelotti speaks on Brazil’s starting XI vs Morocco
target=_blank>LaLiga: Perez defeats Riquelme, officially re-elected as Real Madrid president
Florentino Perez defeated Enrique Riquelme in Real Madrid’s presidential election conducted on Sunday. This victory means Perez will be re-elected to continue in his role with the LaLiga giants. According to Marca, he won after around 70% of socios voted for him. Perez’s victory will now see the official announcements for José Mourinho, Ibrahima Konaté and
LaLiga: Perez defeats Riquelme, officially re-elected as Real Madrid president
target=_blank>Van Persie sacked as Feyenoord manager
Feyenoord have decided to sack Robin van Persie as their manager. This means the Dutch club will begin the 2026/27 campaign under a new head coach. A terse statement released on its X handle on Sunday, read: “Feyenoord will start the 2026-2027 season with a new head coach. The club would like to thank Robin van
Van Persie sacked as Feyenoord manager
target=_blank>President Federation Cup: Barau FC defender reacts to win over Sunshine Stars
Barau FC defender, Orji Kalu, has labelled the Sunshine Stars U-19 team a tough side following their President Federation Cup Round of 16 clash. The Maliya Boys defeated the Sunshine Stars U-19 team 2-1 in a keenly contested encounter in Abuja on Saturday. Orji insisted that his team gave their best in the game. “Sunshine Stars
President Federation Cup: Barau FC defender reacts to win over Sunshine Stars
target=_blank>NWFL playoff: Osahon defends Robo Queens loss to Rivers Angels
Robo Queens head coach, Emmanuel Osahon, has defended his team’s defeat to Rivers Angels in the opening fixture at the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six playoff tournament. Osahon said that his players are making their debut in the competition compared to their opponents. The Lagos-based side suffered a 3-2 defeat to Rivers Angels
NWFL playoff: Osahon defends Robo Queens loss to Rivers Angels
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