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target=_blank>Unusual FIFA World Cup, hostile reception
The fears of football fans for about a year have come alive. America’s visa measures have made it difficult for lovers of the game to enter, follow their teams, and enjoy the World Cup atmosphere.
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target=_blank>Even Italy might qualify if World Cup is expanded to 64 teams – Infantino
Four-time world champions Italy failed to qualify for Russia 2018, Qatar 2022 and now North America 2026
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target=_blank>Critics have gone too far on Mbappe — Dembele
France forward Ousmane Dembele has come to the defence of captain Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting criticism of the Real Madrid star has become excessive and unfair.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Lamentation galore as Nigeria misses out again
The football world stood still as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico, Canada and USA, yesterday. Forty eight nations are participating in the quadrennial global showpiece.
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target=_blank>Nigeria female YellowGreens split results in Kwibuka T20I double header
By Jacob Ajom The Nigeria Female YellowGreens yesterday endured a mixed day at the ongoing Kwibuka Women’s T20 Tournament in Kigali, Rwanda, suffering a morning defeat to Brazil before producing a strong response with a convincing seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe Women High Performance later in the day. In the first match, Nigeria won the toss
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target=_blank>Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away.
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target=_blank>Man City’s £120m bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest
Anderson is understood to favour a move to the Etihad Stadium, while personal terms are not expected to present any difficulties.
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target=_blank>FIFA rankings: Super Eagles retain 26th spot after June international window
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have retained 26th position in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday following an encouraging June international window under head coach Eric Chelle.
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target=_blank>UEFA appoints Somali referee for Super Cup after World Cup snub
“Omar Artan is an excellent young but already experienced referee, who has proven himself at the highest competition level of the Confederation of African Football,” Čeferin said.
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target=_blank>Mexico shuts schools, orders remote work ahead of World Cup 2026 opener
The Mexican government has ordered schools in Mexico City to suspend classes and directed federal employees to work remotely as the country prepares to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>LaLiga: Modric set for Real Madrid return
Real Madrid are planning to bring Luka Modric back in some capacity, according to Marca. Modric left the LaLiga giants in May 2025 after 13 years. The 40-year-old then signed a short-term contract with AC Milan. However, the Croatian is wanted by Madrid, despite bidding an emotional farewell just over a year ago. Madrid presidentFlorentino
LaLiga: Modric set for Real Madrid return
target=_blank>Aribo leaves Southampton after four-year spell
Nigeria international, Joe Aribo has left Sky Bet Championship club, Southampton following the expiration of his contract, DAILY POST reports. Aribo was on the books of Southampton for four years. The midfielder arrived the St Mary’s Stadium from Scottish Premiership giants Rangers in 2022. The 29-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan
Aribo leaves Southampton after four-year spell
target=_blank>Turkey: Galatasaray manager, Buruk speaks on Osimhen staying or leaving club this summer
Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk, has responded when asked if his star striker, Victor Osimhen will stay or leave the Turkish Super Lig champions this summer. Osimhen has been linked with a move away from Galatasaray this summer transfer window. The Nigerian international has been linked with multiple top European clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris
Turkey: Galatasaray manager, Buruk speaks on Osimhen staying or leaving club this summer
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Ex-Arsenal striker, Giroud names two strongest teams to win trophy
Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroud, has named France and Spain as the two ‘strongest teams’ that could win the World Cup. Giroud stated this while speaking on the favourite team to win the World Cup this year. “For me, the two strongest teams are France and Spain,” Giroud said as quoted by BBC
World Cup 2026: Ex-Arsenal striker, Giroud names two strongest teams to win trophy
target=_blank>Super Eagles: Igoh Ogbu undergoes successful surgery
Nigeria defender, Igoh Ogbu has successfully undergone surgery after recently sustaining injury on international duty, DAILY POST reports. Ogbu ruptured his Achilles tendon few days before Nigeria’s international friendly against Portugal. The centre-back will be sidelined for three months, according to his club, Slavia Prague. The 26-year-old is now expected to miss the start of
Super Eagles: Igoh Ogbu undergoes successful surgery
target=_blank>Man Utd: ‘He’s very good’ – Owen tells Carrick who to sign as Casemiro’s replacement
Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has urged manager Michael Carrick to sign West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes to replace Casemiro in central midfield. Recall that Casemiro has already left Man United following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. However, Owen believes Fernandes is a very good player, who would do a good job at the
Man Utd: ‘He’s very good’ – Owen tells Carrick who to sign as Casemiro’s replacement
target=_blank>EPL: Good signing, Arteta will make him better – Ray Parlour on Kroupi
Former Arsenal star, Ray Parlour, believes Bournemouth striker, Eli Junior Kroupi would be a ‘good signing’ for the Gunners. According to Parlour, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will make Kroupi better if he eventually joins the Premier League North London club. Kroupi has been a top transfer target for Arsenal this summer after he enjoyed a
EPL: Good signing, Arteta will make him better – Ray Parlour on Kroupi
target=_blank>I made right decision to leave Barcelona for PSG – Dembele
France forward, Ousmane Dembele, has insisted that he made the right decision to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain a few years ago. Dembele joined Barcelona in 2017 and spent six years with the LaLiga champions. However, he struggled to cement his place due to recurring injuries and made 185 appearances in all competitions, scoring 40
I made right decision to leave Barcelona for PSG – Dembele
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: They’re favourites – Rooney names three countries to win trophy
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has named three favourite countries to win the World Cup this year. Speaking on BBC Sport, Rooney named England, France and Spain as the three teams to win the World Cup. He also tipped England and Spain to play the final, insisting that the Three Lions will eventually emerge
World Cup 2026: They’re favourites – Rooney names three countries to win trophy
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Big blow for Brazil as Neymar fails to recover
Brazil’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti has announced that Neymar will be unavailable for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Morocco. The Selecao will commence their tournament at the MetLife Stadium on June 13. Despite facing a series of injuries recently, Neymar received a call-up to the 26-man squad. Although he has not
World Cup 2026: Big blow for Brazil as Neymar fails to recover
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