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target=_blank>South Africa anti-migrant hate loses team African support at World Cup
“We want (South Africans) to react against what is happening in their country… But nothing happens,” she added.
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target=_blank>Arsenal vs Coventry, Liverpool to play Newcastle in 2026/27 PL opening week
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21.
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target=_blank>French court confirms Moroccan football star Hakimi will stand trial for rape
In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-de-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped her.
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target=_blank>Liverpool agree deal to sign Munoz from Osasuna
The 22-year-old will become the first signing for Reds boss Andoni Iraola since he replaced the sacked Arne Slot.
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target=_blank>Messi family confirms Lionel’s father is battling health issue
The family of Lionel Messi confirmed on Thursday that the Argentina star’s father, Jorge Messi, is currently experiencing a health issue.
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target=_blank>What Cucurella, Silva, Konate add to Mourinho’s project at Real Madrid
Los Blancos signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate to reshape their squad after going two straight seasons without winning a major trophy.
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target=_blank>NUGA 28th Edition: UNICAL to host 50,000 athletes from 50 universities
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar NO fewer than 50,000 athletes drawn from 50 universities across Nigeria will converge on the University of Calabar (UNICAL) for the 28th edition of the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) Games, scheduled to hold from November 14 to 24, 2026. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong Offiong, announced
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target=_blank>Konate signs four-year deal with Real Madrid
The 27-year-old moved to Liverpool in 2021 from RB Leipzig, playing 183 times and winning the Premier League in 2025 and the FA Cup in 2022 amongst other silverware.
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target=_blank>Mayweather faces felony charges over $200,000 luxury watch cheque
According to ESPN, the Hall of Famer has been charged with theft and intent to defraud following a complaint linked to the purchase of an Audemars Piguet watch in Las Vegas.
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target=_blank>Premier League: Why Hull City could face points deduction after winning promotion
Hull City’s return to the Premier League could be overshadowed by the threat of a points deduction, with the newly-promoted club reportedly needing to raise funds before the end of June to avoid breaching financial regulations.
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target=_blank>I used to collect salary advance to travel to Nigeria – Victor Boniface VIDEO
Werder Bremen forward, Victor Boniface, has disclosed how he used to collect salary advance from his club while playing in Norway. Boniface explained that he collects salary advance because he must travel back to Nigeria every December. Speaking with some friends in a video, the Super Eagles forward said the club in turn deducts the
I used to collect salary advance to travel to Nigeria – Victor Boniface VIDEO
target=_blank>LaLiga: Cucurella will suffer, he didn’t tell us about his Real Madrid move – Olmo
Barcelona attacking midfielder, Dani Olmo, has revealed that new Real Madrid signing Marc Cucurella did not tell any of his Spanish teammates at the ongoing FIFA World Cup about his transfer move to the Los Blancos. Speaking to the media ahead of Spain’s World Cup clash with Saudi Arabia this weekend, Olmo insisted that Cucurella will
LaLiga: Cucurella will suffer, he didn’t tell us about his Real Madrid move – Olmo
target=_blank>Transfer: Manchester United target Victor Osimhen
Manchester United have added Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, to the list of strikers to enhance their attacking lineup for next season . Osimhen is one five forwards identified as potential candidates to create competition for Benjamin Šeško. The Red Devils made a significant investment in Šeško last summer, bringing the Slovenia international to Old
Transfer: Manchester United target Victor Osimhen
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: He has all qualities – Patrick Vieira names player to win award
Arsenal legend, Patrick Vieira, has tipped France winger Michael Olise to win the Ballon d’Or award in the future. Vieira, who works as a consultant for ITV Football at the ongoing 2026 World Cup tournament, said that the Bayern Munich player has every qualities to shine for his national team. The former France midfielder said,
Ballon d’Or: He has all qualities – Patrick Vieira names player to win award
target=_blank>EPL: Brighton shut down Yohanna loan speculations
Zadok Yohanna will stay with Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion for the 2026/27 season amid reports the youngster will be loan to another club, DAILY POST reports. Yohanna moved to the AMEX from Swedish outfit AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m last month. Brighton beat Newcastle United, and Chelsea to his signature.
EPL: Brighton shut down Yohanna loan speculations
target=_blank>French Court confirms PSG defender, Hakimi will stand trial for rape
A French appeals court on Friday confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain defender, Achraf Hakimi, will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman. In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-de-Marne region, southeast of Paris, that Hakimi had raped her. The PSG right-back and captain of the Moroccan national team, whose second
French Court confirms PSG defender, Hakimi will stand trial for rape
target=_blank>EPL: 2026/2027 opening day fixtures released Full list
The Premier League on Friday unveiled the fixture list for the 2026/2027 season. Current champions Arsenal will begin the defence of their title at home to newly promoted Coventry City, coached by Frank Lampard. Manchester City, who finished behind the Gunners, will host Bournemouth, who ended their quest to win the title last season. Manchester
EPL: 2026/2027 opening day fixtures released Full list
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Messi in difficult family situation – Pochettino sends message to Argentina captain
USMNT head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, has sent a message of support to Argentina captain, Lionel Messi after his recent hat-trick against Algeria in the World Cup. Pochettino insisted that the Inter Miami forward is in a difficult family situation. The former Paris Saint-Germain manager spoke to the media ahead of the USA’s World Cup clash
World Cup 2026: Messi in difficult family situation – Pochettino sends message to Argentina captain
target=_blank>Transfer: Danish club, FC Midtylland re-sign Nigerian striker
Nigerian striker, Friday Etim has rejoined Danish Superliga giants FC Midtylland from FC Fredericia, DAILY POST reports. The 24-year-old signed a contract with FC Midtylland until December 2029. Etim previously moved to FC Midtylland from Portuguese side CD Mafra last summer. The forward was, however, sold to FC Fredericia in January after struggling to get a regular
Transfer: Danish club, FC Midtylland re-sign Nigerian striker
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Morgan defends Ronaldo, names Portugal player who performed badly against DR Congo
British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has defended Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo while naming Bruno Fernandes as the player who had a bad game against DR Congo in the World Cup. Morgan believes Fernandes had a subpar performance compared to Ronaldo as Portugal recently drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their World Cup opener. According to him, the
World Cup 2026: Morgan defends Ronaldo, names Portugal player who performed badly against DR Congo
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