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target=_blank>Serena Williams to compete at Wimbledon singles as wildcard
Tennis great Serena Williams, who retired in 2022, has been awarded a wildcard for the Wimbledon grass court championships starting in a week.
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target=_blank>Ronaldinho comes out of retirement at age 46
Former Ballon d’Or and World Cup winner Ronaldinho is set to come out of retirement aged 46 to play for Ravenna in the Italian third tier, according to reports in Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid say no contact with Bayern’s Olise
Madrid said they have an “excellent institutional relationship” with Bayern and said the reports “do not correspond to reality”.
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target=_blank>Casemiro set to join Messi’s Inter Miami after Man United exit
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is on the verge of completing a move to Inter Miami CF after agreeing to leave Manchester United at the end of his contract.
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target=_blank>Amaju Pinnick as ‘life president’ of NFF
By Douglas Baye-Osagie As Nigerians watch the ongoing FIFA World Cup in hurt with the absence of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, a video has sparked discussion from one of the men who should be quietly easing himself out of the leadership system of Nigerian football. Amaju Pinnick, speaking recently on Arise TV on the affairs of
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target=_blank>Brazilian legend Ronaldinho signs with Serie C side Ravenna
“New colours, same smile. I can’t wait to get back to dancing on the ball and write a new story together with Ignazio and the entire Cipriani family,” he said.
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s female YellowGreens beat Brazil to claim Kwibuka T20I Bronze
By Jacob Ajom Nigeria’s Female national cricket team, the YellowGreens concluded their campaign at the 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20i Tournament on a high note, defeating Brazil Women by two wickets to secure a third-place finish and a spot on the podium at the prestigious international tournament in Kigali, Rwanda. The victory at the Gahanga International
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target=_blank>Ex-Senegal striker Demba Ba named sporting director at French club
Former Senegal striker Demba Ba was named on Friday as the new sporting director of French Ligue 1 club Le Havre.
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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>Transfer: Akinsamiro’s Pisa switch falls through amid Bundesliga interest
Nigeria midfielder, Ebenezer Akinsamiro is set for a return to Serie A champions Inter Milan after his permanent transfer to Pisa fell through, DAILY POST reports. Akinsamiro impressed during his loan stint with Pisa last season despite the club’s relegation from Serie A. The 21-year-old registered one assist in 24 league appearances for the Tuscan
Transfer: Akinsamiro’s Pisa switch falls through amid Bundesliga interest
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Why we lost to Egypt – New Zealand coach, Barren Bazeley
New Zealand coach, Barren Bazeley, has explained why his team lost 3-1 against Egypt in Monday’s World Cup clash. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Bazeley said that Egypt upped the tempo of the game in the second half, and his team couldn’t replicate what they were doing so well in the first half., Three
World Cup 2026: Why we lost to Egypt – New Zealand coach, Barren Bazeley
target=_blank>NPFL: Maidubji set to sign new contract with Barau FC
Usman Maidubji is set for a contract extension with Barau FC ahead of the 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Maidubji is determined to remain with the Maliya Boys for the new season despite interest from other clubs. The midfielder was one of the standout performers for Barau FC in their debut campaign in
NPFL: Maidubji set to sign new contract with Barau FC
target=_blank>NNL: Lobi Stars shift resumption date for 2026/27 season
Lobi Stars have announced a new resumption date for the 2026-27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The players and their officials were initially scheduled to start pre-season training today. They will now return to camp on Sunday, 28 June 2026. Full training activities will begin on Monday June 29th, according to the Makurdi club. The adjustment will allow
NNL: Lobi Stars shift resumption date for 2026/27 season
target=_blank>Transfer: Beşiktaş ready to cash in on Ndidi
Beşiktaş are willing to sell Wilfred Ndidi this summer as they look to overhaul their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season, DAILY POST reports. Ndidi joined the Turkish Super Lig giants from Leicester City for €8m last summer. Beşiktaş are now ready to sell the Super Eagles captain for €10m. New manager Vincenzo Italiano has
Transfer: Beşiktaş ready to cash in on Ndidi
target=_blank>Transfer: Several European clubs line up to sign Akor Adams from Sevilla
Several European clubs are showing interest in Super Eagles forward, Akor Adams. Multiple clubs in Italian Serie A are said to be interested in the striker amid increasing uncertainty regarding his future at Sevilla. Adams had a remarkable season at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, netting 10 goals and assisting four times in 33 appearances
Transfer: Several European clubs line up to sign Akor Adams from Sevilla
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘It’s incredible’ – Salah reacts as Egypt records first win
Egypt winger, Mohamed Salah, has expressed happiness after his side recorded their first win at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. Salah was on the scoresheet as Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 in the early hours of today. The result leaves Egypt at the top of Group G with four points from two matches. They’re ahead
World Cup 2026: ‘It’s incredible’ – Salah reacts as Egypt records first win
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: South Africa deserve qualification spot – Troost-Ekong
Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong believes South Africa deserved their place at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, DAILY POST reports. Bafana Bafana finished top of their World Cup qualifying group that included the Super Eagles to earn a spot at the mundial for the first time since 2010. The Super Eagles, meanwhile failed
World Cup 2026: South Africa deserve qualification spot – Troost-Ekong
target=_blank>Transfer: Chelsea take decision on signing Nwaneri, Bergvall
Chelsea are reportedly not interested in signing Arsenal forward, Ethan Nwaneri and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Lucas Bergvall this summer. The Blues have been linked with both players during this summer’s transfer window as Xabi Alonso gets set for his first season as the club’s head coach. Alonso is set to officially assume his role at
Transfer: Chelsea take decision on signing Nwaneri, Bergvall
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal secure signing of highly-rated goalkeeper
Arsenal have beaten Liverpool in securing a highly-rated goalkeeper to enhance their impressive talent pool at Hale End. The Gunners have reached a final agreement with Larne to acquire 16-year-old Phoenix Blayney, as confirmed by the player’s father. The Northern Irish Premier League club will receive a nominal fee as compensation for his training and
Transfer: Arsenal secure signing of highly-rated goalkeeper
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