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target=_blank>Russia to take on World Athletics at CAS over ban
“Russian Athletics notes that World Athletics’ decision affects the fundamental interests of athletics in Russia and restricts Russian athletes’ right to compete, on grounds that Russian Athletics considers discriminatory,” read the federation’s statement.
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target=_blank>Xabi Alonso resumes as Chelsea coach
Xabi Alonso has resumed duty as the new coach of Chelsea Football Club following his appointment in May.
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target=_blank>Burna Boy to perform at first-ever World Cup final halftime show
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy will join a star-studded lineup featuring Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show.
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target=_blank>Expanded World Cup; same old story as Europe dominates quarter-finals
The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams has offered more of a chance to continents that were previously underrepresented at the tournament, but a glance at the quarter-final line-up tells a familiar tale.
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target=_blank>Morocco’s Saibari to miss France World Cup quarter-final
Saibari, who has just joined Bayern Munich from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven on a five-year deal for a reported fee of 50 million euros ($57 million), has been one of the standout players at the World Cup.
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target=_blank>3 England players miss training ahead of Norway World Cup clash
Three England players were absent from training on Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
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target=_blank>England fan who used life savings to take grandad to World Cup gets refunded
An England supporter who gave up his house deposit to take his grandfather to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received an unexpected financial boost after a company reimbursed the entire £10,000 he spent on the once-in-a-lifetime trip.
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target=_blank>Chelsea sign 19-yr-old Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon, with the 19-year-old putting pen to paper on a long-term contract that runs until 2034.
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target=_blank>Monaco open to offers for Balogun after heroic World Cup
Monaco’s general manager Thiago Scuro said on Wednesday the Ligue 1 club were willing to sell US striker Folarin Balogun and France winger Maghnes Akliouche.
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target=_blank>Ronaldo’s ex-coach to become new Portugal manager
Jorge Jesus is set to become the new head coach of the Portugal national football team following the departure of Roberto Martinez.
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target=_blank>World Cup: Not here by accident – France’s Deschamps puts Morocco among best teams
France coach, Didier Deschamps, has put Morocco among the best teams at the World Cup. Deschamps spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of France’s World Cup quarter-final clash with Morocco on Thursday. He insisted that the North Africans are not at the World Cup by accident after they made it to the last-8. “The higher
World Cup: Not here by accident – France’s Deschamps puts Morocco among best teams
target=_blank>NPFL: Insurance boss Boboye lays down marker ahead new season
Bendel Insurance technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye has tasked his players to improve their performance in the 2026/27 season, DAILY POST reports. The Benin City club finished in fifth position last season with 55 points, missing out on a place on the continent. The players resumed pre-season training on Wednesday, with the club already setting a top-three
NPFL: Insurance boss Boboye lays down marker ahead new season
target=_blank>Transfer: Chelsea confirm Geovany Quenda’s arrival as Arsenal secure Reuteler’s signature
Chelsea on Wednesday confirmed the arrival of Geovany Quenda to Stamford Bridge from Sporting Lisbon. In a statement via its website, the Blues disclosed that Quenda signed a contract with the Premier League west London club until 2034. Chelsea and Sporting Lisbon had agreed to the transfer deal of Quenda in March 2025. Reacting after joining Chelsea, Quenda, who
Transfer: Chelsea confirm Geovany Quenda’s arrival as Arsenal secure Reuteler’s signature
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: They are compact – Obi Mikel warns Argentina about Switzerland
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has warned Lionel Messi-led Argentina about the threat posed by Switzerland ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash on Sunday. Speaking on Fox Sports, the former Nigerian international warned that the Swiss is an awkward team to play against, adding that they are so compact. Switzerland booked their place in
World Cup 2026: They are compact – Obi Mikel warns Argentina about Switzerland
target=_blank>Transfer: Bruno Guimaraes informs Newcastle about decision to join Arsenal
Newcastle captain, Bruno Guimaraes, has informed the Premier League club of his desire to join Arsenal. The Gunners are yet to make any direct contact with the Magpies over a potential deal. But Sky Sports reports that Arsenal have explored the conditions of a deal for the 28-year-old via intermediaries. Guimaraes has two years left
Transfer: Bruno Guimaraes informs Newcastle about decision to join Arsenal
target=_blank>Transfer: Bello joins Czech club MFK Karvina on loan
Nigerian winger, James Bello has joined Czech side, MFK Karvina on a season-long loan from Viktoria Plzen, DAILY POST reports. Bello struggled for regular playing time at Viktoria Plzen last season, making just two league starts. The 21-year-old also played twice in the MOL Cup,scoring once. “Bello is a very interesting and fast player. At
Transfer: Bello joins Czech club MFK Karvina on loan
target=_blank>U-17 WWCQ: Azonsou confident Benin can eliminate Flamingos
Benin U-17 women’s head coach, Idah Azonsou is optimistic his team can secure a historic qualification to the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Young Amazons put up an impressive performance in the 3-2 defeat to Nigeria at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne last weekend. The second leg of the
U-17 WWCQ: Azonsou confident Benin can eliminate Flamingos
target=_blank>Transfer: Celtic open new contract talks with Iheanacho
Scottish Premiership champions, Celtic are now in talks with Kelechi Iheanacho over a new contract, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international made a big impression at Celtic last season following his arrival on a free transfer. Iheanacho scored crucial goals as the Hoops claimed a double domestic double. The 29-year-old scored vital goals against Kilmarnock,
Transfer: Celtic open new contract talks with Iheanacho
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘Key figures’ – Lamine Yamal sends message to Ronaldo, Neymar
Spain winger, Lamine Yamal, has insisted that Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo and Brazil forward, Neymar are key figures for his generation. Yamal said this while wishing both Ronaldo and Neymar the best in their careers after the duo was recently eliminated from the World Cup. The Barcelona star spoke to Mundo Deportivo ahead of Spain’s
World Cup 2026: ‘Key figures’ – Lamine Yamal sends message to Ronaldo, Neymar
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: SuperComputer predicts teams to qualify from quarter-finals
As the 2026 World Cup enters its quarter-final stage, the Opta SuperComputer has given its prediction for teams that will qualify for the last four. France will play Morocco, Spain face Belgium, Norway take on England and Argentina will clash with Switzerland. Opta has given France the highest chance of winning the trophy at 27.32%,
2026 World Cup: SuperComputer predicts teams to qualify from quarter-finals
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