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target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Football enthusiasts back Super Falcons in spite defeat to Malawi
Isaac Ngbede said the Super Falcons lost because they looked heavy, saying the loss will spur them to be more aggressive and brave in their consequent matches.
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target=_blank>Senior Infantino advisor resigns over FIFA’s ‘bad deal for football’
“It is a bad deal for FIFA’s member associations, a bad deal for football, and a bad deal for the long-term future of the game.”
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target=_blank>World Cup must be kept out of private hands – Chelsea manager Alonso
“I think that football has to be for the people, not in private hands,” Alonso said in Sydney, where the London club are on a pre-season tour.
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target=_blank>Asian Football Confederation backs UEFA, CONCACAF against FIFA proposal
The Asian Football Confederation said on Friday it was backing UEFA and CONCACAF over serious concerns about FIFA’s proposal to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup.
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target=_blank>Okocha, Portable set for celebrity boxing rematch – date, venue
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha reignited their rivalry on Friday after engaging in a heated face-off ahead of their highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos.
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target=_blank>‘Nobody is selling football’ — FIFA reacts to UEFA World Cup boycott threat
“We will proceed with this consultation process to ensure that each member association has the ability to express its vote based on facts.”
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target=_blank>Falode backs Super Falcons to bounce back after Malawi defeat
Executive Committee Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Aisha Falode, has expressed confidence in the Super Falcons’ ability to recover from their disappointing defeat to Malawi, urging Nigerians to continue supporting the team as it pursues qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and an 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. In
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target=_blank>Ex-Milan legend Baresi dies at 66
“Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will be forever etched into the Club’s DNA, just as his iconic number 6 shirt is,” AC Milan, of which Baresi became honorary vice-president in 2020, wrote on X.
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target=_blank>Chelsea’s Palmer says World Cup snub has motivated him
Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer said on Friday he has a point to prove this season after missing out on England’s World Cup squad, while hailing new manager Xabi Alonso as a “breath of fresh air”. Palmer was a high-profile omission from Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup line-up, despite playing a major role in England’s run to
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target=_blank>Can the Super Falcons bounce back to claim an 11th WAFCON title?
A shocking WAFCON Cup story unfolded in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday when against all odds, tournament debutants Malawi stunned record champions Nigeria 3-2 in their Group C opener. This result sent tongues wagging regarding the possibility of Nigeria’s quest to win their 11th WAFCON title and qualify for the FIFA Women World Cup in Brazil.
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target=_blank>Transfer: Xabi Alonso identifies five players Chelsea will sell this summer
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has said he wants to have four or five centre-backs in his squad for 2026/27. Alonso was speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of their pre-season match against Tottenham on Saturday. The Blues currently have 10 centre-backs following the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for around £51 million. According
Transfer: Xabi Alonso identifies five players Chelsea will sell this summer
target=_blank>WAFU B U-20 Championship: Chelle lauds Flying Eagles’ win over Togo
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle has heaped plaudits on the Flying Eagles following their brilliant display against Togo, DAILY POST reports. The defending champions secured their place in the semi-finals following a comfortable 3-0 victory over the Sparrow Hawks in Yamoussoukro on Thursday. After a goalless first half, Abdu Maikaba’s side put pressure on
WAFU B U-20 Championship: Chelle lauds Flying Eagles’ win over Togo
target=_blank>Glasgow 2026: Amusan blames injury for 100m hurdles title loss
Tobi Amusan has blamed injury for her failure to successfully defend her women’s 100m hurdles title at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games. The world record holder crossed the finish line in 12.60s to finish third in the final on Thursday night. Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton won gold in 12.33s, while Jamaica’s Megan Simmons was second in
Glasgow 2026: Amusan blames injury for 100m hurdles title loss
target=_blank>Former AC Milan captain, Franco Baresi dies at 66
Former AC Milan captain, Franco Baresi, has died at the age of 66. His death was confirmed by the Serie A club in a statement on Friday morning. It read: “The history of AC Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. “His example and profound impact, like his number 6 shirt, will
Former AC Milan captain, Franco Baresi dies at 66
target=_blank>EPL: Xabi Alonso a breath of fresh air – Cole Palmer
Chelsea midfielder, Cole Palmer, has hailed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the team’s new head coach. Alonso has been brought in to replace Liam Rosenior as a permanent manager. Palmer, who has started working with the Spaniard in preseason, has hailed the former Real Madrid boss as “a breath of fresh air”. He said:
EPL: Xabi Alonso a breath of fresh air – Cole Palmer
target=_blank>Transfer: Real Madrid agree deal to sell two players
Real Madrid have agreed a double deal to sell both Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios to Fulham. According to Sky Sports, the Premier League side will pay a combined fee of £42.3m (€50m) for the duo. Both Garcia and Palacios came through Real Madrid’s academy. Garcia, a 22-year-old striker, who was top scorer at the
Transfer: Real Madrid agree deal to sell two players
target=_blank>Transfer: Not good business – Merson reacts as Arsenal forward leaves Arteta’s side
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has reacted to Arsenal’s decision to sell forward, Leandro Trossard to Besiktas this summer. Arsenal recently sold Trossard to Besiktas, who play in the Turkish Super Lig. Reacting, Merson believes the Belgian’s departure from Mikel Arteta’s side was not a good business, describing the 31-year-old as a brilliant footballer. “For
Transfer: Not good business – Merson reacts as Arsenal forward leaves Arteta’s side
target=_blank>Transfer: Man Utd confirm deal for Fredricson
Manchester United on Thursday confirmed that defender, Tyler Fredricson has agreed a permanent transfer to Swiss Super League side Lausanne-Sport. The Red Devils disclosed this in a post via its website, thanking Fredricson for his efforts during his time at Old Trafford. “Everybody at United thanks Tyler for all his efforts during his time with
Transfer: Man Utd confirm deal for Fredricson
target=_blank>Two Chelsea players join squad on pre-season tour
At least two Chelsea players have joined Xabi Alonso’s squad on the pre-season tour. This is coming ahead of Chelsea’s pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. The two new arrivals at the team hotel in Sydney are Moises Caicedo and Nicolas Jackson, joining up with the Chelsea squad for the pre-season tour. Caicedo and
Two Chelsea players join squad on pre-season tour
target=_blank>Transfer: ‘Vinicius is playing you’ – Paul Merson names player Arsenal should sign
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has named the player the Gunners should sign over Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. According to Merson, Arsenal should sign Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola because Vinicius is ‘playing’ the Premier League champions because he wants a new contract at Real Madrid. Arsenal have been linked with a move for Vinicius this summer
Transfer: ‘Vinicius is playing you’ – Paul Merson names player Arsenal should sign
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