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target=_blank>UEFA says Infantino has lost its confidence despite withdrawal of plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the “confidence” of European football’s governing body after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following a global backlash.
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target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Can Super Falcons stop free-scoring Zambia?
Nigeria will look to revive their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title defence when they face Zambia in a pivotal Group C encounter at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca today.
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target=_blank>FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlash
FIFA had tried to fend off the critics, saying in a statement early Friday that it would continue consultations with member associations and insisting that “nobody is selling football”.
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s “Market Women” administrators in Glasgow 2026
By Douglas Baye-Osagie The Commonwealth Games 2026 are rounding up tomorrow in Glasgow, and the Games should have been about competitions, Personal Bests, Games Records, and national pride. For Nigeria’s authorities there’s more the Presidency may note. Athletes are being paid “koro-koro” by officials — a Pidgin English term for face-to-face, cash-in-hand. The administrators failed
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target=_blank>‘I’m looking forward to sharing the pitch with Rogers’ — Palmer
“Everyone knows how good he is, and obviously he’s one of my best friends, so I’m very happy about him coming here,” Palmer said.
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target=_blank>‘Most difficult period of my career’ — Mudryk reacts after CAS doping ruling
He added: “I am grateful that this process has reached a conclusion, that I have been cleared to return to football and that I can now look ahead to my future.”
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target=_blank>Emerse Fae leaves role as Ivory Coast coach
Emerse Fae has left his role as Ivory Coast coach after his contract expired and was not renewed, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) said on Friday.
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target=_blank>Liverpool stars Curtis Jones, Szoboszlai clash in heated on-pitch exchange
Liverpool midfielders Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai were involved in a heated on-pitch argument following the Reds’ 1-0 pre-season victory over Wrexham in New York.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid ready to sell Vinicius Jr if he rejects new deal
Real Madrid could sell Vinicius Junior this summer if the Brazilian winger refuses to sign a new contract, with Arsenal reportedly monitoring his situation.
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target=_blank>Chelsea’s Mudryk cleared to play after nearly two-year doping saga
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to return to football immediately after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) partially upheld his appeal against a four-year doping ban, ending a case that has kept him out of competitive action since late 2024.
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target=_blank>Pre-season: Carrick releases Man Utd squad to face Atletico Madrid
Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick, has released his side’s squad to face Atletico Madrid in today’s pre-season friendly tie. Carrick released a 23-man squad that includes the likes of Mason Mount and summer signing Andrey Santos to face Diego Simeone’s side in Stockholm. Man United’s squad against Atletico Madrid: Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Dermot Mee
Pre-season: Carrick releases Man Utd squad to face Atletico Madrid
target=_blank>We have lost confidence – UEFA asks Infantino to resign as FIFA president
UEFA are demanding for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, after he scrapped the “shabby, back-room deal” to sell stakes in the World Cup. Infantino tried to sell a £3.1 billion stake to a group of private investors led by Josh Kushner, who is an extended relation of US President Donald Trump – But his
We have lost confidence – UEFA asks Infantino to resign as FIFA president
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Zambia ready for Super Falcons – Kundananji
Zambia forward, Rachael Kundananji, has declared her team’s readiness for the crucial Group C encounter against defending champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria. The Copper Queens started their campaign on an impressive note, thrashing the Cleopatras of Egypt 6-0. Nigeria on the other hand suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to debutants Malawi. The Super Falcons will
WAFCON 2026: Zambia ready for Super Falcons – Kundananji
target=_blank>Transfer: Vinicius Jr interested in Arsenal move as Real Madrid negotiations stall
Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, would be keen on a move to Arsenal if his contract talks don’t go as he expects, The Athletic reports. Vinicius Jr has been locked in negotiations with the LaLiga giants for over a year. However, both camps are yet to reach an agreement over fresh terms. With the 26-year-old
Transfer: Vinicius Jr interested in Arsenal move as Real Madrid negotiations stall
target=_blank>LaLiga: Mourinho gives Bellingham new role in Real Madrid team
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, will deploy Jude Bellingham in a number 10 position next season. According to AS, the Madrid team will be set up in a 4-2-3-1 tactical formation. And Mourinho wants Bellingham to have full freedom in his movement, including attacking the box. Last term, Los Blancos mostly played in a 4-3-3,
LaLiga: Mourinho gives Bellingham new role in Real Madrid team
target=_blank>Transfer: ‘You’re too big for this’ – Hull City slam Real Madrid over Carlos Espi
Hull City owner, Acun Ilicali has slammed Real Madrid for supposedly fabricating ‘false narratives’ regarding the Tigers’ alleged interest in acquiring Los Merengues player, Carlos Espi. The Tigers, who triumphed in the EFL Championship play-off final in May, are eager to secure a new forward as they prepare for the Premier League this summer. Consequently,
Transfer: ‘You’re too big for this’ – Hull City slam Real Madrid over Carlos Espi
target=_blank>WAFCON: We’re hurt – Kanu makes demand ahead of Zambia clash
Super Falcons forward, Uchenna Kanu, has called on fans of the team to support Justine Madugu’s side as they prepare to face Zambia in tonight’s CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, tie. According to Kanu, the Falcons players and the fans are all hurt following Nigeria’s WAFCON 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opener
WAFCON: We’re hurt – Kanu makes demand ahead of Zambia clash
target=_blank>Transfer: Barcelona confirm third summer signing
Barcelona on Friday confirmed their third 2026 summer signing ahead of the new 2026/27 season. The LaLiga champions disclosed in a post via its website that winger Jesse Bisiwu has joined the Blaugrana from Club Brugge KV. Bisiwu signed a five-year deal that will see him remain at Barcelona until 30 June 2031. The 18-year-old follows Anthony Gordon
Transfer: Barcelona confirm third summer signing
target=_blank>Why Barcelona lost to Birmingham – Hansi Flick
Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has explained why his team lost against Birmingham in Friday’s pre-season friendly. Flick watched as Birmingham defeated Barcelona 3-2 on penalty shoot-out following a 2-2 draw. Hamza Abdelkarim scored the two goals for Barcelona during normal time at St. Andrew’s Stadium in Birmingham. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Flick
Why Barcelona lost to Birmingham – Hansi Flick
target=_blank>Transfer: Maja returns to France with Le Havre move
Nigerian striker, Josh Maja has sealed a permanent transfer to French club, Le Havre AC, DAILY POST reports. Maja joined Le Havre on a free transfer after rejecting a new contract offer from Sky Bet Championship outfit West Bromwich Albion. The 27-year-old penned a one- year contract with an option for a second year. The
Transfer: Maja returns to France with Le Havre move
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