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target=_blank>Man Utd Women coach Skinner leaves role after five years
Skinner was appointed in 2021 and led the club to their first major trophy in women’s football with an FA Cup triumph in 2024.
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target=_blank>Welsh FA withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
Infantino announced last week he was shelving the plan, which sparked a global outcry, but the Football Association of Wales said it would not back his candidature.
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target=_blank>Irish boxer Lee Reeves rushed to hospital after brutal knockout
Irish boxer Lee Reeves was taken to hospital after suffering a knockout defeat to compatriot Gary Cully during their lightweight contest in Dublin on Saturday night.
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target=_blank>Chelsea sign Argentina’s World Cup star Valentin Barco from Strasbourg
Valentin Barco became Chelsea’s seventh signing of the transfer window on Sunday after joining from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal.
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target=_blank>‘I started coughing blood’ — Doku opens up on World Cup illness before son’s birth
Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has disclosed that he coughed blood and suffered severe chest pain during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, forcing him to seek emergency medical treatment before eventually leaving the national team camp for the birth of his first child.
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target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: 2 Super Falcons players ruled out of Egypt clash
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be without defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini for their final Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after both players were suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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target=_blank>‘Good news’, Real Madrid hails FIFA’s reversal on World Cup investment plan
Spanish giants Real Madrid on Sunday welcomed FIFA’s decision to scrap their controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
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target=_blank>Frankfurt sign Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika
German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt have completed the signing of Nigeria international Raphael Onyedika from Belgian champions Club Brugge, with the midfielder putting pen to paper on a contract that runs until June 2031.
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target=_blank>How many African countries will qualify for Women’s World Cup through WAFCON?
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco will not only crown the continent’s champions but also determine which African teams will book their places at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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target=_blank>Vinicius rejects Real Madrid contract as Arsenal set for fresh transfer push
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has reportedly rejected the club’s latest contract offer, handing Arsenal a potential boost
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: French’s Walid Acherchour names player to receive huge votes
French pundit, Walid Acherchour, has tipped Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal to receive a huge number of Ballon d’Or votes. Acherchour believes the Spain international could win the Ballon d’Or because of what he has shown regarding his performances for club and country. Yamal won the World Cup with Spain and also won the LaLiga title
Ballon d’Or 2026: French’s Walid Acherchour names player to receive huge votes
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United coach calls for calm after friendly loss to Shooting Stars
Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman has called for patience from the club supporters ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Harmony Boys suffered a 2-1 defeat in a friendly encounter against Shooting Stars in Ibadan on Sunday. Suleiman urged the club faithful to believe in the team’s rebuilding process. “I urge our fans to keep believing
NPFL: Kwara United coach calls for calm after friendly loss to Shooting Stars
target=_blank>‘Rangers snap up Kano Pillars goalkeeper, Abuchi Okeke
Rangers have completed the signing of goalkeeper, Abuchi Okeke ahead of the 2026-27 season, DAILY POST reports. Okeke joined the reigning Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions from Kano Pillars. The shot stopper put pen to paper on a two-year contract. Okeke featured regularly for Kano Pillars last season. His arrival at Rangers will create
‘Rangers snap up Kano Pillars goalkeeper, Abuchi Okeke
target=_blank>Skinner leaves Man Utd after contract termination
Marc Skinner has left his role as Manchester United Women’s head coach. Skinner only signed a new two-year contract at the club last summer, with a one-year option on that deal. United finished fourth in last season’s WSL and missed out on European qualification as a result. Skinner replaced Casey Stoney in 2021 and guided
Skinner leaves Man Utd after contract termination
target=_blank>Transfer: Derby County, Birmingham City join Otele chase
Birmingham City and Derby County have emerged the latest suitors for FC Basel winger, Philip Otele. According to transfeed, Derby County have already initiated discussions with FC Basel for the Nigerian. The Sky Bet Championship clubs however face competition from Serie A sides Leece and Frosinone, who are also interested in Otele. The 27-year-old spent
Transfer: Derby County, Birmingham City join Otele chase
target=_blank>Transfer: Vinicius Jr undergoes medicals on Monday
Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, has arrived at the club’s training ground on Monday, amid uncertainty surrounding his future. Vinicius Jr will undergo medical tests with the LaLiga giants ahead of his expected return for preseason. The 26-year-old will then train for the first time under Jose Mourinho this morning. Vinicius Jr has been heavily linked
Transfer: Vinicius Jr undergoes medicals on Monday
target=_blank>Infantino: Fresh FIFA scandal erupts over £185m unpaid bill
A new scandal has emerged within FIFA, the governing body of world football, as the FIFA Club World Cup faces the possibility of being canceled due to an unpaid bill of £185 million. FIFA President Gianni Infantino is currently going through a huge backlash following the just concluded World Cup, where he was compelled to
Infantino: Fresh FIFA scandal erupts over £185m unpaid bill
target=_blank>Glasgow 2026: Team Nigeria claims seventh place, leads Africa
Team Nigeria finished seventh on the final medal standings at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, DAILY POST reports. The West Africans competed in 10 sports, and won 10 gold, seven silver, and seven bronze medals Team Nigeria also emerged as highest-ranked African nation at the Games. Esther Nworgu gave Nigeria its first gold medal with a
Glasgow 2026: Team Nigeria claims seventh place, leads Africa
target=_blank>Transfer: Galatasaray reject offer from EPL club for Osimhen
Galatasaray have rejected a €60m offer from Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur for their top striker Victor Osimhen, according to Polymarket Sports. Osimhen could leave Turkey this summer transfer window, with multiple clubs interested in the Nigerian international. It’s yet to be seen if Tottenham will come back with an improved offer for Osimhen before
Transfer: Galatasaray reject offer from EPL club for Osimhen
target=_blank>Transfer: Chelsea set Pedro Neto’s price tag
Chelsea have reportedly put a £70million price tag on winger Pedro Neto. Neto has been linked with Manchester City and AC Milan this summer transfer window. According to The Sun, Chelsea will only sell the 26-year-old if they receive an offer in the region of £70m before the transfer deadline. Neto had a difficult campaign
Transfer: Chelsea set Pedro Neto’s price tag
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