Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 22nd August 2026
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target=_blank>LaLiga: Barca’s new arrival Rodri to miss Elche opener
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said new signing Rodri would not be involved in the Spanish champions’ La Liga opener against Elche on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Victor Osimhen climbs Galatasaray’s all-time foreign scorers list in Turkey
Victor Osimhen has risen to third place on Galatasaray’s all-time list of highest-scoring foreign players after another impressive performance for the Turkish champions.
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target=_blank>Fury v AJ fight to be called off because Hearn wants more cash
Tyson Fury says his long-awaited heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua now ‘doesn’t look like it’s going to happen’ – in a long, explosive rant at his long-term rival and ‘money-thirsty’ right-hand-man promoter Eddie Hearn.
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target=_blank>Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Can Pericos ruin Mourinho’s grand return to La Liga?
There is only one place to start: José Mourinho. The Special One is back at Real Madrid, and just for that, you have to watch this game.
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target=_blank>MLS fines Messi for striking opponent
Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami’s Argentine superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Friday for slapping Philadelphia’s Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck in the clubs’ 2-2 draw on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Liverpool, Man City face questions in new era without Salah, Guardiola
For the first time since 2016, Liverpool kick off a campaign without Egypt forward Salah as their talisman, while City can no longer rely on Guardiola
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target=_blank>Why Gusau-led NFF board was advised to resign
Super Falcons’ failure failure at WAFCON jolted Nigerians from their slumber. They called for immediate reforms as one key reason for Nigeria’s dwindling fortunes in sports is that of governance and accountability.
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target=_blank>Arsenal beat Lampard’s Coventry 3-0 in Premier League opener
Arsenal made the perfect start to their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the season
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target=_blank>Ronaldo scores 977th career goal as Al Nassr thrash Al Riyadh 4-0
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to action in style on Friday, scoring as Al Nassr secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over Al Riyadh.
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target=_blank>9 Super Eagles players to feature in 2026/27 EPL season
The new Premier League campaign offers Nigerian football fans plenty to look forward to, with established Super Eagles stars joined by players beginning new chapters in England’s top flight.
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target=_blank> NNL: Sokoto United to resume training August 24 ahead of new season
Sokoto United FC have announced Monday, August 24th, as resumption date for pre-season preparations ahead the 2026-27 Nigeria National League season. The club made the announcement in an official statement signed by the Media Manager, Abdulsalam Ibrahim Imam. All the coaches and retained players are expected to report on or before the resumption date. Sokoto United
NNL: Sokoto United to resume training August 24 ahead of new season
target=_blank>NPFL: Olanrewaju reveals Rivers United’s ambition for 2026/27 season
Rivers United assistant coach, Olanrewaju Yemi Daniel, has declared the team’s target ahead of the new season. Finidi George’s side will compete on three fronts in the 2026/27 season – the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, the President Federation Cup, and the CAF Champions League. Olanrewaju declared Rivers United’s readiness to have a successful season.
NPFL: Olanrewaju reveals Rivers United’s ambition for 2026/27 season
target=_blank>Transfer: Tarabina relishes move to Tanzanian club Vipers SC
Tarabina Biweribo has described his move to Ugandan side, Vipers SC, as a dream come true. Biweribo joined the Ugandan champions from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Plateau United this week. Biweribo expressed his eagerness to make his debut for Vipers SC. “It is a dream come true for me as a player,” Biweribo
Transfer: Tarabina relishes move to Tanzanian club Vipers SC
target=_blank>EPL: Michael Owen snubs Man City, predicts teams to finish top 5, bottom 3
Former Manchester United player, Michael Owen has predicted that Arsenal will win the Premier League title this season. He also predicted the top five teams and the three bottom sides at the end of the season. The new season kicked off on Friday with champions Arsenal beating Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. In a post
EPL: Michael Owen snubs Man City, predicts teams to finish top 5, bottom 3
target=_blank>Turkey: Osimhen moves up to third in Galatasaray’s foreign scorers ranking
Victor Osimhen has moved to third position on Galatasaray’s list of highest-scoring foreign players, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen achieved the feat after netting a brace in Okan Buruk’s side’s 4-0 victory over Erzurum FK on Friday night. The 27-year-old moved ahead of former Czech international, Milan Baros, who scored 61 goals for the club. The
Turkey: Osimhen moves up to third in Galatasaray’s foreign scorers ranking
target=_blank>MLS: Lionel Messi fined for slapping Sullivan
Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi has been fined for slapping Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan on the head. Both Messi and Ian Fray were fined undisclosed amounts, as the latter also made contact with an opponent’s neck during the 2-2 draw. This was confirmed by MLS on Friday. Messi scored one goal and provided an assist for
MLS: Lionel Messi fined for slapping Sullivan
target=_blank>Transfer: Baleba set to undergo medicals after Man Utd agree £70m deal
Manchester United have agreed a £70m deal for Brighton midfielder, Carlos Baleba. The deal for Baleba is worth £65m plus £5m in add-ons. The Seagulls have also inserted a sell-on clause in the deal. Baleba is expected to sign a five-year contract with United and will undergo his medical in the next 24 hours. The
Transfer: Baleba set to undergo medicals after Man Utd agree £70m deal
target=_blank>Ronaldo reacts as he scores in his first game of season for Al-Nassr
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has expressed his joy after scoring a goal in his first game of the season for the club on Friday. Ronaldo came off the bench in the second half to score the final goal as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Riyadh 4-0 in the Saudi Pro League. First-half goals from Abdulelah Al-Amri and Angelo Gabriel
Ronaldo reacts as he scores in his first game of season for Al-Nassr
target=_blank>LaLiga: Mourinho names Real Madrid’s squad to face Espanyol
Real Madrid manager, José Mourinho has named his side’s squad to face Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday. Mourinho opted to include players such as Yan Diomande, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé to lead his attack against the hosts at the RCDE Stadium. The Portuguese manager selected Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde, Bernardo Silva and Arda Güler for
LaLiga: Mourinho names Real Madrid’s squad to face Espanyol
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal send message to Osimhen after Galatasaray’s decision
Arsenal have told Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen that he needs to lower his salary demands. The Gunners remain hopeful of signing Osimhen after Galatasaray’s decision not to sell the Nigerian international during this summer’s transfer window. According to Foot Mercato, the Premier League champions have held talks over a possible deal to sign the 27-year-old.
Transfer: Arsenal send message to Osimhen after Galatasaray’s decision
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