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target=_blank>Barcelona have to win Champions League this season – Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned his players Saturday that any drop in focus could bring them crashing back down to earth after a spectacular start to the season.
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target=_blank>Two jailed for violent burglary of Man City goalkeeper Donnarumma
Two men involved in a violent burglary of Manchester City’s Italy international goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his pregnant girlfriend at their home in Paris were on Friday given prison sentences.
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target=_blank>Messi defies passage of time, makes Ballon d’Or history again
Lionel Messi is used to appearing in the history books, but this time the fact could be related to something that no trophy can show on its own: the duration of his longevity. Exactly 20 years passed between his first nomination, in 2006, and the current one.
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target=_blank>NFF: Public funding requires scrutiny
Playing the game does not, by itself, qualify anyone to administer it. Some former internationals would make poor executives, just as some people who never played professionally understand organisation, finance and governance.
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target=_blank>Augustine Eguavoen: When Interim Becomes an Identity
Once again, this week, his name has surfaced. Eguavoen has been handed another stop-gap assignment, this time with the Super Falcons, as Nigeria looks for a substantive coach.
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target=_blank>FIFA/NFF meeting: Nigeria has nothing to fear – Okpala
As Nigerians await the meeting between officials of FIFA and stakeholders in Nigerian football tomorrow in Abuja, a former Nigerian international, Sylvanus Okpala has said that Nigeria has nothing to fear.
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target=_blank>Amusan wins silver at World Athletics Ultimate Championship
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan settled for silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, on Friday. Amusan clocked 12.34 seconds to finish behind United States Olympic champion Masai Russell, who won the title in 12.22 seconds. Netherlands’ Nadine Visser completed the podium in 12.39 seconds. The result meant
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target=_blank>Man Utd ban 685 accounts in ticket touting crackdown ahead of derby
Manchester United have banned 685 ticketing accounts and sanctioned or warned a further 464 supporters following a summer-long crackdown on ticket misuse and touting.
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target=_blank>Antonio signs for Watford after life-threatening crash
The 36-year-old joined Watford as a free agent after training with the Championship club for the past month, following his spell with Qatari side Al-Sailiya.
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target=_blank>A player who scores won’t be a problem — Mbappe replies critics
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has hit back at criticism of his defensive work, insisting that a goalscorer will never be a problem for his team.
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target=_blank>PSG: Dembele reveals Kvaratskhelia’s nickname
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembele, has revealed the nickname of teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Speaking ahead of PSG’s Ligue 1 clash with Brest on Sunday, Dembele said Kvaratskhelia’s nickname is ‘Kvaradona’. The Frenchman described the Georgian as a top player, adding that he had an incredible campaign last season. “Last year Kvara had an incredible season… he’s
PSG: Dembele reveals Kvaratskhelia’s nickname
target=_blank>Serie A: AC Milan prepare new contract offer for Chukwueze
AC Milan are planning to offer Samuel Chukwueze a new contract as a reward for his impressive start to the new season, DAILY POST reports. Chukwueze has started Milan’s opening three games of the 2026/27 season, providing two assists. The Nigeria international’s current contract with the former European champions runs until June 2028. The Rossoneri
Serie A: AC Milan prepare new contract offer for Chukwueze
target=_blank>EPL: I’m worried – Paul Merson predicts where Man United will finish this season
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has predicted Manchester United will finish outside of the Premier League top five this season. Merson was speaking ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League derby with Manchester City on Sunday. According to him, Michael Carrick’s squad is not big enough, and they are not good defensively. “The squad is not big
EPL: I’m worried – Paul Merson predicts where Man United will finish this season
target=_blank>CAF Champions League: Rangers players get cash reward for win over Sobemap FC
Rangers have been rewarded with a cash prize of $10,000 for their CAF Champions League victory over Sobemap FC. The club’s Chairman, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, doled out the cash to the players after their 5-4 penalty shootout win over Sobemap FC. The gesture is aimed at boosting the players’ morale ahead of the next round
CAF Champions League: Rangers players get cash reward for win over Sobemap FC
target=_blank>CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars ready for CS Sfaxien showdown – Salami
Shooting Stars Chairman, Taiwo Lekan-Salami, says the players are motivated for their away fixture against CS Sfaxien. The Oluyole Warriors will lock horns with the Tunisian side in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round tie at the Taieb Mhiri Stadium, Sfax, on Sunday. Shooting Stars will take a 1-0 lead into
CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars ready for CS Sfaxien showdown – Salami
target=_blank>Zidane names Lens defender Ganiou in France preliminary squad
France’s new manager, Zinedine Zidane, has included Lens defender Ismaïlo Ganiou in his provisional squad for their upcoming game against Turkey. The 21-year-old is on the verge of making his senior debut for France under Zidane, despite having previously featured for Burkina Faso. He has received a preliminary call-up ahead of the squad announcement scheduled
Zidane names Lens defender Ganiou in France preliminary squad
target=_blank>Black card appears first time in European football
The introduction of the black card in football has been announced. The Romanian Football Federation has implemented the new regulation aimed at addressing inappropriate behaviour by parents and spectators during youth matches. On Friday, the federation revealed its decision to introduce the black card as a means of penalising abusive and improper conduct in youth football.
Black card appears first time in European football
target=_blank>NPFL: Deutsch upbeat Enyimba will beat Doma United away
Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch is optimistic about a positive result in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 3 clash against Doma United. The People’s Elephant will be up against the Savannah Tigers at the Pantami Stadium on Saturday (today). Enyimba will be aiming to record their first win of the campaign, having lost to Niger
NPFL: Deutsch upbeat Enyimba will beat Doma United away
target=_blank>EPL: He reminds me of Benzema – Xabi Alonso hails Chelsea forward
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has drawn similarities between João Pedro and former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. Pedro is the only senior striker left in the Blues’ squad after Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu and Liam Delap all left this summer. Alonso has decided to place his bets on the Brazilian because of the qualities he
EPL: He reminds me of Benzema – Xabi Alonso hails Chelsea forward
target=_blank>Le Bris names Arsenal best team in Europe
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris has named Arsenal as the best team in Europe. Le Bris spoke during his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunderland’s Premier League clash with Arsenal on Saturday night. He said Mikel Arteta’s men are currently in great form, adding that their momentum is remarkable. “I think they Arsenal are in great form
Le Bris names Arsenal best team in Europe
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