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target=_blank>Rafeal Leao to wear no. 7 shirt after Ronaldo’s exit
Rafael Leao will wear Portugal’s iconic No. 7 shirt for the first time after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the national team camp amid growing tensions between the veteran forward and coach Jorge Jesus.
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target=_blank>Haaland sues airline over ponytail image
Norwegian football superstar Erling Haaland is suing airline Norwegian Air Shuttle for unlawfully using his likeness, a lawsuit which the airline claims is incomprehensible and “regrettable”, the two parties said Thursday.
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target=_blank>Messi to receive honorary doctorate from Argentine university
“Beyond what all Argentinians know about Messi, regardless of the numbers and statistics that attest to his status as an athlete, we also want to recognise a humble, persevering person, an example and ambassador of our popular culture and national identity,” Gelpi said.
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target=_blank>‘May the best man win’ — Fury speaks ahead of Joshua showdown
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua were all smiles as they kicked off the countdown to their much-anticipated heavyweight showdown at a pre-fight press conference in London.
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target=_blank>‘I’m the coach’ — Jorge Jesus warns Ronaldo over Portugal selection
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo will not influence his tactical decisions, stressing that he remains the final authority
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target=_blank>Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after Jesus denies rift
According to Reuters, Ronaldo missed Portugal’s final training session on Wednesday despite Jesus saying earlier that the 41-year-old would train.
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target=_blank>UK PM Burnham fears Man City owners could sell club after rule breaches
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would be “really concerned” if Manchester City’s owners decide to sell the club following its guilty verdict over Premier League financial rule breaches.
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target=_blank>Tunisia cancel Mali friendly over injuries, FIFA ranking concerns — Reports
Tunisia have cancelled their October 3 friendly against Mali amid injury concerns and fears that the result could affect their FIFA ranking, reports said.
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target=_blank>Infantino suffers fresh blow as Swiss FA withdraws support
The Swiss Football Association (SFV) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president, dealing a significant blow to the incumbent ahead of the election.
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target=_blank>CAS sets Oct 8 hearing for Senegal, Morocco AFCON title dispute
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has fixed October 8, 2026, for the hearing of the dispute between Senegal and Morocco over the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: He has highest chances – Keita picks player to win award
Monza forward, Keita Balde, has named Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal as the player who should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Speaking on El Chiringuito, the 31-year-old backed Yamal as discussion intensifies around football’s biggest individual prize. “Lamine should win the Ballon d’Or,” Keita said. “I think he is the player today who, for me globally
Ballon d’Or 2026: He has highest chances – Keita picks player to win award
target=_blank>Nations League: Portugal hand Ronaldo’s no.7 shirt to Leao after camp exit
Galatasaray winger, Raphael Leao, will take over Cristiano Ronaldo’s no.7 shirt for Portugal’s upcoming fixtures. This was confirmed in the revised squad list ahead of their game against Denmark in Copenhagen on Thursday evening. Ronaldo left the national team camp on Wednesday. It came after days of speculation surrounding Ronaldo’s rift with head coach Jorge
Nations League: Portugal hand Ronaldo’s no.7 shirt to Leao after camp exit
target=_blank>NPFL: Sporting Lagos deserved more than draw with Ikorodu City – Buter
Sporting Lagos technical adviser, Jeffery Buter, believed that his team deserved more from the 0-0 with Ikorodu City. The modest club shared the points in the derby with Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Wednesday. Buter noted that Ikorodu City defender aggressively in the game. He stressed that his team would have
NPFL: Sporting Lagos deserved more than draw with Ikorodu City – Buter
E2%82%A65m-fine-for-rules-violations/ target=_blank>Euromatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees hit with ₦5m fine for rules violations
Ranchers Bees have been fined a total of N5 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following multiple breaches recorded during their Matchday 6 fixture against Rivers United. The club has also been ordered to identify the player captured on video physically assaulting a Rivers United player during the encounter. The identity of the
Euromatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees hit with ₦5m fine for rules violations
target=_blank>NWFL: Jimoh Selimot leaves Dannaz Ladies for Bayelsa Queens
Jimoh Selimot has completed a move to Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, side Bayelsa Queens, DAILY POST reports. Selimot joined the former NWFL champions from Dannaz Ladies. Dannaz Ladies confirmed Selimot’s departure on their official X account. The shot stopper featured for Dannaz Ladies in the NWFL last season. She helped Dannaz Ladies gain promotion
NWFL: Jimoh Selimot leaves Dannaz Ladies for Bayelsa Queens
target=_blank>Bundesliga: Hamburg gives injury update on Moffi ahead Hoffenheim clash
Hamburg head coach, Merlin Polzin has offered injury an update on Terem Moffi, DAILY POST reports. Moffi sustained a knee injury in Hamburg’s last league game against FC Cologne. The Nigeria international was replaced after the break by Yussuf Poulsen in the encounter. Polzin is not willing to rush the striker back into action for
Bundesliga: Hamburg gives injury update on Moffi ahead Hoffenheim clash
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Luis Figo names seven who can win award this year
Real Madrid legend, Luis Figo, has named seven players who can win the Ballon d’Or this year. The players are Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise According to Figo, the players who can win the 2026 Ballon d’Or had a fantastic season. “In my opinion, there are
Ballon d’Or 2026: Luis Figo names seven who can win award this year
target=_blank>Nations League: Portugal release official statement on Ronaldo’s departure
The Portugal Football Federation have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the national team camp. They, however, failed to disclose the reasons the 41-year-old departed. An official statement read: “Cristiano Ronaldo has left the national team camp. “Our preparations for the next games continue with our 24 players with maximum focus on the results.” Ronaldo
Nations League: Portugal release official statement on Ronaldo’s departure
target=_blank>AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles reveal why Ola Aina didn’t play against Guinea-Bissau
The Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe has provided clarification regarding the absence of Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina from Nigeria’s 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. The Djurtus flogged the Super Eagles of Nigeria 3-0 to claim an unexpected victory over the three-time African champions. Aina, who rejoined
AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles reveal why Ola Aina didn’t play against Guinea-Bissau
target=_blank>NPFL: Rangers salute Obaje on 100-goal career milestone
Rangers have celebrated forward Godwin Obaje for scoring his 100th goal in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Obaje reached the milestone after scoring the decisive goal in Rangers’ 1-0 victory away to Warri Wolves in Ozoro on Wednesday. The 30-year-old scored from the penalty spot after 11 minutes. “100 NPFL goals for Godwin Obaje! History
NPFL: Rangers salute Obaje on 100-goal career milestone
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