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target=_blank>Alcaraz advances to Japan Open final
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Monday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar in Tokyo.
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target=_blank>Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off
Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.
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target=_blank>Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants – Coach Jesus
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes, despite walking out on his team-mates, said national team coach Jorge Jesus on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Portugal edge Norway to become first team through to Nations League quarter-finals
Portugal became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Nations League after beating Norway 2-1 in Porto on Sunday.
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target=_blank>‘7-0 win over Croatia sends message to teams’ – Kane
Harry Kane said England’s 7-0 rout of Croatia in the Nations League served as a statement of intent to their European rivals.
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target=_blank>10 footballers who served in military before football fame
Football has produced some of the world’s biggest sporting stars, but several prominent players also have military backgrounds.
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target=_blank>South Korea captain ‘deeply sorry’ for gloating about military exemption
South Korea’s Asian Games football captain apologised on Sunday for boasting that his gold medal meant he did not have to do military service.
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target=_blank>CAF blunders again, by Patrick Omorodion
An African proverb says that the tortoise is always in the news but for the wrong reason. This is the position Africa’s football governing body, CAF has chosen to be taking in the past one year. For the second time in seven months, CAF has been in the news, not for promoting the game in
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target=_blank>Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic
Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the Nations League.
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target=_blank>Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his clash with British rival Anthony Joshua.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Ogunbote rues Plateau United’s loss to Enyimba
Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has described his team’s defeat to Enyimba as unfortunate. The Peace Boys were defeated 2-0 by Enyimba at the international stadium in Aba on Sunday. Ifeanyi Ihemekwele and Richard Ezinne were on target for the hosts in the game. Plateau United’s Ibrahim Yahaya was also forced off the pitch
NPFL: Ogunbote rues Plateau United’s loss to Enyimba
target=_blank>Ronaldo: I’ll deal with him – Piers Morgan vows to expose Portugal coach, Jesus
British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has vowed to expose Portugal coach Jorge Jesus. Morgan stated this in a post on X as he compared Jesus to former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. This is coming after Ronaldo left the Portugal team camp before their UEFA Nations League win against Denmark a few days ago amid
Ronaldo: I’ll deal with him – Piers Morgan vows to expose Portugal coach, Jesus
target=_blank>NPFL: Agagbe concedes Bendel Insurance deserved victory over Barau FC
Barau FC technical adviser, Eugene Agagbe claimed Bendel Insurance deserved victory over his team, DAILY POST reports. Bendel Insurance thrashed the Maliya Boys 4-1 in the matchday seven encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Sunday. It was Barau FC’s first defeat in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. Kayode Oke
NPFL: Agagbe concedes Bendel Insurance deserved victory over Barau FC
target=_blank>2028 Olympics Qualifier: Nine Super Falcons players arrive in Ikenne camp
Nine players have reported to the Super Falcons’ camp in Ikenne as preparations gather pace for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying encounter against Comoros. Dynamo Brest forward, Blessing Nkor and Edo Queens trio Tumininu Adeshina, Christiana Uzoma and Valentina Uroko are among the first players to arrive at the team’s camp. Farida Abdulwahab, Joy Igbokwe,
2028 Olympics Qualifier: Nine Super Falcons players arrive in Ikenne camp
target=_blank>Nations League: Man City suffer Haaland injury blow
Manchester City will be sweating on Erling Haaland’s fitness after he limped off against Portugal in a UEFA Nations League clash on Sunday. Haaland asked to be substituted in the second half of the match and was replaced by Jorgen Strand Larsen in the 67th minute. The striker had played every minute of their previous three
Nations League: Man City suffer Haaland injury blow
target=_blank>Nations League: Jorge Jesus reveals when next Ronaldo will play for Portugal
Portugal head coach, Jorge Jesus has said he will call Cristiano Ronaldo for the next international break. Jesus was speaking to reporters after their 2-1 win over Norway in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. According to him, Ronaldo will decide if he wants to play for his country again after storming out of camp
Nations League: Jorge Jesus reveals when next Ronaldo will play for Portugal
target=_blank>Cristiano Ronaldo will be back for last dance with Portugal – Pereira
Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the Portugal national team after his unexpected exit a few days ago. This was disclosed by respected Portuguese journalist, Miguel Pereira. Recall that Ronaldo abruptly left the Portugal national team a day before their UEFA Nations League encounter with Denmark. The Al-Nassr forward was reportedly unhappy with Portugal head coach
Cristiano Ronaldo will be back for last dance with Portugal – Pereira
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Thomas Muller names top two players to win award
Former Germany forward, Thomas Muller has picked the top two candidates to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Muller has surprisingly gone for the duo of Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) and Michael Olise (Bayern Munich). In his monthly email newsletter, the 37-year-old claimed these are the players that have impressed him the most. “For me, there
2026 Ballon d’Or: Thomas Muller names top two players to win award
target=_blank>EPL: He’s spectacular – Aguero picks Chelsea’s best player
Manchester City legend, Sergio Aguero has picked Cole Palmer as Chelsea’s best player at the moment. The former Argentina international labelled Palmer as spectacular, adding that he played with him at Man City. Speaking to Stake (via GOAL), Aguero said, “I played with Cole Palmer, and I love him as a player. I think he
EPL: He’s spectacular – Aguero picks Chelsea’s best player
target=_blank>NPFL: Ukaegbu hails Enyimba’s home win against Plateau United
Enyimba assistant coach, Lawrence Ukaegbu has expressed satisfaction with his team’s continued improvement in recent outings in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The nine-time champions recorded their second consecutive victory of the season, edging past 10-man Plateau United 2-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, on Sunday. The Aba giants are now unbeaten in
NPFL: Ukaegbu hails Enyimba’s home win against Plateau United
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