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target=_blank>Asian football makes U-turn, endorses Infantino re-election
The head of Asian football on Friday said the region supported Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president, weeks after stinging criticism over his aborted World Cup selloff plan.
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target=_blank>Rooney calls United squad ‘selfish babies’ after Fernandes criticism
Manchester United great Wayne Rooney has labelled the current squad “babies” and “selfish” after a humiliating Champions League capitulation and post-match criticism by Bruno Fernandes of manager Michael Carrick.
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target=_blank>Maradona death trial verdict set for December 22
The verdict in the trial over the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will be delivered on December 22, the court announced Thursday, after six months of hearings.
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E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0cu/ target=_blank>U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos face North Korea in crucial clash
Nigeria’s Flamingos face a stern test against defending champions Korea DPR on Friday as they seek to secure a place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
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target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd’s Carrick on borrowed time, free-scoring Brighton face Liverpool
Beset by infighting and off to their worst league start for decades, Manchester United host Bournemouth needing to snap a seven-game winless run to quell talk of another mid-season managerial change.
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target=_blank>FIFA okays Normalisation Committee to run Nigerian football
The Bureau of the FIFA Council on Thursday approved the appointment of a Normalisation Committee to manage the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation, pending fresh elections into the NFF Executive Committee.
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target=_blank>Trump slams LeBron James for national anthem actions
US President Donald Trump lashed out at NBA superstar LeBron James on Thursday for what he called disrespectful behaviour during the playing of the national anthem.
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target=_blank>UEL: Juventus denied at the death, Sunderland make point in Poland
Bayer Leverkusen made it three straight wins in the Europa League with a Jonas Hofmann double earning a 2-0 away win at OFI Crete as both Juventus and Sunderland lost ground in Thursday’s third matchday. The once mighty Hungarian side Ferencvaros kept pace with Leverkusen on nine points thumping Portuguese outfit Torreense 4-1, while Belgium’s
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target=_blank>Spain refers LaLiga chief to tribunal over Real Madrid Nazi comments
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has been referred to Spain’s sports tribunal over his comparison of Real Madrid’s communication tactics to Nazi propaganda, following the Spanish club’s demand for his resignation.
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target=_blank>Fernandes to remain Man Utd captain despite outburst
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes will not be disciplined for his post-match criticism of head coach Michael Carrick following the club’s 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como, while former striker Wayne Rooney has branded the players “selfish” and “babies”.
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target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Troy Deeney picks favourite to win award on Monday
Watford legend, Troy Deeney has picked Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal as the favourite to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or on Monday. Deeney believes the Spain international will claim the Ballon d’Or in London ahead of Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane because he won the FIFA World Cup. Speaking on CBS Sports Golazo, Deeney said, “For me
Ballon d’Or 2026: Troy Deeney picks favourite to win award on Monday
target=_blank>NWSL: Abiodun pens new two-year deal with Washington Spirit
Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has signed a two-year contract with National Women’s Soccer League, NWSL, club Washington Spirit. The new contract will see Abiodun remain with Washington Spirit until 2028, with a mutual option for an additional year. The 22-year-old linked up with Spirit from Pittsburgh Panthers in January 2025. Abiodun was however loaned
NWSL: Abiodun pens new two-year deal with Washington Spirit
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Rio Ferdinand, Giggs name players to finish in top three positions
Manchester United legends, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs have predicted the players that will finish in the 2026 Ballon d’Or top three. The award will be held next Monday in London, UK. Some of the frontrunners include Harry Kane (England/Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (France/Real Madrid), Lamine Yamal (Spain/Barcelona), Jude Bellingham (England/Real Madrid) and Michael Olise
2026 Ballon d’Or: Rio Ferdinand, Giggs name players to finish in top three positions
target=_blank>NPFL: Sikiru Alimi set for Kano Pillars’ switch
Former Remo Stars forward Sikiru Alimi is nearing a return to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, with Kano Pillars, DAILY POST reports. Alimi was spotted training with Kano Pillars amid talks of a potential move to the four-time NPFL champions. The experienced forward left Remo Stars for Algerian side, JS Saoura in August 2025.
NPFL: Sikiru Alimi set for Kano Pillars’ switch
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Messi could snub event as Kane, Yamal emerge favourites
Argentina football legend, Lionel Messi, might not attend the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony next Monday. According to Sport, Messi has not decided if he will fly to London, UK for this year’s event. On Thursday, the 39-year-old picked up the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports at a ceremony in Oviedo, Spain. However, he
2026 Ballon d’Or: Messi could snub event as Kane, Yamal emerge favourites
target=_blank>NPFL: Doma United caution fans over heavy sanction
The management of Doma United have held a meeting with the leadership of the club’s supporters after the club was sanctioned by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The meeting was convened to address the circumstances that led to the fine for breaching various NPFL frameworks after the clash against Kun Khalifat FC. They both
NPFL: Doma United caution fans over heavy sanction
target=_blank>Europa League: Ndidi lauds Beşiktaş’ performance in Crystal Palace draw
Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi has reflected on Beşiktaş’ hard-fought home draw against Crystal Palace, DAILY POST reports. The Black Eagles maintained their unbeaten run in the group phase of the UEFA Europa League with a hard-earned 2-2 home draw against the Premier League club on Thursday night. Ndidi opened scoring for the hosts on
Europa League: Ndidi lauds Beşiktaş’ performance in Crystal Palace draw
target=_blank>Carrick: They’re selfish – Rooney attacks Bruno Fernandes, other Man Utd stars
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has criticised captain Bruno Fernandes and the club’s other players, labelling them as selfish. Rooney was speaking after Fernandes criticised manager, Michael Carrick following the club’s Champions League defeat to Como on Wednesday. Speaking on The United Stand, the former England international said, “When Martinez came out, I said it
Carrick: They’re selfish – Rooney attacks Bruno Fernandes, other Man Utd stars
target=_blank>EPL: You won Player of the Season because of Carrick – Carragher slams Fernandes
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has slammed Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes for criticising manager Michael Carrick’s tactics against Como. Man United lost 4-1 against Como in the Champions League on Wednesday and Fernandes went on to question Carrick’s tactics against the Serie A side at his post-match interview. Speaking on the development on CBS Sports,
EPL: You won Player of the Season because of Carrick – Carragher slams Fernandes
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Lamine Yamal charters private jet for London ceremony
Barcelona superstar, Lamine Yamal has chartered a private jet to attend the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. The player will be at the ceremony alongside his family and close friends. He will not be joining Barcelona’s official delegation for the trip, according to football expert, Victor Navarro as quoted by Barca News. The 19-year-old
Ballon d’Or 2026: Lamine Yamal charters private jet for London ceremony
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