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target=_blank>Spain’s Yamal, Oyarzabal out for Czech Nations League clash

Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will miss Spain’s upcoming Nations League match against the Czech Republic, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Monday.
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target=_blank>African players in Europe: Jackson scores as Villa squander leads at United

Senegal star Nicolas Jackson scored after just four minutes for Aston Villa, who twice surrendered two-goal leads in a remarkable 4-4 Premier League draw away to Manchester United at the weekend.
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target=_blank>Fan rushed to hospital after stadium stand collapses during Bodo/Glimt match

A fan of Norwegian football club Bodo/Glimt has been hospitalised after the away end partially collapsed during their team’s fixture at Tromso, police said on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Fermin brace earns Liga leaders Barcelona 2-1 win at Atletico

Fermin Lopez struck twice to help Barcelona come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 and move three points clear at the top of La Liga.
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target=_blank>‘That’s not going to happen’ – Carrick rules out resigning as Man United boss

Michael Carrick said he expects to “move forward and keep working” as Manchester United manager despite dropping into the Premier League relegation zone.
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target=_blank>Man United stage late comeback to snatch 4-4 draw against Aston Villa

Manchester United twice came from two goals down to salvage a remarkable 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday and potentially save manager Michael Carrick’s job.
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target=_blank>Liverpool return to winning ways with 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace

Florian Wirtz bagged his first Premier League goal this season as Liverpool got back on track with a 3-1 win against lowly Crystal Palace on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Sunderland beat Chelsea 1-0 to escape Premier League bottom

Sunderland hauled themselves off the bottom of the Premier League as Enzo Le Fee’s penalty earned a huge 1-0 win over Chelsea for embattled boss Regis Le Bris.
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target=_blank>What FIFA president said about Nigeria’s Flamingos after U-17 World Cup triumph

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
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target=_blank>5 things to know about Nigeria’s U-17 World Cup-winning coach, Akeem Busari

Nigeria’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup has brought head coach Akeem Ishola Busari into the spotlight after he guided the Flamingos to their first-ever title in the competition.
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target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd set new record after 4-4 draw with Aston Villa

Manchester United have now set a new Premier League record following their 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday. According to OptaJoe, the Red Devils are the first team in history to trail by two goals and level the score twice in the same match. Alysson Edwards and Nicolas Jackson gave Villa a two-goal lead
EPL: Man Utd set new record after 4-4 draw with Aston Villa

target=_blank>EPL: Fabrizio Romano reveals manager that is close to being sacked

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has claimed Crystal Palace are close to sacking Pierre Sage as their manager. Sage was only appointed in the summer after Oliver Glasner left the Premier League club. Palace go into the November international break sitting rock bottom of the table. This follows their 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool on
EPL: Fabrizio Romano reveals manager that is close to being sacked

target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos touch down in Abuja ahead of trophy parade

Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Abuja following their successful outing at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Akeem Busari’s side defeated Japan 2-1 in the final of the competition at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, Rabat last Saturday. The players and their officials departed Rabat, Morocco in the wee
2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos touch down in Abuja ahead of trophy parade

target=_blank>Ballon d’Or: Zidane names player who deserves to win award

France head coach Zinedine Zidane has insisted that Kylian Mbappé deserved to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Mbappé finished second in the Ballon d’Or ranking this year behind winner Harry Kane. In a recent interview with Telefoot, Zidane was asked about the Ballon d’Or. The Real Madrid legend said (via Diario AS), “As for the
Ballon d’Or: Zidane names player who deserves to win award

target=_blank>NPFL: Ayeni reveals importance of Doma United’s draw against Abia Warriors

Doma United Technical Adviser, Ayodeji Ayeni, has revealed the importance of his team’s 2-2 draw against Abia Warriors. Ayeni said that the point will give his team the needed boost ahead of their next game in the league. Tijjani Azeez opened the scoring for Doma United in the fifth minute before Emeka Obioma equalised for
NPFL: Ayeni reveals importance of Doma United’s draw against Abia Warriors

target=_blank>NNL: Remo Stars coach satisfied with win over Rovers FC

Remo Stars head coach Olumide Ajibolade has commended his players for the 1-0 win over Rovers FC. Olalekan Malik scored the only goal of the matchday one encounter. Ajibolade admitted that the encounter was keenly contested. “It was a very difficult game because we dealt with a lot of issues that we couldn’t control,” Ajibolade
NNL: Remo Stars coach satisfied with win over Rovers FC

target=_blank>NPFL: Sporting Lagos vs Rivers United matchday 12 fixture gets new date

Sporting Lagos have announced a new date for their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, fixture against Rivers United. The club confirmed that the encounter, which was initially scheduled for Sunday, November 8, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 18. Sporting Lagos made the announcement in a statement on their official platforms. The encounter will hold
NPFL: Sporting Lagos vs Rivers United matchday 12 fixture gets new date

target=_blank>Championship: Alebiosu set for lengthy injury layoff

Nigeria defender Ryan Alebiosu is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines with injury, DAILY POST reports. Alebiosu sustained the injury during Blackburn Rovers’ Sky Bet Championship clash with Stoke City last Tuesday. The right-back left the pitch four minutes before the break. It has now been confirmed that the defender needs an operation.
Championship: Alebiosu set for lengthy injury layoff

target=_blank>EPL: He gives absolutely everything – Carrick reveals Man Utd player he likes

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has revealed that he likes Diogo Dalot because the defender gives absolutely everything. Carrick spoke at his post-match interview after Man United drew 4-4 with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. Dalot featured against Aston Villa at Old Trafford, but the Portugal international was replaced by Patrick
EPL: He gives absolutely everything – Carrick reveals Man Utd player he likes

target=_blank>EPL: ‘I don’t like the results’ – Carrick speaks on Man United’s relegation battle

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has dismissed suggestions that his team are facing a relegation battle following their dramatic 4-4 Premier League draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. The Red Devils found themselves in a difficult position after falling behind twice by two goals in an entertaining encounter. However, two impressive comebacks helped United
EPL: ‘I don’t like the results’ – Carrick speaks on Man United’s relegation battle

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