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Cristiano Ronaldo is on course to become one of the oldest players ever to appear at a FIFA World Cup, with the 41-year-old Portugal captain confirming that this summer’s tournament in North America will be his sixth and final appearance on football’s grandest stage. Ronaldo, who marked his 41st birthday on 5 February 2026,…
Nigeria’s preparations for their upcoming international friendlies have suffered a fresh blow, with Calvin Bassey ruled out of the Super Eagles squad after sustaining a back injury during Fulham FC’s 3-1 Premier League victory over Burnley last weekend. The withdrawal, confirmed just two days before Nigeria’s scheduled clash against Iran, adds to a…
Atletico Madrid’s Spanish football legend Raúl GarcÃa has offered a glowing endorsement of Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, describing the winger as a world-class talent whose swift adaptation to life at one of Europe’s most demanding clubs has come as no surprise to those who have watched him closely. The praise, offered on the eve of…
Galatasaray’s Nigerian international striker, Victor Osimhen, is facing a spell on the sidelines after the Turkish club confirmed he sustained a fracture to his right forearm during Wednesday night’s 4-0 UEFA Champions League defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, with the possibility of surgical intervention now being assessed by medical staff. The 27-year-old forward was involved…
The world football governing body, FIFA, has imposed financial sanctions on both the Nigeria Football Federation and the Congolese Football Association following disciplinary incidents recorded during the African playoff final for the 2026 World Cup qualification held on November 16, 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. FIFA stated that Nigeria was penalised for a breach relating…
Joan Laporta has been re-elected president of FC Barcelona with a commanding 68.18 percent of votes cast in Sunday’s election, securing a five-year mandate that extends his leadership of the Catalan club until 2031 despite mounting financial pressures and ongoing legal controversies that have dominated his current tenure. The 63-year-old lawyer defeated rival Victor…
Chelsea captain Reece James has ended speculation over his future by signing a new six-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2032, committing the peak years of his career to the boyhood club he joined as a six-year-old . The deal, confirmed by the club on Thursday, secures the…
Former Manchester United winger Michael Owen has expressed disbelief over lingering doubts about Michael Carrick’s suitability for the permanent manager’s role at Old Trafford, arguing that the caretaker boss has demonstrated the quality needed to lead the club beyond the current season. Carrick, 44, was appointed interim head coach in January 2026 following the dismissal…
Augustine “Jay-Jay” Okocha, the Nigerian football icon widely regarded as one of the most gifted midfielders of his generation, has spoken candidly about the full arc of his time at Paris Saint-Germain, describing a tenure marked by brilliant football, unexpected leadership, deep personal bonds, and the persistent frustration of falling short of the silverware…
The Burkina Faso Football Federation has appointed French-Comorian tactician Amir Abdou as the new head coach of the Stallions, tasking the 53-year-old with rebuilding the national team following a disappointing early exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The federation announced the decision on Sunday, March 1, 2026, confirming that Abdou emerged successful from…
